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2016-2017 CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS CATALOGUELECTIONARY RESOURCES FOR WORSHIP FAITH FORMATION AND SERVICE 2016-2017 CHRISTIAN EDUCATORS CATALOGUELECTIONARY RESOURCES FOR WORSHIP FAITH FORMATION AND SERVICE WOODLAKE DISCOUNT DISCOUNT DISCOUNT DISCOUNT DISCOUNT PRICES PRICES PRICES PRICES PRICES FOR PREPAID FOR PREPAID FOR PREPAID FOR PREPAID FOR PREPAID EARLY ORDERS EARLY ORDERS EARLY ORDERS EARLY ORDERS EARLY ORDERS Deadline on or before May 1 2016 2 W O O D L A K E 2016-2017 Christian Educators Catalogue WOOD LAKE PUBLISHING INC. 485 Beaver Lake Road Kelowna BC Canada V4V 1S5 For information contact PHONE 1.800.663.2775 EMAIL infowoodlake.com WEB www.woodlake.com Seasons of the Spirit EMAIL infoseasonsonline.ca Emails are answered between 8-noon PT Monday-Friday. PHONE 1-866-505-7687 Talk to one of our friendly Customer Service staff between 8-noon PT Monday-Friday on this Seasons dedicated live line WEB www.seasonsonline.ca Leaders using Seasons in print on disk or on the web can access helpful free content on the Seasons website. Whole People of God EMAIL infowholepeopleofgod.com Emails are answered between 8-noon PT Monday-Friday. PHONE 1-800-663-2775 Talk to one of our friendly Customer Service staff between 8-noon PT Monday-Friday. WEB www.wholepeopleofgod.com At Wood Lake Publishing we are committed to caring for the environment and all creation. Seasons of the Spirit resources are printed on SFI Sustainable Forestry Initiative certified and chlorine-free papers using vegetable oil inks suitable for childrens packaging. Wherever possible we offer digital options of Seasons products. WOOD LAKE IS THE STORY COMPANY. It has told The story of the seasons of the earth the people of God and the place and purpose of faith in the world The story of the faith journey from birth to death The story of Jesus and the churches that carry his message. Wood Lake has been telling stories for more than 30 years. During that time it has given form and substance to the words songs pictures and ideas of hundreds of storytellers. Those stories have taken a multitude of forms parables poems drawings prayers epiphanies songs books paintings hymns curricula all driven by a common mission of serving those on the faith journey. www.woodlake.com Imagining LivingandTelling theFaithStory. WOOD LAKE PUBLISHING INC. Telling our Story 3W O O D L A K E 2016-2017 Christian Educators Catalogue Seasons of the Spirit Ordering ............................................. 4 Season of Creation ............................ 5 Seasons FUSION ........................... 6-7 Seasons ENCORE ........................ 8-10 Seasons Growing Faith ................... 11 Seasons Music ................................. 12 Seasons Art ...................................... 13 C O N T E N T O V E R V I E WC O N T E N T O V E R V I E WC O N T E N T O V E R V I E WC O N T E N T O V E R V I E WC O N T E N T O V E R V I E W Welcome Whole People of God Overview .................................... 14-15 Ordering ..................................... 16-17 Music ................................................ 17 Related Resources Related Resources ..................... 18-19 THE BRAND NEW 2016-17 WOOD LAKE PUBLISHING CURRICULA CATALOGUE All of us at Wood Lake are pleased to offer our current and new customers the best selling and most loved curricula products on the market. Seasons of the Spirit and The Best ofWhole People of God Online offer numerous product options to meet the needs of any congregation from very small to very large and all sizes in- between. Ordering on or before May 1st will guarantee receiving our best possible prices. SEASONS OF THE SPIRIT offers congre- gations SeasonsFUSION for congregational life as well as SeasonsENCORE age-level resources from 3-5 right through to adult. And of course we also have our Seasons Growing Faith for those under three. THE BEST OF WHOLE PEOPLE OF GOD ONLINE continues to be the much- loved resource for smaller congregations after- school groups and home teaching. It is offered with printed Teaching Pictures or with a no- shipping option. We invite you to share this catalogue with your Christian Education leaders clergy congregation members church council and board members or anyone who may want to know more about the resources we offer. Wood Lake Publishing is committed to con- tinuing our over 30-year history of bringing readers and faith formation practitioners unique and accessible resources that delight nurture inspire and challenge. BLESSINGS FROM ALL OF US AT WOOD LAKE PUBLISHING PATTY DEBBIE KAILEE BARB SHARON SUSAN MIKE DONALD JULIE ALAN ROBERT AND BRENDA I recently came across your website and it is EXACTLY the program we have been SEARCHING high and low for I was getting so discouraged and thought I was going to have to create my own resources and I dont have time I am a faith formation coordinator at a mid-sized United Church in Belleville Ontario. Your program is just amazing and the amount of planning support is unbelievable ... outlines for training even WOW I cant wait to present everything about Seasons of the Spirit to my group and our church council. Your website and company truly are an answer to my prayers Sherrie Tipper Faith Formation Education Chair Belleville ON. Canada 4 W O O D L A K E 2016-2017 Christian Educators Catalogue Seasons of the Spirit ORDERING WHAT TO ORDER 1. Decide which seasonsquarters you need. You get the best price by buying bundled quarters - all 4 Sep-Aug or the first 3 Sep-Jun. 2. Decide whether you require Worship Leader resources FUSION andor age-level resources ENCORE. 