I GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Ask your nearby bookstore or write for complete Christmas catalog. INSPIRATION IN ART "THE CHRIST" by Richard Hook A magnificent representation of the dynamic personality of Christ. Illustrated by a master interpreter of the New Testament, these framed reproductions are life-like in their portrayal, and graphic in their simplicity. Available in several sizes and finishes. Prices from $1.25. Order 6800. 173/8 x 213/8" ..................... $5.95 "COME UNTO ME" by Jerry Allison Full color reproduction of Jesus Christ with arms outstretched. A wonderful inspiration to all Christians. 7V: 2 " x 91/2" overall. Order 6821 Antique gold-finish frame. . .2.00 Order6811 White textured frame.............1.25 BOOKS THANK YOU, GOD - Book of everyday prayers for children 5 to 8. Poems of thanks for the blessings of life. Attractively illus trated. Order 3243...................................................50* PICTURE STORY OF JESUS - A new book in picture strips, written and illustrated in dra matic style especially for children aged 8 to 14. Order 3088...................................................95* JOURNEYS WITH JESUS - a "Surprise Book" Fascinating stories about Jesus for Pre schoolers and Primary youngsters. Die-cut pages add surprises to the beautifully illus trated stories. Order 2977................................................ 1.00 OPEN THE DOOR - a "Surprise Book" Cleverly designed hidden surprises add in terest and meaning to a teaching story of i Christian living. Recommended for Pre schoolers and Primary youngsters. Order 3073................................................. 1.00 I GIFT BOOKS I "The Open Bible" —A young minister speaks I to youngsters, aged 8 to 14. Simple and 1 believable language explains the origin of 9 the Bible. I Order 2585...................................................35* I "Exploring God's World" —A positive ap- S proach to the wonders and unknowns of the 9 modern world, from outer space to ocean 9 depths. M Order 2586...................................................35* THE 23rd PSALM - A primary graded book in contemporary language to illustrate God's de votion to his children in the parable of the shepherd. Order 3244..............50*
B il l y ! B i l l y ! where are you?” His mother called several times Billy?” she called to his father. His father hastily looked around the camp, but Billy was nowhere around. They had arrived at the mountain camp only an hour before and were busy getting their camp arranged. Billy, eleven years old, was so en thralled by the grandeur of the mountains that he just couldn’t re sist taking a look around. When he turned to go back to the camp, he took the wrong trail. Billy was lost. His parents searched the camp but when there was no response to their calls, they became alarmed and re ported to the ranger station. A search posse was quickly organized which combed the camp surround ings and near-by trails without suc cess. The alarm of the parents in creased. As the hours passed without any trace of Billy, the seriousness of their boy’s being lost somewhere in a canyon or on a rugged mountain trail almost crushed them. As the news spread, thousands of people became concerned about the safety of Billy. Volunteers came and offered their assistance in the search, and eventually he was found. There is a spiritual lostness which is much more serious than the physi cal. Jesus w a s deeply concerned about these. He told a parable about a sheep that was lost and how the shepherd went and sought it until it was found. He said, “ For the Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10). We are commissioned as His dis ciples to share the same anxiety for the spiritually lost as these parents had for their lost son. Spiritual lost ness is much more serious than physical lostness. The lost often are not even aware of their condition. It may be a member of the family, a good friend, an acquaintance, a neighbor, or a fellow employee, all of whom should come within the sphere of our concern. If they are without Christ, they are lost. We are Christ’s representatives to find the lost and bring them back to the Father. Jesus said the return of one lost one would cause rejoicing in Heaven.
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CHRISTMAS STORY RECORDS The greatest of all stories, from annunciation to the visit of the Wise-men. Two seven-inch long playing records in handy mailer. Songs by Marian Spelman. Order 2697 ................................................ 1.00
BIBLE SEWING CARDS
Six 7 "x 9 " pre-punched cards, complete with colored laces for "sew ing" attractive, educa tional Bible pictures. Full 7" x 9", packed in poly bag........ 98* each
Noah's Ark and Moses (may be laced together to make a book) Order 2642 Bible Pictures (punch-out picture on each card) Order 2643
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Challenging jig-saw puz zles add a new dimension to the enjoyment of your favorite Bible Art Pic tures. Over 650 pieces in each. Order by number..............................79* each 2687 The Nativity, by Zingaro 2688 David, by Woodward 2689 Gethsemane, by Hofmann LITTLE GIANT BIBLE PICTURE PUZZLES More jig-saw puzzles for the younger at heart. 9 Favorite story pictures from the Bible with 108 interlocking pieces in each. Order by number.............................39* each
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