Education for Mission

Reading Program 1998

BRINGING HIDDEN THINGS TO LIGHT

Abingdon Press, 1996 160 pages

Lydia P. Istomina #4807/$12.75

This book is the gripping and heartwarming account of a young Russian woman who finds Christ and later, as a lay pastor, helps revive the United Methodist witness in her country. Filled with the struggles of Ms. Istomina’s congregation and her people, her story is also filled with hope.

CALLING THE SHOTS (DR)

Olive Branch Press/Interlink, 1996 244 pages

Phyllis Bennis #4808/$16.00

This book, subtitled "How Washington Dominates Today’s U.N.," is filled with behind-the-scenes stories of U.N. intrigue and diplomatic wrangling. It conveys a deep understanding of the problems facing the United Nations and offers solutions for moving forward.

THE FACE OF PAIN AND HOPE

World Council of Churches, 1995 70 pages

Robin Gurney #4816/$7.75

Stories of Christian service are offered by the churches in 14 European countries in this brief book. The experiences of people illustrate injustice and suffering, but also show the love of God shining through as ordinary Christian people offer a "cup of cold water" to others in Christ’s name.

HUNGERING FOR THE FUTURE

Abingdon Press, 1996 160 pages

David J. Lawson #4827/$9.75

United Methodist Bishop David J. Lawson writes of his vision of "missionary congregations with missionary leaders -- a global church in mission." Drawing from examples of U.S. and African churches, this book calls for compassionate churches committed to God’s mission.

IMPRINTING OUR IMAGE

Gynergy Books, 1992 204 pages

Diane Driedger & Susan Gray, editors #4829/$12.75

Through stories of hope and optimism, women from 17 countries portray how physical disability affects their lives. Facing discrimination and a variety of barriers, the women fight for the right to be equal members of their communities.

THE LIGHT ALONG THE WAY

Women’s Division, General Board of Global Ministries 1994

135 pages

Carol Marie Herb #4835/$6.00

This book shares highlights of 125 years of women’s mission magazines from the Heathen Woman’s Friend of the Methodist Episcopal Church to United Methodist Women’s Response. This living history of women in mission shows how mission concepts have changed while the focus on women, children and youth has remained constant.

AN ORDINARY WOMAN’S EXTRAORDINARY FAITH

Harold Shaw Publishers, 1993 304 pages

Patricia St. John #4804/$12.00

In rich detail, Patricia St. John tells of her life as a nurse in wartime London, as a missionary in Morocco, and as a relief worker in Rwanda and Romania. Told with humor and sensitivity, this story shows that a life of faith can make a difference.

SONG OF SURVIVAL

White Cloud Press, 1995 213 pages

Helen Colijn #4857/$13.75

Sensitive and moving, this is the saga of women imprisoned in Southeast Asia by the Japanese during World War II. Faith, friendships and music helped sustain them. Their experiences provide us with lessons about living.

TALKING PEACE (ER)

Puffin Books, 1993 195 pages

Jimmy Carter #4859/$6.00

Former President Jimmy Carter tells of his peacemaking efforts around the world. The outreach of the Carter Center, which reaches to Haiti, Korea and cities around the United States, is explained. A final chapter gives suggestions for what ordinary citizens can do to make peace a reality.

WITH OUR OWN EYES

Herald Press, 1996 293 pages

Don Mosley with Joyce Hollyday #4867/$13.00

This is the story of Jubilee Partners of Comer, Ga., which welcomes refugees and helps them resettle in the United States. Jubilee Partners staff and volunteers are Christians committed to peacemaking, to ending racism and to living out their faith. This is a helpful resource for the 1998-1999 mission study on Refugees and Global Migration.