3. Decide which delivery option best fits your needs WEB DISK or PRINT. You can combine delivery options. NOTE - Web delivery orders must be placed online and paid by credit card. WHERE TO ORDER 1. 1-866-505-7687 Talk to one of our friendly Customer Service staff be- tween 8-noon PT Monday-Friday 2. Fill out the order form and mail it in. 3. Visit www.seasonsonline.ca. RECEIVING YOUR ORDER Seasons of the Spirit orders including pre-May 1st orders will be shipped in July 2016 with the exception of the May 212017 Aug 272017 P1 PRINT and DISK resources which will be shipped in January 2017. If you ordered Seasons WEB resources any additional Related Resources you may have ordered will be shipped July 2016. Seasons on the WEB resources will be available on the site beginning March 2016. If you have ordered any products that requires shipping open your package immediately after receiving to verify the contents. Contact your distributor with any concerns. Wood Lake Publishing reserves the right to alter schedules.Check our website www.seasonsonline.ca or sign up for a Tip of the Week email to stay informed EARLY ORDER DISCOUNT DEADLINE Order and pre-pay on or before May 1 2016 and Save 15 5W O O D L A K E 2016-2017 Christian Educators Catalogue Seasons of the Spirit celebrates the Season of Creation during the first four weeks of September Sep 4Sep 25. Resources for the Season of Creation are based on scripture texts from the three-year Season of Creation cycle of readings. The Season of Creation The readings for the Season of Crea- tion invite congregations to join with all members of Earths community to celebrate Earth as a sacred planet filled with Gods vibrant presence from Season of Creation charter. In 2016 the four Sundays in the Season of Creation focus on the Ocean Fauna and Flora Storm and the Cosmos. Revised Common Lectionary resources for the first four weeks of September Seasons of the Spirit also provides RCL resources for the first four weeks in September. These resources follow the SeasonsFUSION format and weekly session flow. Suggestions are pro- vided to help SeasonsENCORE users adapt the materials to the needs of their particular groups. These alternative RCL resources for September are available online only and can be accessed by any Seasons Leader using PRINT DISK or WEB delivery. Instruc- tions for how to access the online RCL materials are included in the Season of Creation PRINT resources and are automatically included with the DISK and WEB resources. When you buy Seasons of the Spirit resources you receive 52 weeks of material based on the Revised Common Lectionary RCL. THE SEASONS OF THE CHURCH YEAR 2016-2017 LECTIONARY YEAR cA YEAR C Season of CreationPentecost 2 Sep 42016 - Nov 202016 YEAR A AdventChristmasEpiphany Nov 272016 - Feb 52017 LentEaster Feb 122017 - May 142017 Pentecost 1 May 212017 - Aug 272017 The Season after Pentecost is divided into two sections Pentecost 1 and Pentecost 2. The Season of Creation 6 W O O D L A K E 2016-2017 Christian Educators Catalogue Seasons FUSION Worship and Christian Education Resources Intentionally Intergenerational SeasonsFUSION The Perfect All-In-One Resource SeasonsFUSION is based on the semi-continuous stream of the Revised Common Lectionary and combines worship materials with Christian education materials that can be used with the entire congregation. Everything needed to integrate the worship learning and serving ministries of your congregation is provided. SeasonsFUSION Cutting Edge and Unique SeasonsFUSION is developed in partnership with congregations located around the world which means it is international ecu- menical and grassroots all at the same time. SeasonsFUSION Flexibility SeasonsFUSION is designed for Clergy who want worship resources Congregations with lay worshippreaching teams who want extra worship resources Large congregations that use ENCORE for their age-level classes and want additional resources for intergenerational Christian education or to use with other mixed-age groups Smaller congregations that no longer have or want age-level classes Congregations that want to provide at-home resources for their families. As low as 4.10 per week for all 4 quarters cost is based on the 12-month web version ordered on or before May 1st DISCOUNT DISCOUNT DISCOUNT DISCOUNT DISCOUNT PRICES PRICES PRICES PRICES PRICES FOR PREPAID FOR PREPAID FOR PREPAID FOR PREPAID FOR PREPAID EARLY ORDERS EARLY ORDERS EARLY ORDERS EARLY ORDERS EARLY ORDERS Deadline on or before May 1 2016 for congregational life Looking forward to another year using this resource. SeasonsFUSION. I find it invaluable. Brenda J. Kersell Minister Blackfalds AB. Canada 7W O O D L A K E 2016-2017 Christian Educators Cataloguefor Congregational Life Whats Included WEEKLY A Planning page A Biblical Background page A Reflection and Focus page A three-page Worship Outline A Poetry and Prose page