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Oct. 1, 2003	     News media contact: Kathy
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NOTE: This item accompanies story #469.

A UMNS-UMC.org Report
By Kathy L. Gilbert*

The United Methodist Publishing House has an extensive list of resources for
youth, young adults and youth workers. 

20/30 Bible Study for Young Adults targets adult learners in their 20s and
30s. Each volume in the series challenges the reader to examine a biblical
theme and its images and to explore how they might define and shape their
life. 

Each volume includes: 
7	Bible background on the particular theme.
7	Articles on how to use the book, organizing a small group, preparing
to lead, choosing teaching options and using breakout groups.
7	Case studies to use as discussion starters.
7	Seven easy-to-lead sessions with teaching helps on every page.
7	Opportunities to examine biblical and personal ideas more deeply.
7	Options for service and additional learning.
	
	Here is a partial list of other items. More details are available at
www.cokesbury.org. 
	
	General resources:
7	365 Meditations for Young Adults
7	Soul Tending: Life-Forming Practices for Older Youth and Young Adults
7	Bible Quest Push It! (providing a year's worth of Bible study
materials)
7	Faith Matters (addressing topics from a Christian perspective)
	
	Resources for grades 6-12:
7	Bible Lessons for Youth
7	LinC
7	Dive Into Living Water: 50 Devotions for Teens on the Gospel of John 
7	I Am Not Ashamed: 50 Devotions for Teens on Romans 
7	Now What? Next Steps for Your New Life in Christ 
7	Destination Unknown 
7	Destination Christmas 
7	Destination Easter

Resources for senior high and older youth:
7	3V Bible Studies: Radical Jesus
7	3V Bible Studies: Jesus, the Christ 
7	Synago: Light in the Dark 
7	Synago: Calm in the Storm 
7	Synago: Friends for the Journey 
7	Synago: Gear for the Road 
7	Soul Tending 
7	Faith Exploration 

For youth worship: 
7	Worship Feast Services 
7	Worship Feast Dramas 
7	Worship Feast Ideas 

For youth workers: 
7	Sage Advice: Stories From Seasoned Youth Workers 
7	Faith Forming Junior High Ministry: Beyond Pizza 101 
7	Sacred Bridges: Making Lasting Connections Between Older Youth and
the Church 
7	Deepening Youth Spirituality: The Youth Worker's Guide 

The Web site www.ileadyouth.com includes a database searchable by topic,
category, or Scripture; free articles and samples of curriculum; downloadable
resources; a message board; and more.

 
 

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