Many Sunday Schools in North America are thinking about books and prizes for their Prize-giving. We have compiled a list of a few things you might find helpful when selecting a prize. We’d love to hear from you with any other suggestions!
General Ideas Suitable for Any Stage
8-color pencil for Bible marking (available from places like Amazon).- Mechanical Bible marking pencil and notebook to encourage note-taking.
- Turn one of the Bible art chronology charts on our website into a jigsaw puzzle. There are lots of online companies that turn images into puzzles (for example Shutterfly and VistaPrint).
- CSSA Dramatised Lesson Downloads … available for all five stages.
- Christadelphian Hymn Book
Books Suitable for Any Stage
- The Story of the Bible by Bro. H P Mansfield … that goes along with the lessons you have just done, or the lessons for the next year.
- God’s Silent Witnesses Series – suitable for young children.
- Josh and Jenny Series – by Sis. Janet Ribaudo.
- Prayers for Young Children – by Sisters. Hannah Carter, Laura Parkin and Jo Cave.
- Would YOU Like to be in God’s Kingdom – by Sis. Sharon Abel.
- Choose from the many Arch Books available – please look at the book reviews we have for these books on our site.
- The Pumpkin Contest & The Great GT Challenge
- Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps, Timelines … useful resource for all stages (non-Christadelphian author)
- Journey through Bible Lands – Candle Discovery Series (non-Christadelphian author)
- It Is Written by Bro. Jason Hensley
- Beginning with the Bible by Bro. Jason Hensley This would be suitable for teenagers.
- Mary Jones & her Bible – historical fiction (non-Christadelphian author)
- Ink on His Fingers by Louise A. Vernon – historical fiction (non-Christadelphian author)
- The Bible Smuggler by Louise A. Vernon – historical fiction (non-Christadelphian author)
- The Beggar’s Bible by Louise A. Vernon – historical fiction (non-Christadelphian author)
- Teenagers of the Bible by Bro. Shane Kingsbury
- Boys & Girls of the Bible by Gladys Nicholls
- A-Z of Discipleship by Sis. Amy Parkin
- Think Things Vol 1 & Thinky Things Vol 2 -By Bro. Robert Prins Thoughts on the Daily Bible Readings
- Anna Tikvah book series (4 novels in total: In Search of Life, Who are You Looking for?, An Invitation to Forever, Eleven Weeks) Written by a Christadelphian sister
Specifically Related to Stage 1
- The Creation Story for Children by Helen and David Haidle (non-Christadelphian author)
- The True Story of Noah’s Ark by Tom Dooley. This book includes a huge center fold out and six information pages at the back of the book on the size of the ark. (non-Christadelphian author)
- Noah’s Ark – Thinking Outside the Box by Tim Lovett. This book has lots of extra
information about the ark. (non-Christadelphian author) - Joseph the Dreamer by Alison Greengard. There is also other books in this series, ie. Creation and The Towel of Babel. (non-Christadelphian author)
- Moses the Child – Kept by God by Carine Mackenzie and Graham Kennedy. Really good focus on Moses’ parents being faithful and raising him until he was weaned and God’s guiding hand in his life. (non-Christadelphian author)
Tabernacle Study Guide.- Rose Guide to the Tabernacle (non-Christadelphian author)
- Tabernacle Model – Candle Discovery Series (non-Christadelphian author)
-
From Sinai to Jerusalem – the Wandering of the Holy Ark by Bro. Leen Ritmeyer
-
Moses My Servant by Bro. Harry Tennant.
-
Secret Journals of Bible Time Kids (Volume 1 Abigail) (non-Christadelphian author)
- Stories for Young People (4 books – written by Sis. Stephanie Green and illustrated by Sis.Karen Pillion)
- Job Study Guide by Bro. John Roberts
Tirzah by Lucille Travis (non-Christadelphian author) This book follows a young Israelite girl and her family from the exodus in Egypt until the spies return from searching out the land of Canaan two years later. Children between 8-13 would enjoy reading this book on their own, but older/younger may enjoy it too. The dialogue switches back and forth a bit from a formal Biblical style to a more modern conversational one at times. There are a number of references to match-making and marriage partners in the book.
One possible discussion point of false doctrine near the end of the book to be aware of – a beloved midwife dies from illness just before they reach Canaan and someone says “Perhaps she has already reached her Promised Land” (a reference to going to heaven); however this could also be interpreted as a faithful saint awaiting the resurrection. The author also has another book “Timna” based on the family of Noah, but we have not proof-read that book yet.
Specifically Related to Stage 2
- The Man David by Bro. Harry Tennant
Specifically Related to Stage 3
- Kingdoms of Israel and Judah timeline. This would be useful as the kids go through Stage 3 lessons.
- The Whole Armor of God by Bro. Ryan Mutter.
- Victory on the Walls by Frieda Clark Hyman (non-Christadelphian author)
- Secret Journals of Bible Time Kids (Volume 2 Rachel) (non-Christadelphian author)
- Psalm 104 Sweet Meditations Illustrated by Sis. Karen Pillion
- Bible Tales: Terror on Every Side (Fictional book around the time of Jeremiah) By Bro. Mark Morgan
- Daniel Study Guide by Bro. Michael Lewis
- Minor Prophets Study Guide
- Micah Study Guide by Bro. Reg Carr
Specifically Related to Stage 4
- A Life of Jesus by Bro. Melva Purkis. This would be suitable for teenagers.
- Little Miriam of Galilee (non-Christadelphian author)
- Secret Journals of Bible Time Kids (Volume 3 Benjamin) (non-Christadelphian author)
- Secret Journals of Bible Time Kids (Volume 4 Deborah) (non-Christadelphian author)
- A Time to… book series
Specifically Related to Stage 5
The Torchbearer by Sis. Susan Knight A story about the Apostle Paul- Paul’s Travels. This is an interactive book that has letters you can take out and read. It is worth noting that there are a couple of liberties taken in the book. This is a note I printed and put in the front of the book when I gave it to my Sunday School class. (non-Christadelphian author)
- Cornelia’s Story
- A Time to… book series
- Philippians Study Guide by Bro. Michael Owen
- James Study Guide by Bro. Michael Lewis
- Revelation Study Guide by Bro. Michael Ashton
For other ideas you can browse the Christadelphian Office’s children section or the Logos Publishers children’s section website.
Come back next week to see a list of recommended Bible themed gift ideas.