Blueprints for the Little Church: Creating an Orthodox Home -NEW

Description: Blueprints for the Little Church: Creating an Orthodox Home by Elissa Bjeletich & Caleb Shoemaker How do we as Orthodox parents keep our children in the Church throughout their lives? It all begins with involving them in the life of the Church from birth onward—in the parish and also at home. Blueprints for the Little Church provides practical ideas and encouragement—without judgment—for incorporating the primary practices of Orthodox spirituality into your family life at every stage of its growth and throughout the church year. About the Authors: Elissa Bjeletich is a wife and mother, raising five daughters and working in the Sunday school at Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church in Austin, Texas. She converted to Orthodoxy in 1999 and now writes and speaks primarily on parenting and Christian education. Elissa’s Ancient Faith podcast, Raising Saints: Educating Our Youth in the Orthodox Faith, Both at Home and in the Parish, encourages and equips us for the important conversations through which we pass on the faith to our young people. Elissa's other books include: In God’s Hands: A mother’s journey through her infant’s critical illness (Elissa's testimony to Christ’s faithfulness in the midst of trials and uncertainty, offering comfort and inspiration for those who struggle) and Welcoming the Christ Child: Family Readings for the Nativity Lent (Sebastian Press; a journey through the Old Testament, with 40 stories from Scripture to read aloud and questions to inspire conversation in the family). Caleb Shoemaker is the father of four children. A graduate of Gordon College with a BA in Youth Ministries and an MA in Biblical Languages from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Caleb has worked in church and parachurch ministry for seventeen years. He and his wife Emily converted to Orthodoxy in 2012. He blogs very sporadically about the importance of bringing the life of the church and the life of the family together at www.calebshoemaker.com. This is his first book. ------ Authors: Elissa Bjeletich and Caleb ShoemakerFormat: PaperbackDimensions: 5.5 X 8.5 inchesPage Length: 232 pagesPublisher: Ancient Faith PublishingISBN-10: 1944967001ISBN: 978-1944967000 Review: A guide for Orthodox familiesReviewed in the United States on August 4, 20165.0 out of 5 stars:This book is a must read for any christian parent looking for ways to incorporate Orthodox Christianity at home. The chapter on church services and parish life would be excellent for everyone in the orthodox church to read because it reminds us that children and families struggle in church but that we should ultimately be loving, forgiving and lead the way through example. "Our challenge is to firmly and lovingly guide our children without becoming angry or distracted from our own prayerful liturgical experience." She also talks about how to bring church home, create an icon corner, and how to pray and fast together as a family. The last portion of the book she includes some activities you can do with your family through the liturgical year, including small crafts and lessons that can be done with children on special feast days. It is definitely a book you can re-read and use throughout the years for encouragement and inspiration.J. Matthews ----------------------------------------- Shipping:Dear Buyers, PLEASE BE PATIENT for your packages to be shipped and to arrive! We have upto 10 business days for our 100% volunteer staff, working hard, as fast as they can to fulfil your order along with ALL the other orders in the order that they were received. If you need your purchase EXPEDITED, please make sure to purchase "PRIORITY MAIL" postage in your purchase and message us to expedited. Only PURCHASED "Priority Mail" postage can be expedited and rushed!Keep in mind: Any mailing delays are due to USPS (or other mail carrier) and that WE have NO control over the mail: the shipping, and scanning of the packages. We will be happy to help you sort out any issues but are NOT responsible for these issues out of our control! Thank You for your understanding and patience. -Free Local Pickup in DFW area! ----------------------------------------- Instead of clicking "buy it now".... -Click "Add to cart" to combine your purchases and shipments! Please see our other items for sale: www.ebay.com/str/stsch-orthodox-bookstore ----------------------------------------------------------- We're building a new church! If you would like to help, please donate to: Saints Constantine & Helen Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church

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