LIBRARY NEWS
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
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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.
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New Reviews
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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.
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