Books concerning older people rarely stay in print long, but the following are still currently available. New in 2009Fun with a Purpose (Games, Activities, Thoughts and Talks) - Sylvena FarrantEasy-to-do fun resources for older people, particularly thoses with limited mobility or visual impairment - or for anyone, of any age, just wanting some fun! FULLY PHOTOCOPIABLELondon City Mission, 175 Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2AH
Tel: 020 7407 7585
www.lcm.org.uk Price: £14.99 Available from Outlook Trust and LCM 50 Services of Christian Worship for use in CARE HOMES - Buddy Reeve (2008) PARCHE St. Elizabeth's Church, 268 Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 8QX
Tel: 01323 438527
Available from Outlook Price: £6.00 50 Bible Studies for use in Care Homes and other smaller groups - Ewart Helyar with Buddy Reeve(2009) PARCHE St. Elizabeth's Church, 268 Victoria Drive, Eastbourne, BN20 8QX
Tel: 01323 438527
Available ffrom Outlook: Price £6.00 Valuing age: Pastoral Ministry with Older People - James Woodward(2009) SPCK ISBN 9780281057795
Price: £12.99 New in 2008A Mission-shaped Church for Older People ?
Practical Suggestions for Local Churches - M. Collyer, C. Dalpra, A. Johnson and J.Woodward(2008) Church Army / Leveson Centre
Price: £10.00 A Glass of Homemade Lemonade - Patrick Coughlan, (2008) Veritas, ISBN 9781847300812.
Price: £6.95
Could it be Dementia ? Losing your mind doesn't mean losing your soul - Roger Hitchings & Louise Morse (2008) Lion Monarch, ISBN 9781854248251.
Price £7.99
New in 2007
Rainbows and Promises: 52 readings from the Bible with selections from well-loved hymns - Jean Wild, (2007) Day One Publications. ISBN 9781846250989.
Price £5.00
Jean gives a special insight into the love, care and concern that God has for each of His children of fifty plus years.
Making the most of the rest of your life - John Chapman, (2007) Matthias Media. ISBN 9781921068768.
Price £2.99
Written by a 76year old Australian who in a very 'up front' way describes how you can make the most of your remaining life if you come to know Jesus, and who asks in his concluding chapter ''Will you be in the new creation ?" Only five short chapters in a compelling style! Highly recommended.
The Dawn of Heaven Breaks: Anticipating Eternity- ed. Sharon James, (2007) Evangelical Press. ISBN 9780852346419.
Price £8.95
Many today live only for the present life, (Our age idolises health). Christians anticipate eternity, (Christians know that death ushers us into the presence of our saviour in heaven - where there will be no more grief or suffering).
In this book Sharon James has brought together a collection of well-loved hymns, Bible readings and other writings on the theme of heaven. If you or someone you love is enduring trials or even facing death, this book will help to provide courage to persevere in the faith and hold on to the hope that the believer has in Christ.
Large print Hymns that liveISBN 9780955284014
Price: £5.50 + £1.25 p&p
Carols that LiveISBN 9780955284021
Price: £4.50 + £1.00 p&p
Copies can be ordered from : PO Box 341, Enterprise House, Northampton, NN3 2WZ
Three Score Years – and then? Rhena Taylor (2004) Outlook Trust. ISBN 0-9548849-0-6.
Price: £3.00 plus p & p
(Available from Outlook headquarters) A book containing resource material for reaching senior citizens with the message of the Gospel. Still in print.
The Bible Speaks to Third and Fourth Agers. R. L. Morgan. (2002) Oxford. Bible Reading Fellowship. (ISBN 9 781841 012209)
Price £3.00.
(Available from Outlook headquarters)
120 meditations based on scripture passages which are relevant to older people.
SPECIAL DEAL - Both books above for £5.00 plus p & p from the Outlook Trust office.
Spiritual Growth and Care in the Fourth Age of Life Elizabeth Mackinlay, (2006) Jessica Kingsley. ISBN 9781843102311.
Price 17.99
This book investigates the role of pastoral and spiritual care in helping the frail elderly cope with end-of-life issues. Her findings show that despite ill health, loneliness and depression, older people in need of care
50 Ways to Share your Faith - Ian Knox(2002) Kingsway. ISBN 0854769943.
Price £8.99
Christians know that people need Jesus but often panic at the thought of sharing their faith.
100 Instant Faith-Sharing Talks - Ian Knox (1997) Kingsway. ISBN 0854766464.
Price £8.99.
This practical guide to sharing your faith in public includes women's meetings; men's breakfasts; youth gatherings and social evenings.
Bereaved - Ian Knox(2003), Kingsway. ISBN 9781842911099.
Price £8.99
A sensitive and practical guide to coping with loss. Includes helpful practical advice. Not just death, but divorce, loss of pets, redundancy etc
The Best is yet to be - Richard Morgan(1990), Bible Reading Fellowship. ISBN 1841010758.
Price £6.99
62 Daily Readings and meditations which explore different experiences and themes common to this time of major life changes. Each day is accompanied by a Scripture passage and verse.
Older People and the Church. Ed. Albert Jewell. Methodist Publishing House. ISBN 185852 206 4)
Price £8.50.
This is a clear, well researched and presented book, published in 2001. Highly recommended if you want to know more about the contribution of older people to the church as a whole.
Spirituality and Ageing. Ed. by Albert Jewell. 1998. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 116 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JB. ISBN 185302631X.
Price £17.95.
This book is a collection of 17 contributions by specialists who work with those in their 70's and 80's mainly and who want to raise awareness of the spiritual needs of older people and encourage interest in the 'spirituality of ageing'. It is not specifically on evangelical approaches to older people but has much to commend to those working with an ageing population.
Ageing, Spirituality and Well-being. Ed. Albert Jewell. 2003. Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 116 Pentonville Road, London N1 9JB. ISBN 9781843101673.
Price £17.95
This book explores how well-being is not about physical health alone; having purpose in life and continual spiritual growth are vital elements for older individuals. There is also guidance on how the particular spiritual needs of this age group can be defined and addressed, and how meaningful care and support can be given.
Grow old along with me, Albert Jewell (2000) National Christian Education Council, Birmingham. [ISBN 0-7197-0983-0]
Price:£6.00
Described as ‘An invaluable spiritual and practical resource for those approaching retirement or already retired’
The Church’s Hidden Asset - Empowering the older generation, Michael Apichella (2001), Stowmarket: Kevin Mayhew. [ISBN 1 84003 701 6]
Price: £ 11.99p.
New on the market by the author of ‘God’s Grey Warriors’, this is a book both practical and challenging
Older People and Evangelism, published by the Church ArmyA manual to enable the training and encouragement of those who feel they are called to the ministry of evangelism among seniors.
By post from Captain M. Collyer, 43 Stoneacre Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire,S12 4NT.
The book will be sent with a request for a donation of £5.00 and £2.00 for p & p.
CDs / Cassettes Parche CD Contact the PARCHE website at http://www.parche.org.uk for details
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