MISSOURI MID-STATE
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Available for 2012
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Books
from the 2009 UMW Reading List EDUCATION FOR MISSIONS THREE CUPS OF TEA, by Mortenson/Relin - In 1993 mountaineer Greg Mortenson drifted into an impoverished NURTURING COMMUNITY AMISH GRACE, by Kraybill - An Amish Community's forgiving response
to the shootings of ten school girls at Nickel Mines, PA, in October 2006.
The author interviewed many in the community and explains how their practice
of forgiveness is a major part of their deep faith. 237pp. nc, 2009. Bonus book (counts as two for UMW Reading report) [3 copies] *printable group study guide. HERE
IF YOU NEED ME, by Braestrup - Kate Braestrup lost her state trooper husband in a tragic
accident, but she fulfilled his wishes and became the chaplain for
search-and-rescue missions in the WHO STOLE MY CHURCH? by MacDonald - Most churches, no matter what
denomination, are facing the dilemma of remaining comfortable for seasoned
adults but also meeting needs of the younger generation church participants
in the 21st Century. Entertaining and thought-provoking fictitious
story based on a
pastor's observations concerning that issue. 248pp. NC, 2009. [3 copies] *printable
group study guide. SOCIAL ACTION CONFRONTING THE CONTROVERSIES, by LIFTING UP HOPE, LIVING OUT
JUSTICE,
by Knotts -The Methodist
Federation for Social Action was founded on the work of four women through
their influence in the social justice ministries between 1907 and 1914.
Affected by the injustices they saw in their worlds, they worked to change
the human condition.. 100pp. SA, 2009 [3 copies] *printable
group study guide. SPIRITUAL GROWTH A PERFECT LOVE (expanded
version), by Manskar - Makes John Wesley’s “A Plain
Account of Christian Perfection” accessible for understanding ones spiritual
significance. Dr. Manskar includes guidance to help
us better understand our spiritual journey and provides careful theological
and spiritual reflection on Wesley’s work. Includes study guide. 144pp. SG,
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Books
from the 2010 UMW Reading List EDUCATION FOR
MISSIONS A CREDIBLE WITNESS: Reflections on
Power, Evangelism and Race, by McNeil – The author uses Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan
woman and her own experiences to show how to cross barriers of race, gender
and social position that too often separate Christians and block many from
fulfilling the biblical mandate to “love one another.” 158pp. EM, 2010 [1 copy] A LOVE AFFAIR WITH INDIA: The
Story of the Wife and Daughter of E. Stanley Jones, by Jones - Mabel Lossing
Jones, an accomplished missionary who served 42 years in India as wife of E.
Stanley Jones, contributed greatly to mission in India as did their daughter
Eunice. 176pp. EM, 2010 [1 copy] NURTURING COMMUNITY CARING FOR MOTHER: A Daughter’s
Long Goodbye, by Owens - Facing Alzheimer’s in a loved one or in the mirror increases for many
as baby boomers age into the 85-and older population. 176pp. NC, 2010 [1
copy] GROWING FRIENDSHIPS; CONNECTING MORE DEEPLY WITH THOSE WHO
MATTER MOST, by Klehn - God offers friendships as a
lifeline for women, but like flowers they must be handled with care.
Excellent advice for finding new friendships, nurturing old relationships and
adjusting as friends grow apart.
208pp. NC, 2010 [1 copy] THE UNDERTAKER’S WIFE; Wisdom and Musings on Life in a Small Town
Funeral Home, by Hastings - Two longtime friends enjoy
their children’s path of wonder and wildness, silliness and surrender and
discover God and each other in deeply spiritual ways while hanging out in the
park, building snowmen, and dealing with dirty diapers and ear
infections. 210pp. NC, 2010 [1 copy] SOCIAL ACTION SACRED SPARK, by Sykes - True story of a child affected by
mercury poisoning and his United Methodist cleric mother who alerted her
church, the nation and world to the dangers of vaccines containing mercury.
