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Family Worship Time

Time to settle in, it’s family worship time!

We want to encourage you and your kiddos to grow spiritually together by spending time with Jesus every day together. Here are some suggestions of our favorite books to read together for morning and evening family worship time! These are classic stories that will captivate and encourage your family in a relationship with your Savior–stories that make you go…”Amen!”


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A miraculous, true story detailing the efforts of a missionary family in Great Sangir Island and their efforts to teach villagers about faith amidst challenges from the local witch doctor and natural disaster.

Set among the jungles of Burma, a baby is sold for two bags of rice. She is taken to the God worshipers for help. This classic struggle of good versus evil will lift your spirit and show you the true power of faith.

Saksee clung to the old superstitions, but he could not quiet the message of the missionary and the voice speaking to his heart. This is a story of a God that no place is too far, nor soul too lost for Him to save.

As 14-year-old Damin searches for the elusive “white orchid,” he encounters danger and great evil. He also learns of the God who is stronger than any devil. Will this knowledge come in time to save his life?


The villagers heard about the God greater than all curses. But when Nyla disappeared in the river, all feared the worst. Had the white crocodile eaten her? Was God stronger than curses and the evil spirits of the river?

Kondima injures her eye, losing sight and becoming disfigured. A visiting missionary urges her parents to send her to a Singapore hospital. Kondima embarks on a journey that leads her to health and to Jesus.

From deep inside the jungle of India comes the story of a tiny native boy. Born into heathen family, Kado grows up fearful of spirits. When Christians come with their “magic” and their God of love, Kado’s life is changed forever! 

A boy who was born and raised on the sidewalks of India dreams to one day go to school. This story shares how is life transforms as his dream comes true and he learns about a loving God.

 


A rare book that chronicles the journey of an Indian coin. Through engaging stories and images, this book explores India’s heritage and people, asking the read who will share Jesus with them?

A story of headhunters and dedicated missionary pioneers—and of the changes that came during the lifetime of one man. It is one part of the continuing saga of Adventist missions among the South Pacific people.

The marvelous story of God preparing a “special place” where a little boy, when he grew to manhood, could serve Him best. This vivid depiction of the great controversy is told in Eric B. Hare’s inimitable style. 

Aware of the dangers, Norman and Ruby sail to the Solomon Islands a year after their marriage. Daunting challenges would follow, but so would profound spiritual victories and miraculous answers to prayer.

*You might find this book in your church library or a better deal with an online used book seller


Paula loves Jesus and the Bible. When orphaned, she moves into her cousins’ home where religion is forbidden. Will her life of cheerful obedience, kindness and love win her family for Jesus?

 

A mystery unfolds as 12-year-old Hans works in Gutenberg’s shop as work on printing the first Bible is in progress. Will Hans and the pressmen be able to keep Herr Fust from getting the type?

 

 Written through the eyes of a young lad, the harrowing story about William Tyndale’s translation of the Bible into English, the printing process and its smuggling into England unfolds in vivid detail.

 

Read and discover the amazing and important mystery behind the printing of the King James Version Bible in 1611. Discover the secret editor who made this version of God’s Holy Word sing?


 

Join Richard as he helps his family, runs from guards, meets the legendary Anabaptist Menno Simons, and decides for himself whether he too wants to join the secret church.

Told through the eyes of Bettje and Jan, children of Menno Simons, an Anabaptist preacher, they share their father’s bravery in preaching in secret night meetings and the risks their family took to share God’s word.

 

 Set in 16th century Moravia amid persecution of the Hutterites, a 12-year-old boy chooses his vocation and his life path that helps to grow the kingdom of heaven.

 

Through Hans’ eyes readers will learn to know Martin Luther not only as the great Reformer-preacher, but also as a father with a sense of humor and as a friend.

 



 


The electrifying story of an Adventist family who dared to practice their faith in Hitler’s Germany and saw God work miracle after miracle to save them.

 

 Pastor Chen, imprisoned in “the cage” for refusing to work on Sabbath, looked for every opportunity to tell about the loving God he served in spite of filth and starvation.

 

Stories delving into the lives of families and individuals whose faithfulness in little things prepared them for harder times and God’s miraculous work to save their lives.

 

 Ivan determined to follow God’s calling to be a missionary in the Soviet army. Facing trials that tested his faith, Ivan accomplished incredible things for God.

 


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What idea has God put in your heart and mind to serve the children and families in your sphere of influence? I want to know, because I want to help you make it happen! Do you have to be the children’s ministry leader or VBS leader? No, just someone who loves Jesus and wants to see the gospel spread to all the world! Reach out to me below and let’s go for it, friend!

Jen Bullion, Children’s Ministry Director for the Washington Conference

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