containing articles poems and stories A Bible Story page Stations activity centres pages Childrens Activity Leaflet QUARTERLY Articles including About this Season Connecting with the Art Communion Prayers for the season and articles that support the theme of the seasons Living the Seasons connects congregation mem- bers to what is happening in church. Contains suggestions for how to use SeasonsFUSION within and beyond the group that gathers for worship including individuals and families at home Gatherings for All Ages outlines for all-ages wor- ship events that include a meal and that are appro- priate for people with no church background. Perfect for community outreach. Special Worship Outlines including a Christmas pageant Christmas Day Blue Christmas Ash Wednesday Maundy Thursday Good Friday Thanksgiving Two art posters FUSION resources in Word poster images for pro- jection the Bible Stories in MP3 and more Music resources integrated into FUSION materials Downloadable bulletin covers for church use FREE on the website Planning Library including the From Start to Finish booklet replacement resources for All Saints Day and Refor- mation Day Virtual Resource Booklet with crafts patterns recipes etc. and more Links Spirit Sightings Support Sign up for Tip of the Week Explore resources and view samples online at www.seasonsonline.ca ON THE WEB with digital posters SeasonsFUSION onbefore May 1 after May 1 Sep 42016 - Aug 272017 All 4 Quarters 213.36 251.00 Sep 42016 - Nov 202016 Season of Creation 90.40 90.40 Pentecost 2 1st Quarter Nov 272016 - Feb 52017 AdventChristmas 90.40 90.40 Epiphany 2nd Quarter Feb 122017 - May 142017 LentEaster 3rd Quarter 90.40 90.40 May 212017 - Aug 272017 Pentecost 1 4th Quarter 90.40 90.40 IN PRINT with printed posters SeasonsFUSION onbefore May 1 after May 1 Sep 42016 - Aug 272017 All 4 Quarters 266.90 314.00 Sep 42016 - Nov 202016 Season of Creation 113.00 113.00 Pentecost 2 1st Quarter Nov 272016 - Feb 52017 AdventChristmas 113.00 113.00 Epiphany 2nd Quarter Feb 122017 - May 142017 LentEaster 3rd Quarter 113.00 113.00 May 212017 - Aug 272017 Pentecost 1 4th Quarter 113.00 113.00 ON DISK with digital posters SeasonsFUSION onbefore May 1 after May 1 Sep 62016 - Aug 272017 All 4 Quarters 240.56 283.00 Seasons resources are licensed for use between the dates indicated with permission to share with an additional three leaders in your congregation 8 W O O D L A K E 2016-2017 Christian Educators Catalogue Seasons ENCORE DISCOUNT DISCOUNT DISCOUNT DISCOUNT DISCOUNT PRICES PRICES PRICES PRICES PRICES FOR PREPAID FOR PREPAID FOR PREPAID FOR PREPAID FOR PREPAID EARLY ORDERS EARLY ORDERS EARLY ORDERS EARLY ORDERS EARLY ORDERS Deadline on or before May 1 2016 I absolutely love Seasons Online. The website is easy to navigate and I easily find what I need. Its very convenient since I can access the material from wherever I am. We have a very large and busy congregation and so the flexibility is most helpful. If I have my choice we will be using it again next year and I would certainly recommend it to others. Michelle Smith First United Methodist Church Brownsville Tennessee USA Faith Formation Resources SeasonsENCORE resources are designed to meet the needs of a leader working with a group of approximately 12 learners 15 learners for Multiage. SeasonsENCORE offers the tried and much-loved Age-Level resources congregations around the world have come to appre- ciate so much SeasonsENCORE follows the semi-continuous stream of the Revised Common Lectionary and the Season of Creation cycle of readings and can easily be used in conjunction with SeasonsFUSION. Whats Included WEEKLY A Biblical Background page A Focus Prepare page A two-page Session Outline three pages in Multiage Two pages of reproducible Resources three pages in Multiage QUARTERLY Articles including About This Season This Season for the particular Age- Leveland Connecting with the Art Six extra Resource pages eight pages in the Multiage resource Two-page Evaluation Form Two art posters FREE on the website Planning Library including the From Start to Finish booklet replace- ment resources for All Saints Day and Reformation Day Virtual Resource Booklet with crafts patterns recipes etc. and more Links Spirit Sightings Support Sign up for Tip of the Week 9W O O D L A K E 2016-2017 Christian Educators CatalogueAge-Level Resources ADULT Adults enter Bible study from a variety of backgrounds and beliefs. Sessions invite adults to deepen their spirituality and explore their faith through activities and articles that encourage a rich engagement with all four of the weekly lectionary readings. Art images contemporary writings and consideration of current issues offer meaningful ways to link faith and life. The SeasonsENCORE Adult is a great resource for your next study group AGES 15-18 This resource promotes the development of leadership skills and encourages young people to serve in the local and global minis- tries of the church. A Digging Deeper section offers groups that enjoy discussion a chance to explore some themes in greater depth. Leaders will find the Ages 15-18 resource perfect for mid- week gatherings retreats worship leadership and outdoor ministry programs. AGES 12-14 Young teens enjoy self-directed learning. Friendships are impor- tant to