Okay, after months of being away it looks as if I will be able to take part in Show & Tell Friday today. What more appropriate item to show you all than part of the reason I haven't been here for awhile -- this year's summer devotional book. For those who don't know, I write a devotional book each year for our church's children's ministry to use through the summer. I do make them available to other churches who are interested in using them. It seems that most children's ministries are geared to the school year only, yet many churches either continue their ministries year round or like to provide materials for the kids to use through the summer. So here it is --Pine Cone Lodge! That's the title of this year's book, which has an Adirondack lodge/outdoor theme. I am so happy to have it finished!
I thought I would also share pictures of some of the other recent books I have done. Here is a photo of Living Waters Ranch (2006) and Riding a Mountain Railway (2007).
And here is a photo of Camp Evergreen (summer camp theme) and In Green Pastures (Irish/sheep theme). As you see, each year's book has a theme, which is enjoyable for kids (and makes the books easier to plan and write). I could theoretically start over with some of my earlier themes by now -- there were three earlier books, one with a prayer theme and two with an almanac theme (what happened on this day in history, etc). The problem is that I keep thinking of new and (to me, anyway) fascinating themes. So only the Lord knows how long I will continue doing this!
To see what others have shared for Show & Tell this week, go visit visit There is No Place Like Home
and check out the links. It’s so much fun to see what others have to share!
You are very talented and I'm sure the children enjoy your books each summer.
ReplyDeletecool catch for ST! Happy weekend! Mine's up too hope you can drop by too.
ReplyDeleteWow - that's quite an undertaking! I am sure your books will be blessings to many!
ReplyDeleteYou are talented! I'm sure the Lord knows exactly how long you will be doing it. He has great plans for you it seems :)
ReplyDeleteYou wrote these books?!!! Wow. Writing talent and artistic none the less! High 5
ReplyDeleteThere is an open invitation to stop by and view my show n tell project this week. Hope to see you there if you haven't dropped by already.
What a great ministry! I think about writing but when it actually comes down to it, I am forever side-tracked. I would love to see more sometime!
ReplyDeleteConnie
Just Amazing! I know how hard you have worked on this project, that a sense of achievement to have seen it to the end. What lucky kids who will get to use it for their study.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Linda
Hi everyone!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see you all here at my kitchen table! Thanks for all of the sweet and encouraging comments.
Have a wonderful weekend.. and stop by my kitchen table anytime!
God bless,
Mrs.T
Glad your back, and you have been
ReplyDeletevery busy writing! How thick are
those books.... Wow!
Mrs. T. God bless you for your faithfulness. What a huge undertaking, and so many years in a row! Nice to know it's finished. I know it's taken hours and hours of your time. I hope you enjoy the summer season.
ReplyDeleteNancy
Wow, what a ministry! They are very attractive, too.
ReplyDeletePraise God ! Yopu have done another one. Each one sounds so good and I am sure the kids will be blessed.
ReplyDeleteThey look wonderful too! Do you take them to Kinko's or somewhere to be spiral bound? I know you have told me before..but it has been awhile.
Blessings, to you.
Patty
Hi to all of you... especially you, Patty! I haven't seen you in awhile. Hope you are well, my friend. You are in my thoughts and prayers often.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of the sweet comments about the books. It is a blessing to be able to serve the Lord in this way.
Stop in anytime!
God bless,
Mrs.T