Coming Home

This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the allegorical tale about the second coming of Jesus Christ. Students will learn powerful lessons about faith, patience, and God's great love and mercy.

Arion and Argo have spent their whole lives shipwrecked on a lonely, grey island called Terrene with their ship's captain. When the Captain leaves them to go and prepare a place for them in Bluestone they begin to wonder if he will ever return? Their must demonstrate faith - they must see with their hearts, not their eyes.

The Barber who wanted to pray

This imaginative tale is based on a true story.

It tells of a father "Mr McFarland" leading his family devotions one evening when his daughter asks him one very simple but important question: "How should we pray?" Mr McFarland shares a 500-year old story - a story about a barber and his famous customer "Dr. Martin Luther".

Max Lucado - 2 books in 1

2 Books in 1 contains two beautiful stories from best-selling author Max Lucado and Illustrator Sergio Martinez: You are Mine and Green Nose. Both help us remember that "You were made the way you are for a reason and there is Someone who will always help you be you - wonderfully you."

An Aussie Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens' famous story retold by Kel Richards.

This is the story of Ted Scrooge, a grumpy old stock and station agent.He lets nothing interfere with his passion for making money-especially not Christmas, that is until one particular Christmas eve in the outback town of Dandaloo.

My Country - Picture book

This picture book provides an illustrated version of the poem My Country written by Dorothea MacKellar and beautifully illustrated by Andrew McLean. My Country is widely regarded as the universal statement of why Australians love their country. A passionate, patriotic poem, it describes the contrasts that lie at the heart of Australia.

Are we there yet?

Are we there yet? Written by: Alison Lester

Join Grace and her family on their adventurous and sometimes funny expedition. A warm heartfelt story based on an actual journey around Australia by the award-winning Author and Illustrator, Alison Lester. This book was kindly donated to our library by Sharon Palmer, 14th September, 2012.

Aussie Stories for teens

Aussie stories for teens - stories to inspire the hearts of young people.

These are true stories for Australian young people about spiritual living told with compassion and truth. Discover the difference God can make in your life, the awesome power of love and kindness, and how you're never alone when facing tough stuff. "When the outlook is bad, try the up-look".(Colin Buchanan) This book was purchased for the Bethel Library from funds raised at the September Book Fair, 2012.

God's Big Picture

God's Big Picture written by: Vaughan Roberts.

This book paints the big picture, showing how different parts of the Bible fit together under the theme of the Kingdom of God. The writer offers us tools to read the Bible with confidence, enthusiasm and understanding. Vaughan points us to the Bible's supreme subject, Jesus Christ, and the salvation God offers through Him. This book was purchased at Koorong Christian Bookstore from funds raised by the September Book Fair, 2012.

Sister Lucy's Great Big Family

Sister Lucy's Great Big Family written by: Susie Poole.

Set in the poor hills north of Nairobi, Kenya, Sister Lucy had a dream to have a great big family. This story reveals how, with God's help, she sets about opening up the Hope Community Centre. This book was bought from Koorong Christian Bookstore in Penrith by funds raised from the September Book Fair, 2012.

Welcome

Welcome to the first Blog for the new Bethel Library. I am so excited about the new library and the wonderful new resources that are before us. This blog will be used to review new resources for the Library and to let you know what is happening in the Library.