them and they are beginning to explore a variety of viewpoints within their community and the world. The weekly resources provide opportunities to actively explore the Bible and encourage the development of communication skills. Varied activities meet the needs of different learning styles and service projects introduce ways to connect with the church and the community. AGES 9-11 These children enjoy making new friends and typically have the confidence to work in groups. The weekly resources encourage them to use their imaginations and life experiences as they develop biblical knowledge ask questions and explore the faith traditions of others. Group projects introduce them to issues of justice and fairness. AGES 6-8 Weekly resources begin to address the more abstract thinking skills of children in the early grades of school. Leaders will find easy-to-use dramas stories and activities that connect with real life and the eager minds of this enthusiastic group. Spiritual development is nurtured through ritual and encouraging relationships with peers and adults. The SeasonsENCORE Ages 6-8 Poster Set includes special Story Props posters exclusive to this age group for each quarter. AGES 3-5 Children in this age range learn through hands-on activities and enjoy routines and rituals. Their developing motor skills are encouraged in the sessions with songs fingerplays group activities and simple craft projects. The weekly material uses interactive storytelling puppets drama and art images to explore Bible stories. For each season the Ages 3-5 Poster Set also includes special Storytelling Resource posters exclusive to this age group. And we provide a free online Age 3 Supplement for those leaders with a group of mostly 3-year-olds MULTIAGE The SeasonsENCORE Multiage resource is uniquely designed to meet the needs of a leader with a single group of up to 15 children between the ages of 5 and 12. The Multiage resource offers different age-appropriate options for engaging with the biblical stories and provides additional reproducible resource sheets. The Respond section includes activity zones that address different ages interests learning styles and abilities. For example children can choose between an Art zone Music zone Outreach zone or Quiet zone. This group will also experience storytelling scripts self- directed learning and relationships with children of different ages as they create community sharing time and space each week. Seasons By the Week Seasons of the Spirit now offers SeasonsENCORE age-level materials by the week. These weekly resources can be conveniently downloaded in a PDF format. These weekly resources are reusable. There are no copyright restrictions. 9.95 per week Pageants Dramas Worship Outlines Pageants and Dramas range from minimal preparation 1 scene few props smaller cast to more elaborate produc- tions 3-5 scenes more props larger cast as well as from traditional to modern retellings. Special worship outlines for Advent Holy Week Good Friday and Easter are also available. 19.95 per session Season of Creation Seasons of the Spirit offers the Season of Creation in a downloadable stand-alone four-week resource. This resource contains all of the background information ideas and suggestions needed to celebrate the Season of Creation in congregations. Season of Creation is available in Years 1 2 and 3. 50.00 per year D O W N L O A D A B L E R E S O U R C E S 10 W O O D L A K E 2016-2017 Christian Educators Catalogue AGES ADULT 15-18 12-14 9-11 6-8 3-5 Price per age group excluding Multiage see right column ON THE WEB with digital posters AGE LEVELS onbefore May 1 after May 1 Sep 42016 - Aug 272017 4 Quarters 152.15 179.00 Sep 42016 - Nov 202016 Season of CreationPentecost 2 1st Quarter 69.00 69.00 Nov 272016 - Feb 52017 AdventChristmasEpiphany 2nd Quarter 69.00 69.00 Feb 122017 - May 142017 LentEaster 3rd Quarter 69.00 69.00 May 212017 - Aug 272017 Pentecost 1 4th Quarter 69.00 69.00 IN PRINT with printed posters AGE LEVELS onbefore May 1 after may 1 Sep 42016 - May 142017 3 Quarters 174.25 205.00 Sep 42016 - Nov 202016 Season of CreationPentecost 2 1st Quarter 73.50 73.50 Nov 272016 - Feb 52017 AdventChristmasEpiphany 2nd Quarter 73.50 73.50 Feb 122017 - May 142017 LentEaster 3rd Quarter 73.50 73.50 May 212017 - Aug 272017 Pentecost 1 4th Quarter 62.50 73.50 ON DISK with digital posters AGE LEVELS onbefore May 1 after May 1 Sep 42016 - May 142017 3 Quarters 165.75 195.00 May 212017 - Aug 272017 Pentecost 1 4th Quarter 60.80 71.50 SEASONS ENCORE AGE LEVELS AS LOW AS 2.93 PER WEEK cost is based on the 12-month web version ordered on or before May 1st DISCOUNT PRICES FOR PREPAID EARLY ORDERS MULTIAGE ON THE WEB with digital posters MULTIAGE onbefore May 1 after May 1 Sep 42016 - Aug 272017 All 4 Quarters 267.75 315.00 Sep 42016 - Nov 202016 Season of CreationPentecost 2 1st Quarter 126.00 126.00 Nov 272016 - Feb 52017 AdventChristmasEpiphany 2nd Quarter 126.00 126.00 Feb 122017 - May 142017 LentEaster 3rd Quarter 126.00 126.00 May 212017 - Aug 272017 Pentecost 1 4th Quarter 126.00 126.00 IN PRINT with printed posters MULTIAGE onbefore May 1 after May 1 Sep 42016 - May 142017 3 Quarters 323.00 380.00 Sep 42016 - Nov 202016 Season of CreationPentecost 2 1st Quarter 133.00 133.00 Nov 272016 - Feb 52017 