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If you know of some books that you wish could be found in our church library, please leave a note in the library or in the church office. Of course, financial donations to the library are always welcome. Be sure to stop in and check out a book or two, you may be surprised at what you find!

What's Happening in Your Trinity Library:

For the past three years, we have been adding books, CDs, and DVDs to our church library, with the support of both money from the church budget as well as individual donations. The library has grown with the addition of 120 items since December, 2006! Our library usage has increased tremendously as well, which is very encouraging, to know that church members are being blessed with the availability of relevant video & literature.
For those of you who have not recently taken advantage of using our library, here's a review of how to check out & return items:
When checking out a book, look inside the back cover for the check out card. For CDs and DVDs the check out card is usually on the back of the disc case. Fill in the date you are taking the item along with your first & last name. There are two places to deposit the check out card after it's filled in, either in the green box found on the shelves with the books in the narthex, or in the green box on the desk in the library.
When returning an item, please place it in the green return bin which is on the lowest shelf in the library. Returning items to this bin expedites getting the items back into circulation.
A recent inventory of the library uncovered a set of materials that are missing and have not been checked out. We'd appreciate it if you would check at home to see if you have any of the following items, and if so, return them to church so others may enjoy them:

CDs
At Home in Mitford, audio book, by Jan Karon
Peace Like A River, music CD, by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir

DVDs
Being Green, by Sesame Street
Big River Rescue, by VeggieTales
Jerusalem: Center of the World, by PBS Home Video
Lessons from the Sock Drawer, by VeggieTales
Make It Simple, by Augsburg Fortress
The Toy That Saved Christmas/The Star of Christmas, by VeggieTales

Books
A New Song, by Jan Karon
Codependent No More, by Melody Beattie
Hurry Less, Worry Less at Christmastime
Lenten Prayers for Busy People, by William J. O'Malley
Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol Cookbook, from American Heart Association
Martin Luther, Giant of Faith, by Lily M. Gyldenvand
Right Wing, Wrong Bird, by Joel C. Hunter
The Beverly Lewis Amish Heritage Cookbook
The Coming Storm, by Tracie Peterson
The Historical Reliability of the Gospels, by Craig L. Blomberg

As always, we encourage you to feel free to browse the library and check out any items of interest to you. Also, please contact Chris Jacobson, church librarian (librariantlcsm@yahoo.com) if you have any suggestions of books or other materials that you think would be good additions to our library.
 

New Reviews
 from the Trinity Library

 


 

Life Is What You Make It - Find Your Own Path to Fulfillment

by Peter Buffett, Publisher: Crown Archetype, hardcover, 272 pages

From composer, musician, and philanthropist Peter Buffett comes a warm, wise, and inspirational book that asks, Which will you choose: the path of least resistance or the path of potentially greatest satisfaction?  You may think that with a last name like his, Buffett has enjoyed a life of endless privilege.  But the son of billionaire investor Warren Buffett says that the only real inheritance handed down from his parents was a philosophy:  Forge your own path in life.  It is a creed that has allowed him to follow his own passions, establish his own identity, and reap his own successes.

Buffett, who once called Milwaukee home, expounds on the strong set of values given to him by his trusting and broadminded mother, his industrious and talented father, and the many life teachers he has met along the way.  Today’s society, Buffett posits, has begun to replace a work ethic, relishing what you do, with a wealth ethic, honoring the payoff instead of the process.  We confuse privilege with material accumulation, character with external validation.  Yet, by focusing more on substance and less on reward, we can open doors of opportunity and strive toward a greater sense of fulfillment.  From there it becomes easy to recognize the equal dignity and value of every human life—our circumstances may vary but our essences do not.

 

First Impressions: Creating Wow Experiences In Your Church

by Mark L. Waltz, Group Publishing, paperback, 144 pages

Before a service even begins, first-time guests usually decide whether they'll return to your church.  This means church leaders need to create no-fail, practical ways to ensure a visitor's first impression is the best impression.  When guests feel valued, they will return.  And when they do, they'll have the opportunity to experience Jesus' love.  Let visitors know "You matter to God, so you matter to us."  In this book author Mark Waltz shares the strategies that work in his church -- and takes "greeting" to a whole new level.  Adapt these practical ideas to your church's unique setting, and it won't be long before everyone feels welcome.

Mark L. Waltz is the Pastor of Connections at Granger Community Church in Granger, Indiana.  He combines church ministry experience with marketplace retail management and recruitment experience to unify all types of teams.