314pp. SC, 2010 Bonus book (counts as two for UMW Reading report) [2 copies] SPIRITUAL GROWTH LONGING
FOR ENOUGH IN A CULTURE OF MORE, by Escamilla - Explores
“The Good Book,” “The Good Life,” “The Good Work,” “The Good Society” and
“The Good Earth.” These probing essays
make the “life of enough” a natural next step for Christians. 134pp. SG, 2010 [1 copy] A
MONK IN THE INNER ANY CATEGORY THE SHACK: WHERE TRAGEDY CONFRONTS ETERNITY, by Young - A religious metaphor, following the main character’s relationship to each of the symbolic characters as they grow and develop, just as his spiritual relationship also matures. He gains a gradual acceptance of his daughter’s fate through his stay at The Shack. 252pp. Any category, 2010 [2 copies] |
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Books
from the New 2011 UMW Reading List EDUCATION FOR MISSIONS DISFIGURED - A SAUDI WOMAN’S STORY OF TRIUMPH, by
Al-Baz - Abused by her husband, Rania Al-Baz agreed
to make pictures of her injuries public, sparking criticism of Saudi
culture. As a result, the first Saudi
research into domestic violence began in FOLLOWING GOD’S CALL - INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS IN LIKE BREATH PALESTINE: PEACE NOT APARTHEID, by Carter - Former president Jimmy Carter
offers an assessment of what must be done to bring permanent peace to Israel
with dignity and justice to Palestine. He addresses sensitive issues many
American officials avoid and prescribes the steps that must be taken for the
two states to share the LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT NUCHRISTIAN – FINDING FAITH IN A THE PERFECT BOARD, by Clemons - We are introduced to Rebecca Mayfield, an up-and-coming board member
learning the ropes of her new job. The
author shares informative tips he has learned from personal experience and
knowledge of board procedure, making this a perfect primer on what it takes
to be an effective member of a team. 110pp. LD, 2011 [1 copy] THIS CHILD WILL BE
GREAT: MEMOIR OF A REMARKABLE THE WOLF SHALL DWELL WITH THE LAMB -- A SPIRITUALITY FOR LEADERSHIP IN A MULTI-CULTURAL
COMMUNITY, by Law - The author poses answers to questions about why people retreat to
their own groups at a well-intentioned multicultural conference. 131pp. LD, 2011 [1 copy] NURTURING COMMUNITY INHERITING THE TRADE, by DeWolf - The author, related to the most successful slave-trading family in U.S. history, and ten family members retraced their ancestor's steps through the notorious triangle trade route - from New England to West Africa to Cuba - and uncovered the hidden slave trade history of New England and the other northern states. 262pp. NC, 2011 [2 copies] The LATEHOMECOMER - A HMONG FAMILY MEMOIR, by Yang - Born in a Thai refugee camp,
Kao Yang immigrated to SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME - A modern-day slave,
an international art dealer, and the unlikely woman
who bound them together, by Hall/Moore - Ron Hall and Denver Moore form an
unlikely friendship resulting from charity and challenged by tragedy. The
story begins in a burning plantation hut in WARRIOR PRINCESS:
FIGHTING FOR SOCIAL ACTION CLAIMING EARTH AS COMMON GROUND, by Cohen-Kiener – An amazingly large and powerful force is required to save
the planet by shifting into a more sustainable way of living. People of faith
have the numbers, the passion and the mandate to do it. Nothing else is
strong enough to counter-balance "business as usual." 176pp. SA, 2011 [1 copy] NOT
THE SPIRITUAL GROWTH BEING A CHRISTIAN IN THE WESLEYAN TRADITION, by Gooch - Questions and decisions about what it means to be a Christian disciple in the United Methodist tradition, and discover the important differences from other denominations that make us unique. 126pp. SG, 2011 [2 copies] CONTEMPLATIVE CROCHET: A HANDS-ON GUIDE FOR
INTERLOCKING FAITH & CRAFT, by Crandall-Frazier - Those who crochet know the satisfaction gained in their art:
rhythm of the hook, the feel of fiber, and the miraculous creation of
beautiful fabric from thread or yarn can go beyond crocheting. Develop a sense of the spiritual into a
deeper path, whether individually or as part of a group, through original
patterns, meditations, reflections and creative exercises. The projects will
lead to a whole new state of mind. 194pp. SG, 2011 [1 copy] GETTING TO THE HEART
OF INTERFAITH, by Mackenzie/Falcon/Rahman - Journey to interfaith
collaboration of a pastor, a rabbi, and a sheikh. Their challenges and stories provide
spiritual healing and work beyond tolerance.
