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. Enjoy his report:
“We had a great three days at the state Baptist Annual Meeting for the Baptist General Association of VA last week for those three days.The quantity of people was not as many as in years past however the quality of those we talked to was much better. We heard stories like or similar to the one in Minnesota over and over at the meeting or we need help starting, we need help to get us organized, we don't really have the space, we have one but not really active or anyone to run it, and we used to but not anymore. We spoke with 21 churches that I have information sheets on.Out of those 21, we had four who want to start a brand new library, four who need help revitalizing, and four who would like a mentor to help them to see what they might need, etc.These are exciting numbers and to think some people don't think church libraries are relevant or needed. God is still working in VA for church library ministry .... Hallelujah!”
Request for Recommendations from a New Church Librarian
Last week at the annual Virginia Baptist gathering of church leaders, Lee Smith met Dr. Francis Tabla, Sr. His church, Ebenezer Community Church, Brooklyn Park, MN is starting a church library. He is looking for someone to coach him in the process. If you live in the Minneapolis area or you are interested in assisting him long distance, email him: ebenecom@q.com.
Team Leaders Corner: Christmas or Hanukkah Gifts for Team Members?
Last year we started a discussion about gifts for our team members. I just got some ideas for this year from last year's post. Let's continue this discussion for this year. You may find some ideas too. Click here.
Teen Books about Dragons?
We’ve had additional replies to our discussion about books about dragons Click here.
Thanksgiving Book Recommendations?
We now have 4 recommendations. Click here.
Church Cookbooks?
Gregory Anderson posted his church’s library’s approach to cook books through their ebooks. Click here to fill out the original questionnaire. And click here to participate in a CLN discussion about church cookbooks.
Topics?
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Enjoy Cyber Monday!
Morlee Maynard, Facilitator
Church Librarians Network
Email: churchlibrariansnetwork@gmail.com
Website: churchlibrarians.NING.com
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