AdventChristmasEpiphany 2nd Quarter 133.00 133.00 Feb 122017 - May 142017 LentEaster 3rd Quarter 133.00 133.00 May 212017 - Aug 272017 Pentecost 1 4th Quarter 113.00 133.00 ON DISK with digital posters MULTIAGE onbefore May 1 after May 1 Sep 42016 - May 142017 3 Quarters 289.00 340.00 May 212017 - Aug 272017 Pentecost 1 4th Quarter 110.50 130.00 SEASONS ENCORE MULTIAGE AS LOW AS 5.15 PER WEEK cost is based on the 12-month web version ordered on or before May 1st DISCOUNT PRICES FOR PREPAID EARLY ORDERS Seasons ENCORE PRICING To order www.seasonsonline.ca 11W O O D L A K E 2016-2017 Christian Educators CatalogueSeasons GROWING FAITH Written to be used year after year the undated pages of the extensive Leader Guide follow the lectionary seasons and offer over 60 pages of Session Outlines for Advent Christ- mas Season after the Epiphany Lent Easter Pentecost and the Season after Pentecost. LEADER GUIDELEADER GUIDELEADER GUIDELEADER GUIDELEADER GUIDE 26 pages of articles direc- tions lists and sugges- tions including creating a space training caregivers storytelling and music tips parent brochures applica- tion and registration forms. 62 pages containing 18 session outlines for every season of the church year. 18 resource pages containing fingerplays songs recipes props patterns and more. 128 pp 8.5 x 11 perfect bound. 28.95 MUSIC CDMUSIC CDMUSIC CDMUSIC CDMUSIC CD SONGBOOK SETSONGBOOK SETSONGBOOK SETSONGBOOK SETSONGBOOK SET This set includes 22 easy-to-sing repeti- tive and enchanting songs by Jim and Jean Strathdee Linnea Good Mary Lu Walker and others. The words melody line and guitar chords along with teaching tips and illustrated actions complete the coil bound book. The collection includes Nobody Else Like Me A Little Peace SongWould You Like to Hold the Baby and Like a Rock 1 CD 32 pp 8.5 x 5.5 coil bound. 28.95 BOARD BOOKSBOARD BOOKSBOARD BOOKSBOARD BOOKSBOARD BOOKS A set of five board books with safe rounded corners simple words and brightly painted illustrations by Margaret Kyle. The set includes Welcome Baby Jesus Come Little Chil- dren GodsWonderWorld Sing David Sing and Loving God Together. Set of 5 8 pp 6 x 6 round corners. 35.00 POSTERSPOSTERSPOSTERSPOSTERSPOSTERS The set of five posters with the same names as the books Welcome Baby Jesus Come Little Children Gods Wonder World Sing David Sing and Loving God Together. Shipped rolled in a tube. Set of 516.5 x 21.5 rolled. 35.00 Complete Kit 127.95 INCLUDESINCLUDESINCLUDESINCLUDESINCLUDES One each Leader Guide Music CD Songbook Set Set of 5 Posters Set of 5 Board Books plus a handy cloth bag. All Seasons of the Spirit resources meet or exceed the safety standards set by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for childrens products. This kit which arrives in a handy cloth bag provides a perfect foundation for setting up a space to nurture the development of faith and the spiritual language of children at an early age. 12 W O O D L A K E 2016-2017 Christian Educators Catalogue Seasons MUSIC MUSIC CDS AND SONGBOOKSMUSIC CDS AND SONGBOOKSMUSIC CDS AND SONGBOOKSMUSIC CDS AND SONGBOOKSMUSIC CDS AND SONGBOOKS During Sep 42016 to Nov 202016 music suggestions will in- clude songs from Volumes 2 5 and 8 LectionaryYear C. During Nov 272016 to Aug 272017 music suggestions will include songs from Volumes 3 6 and 9 LectionaryYear A. MP3 PDF DOWNLOADSMP3 PDF DOWNLOADSMP3 PDF DOWNLOADSMP3 PDF DOWNLOADSMP3 PDF DOWNLOADS Songs from Seasons Growing Faith and the Seasons of the Spirit Music CDs Volumes 1-9 are available as MP3 downloads at www.seasonsonline.ca or www.woodlake.com. Download individual songs for 1.29 or an entire CD for 19.95. Sheet music from Seasons Growing Faith and the Seasons of the Spirit Songbooks Volumes 1-9 are available as PDF downloads at www.seasonsonline.ca or www.woodlake.com. Download sheet music of individual songs for 5.00. Love Love Love Seasons of the Spirit Lisa Kropinak Ohio USA SEASONS MUSIC PRICE per volume CDSongbook Set 31.95 each CD Only 21.95 each Songbook Only 14.95 each Music Suggestions for Year C will be from Volumes 258 Year A will be from Volumes 369 A song chart for 2016-17 is provided on the Seasons Music Information section on the Library page at www.seasonsonline.ca. 13W O O D L A K E 2016-2017 Christian Educators CatalogueSeasons ART LAMINATEDLAMINATEDLAMINATEDLAMINATEDLAMINATED TEACHING POSTERSTEACHING POSTERSTEACHING POSTERSTEACHING POSTERSTEACHING POSTERS These large 16.5 x 21.5 posters are laminated to allow the use of erasable markers to enhance the teaching of various biblical subjects. Durable and useful year after year all of these posters are available in cost-saving sets and are shipped rolled inside tubes. a. The Mediterranean World of the First Century The perfect map to help children follow Pauls journeys as he visited young churches and taught in this part of the world. 30.00 b. Books of the Bible This whimsically detailed poster helps children youth and adults identify the types of writing in the Bible including Law Narrative Letters the Gospels Wisdom and Poetry and Apocrypha. A lot of information in an easy-to-read bookshelf 30.00 c. The Seasons of the ChurchYear Now with two sides An updated version of this favourite poster now includes one side with the Season of Creation and one without. A colorful teaching aid to help leaders and learners alike understand and remember the flow of the church year mirroring the rhythm of Christs life. 30.00 d. Daily Life in the Time of Jesus Colourful illustrations help children of all ages visualize what daily life was like for Jesus and the people of his community. 