186pp. SG, 2011 [1 copy] IF YOU KNOW WHO YOU TALKING WITH GOD IN OLD TOUCH: PRESSING AGAINST THE WOUNDS OF A BROKEN WORLD, by Rasmus - The amazing true story of Rudy Rasmus’ life, his response to God’s grace and his passion to tough every person with God’s great love. This is a book of biblical truths and ministry principles, but more than that, it is the story of God using Pastor Rudy and St. John’s Church in Houston to reach into people’s deepest fears and highest hopes—and touch them with God’s transforming love. 256pp. SG, [1 copy] |
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2011 Books for
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Books
from the New 2012 UMW Reading List EDUCATION FOR
MISSIONS Because He Lives, by Guess – Into a
world of genocide came supplemental UMW giving which has helped the Methodist
Mission in Forgotten Girls, by Strom/Rickett – Stories of women and girls
world wide who face starvation, displacement, illiteracy, sexual exploitation
and abuse, but have found God’s love and acceptance when their cultures have
rejected them. 176pp. EM, 2012 [1copy] Thunder Over We Wait You, by Hutchison – Story
of one woman’s journey which made a difference after the Eastern European
revolutions of 1989. 222pp. EM, 2012
[1copy] LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, by
Kamkwamba – The author’s boyhood dream of
building a windmill to bring electricity and running water to his Malawian
village is fulfilled by his use of old science textbooks, scrap metal,
tractor parts, and bicycle halves. 306pp. LD, 2012 [1copy] Change the World, by Slaughter –
Today’s American Christians are known for their love among believers and
their potlucks rather than the love they could share with the world and
fighting hunger at home and abroad.
Are they truly sharing the message and mission of Jesus? 158pp.
LD, 2012 [1 copy] Women Lead the Way, by Tarr-Whelan – After decades of attempting
to move into higher positions of power, society is still missing women’s new
perspectives, fresh insights, and practical guidance when critical issues are
decided. 213pp. LD, 2012
[1 copy] NURTURING FOR
COMMUNITY Allow God to Wear Your Face, by Knotts – A simple guide for people who
wish to make visits with sick people more meaningful and effective. 64pp.
NC, 2012 [1 copy] Breathe, by Bromley – With
one in three women and one in six men abuse, our world is full of survivors
longing to be healed. The author
offers guidelines for the victims and those who love them. 180pp.
NC, 2012 [1 copy] Creative Aging, by Bankson – Explores the spiritual
dimensions of retirement and aging in a practical way, offering creative ways
to share gifts and experience.
152pp. NC, 2012 [1 copy] I Am Nujood,
Age 10 and Divorced, by Ali – Nujood
Ali’s father arranged for her marriage to a man three times her age. Once she escaped her harrowing married life
in The Immortal Life of Henrietta
Lacks, by Skloot – Scientists know the poor
Southern tobacco farmer named Henrietta Lacks for her still surviving cells
called Helas 60 years after her death. These invaluable cells, taken without her
or her family’s knowledge and grown in culture, became one of the most
important tools in medicine.
382pp. NC, 2012 [1 copy] SOCIAL ACTION The Slave Next Door, by Bales/Soodalter – Slaves are hidden all around
us and in plain sight. Some stories of
human trafficking are told with a call to action to bring an end to this
horrific crime. 312pp. SA, 2012 [1 copy] SPIRITUAL GROWTH Laugh Your Way to Grace, by Ostriches, Dung Beetles and Other
Spiritual Masters, by McLaughlin – Here we learn about wildlife
in Outlive Your Life, by Lucado -- Natural disasters and
economic uncertainty cannot stop us from spreading God’s love and hope to all
corners of the world. 240pp. SG, 2012
[1 copy] True When Whispered, by Escamilla –
Sometimes God whispers and we must learn to hear his quiet voice. How do we hear God’s voice in such a noisy
world? 132pp. SG, 2012 [1 copy] |