{"product_id":"lectionary-stories-forty-tellable-tales-for-cycle-a-paperback","title":"Lectionary Stories: Forty Tellable Tales for Cycle a - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Sumwalt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll these stories will touch the heart; some will evoke laughter and tears. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere is a collection of forty stories, each simple and to the point. They are based on lectionary cycle A. The stories examine basic theological and moral questions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eVery often the story offers a surprise, an ironic twist or reversal as in the parables of Jesus. The collection will assist the lectionary preacher. Although created for adults, the stories appeal to children and youth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn Sumwalt's stories are a treat -- the gospel comes alive in common life and in regular people and suddenly we are enchanted by grace. I am putting it on my shelf right up next to Martin Bell and Walter Wangerin.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Donald F. Chatfield\u003cbr\u003e Professor of Preaching\u003cbr\u003e Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfterword by Jo Perry-Sumwalt \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Sumwalt\u003c\/b\u003e is pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He is a member of the T .A.L.E.S. storytelling guild and his stories appear quarterly in \u003ci\u003eSeasons: The Inter-Faith Family Journal\u003c\/i\u003e. This book is part of a three-year lectionary stories series.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.28 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 07, 2012\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42099608617095,"sku":"9781556734366","price":21.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/435dca70705914b61c92322aa5173071.webp?v=1732375977","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/lectionary-stories-forty-tellable-tales-for-cycle-a-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}