30.00 e. Palestine in the Time of Jesus There is nothing like a map to bring to life the places mentioned in the Bible during Jesus ministry. Follow journeys with erasable markers 30.00 f. Images of Jesus Visually striking the images repro- duced on this poster focus on the life ministry and meaning of Jesus from a variety of cultural perspec- tives. A great resource for sparking conversation. 30.00 g. Images of God A great resource for conversation the sensitive child- friendly watercolour illustrations depict ways we can know and see God in the world. Based on biblical images and metaphors for God and featuring an image of Jesus in the centre. 30.00 Exploration of the arts ignites and nourishes the imagination helping us to come alive in ways that are transforming. The Seasons of the Spirit visual art resources provide a pool of images for all ages to draw upon as they explore the meaning and mystery of the Bible. Poster images are carefully selected from a wide variety of cultures eras and styles to reflect the moods and focus themes of each season. The worship and learning materials invite participants to engage with these images in creative and inspiring ways. Ages 3-5 and Ages 6-8 resources also include Storytelling or Story Props posters. ART POSTERSART POSTERSART POSTERSART POSTERSART POSTERS Seasons Art Posters will be provided in a printed 11 x 17 format for customers who choose PRINT delivery for their Seasons products as electronic files included on the disks for those who choose DISK delivery and as downloadable digital files for cus- tomers who order WEB delivery. Print copies of the Fine Art posters including the Storytelling and Story Props posters for Ages 3-5 and 6-8 respectively are available as an optional additional purchase in 4-quarter and 3-quarter sets for DISK and WEB delivery customers who wish to have print copies of the posters and for PRINT customers who desire additional sets. POSTER SET 8 POSTERS all 4 quarters Sep 42016 - Aug 272017 35.00 POSTER SET 6 POSTERS 3 quarters Sep 42016- May 142017 30.00 TEACHING POSTER SETS Teaching Poster Set of 2 a. b. 45.00 Teaching Poster Set of 3 c. d. e. 60.00 Teaching Poster Set of 2 f. g. 45.00 14 W O O D L A K E 2016-2017 Christian Educators Catalogue Whole People of God The simple easy-to-use full-featured curriculum. Based on the Revised Common Lectionary The Best of Whole People of God Online includes weekly age-level lessons as well as worship resources for clergy. Priced especially for small churches one license grants your church access to ALL of the age-level and worship materials Priced especially for small congregations License fees are based on the average Sunday attendance of your congrega- tion see p. 17. One license grants access to all age levels and worship materials. A whole year of resources from Sep 42016 to Aug 272017. The Year at a Glance chart with theme titles can be downloaded from the website. Unit resources and lectionary focus scripture charts are posted approximately 6 weeks prior to the unit start date beginning with Unit 1 Sep 42016 which is posted in June. Based on the Revised Common Lectionary - helps link worship and education. The same themes flow through both the worship and lesson materials each week. Simple and easy-to-use all of the worship resources and age-level lesson plans are organized by Unit and date and are accessible 7 days a week at www.wholepeopleofgod.com. Flexible one person orders and then adds up to 18 leaders from the congregation as required. Everyone has access to every- thing on the site excellent for churches with varying needs. No wasted paper download only what you need from the website. The activity sheets are reproducible for the number of children or participants on any Sunday. Ongoing ideas support register for the free email Tip of the Week short messages that give you extra ideas for connect- ing the materials to current events. DISCOUNT DISCOUNT DISCOUNT DISCOUNT DISCOUNT PRICES PRICES PRICES PRICES PRICES FOR PREPAID FOR PREPAID FOR PREPAID FOR PREPAID FOR PREPAID EARLY ORDERS EARLY ORDERS EARLY ORDERS EARLY ORDERS EARLY ORDERS Pay on or before May 1 2016 and Save 5 Whole People of God is an awesome curriculum and our teachers absolutely love how user friendly it is. Chanda Bissett Sunday School Superintendent Winsloe PEI. Canada 15W O O D L A K E 2016-2017 Christian Educators CatalogueOnline Curriculum UNITS INCLUDE Overview Chart Attendance Chart Introduction Unit Logo At Home Leaflet Teacher Training Teaching Pictures Either one set of colour teaching pictures for one younger class N B P and one older class J Y are included as part of your order OR now you can choose to download the Teaching Pictures and print them yourself formatted for 8.5 x 11 print- ing colour recommended Lectionary Bookmarks Intergenerational Worship ideas for special Sundays Weekly resources N Nursery age 3 B Beginner age 4 to 6 P Primary age 7 to 9 J Junior age 9 to 11 Y Youth age 12 and up SUMMER SESSION