Calvary Church Library

The library is located between the Fellowship Hall and the Lounge near the Narthex. The doors are open at all times for the congregation to check out materials. We invite you to come in and take advantage of the resources that have been provided for you. Our MISSION is to strive to provide media materials that will help people become what God wants them to be. We will undergird the programs of the church with resources consistent with Christian principles that will promote a greater understanding of God and a deeper appreciation for a life lived in Jesus Christ. The COLLECTION includes books, videos, audiocassettes, and CDs for all ages in these fields: Reference materials, concordances, commentaries, Bible dictionaries, atlases, different versions of the Bible Books and videos about counseling, care-giving, coping with grief, aging, family, marriage, parenting, sex education Books and audiocassettes for meditation, devotions, inspiration, prayer, sermons, poetry Biographies, histories, good Christian fiction Books on missions, psychology, leadership, theology, ethics Books and videos for Teens and younger children Teaching aids, drama, games, large-print books Songbooks, music audiocassettes and CDs We welcome monetary donations, as well as memorials, and will honor the donor with a special book plate placed on the item. Donations of books from your own library are also appreciated, but must be approved by the Book Selection Committee of the Library Guild before being added to the collection.

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The Lutheran Handbook Following Jesus is hard enough without having to navigate the rocky terrain of church culture all by yourself. THE LUTHERAN HANDBOOK is the indispensable companion for anyone trying to become a well-informed church-goer and have a good chuckle getting there. Timeless theological truths stand alongside everyday faith situations that everyone meets, sooner or later, with step-by-step instructions that make the going easy: How to Stay Alert in Church How to Sing a Hymn How to Become a Theologian of the Cross (and Avoid Being a Theologian of Glory) What to Bring to a Church Potluck (by Region) How to Survive for One Hour in an Un-Air-Conditioned Church How to Share Your Faith with Someone How to Identify and Avoid Evil How to Be Saved (by Grace through Faith and not by Your Good Works) ...plus dozens of other illustrations, maps, diagrams, and essential tips! Copyright 2005 by Augsburg Fortress. Our library has 3 copies.

October 31, 1517 – Reformation Day – All Saints Day Calvary’s library has a good selection of books and videos about Martin Luther. Stop by and check them out! Opening the Door to Luther – VHS Luther – DVD Martin Luther A Man Who Changed the World - book Martin Luther, Giant of Faith – book Here I Stand – book The Boy Who Fought with Kings – book In the Footsteps of Martin Luther – book Luther the Preacher – book The Luther Journey – book A Pictures Story of Martin Luther – book Stories from the Life of Dr. Martin Luther – book Luther - book