by Melodie M. Davis

 

Are the time-tested lists of vices and virtures instructional for the 21st century? Or out of date? 

 

Inspiring a cappella music from the Mennonite Hour singers. Men's Chorus and Quartet. Songs: Rise Up O Men Of God/It Is Well With My Soul/Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah/Take Time To Be Holy.  CD and cassette.

 

 

Thought-provoking peacemaking quotes and Scripture verses.  Quotes compiled by Melodie M. Davis cover the full range of peacemaking from inner peace with God, to interpersonal relationships, to domestic and international peacemaking issues.

 

By Jerry McTigue

 

New, expanded edition of stress tips, from the "Stress Tips" available through Another Way at Third Way Café.

 

By popular request, many of your favorite carols, anthems and hymns of Christmas by the Mennonite Hour singers. Men's Chorus and Quartet, Ladies Triple Trio. Songs: Joy to the World/The Star of Bethlehem/Silent Night/Away in a Manger. CD and cassette.

 

An outstanding collection of classic Mennonite Hour a cappella music.  Compiler John L. Horst, a member of the Mennonite Hour Quartet from 1956-1963.  The arrangements in this collection are more elaborate than some of the simple, solid congregational singing mirrored on albums from earlier eras. Mixed Chorus, Ladies' Sextet, Men's Chorus, Men's Quartet. Songs:  How Great in Zion/Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee/Still, Still With Thee. CD and cassette.

 

Hymns of comfort and hope by the Mennonite Hour singers. This CD will reach into the special places of the heart, psyche and soul.  The music will calm the soul, feed the spirit, and renew your faith. Mixed Chorus, Men's Chorus and Quartet, Ladies' Sextet.  Songs: God Of Our Strength/Rock Of Ages/What A Friend We Have In Jesus.  Available on CD.

 

 

Be inspired and challenged as you encounter families moving from fury to forgiveness after the death of a murdered family member.

 

Music and inspiration for those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide.  Includes songs Chaos of the Heart, How Could You, Every Single Tear, and Keep Breathing, plus a poem and letter written by suicide survivors. Includes a talk entitled "Comfort for Those Who Grieve A Suicide," by Walt Wangerin, Jr.

 

Includes 101 uplifting stories about people reaching out, stepping up and transforming their lives and the world around them. Also includes four Pontius Puddle cartoons by Joel Kauffman and seven stories from Mennonites.

 

Video series connecting stories of today's thriving Anabaptist communities around the world with the stories of the past faithful witnesses to Christ.

 

Resources to help families, friends, church members, professionals and small groups deal with and process the many issues related to life's final passage.  Includes music CD, DVD resources, and books.  All items listed below in this package.  Items may also be purchased.  Abide With Me: Hymns of Comfort and Hope music CD; Beyond The News: Facing Death DVD; Journey Toward Forgiveness DVD; Fierce Goodbye: Living in the Shadow of Suicide DVD; Fierce Goodbye: Living in the Shadow of Suicide Book; Reinventing Aging Book; Reinventing Aging DVD; and Glimpses of Hope CD of radio spots (free).

 

Three documentaries.  Set includes Fierce Goodbye, Journey Toward Forgiveness and Hunger No More. DVD or VHS.

 

An archival collection of Mennonite Hour music for the Easter season which takes you through the jubilant events of Palm Sunday, the trauma of Christ's trial and crucifixion, and the resurrection and ascension. Mixed choir, ladies' sextet, men's quartet, men's choir. Songs: An Easter Hallelujah/For Me/Christ The Lord Is Risen/He Lives Again.  CD and cassette.

 

A daily dose of foundational Anabaptist scriptures.

 

A weekly column by Melodie Davis with down-home wisdom on family, values, and spirituality.

 

Monthly mailing of the Peace Story of the Month

 

Your spirits will lift and you'll find yourself humming along to classic favorites and rich hymns of the church from the Mennonite Hour.  Chorus, Men's Chorus. Songs: Lord I Want to Be a Christian/Go Tell It On The Mountain/Children of the Heavenly Father/My God and I.  CD and Cassette

 

Five loving and courageous families take you to the innermost depths of their heartbreak and pain to bring hope and healing to others dealing with the numbing aftereffects of suicide.  Additional families, individuals, mental health experts, Bible scholars and theologians add their experiences and insights in dealing with the issue of suicide.  DVD,  VHS, and Book.

 

 

Four Spiritual Truths, mini-brochure 

Four Spiritual Truths, mini-brochue (3 1/4" x 5"), includes spiritual truths for followers of Jesus Christ, written from a Mennonite perspective.  Includes a "believer's prayer"...