INCLUDES Overview Chart Introduction Unit Logo Intergenerational Worship ideas for special Sundays Weekly resources for a Multiage class WEEKLY RESOURCES INCLUDE Biblical Background and Theme Conversation Additional Worship Resources Lesson Plans with hymn suggestions prayers songs liturgies many experiential activity ideas reproducible activityresource sheets teacher resource sheets and colour teaching posters. LESSON PLANS FOLLOW THE PATTERN OF 1. Purpose 2. Preparation 3. Opening 4. Introducing the Theme 5. Exploring the Theme 6. Integrating the Theme 7. Closing Resources for one year are divided into 6 Units September to May plus a Summer Session June to August. Our church school teachers really love Whole People of God and my musicians and I love the Biblical background sheets for worship planning. Cynthia Simmons Pastor Easton Pennsylvania USA 16 W O O D L A K E 2016-2017 Christian Educators Catalogue ORDERING WHAT TO ORDERWHAT TO ORDERWHAT TO ORDERWHAT TO ORDERWHAT TO ORDER 1. Determine average weekly church attendance of your congrega- tion. 2. Decide if you want a printed set of teaching pictures or prefer to download and print what you need Save 5 shipping charges 3. Decide if you need any Related Resources. See pages 18-19. WPOG references music from the Rainbow Songbook Rainbow Sing-along CD Sunshine Songbook and Sunshine Sing-along CD see page 17 WHEREWHEREWHEREWHEREWHERE TO ORDERTO ORDERTO ORDERTO ORDERTO ORDER 1. Go to The Best of Whole People of God Online website www.wholepeopleofgod.com. 2. Click the Order tab at the top of the page and then select the appropriate license for the aver- age weekly attendance size of your congregation. NOTE - The Best of Whole People of God Online is a web resource. All orders must be placed online and paid by credit card. RECEIVING YOUR ORDERRECEIVING YOUR ORDERRECEIVING YOUR ORDERRECEIVING YOUR ORDERRECEIVING YOUR ORDER Printed copies of the Teaching Pictures if ordered and any Related Resources you may have ordered including music will be shipped in July 2016. Note Shipping charges will apply. The Best of the Whole People of God Online Unit 1 materials will be available on www.wholepeopleofgod.com beginning June 2016 and each additional Unit will be posted 6 weeks prior to the start of the Unit. All material is copyright protected by Wood Lake Publishing Inc. and is only for use during specified dates. Any other usage is a violation of copyright and the WPOG Terms of Use License. SAVE WITH EARLY ORDER DISCOUNT Order and pre-pay on or before May 1 2016 and Save 15 Whole People of God 17W O O D L A K E 2016-2017 Christian Educators CatalogueOnline Curriculum Music THE BEST OF THETHE BEST OF THETHE BEST OF THETHE BEST OF THETHE BEST OF THE WHOLE PEOPLE OF GODWHOLE PEOPLE OF GODWHOLE PEOPLE OF GODWHOLE PEOPLE OF GODWHOLE PEOPLE OF GOD 201617 PRICING With Teaching Pictures Downloadable Pictures Average Attendance Early After May 1 Early After May 1 1-24 people 137.75 142.00 131.00 135.00 25-49 people 206.50 213.00 196.00 202.00 50-99 people 275.00 283.00 262.00 270.00 100-149 people 344.00 354.00 327.00 337.00 150-199 people 482.00 496.00 458.00 472.00 200-299 people 620.00 639.00 589.00 607.00 300-399 people 757.00 780.00 720.00 742.00 400-499 people 895.00 922.00 851.00 877.00 500-699 people 1033.50 1065.00 982.00 1011.00 700 people 1375.00 1416.00 1309.00 1348.00 After School Group 323.00 333.00 307.00 316.00 Home ChurchSchool 105.00 108.00 100.00 103.00 Extra Picture Sets 61.25 63.00 61.25 63.00 RAINBOW SongbookCD 37.95 Sing-along CD 19.95 Songbook 19.95 SUNSHINE SongbookCD 39.95 Sing-along CD 21.95 Downloadable CD 19.95 Songbook 19.95 Enhance your worship Sunday School lesson or worship service with cherished music from the Rain- bow Sing-along CD and the Sunshine Sing-along CD. Include the songbook for printed music lyrics guitar chords and suggestions for actions and tips for teaching the songs. The Rainbow and Sunshine Songbooks provide music adored by ministries children and leaders alike and are perfect for Congregations looking for contemporary music Enhancing faith formation Home-use Use with The Best of Whole People of God resources Purchase the companion Sunshine Sing-along CD separately or order as a set. The Sunshine Sing-along CD new music resource has been composed by over 16 international artists in- cluding Donald Schmidt Desert Flower Music Bruce Harding Pat Mayberry and Dan Damon. Also in- cluded are global songs from Africa and Latin America as well as a few favourites from the best-selling Sea- sons of the Spirit Music CDs. NEW Individual songs are available for purchase as MP3s and downloadable sheet music. 18 W O O D L A K E 2016-2017 Christian Educators Catalogue Related Resources Books Songbooks and Resources for Christian Educators and Clergy DRAGON TALKS Puppet Scripts for Lectionary Years A C James Lepard Based on the Revised Common Lectionary these scripts are de- signed for use during childrens time in worship and can also be used as part of a Sunday or midweek Christian educa- tion program based on the lectionary. Each book includes a CD so that scripts can be printed for each participant. 