| Preacher's Night Before Christmas Contributor(s): Layne, Steven (Author), Benioff, Carol (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1589803213 ISBN-13: 9781589803213 Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2006 Annotation: For ordinary folks, the true meaning of Christmas can get lost in the shuffle of December_s manic shopping, travel, and party planning. Even mindful, practicing Christians like Pastor McDougall at Spring Lane Creek Church can get overwhelmed by the details of Christmas services and temporarily lose sight of the real celebration that is Christ_s birthday. In Steven L. Layne_s Preacher_s Night Before Christmas, the Christmas Eve service is about to be performed at Spring Lane Creek Church, yet the last-minute rehearsal reveals several glitches. Poor Pastor McDougall finds himself in the middle of arguments, tears, and temper tantrums from his congregation. Between disagreements over the perfect child to play baby Jesus, the choir_s dislike of their robes, and the copy machine_s breakdown, even the most faithful have become frustrated. Enter Saint Nick. With a Bible in hand, he encourages Pastor McDougall to take some quiet time to revisit the passages that will remind him what Christmas is truly about. Moments later, revived by the lessons of the Good Book, Pastor McDougall returns to his congregation to inspire the same in them. Miraculously, they are already transformed. Smiling through their tears, they apologize for their behavior and rejoice in the glorious significance of Christmas. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas & Advent - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Christian - General |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 2006003334 |
| Series: Night Before Christmas |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 8.82" W x 11.24" (0.85 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Holiday - Christmas - Theometrics - Evangelical - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The members of Spring Lane Creek Church are in a panic. Their baby Jesus is sick, the choir hates their newly made Christmas robes, and the overused and underserviced church copy machine is on the blitz. Tears are shed, screams are heard, and just when it seems the congregation might organize a revolt against Pastor McDougall, Santa appears in the pastor's office. He gently points the pastor to the Bible, reminding him of the true miracle of Christmas. When Pastor McDougall emerges, he finds his congregation glowing from the same message delivered to them by Saint Nick. |
Contributor Bio(s): Layne, Steven: - Dr. Steven L. Layne holds degrees in psychology and education from Judson University, where he is professor and chair of graduate programs in literacy. He is the author of over thirty books, including two International Literacy Association/Children's Book Council Children's Choice award winners.Benioff, Carol: - Carol Benioff is a native San Franciscan artist and illustrator living in Oakland with her two cats. Her work combines digital techniques with traditional printmaking, drawing, and painting mediums. |