Hymn Stories for Children - Lent and Easter (Wezeman, Phyllis Vos and Anna L. Liechty.  Pittsburgh: LOGOS System Associates, 2002)
        New!   Using stories from the history of twenty-six hymns, Hymn Stories for Children: Lent and Easter explains the meaning of these seasons.  Learning activities are also included to help students apply the message of the music to their lives.  Each hymn story is presented in a way that will capture the imagination of students and worshippers in church, school, or home.  ($9.45)

Many Saints, Many Ways:  Multiple Intelligences Activities for Grades 1-6 (Wezeman, Phyllis Vos and Anna L. Liechty.  Notre Dame, IN: Ave Maria Press, 2003)
        New!  Twelve chapters, one each for Biblical and historic saints such as Catherine of Siena, Clare, Francis of Assisi, Hildegard of Bingen, Patrick, and Peter, explore the inspiring lives of these models of the Christian faith and offer interactive activities for teaching these lessons in ways that apply to today's world.  ($19.95)  [Scheduled for publication March, 2003]

Touch The Water: 30 Children's Sermons on Baptism  (Wezeman, Phyllis Vos, Anna L. Liechty, and Kenneth R. Wezeman.  Cleveland, OH: Pilgrim Press, 2003)
        New!  Thirty children's sermons on Bible stories, hiymns, and themes associated with the sacrament of Baptism.  ($10.00)  [Scheduled for publication April, 2003]

When The Lights Came On (Wezeman, Phyllis Vos and Ann L. Liechty.  Cincinnati: Standard Publishing, 2002)
        New!   Four complete children's Christmas programs for churches and schools!  Each section includes helpful information about the program, Advent preparation suggestions, bulletin/program outline, and a complete script (which may be duplicated.)  ($5.99)

Worship Words For Children Banner Kit (Wezeman, Phyllis Vos and Anna L. Liechty.  Colorado Springs: Contemporary Drama Service, 2002)
        New!  This resource includes everything needed to prepare a banner with readings to explain the parts of a worship service!  It is a great resource for children's sermons, children's church, and Sunday School classes.  The kit contains a construction guide for the banner, reproducible patterns for each of the twelve squares/themes, six play books with complete scripts, performance rights, and a color picture of the completed banner.  ($19.95)
 
 

100 Creative Teaching Techniques for Religion Teachers (Wezeman, Phyllis Vos.  Mystic, CT: Twenty-Third Publications, 2001)
        New! From ribbon banners to board games, from drama to dance, from photography to puppetry, you will find here a wealth of practical possibilities for telling and reviewing any story.  For each technique there is a list of materials needed, a clear description of the technique, and examples of how to use it.  This is an ideal resource for teachers in both religious and secular settings as well as for those involved in summer programs and intergenerational activities.  ($12.95)

Bible Basics:  Lessons for Life (Book One) An Overview of God's Word (Wezeman, Phyllis.  Prescott AZ: Educational Ministries, 2000)
       New! This is the first book in the Bible Basics series.  It offers an introduction to the scriptures.  Themes include "What is the Bible?" "The Old Testament," "The New Testament," "Producing The Bible," "Using The Bible," "Studying The Bible," and "Sharing The Bible." ($18.95)

Bible Basics:  Lessons for Life (Book Two) Old Testament - Law: Genesis-Deuteronomy  (Wezeman, Phyllis Vos.  Prescott AZ: Educational Ministries, 2001)
        New! This second volume in the Bible Basics series explores the books from Genesis through Deuteronomy.  For each book there is a project to provide basic information about the book, an activity related to key stories of the book, a design to discover the message of the key verse, and an exercise to emphasize the book's importance for God's people today. It sets the format for the remaining volumes to form a virtual "children's commentary" on the Bible.  ($15.95)

Bible Basics: Lessons for Life (Book Three) Old Testament - History: Joshua-Esther  (Wezeman, Phyllis Vos.  Prescott, AZ: Educational Ministries, 2001)
        New!  This volume covers the "historical" books of the Old Testament.  For each book there is a section on "Sequence," a review of the entire book, "Statistics," a summary of the book, "Stories," the stories/people in the book, "Scripture," the key verse of the book, and "Significance," the message of the book for today.   ($18.95)

Bible Basics: Lessons for Life (Book Four) Old Testament - Poetry/Writings: Job-Song of Solomon  (Wezeman, Phyllis Vos.  Prescott, AZ: Educational Ministries, 2001)
       New!  Book four looks at the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, and the Song of Solomon.  It uses the same format as volumes two and three to form a virtual "children's commentary" on the portion of the Old Testament called  "Poetry" or "Writings."  ($15.95)

Bible Basics: Lessons for Life (Book Five) Old Testament - Prophets: Isaiah-Malachi  (Wezeman, Phyllis Vos.  Prescott, AZ: Educational Ministries, 2001)
       New!  Book five concludes the Old Testament portion of the Bible Basics series with a chapter on each of the Major and Minor Prophets.  For each of the prophetic books there is a project to provide basic information about the book, an activity related to key people and stories of the book, a design to discover the message of the key verse, and an exercise to emphasize the book's importance for God's people today.  ($19.95)

Dictionary of Biblical Crafts (Wezeman, Phyllis.  Prescott, AZ: Educational Ministries, 2001)
         New!  This new craft resource offers easy-to-use instructions for 52 biblical themes.  It is designed in a "dictionary" format so that the user can look up one specific word and find a "definition" as well as "directions" for a variety of projects based on that theme.  For each topic, such as Anchors, Angels, or Arks, an overview is offered and three projects are outlined.  For each of the three ideas, the required materials are listed under "Provide" and the suggested method is detailed under "Proceed."   This is a valuable resource for leaders in Worship, Education, Nurture, and Outreach settings in a congregation, as well as care givers in a home, and day school teachers.  Every church library will want one!  ($17.95)

Finding Your Way After Your Child Dies (Wezeman, Phyllis Vos, and Kenneth R. Wezeman.  Notre Dame, IN: Ave Maria Press, 2001)
        New!  Finding Your Way After Your Child Dies offers parents a comforting way to grieve whenever the need arises, whether occasioned by the passing of a school bus or a glance at a family portrait.  Reflections on the various occasions that bring grief to the surface include events that may happen daily, weekly, annually, or perhaps only once.
        Fifty-two themes, ranging from the weekly allowance, to birthdays, to graduation, help parents acknowledge their loss, express their feelings associated with the change, and recognize the experience as an opportunity for grief, as well as for growth.  A consistent format makes it easier to enter into these moments.  Reflection provides an overview of the specific theme.  Ritual offers suggestions to explore the theme.  Reading includes a scripture passage or verse for reflection on the theme.  Response offers a prayer that summarizes the theme.  Although written with parents in mind, this book will also be helpful to friends, grandparents, and other family members. ($11.95)