24.95 Each PRAYERS FOR ALL SEASONS Year A B C Based on the Revised Common Lectionary Michael Schwartzen- truber Ellen Turnbull eds. Includes selections from the Seasons of the Spirit lectionary-based Christian education curriculum one which is embraced by thousands of congrega- tions around the world. Prayers from the collection can be used in various ways and at various times during worship or outside of the worship setting. Each book features a variety of prayer formats including respon- sive prayers breath prayers and prayers with actions. A scripture index provides easy reference. 65.00 Set of 3 24.95 Each TALK SEX TODAY What Kids Need to Know and How Adults Can Teach Them Saleema Noon Meg Hickling Talk Sex Today delivers an intelli- gent and sensible blend of safe inclusive and practical information for children and teens and the adults who love them. Building on the foundational work of iconic sexual health educator Meg Hickling and her bestselling Speaking of Sex books Talk Sex Today features a host of new information. 24.95 LECTIONARY STORY BIBLE SET Years A B C Ralph Milton Illustrated by Margaret Kyle Each Lection- ary Story Bible includes at least one but usually two stories from the lections for each Sunday of the church year making it a valuable lectionary resource for Christian educators camp leaders worship leaders and families who want to share their faith at home. The books also include a scripture index for non-lectionary settings and uses. Year C includes a complete index for all three years. Lectionary Story Bible Years A B and C cover all three years of the Revised Common Lectionary. 30.00 Each 85.00 Set of 3 AUDIO ART CDs 59.95 year FAITH FORWARD A Dialogue on Children Youth and a New Kind of Christianity David M. Csinos and Melvin Bray eds. This book gathered from the 2012 Children Youth and a New Kind of Christianity conference is a gold mine of information and inspiration for those seeking to engage children and youth in respectful conversation exploration and learning in todays complex world. The material is grassroots forward-thinking ecu- menical innovative and encourages collaboration. 29.95 FAITH FORWARD Volume 2 Re-Imagining Childrens and Youth Ministry David M. Csinos and Melvin Bray eds. Faith Forward Re- Imagining Chil- drens and Youth Ministry is the second volume in the ground-break- ing Faith Forward series. Compiled from presentations given at the Faith Forward 2014 conference this vol- ume features the work of Brian McLaren Phyllis Tickle Ivy Beckwith with David M. Csinos Paul-Andr Durocher Melvin Bray and more. 19.95 19W O O D L A K E 2016-2017 Christian Educators Catalogue THE KID-DOM OF GOD Helping Children Grow in Christian Faith Nancy Reeves and Linnea Good Many parents wonder how to share their faith in a way that respects their childs need to develop and grow their own spirituality. A com- plete collection of the award-winning Children Celebrate columns by psychologist Nancy Reeves and musician Linnea Good. The Protes- tant and Roman Catholic editions reflect the language traditions and practices of each tradition. 19.95 Each GO DEEP Spiritual Practices for Youth Ministry Doris E. Kizinna Inspiration and practical tools for youth leaders who want to develop and deepen their ministry. Available as a book or in PDF format on disk. 34.95 CDN 29.95 US 22.95 CDN 19.95 US - PDF on disk A WORLD OF FAITH Introducing Spiritual Traditions to Teens Carolyn Pogue A comprehensive full-colour resource covering most of the worlds main religions in a capti- vating and accessible way. 29.95 CDN 25.95 US TIME From Famine to Feast Donna Schaper 14.95 LENTEN LENT A Way to Refresh Renew Your Spirit Donna Schaper 12.95 THE FAMILY STORY BIBLE Ralph Milton. Illustrated by Margaret Kyle 19.95 THE FAMILY STORY BIBLE COLOURING BOOK Volume 1 andVolume 2 Margaret Kyle 5.95 Each 49.95 10-pack 52 CRAFTS For the Christian Year Donna Scorer 15.95 52 MORE CRAFTS For the Christian Year Donna Scorer 16.95 YOUTH SPIRIT Program Ideas for Church Groups Cheryl Perry 22.95 YOUTH SPIRIT 2 More Program Ideas for Youth Spirit Cheryl Perry 16.95 CREATIVE WORSHIP Services from Advent to Pentecost Carolyn Kitto Ian Price 24.95 CREATIVE WORSHIP II Services for Special Days Ian Price 24.95 PRAYERS TO SHARE SET Responsive Prayers for Each Sunday of the Church Year David Sparks 71.95 CDN 62.95 US - Set of 3. Years also sold individually. Related Resources PASTORAL PRAYERS TO SHARE SET Prayers of the People for Each Sunday of the Church Year David Sparks 29.95 Each 78.95 Set of 3 CREATIVE AGING Stories from the Pages of the Journal Sage-ing with Creative Spirit Grace and Gratitude Karen Close Carolyn Cowan eds. 24.95 IM GODS CHILD Book CD Set Lesley Clare 19.95 AFTER THE BEGINNING Carolyn Pogue Illustrated by Margaret Kyle 18.95 IS THAT STORY TRUE Laura Alary Illustrated by Margaret Kyle 12.95 OIL WATER Two Faiths One God Amir Hussain 24.95 MY YEAR OF BUYING NOTHING Lee Simpson 22.95 REINVENTION Stories from an Urban Church Mark Whittall 19.95 Visit www.woodlake.com to order and for more books DISCOUNT PRICES FOR PREPAID EARLY ORDERS Deadline on or before May 1 2016 Seasons of the Spirit and Whole People of God are the best-loved and best-selling Lectionary-based Christian Education programs from Wood Lake. They offer numerous features and options to meet the needs of your congregation at a price you can easily afford. 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