Let the Children Come to Me - by Lisa Weaver & Elizabeth Miller (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Let the Children Come to Me, a resource for families nurturing faith development of elementary-aged children, is structured around twelve Anabaptist faith practices: Scripture reading, prayer, community, bearing witness, service to one another, worship, non-violence, steadfast faith, the centrality of Christ, communion, believer's baptism, and stewardship"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><em>Let the Children Come to Me, </em> a resource for familes nurturing faith development of elementary-aged children, is structured around 12 Anabaptist faith practices: Scripture reading, prayer, community, bearing witness, service to one another, worship, nonviolence, steadfast faith, the centrality of Christ, communion, believers baptism, and stewardship.</p><p>Each faith practice is developed as a short unit (the equivalent of two page-spreads) and explored through stories from Anabaptist-Mennonite history--one from the sixteenth century and one contemporary, global story. These stories are accompanied by scripture passages, conversation-starters, prayers, and multiple options for family activities.</p><p>The book is supported by the Institute for the Study of Global Anabaptism (ISGA) of Goshen College, through the Bearing Witness Stories Project.</p><p>Let the Children Come to Me</em> fills an important gap in Anabaptist faith formation resources by holistically blending scripture, historical and current stories, spiritual practices, and hands-on activities in a visually appealing, child-friendly format. It could easily be used by grandparents with visiting grandchildren or by younger leaders club, camp, or Sunday school settings. I will certainly recommend it for use in my congregation." --Elsie Rempel, <em>Faith Formation Consultant; Winnipeg, Canada; Author, </em> Please Pass the Faith: the Art of Spiritual Grandparenting</p><p><strong>The Authors: </strong> <em>Lisa Weaver</em> has over twenty-five years teaching experience in public elementary schools, adult ESL classes, and various Christian Education settings. <em>Elizabeth Miller</em> is co-director of Mennonite Central Committee Colombia-Ecuador. Tapping into Lisa's expertise as a teacher and Elizabeth's experience with global Anabaptist history, they teamed up to create a family-based faith development resource. </p><p><strong>The Designer: </strong> Judith Rempel Smucker brings each unit to life with engaging images and designs that invite participation.</p><p> </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"This resource is an amazing treasure for our families! A great balance of principles and experience, contextual relevance and cultural diversity, historic and contemporary challenges, Anabaptist values, and teaching resources. Highly recommended." <em>--César García, Executive Secretary, Mennonite World Conference</em></p><p>"The materials . . . in this book beautifully illustrate . . . central convictions of the Anabaptist tradition. Children are both innocent before God and in need of instruction. In twelve simple, clear, and creative chapters, Lisa Weaver and Elizabeth Miller have provided a resource for families, mentors, and Sunday school teachers . . . committed to nurturing . . . children in . . . basic teachings of the Christian faith." <em>--John D. Roth, in the Afterword</em></p><p>"<em>Let the Children Come to Me</em> . . . could easily be used by grandparents with visiting grandchildren or by younger leaders club, camp, or Sunday school settings. I will certainly recommend it for use in my congregation."--Elsie Rempel, <em>Faith Formation Consultant; Winnipeg, Canada; Author, </em> Please Pass the Faith: the Art of Spiritual Grandparenting</p><p>"Mennonites have become increasingly aware that Christian faith and spirituality are formed over time. A seed popped into the ground doesn't instantly become a tree. Similarly, Anabaptists can't expect that showing up at church every Sunday will turn adults or children into fully formed believers. The beauty and importance of this book is in its gentle and firm encouragement that we have stories to share about following Jesus over time. While some Anabaptists have died for the faith as martyrs, many have have lived out and are living their faith. This book can help us develop skills and confidence as parents and with children to tell those stories--to bear witness to the faith alive and growing in us." <em>--Malinda Elizabeth Berry, Assistant Professor of Theology and Ethics, Anabaptist Menonite Biblical Seminary</em></p><br>
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