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Book Recommendations during Sermons
Paul Jackson emailed me recently asking if preachers communicate titles of books they plan to include in their sermons. We grappled with this often-frustrating question through the years within other su
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Our second week of January was busy too. Those of us in the south are snowbound these days, which is not unusual for those of you in other parts of the USA. So, whenever you find yourself snowbound this winter, consider our discussions pl
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We had a busy week for the first of 2024!
Training Events
I’ve heard of events that are on the 2024 docket but not on our Events page. If you have a training opportunity on the drawing board, let me know how I can assist you in getting i
Happy New Year!
Welcome back to the CLN! We all took the last two plus weeks off due to all the holiday preparations. I just want you to know I am spending some time this coming week praying through some ideas to ramp up what we are doing through th
Merry Christmas!
Celebrating Rita Kirkland's Contributions to Church Libraries Everywhere!
For many years Rita Kirkland served as a Baptist Sunday School Board/Lifeway Church Library Ministry Specialist. Many of us remember enjoying her excellent con
For many years Rita Kirkland served as a Sunday School Board/Lifeway Church Library Ministry Specialist. Many of our CLN members remember enjoying her excellent conferences. She participated in the development of the Church Librarians Network, the p
Let the Holidays Begin!
Happy Hanukkah to those of you who serve with synagogue libraries!
Creston Mapes: Free Kindle Book
One of our authors is offering a free ebook on Amazon through this Thursday. You can read it on your Kindle to determine if
Let the Holidays Begin!
Our prayers continue for Ukraine and Isreal!
Church Cookbooks
During the last few weeks, we discussed cookbooks and participated in a survey by Emily Belz. She is a Christianity Today reporter. Click here to get the link to
Happy Cyber Monday!
Praise God for the release of some hostages. Let’s continue to pray for the people of Israel and the innocent people of Gaza.
Encouraging Report
Recently, Lee Smith had the opportunity to talk with people about church libraries.
Let’s continue to pray for the people of Israel and the innocent people of Gaza. What are you thankful for this year regarding your church’s library ministry? We may be focused on our families and friends this week, but what is one point of |
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Let’s continue to pray for the people of Israel and the innocent people of Gaza.
Bulletin Board Photo
Becky Johnson posted 3 different views of a fall bulletin board. Very nice! Other fall displays? Click here.
Thanksgiving Books Recomm
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Let’s continue to pray for the people of Israel and the innocent people of Gaza.
Grace Bags
Everly Bolton posted pictures and information about something her church’s library team has added to their collection. Great ideas here!
Church
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Let’s continue to pray for the people of Israel and the innocent people of Gaza.
Church Cookbooks?
Emily Belz is a staff writer for Christianity Today. She emailed me the following:
“I'm writing about what happened to church cookbooks; d
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Let’s continue to pray for the people of Israel and the innocent people of Gaza.
Odd Challenges
Jackie Huffman had an odd challenge recently. Has anyone else been “commandeered" in some way? Click here.
What is the Scope of Your Church
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Remembering the people of Israel and the innocent people of Gaza.
What is your church’s/synagogue library team doing as your church/synagogue family prays for people caught in this tragedy? Click here.
Virginia Church Library Association
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Fall Break Plans?
Our schools are taking this week off for Fall Break. So our church weekday activities are cancelled this week. Our team is using our Wednesday workday to continue our inventory. How does your team use school break weeks?
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Virginia Church Library Conference: October 21
Have you noticed this event is also available in-person and live on Zoom? Click here.
Greeting Cards
From a Church Librarians Network search, we have overlooked sharing what some of us are d
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Local Gatherings of Church Librarians?
Last Thursday those of us in Nashville had a Meet & Greet gathering to launch our new Middle Tennessee Church Library Ministry Network. The planning team is thrilled that we had a total of 10 librari
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Church Library Month?
Amy Burk started a conversation for us to share how our churches celebrate Church Library Month which is in October. Click here to share your plans for this year.
Let’s Read!
We have not posted what we are reading lat
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Remembering 9/11
Today we remember those lost on September 11, 2001. Did you do anything special yesterday? A display? Added books to your collection? Click here.
Bibliotherapy
Occasionally, we are asked to assist students in their res
