Children's Mission Books

SIX NEW MISSION BOOKS – three Advanced and three All-Reader books – correlate with mission lessons to inform, entertain, and inspire the young reader. A reading chart is included in each set of books.

The six books for 2009-2010 are:
All-Reader Books
The Yellowhorse Discovery The Yellowhorse Discovery by Tami Brumbaugh—a story based on the author’s experiences while living on the campus of the Nazarene Indian Bible College  

After the father of Aaron and Jodi Yellowhorse became a Christian, he moved his family from their Navajo Reservation to the Nazarene Indian Bible College to attend classes. When a Work & Witness team arrived at the college to build the family of nine a home, Aaron and Jodi became curious. They met Brandon, the youngest member of the team, who helped them discover that Jesus is for kids too.
A Stranger at the Gate A Stranger at the Gate by Judi Wiegman—a story based on an incident that took place in Iraq in 2003

When Akmed was taken from his parents to a boys’ prison, he found a friend in Hadi. The boy told him about a stranger who sat at their prison gate every day. After they were rescued, the two friends met the stranger—a pastor. He told Akmed he was there to fulfill a promise made to his parents before they went missing during the war. The pastor helped Akmed learn about Jesus, who gave him peace and a new hope of finding his parents.
Aunts and Uncles Everywhere Aunts and Uncles Everywhere by Amy and Bradley Crofford—a story that gives an MK’s perspective of what it is like to vacation on the mission field

When Bradley’s parents were missionaries in Benin, West Africa, they decided to take a vacation through Africa to Europe. But unlike Bradley’s friends, who went on vacations to see relatives, Bradley went to visit other missionaries and Nazarene church friends who become like family. Bradley called them “aunts” and “uncles.” He discovered that he had “aunts” and “uncles” everywhere!

Advanced Books

Under Attack! Under Attack! by Cheryl Crouch—a story about Rev. Kim Singson, the only female district superintendent in India

Rev. Kim Singson made her decision to follow Christ at the age of nine. Years later, she served alongside her husband in ministry. They planted 38 churches in India before his death in 2001. Kim continued in ministry. One night terrorists surrounded her home. Instead of panicking, she prayed for them. They began to weep and confess their sins. Some of the men now attend her church and have become important partners in ministry.
The Mysterious Red Suitcase The Mysterious Red Suitcase by Cisca Ireland-Verwoerd—a series of E-mails convey facts about missionary life

Twelve-year-old Sam received a call to be a missionary; but he did not understand what it meant until his “wacky” Aunt Wilma showed up with a mysterious red suitcase. Aunt Wilma was on furlough and on a mission to set her nephew straight about missionary life. Through a series of E-mails to his friend, Josh, Sam shared his adventures of learning about how missionaries live and about his decision to become a missionary.
The Secret of High Horse Castle The Secret of High Horse Castle by Matt Price—a story based on actual events and places, giving a glimpse of the ministry in today’s Europe

Lucas and Franco lived in a small town in the French Alps. Although they were from different cultures, they had something in common—the desire for adventure. One day while exploring the forest trail that led to an ancient castle, the boys encountered a mysterious stranger on horseback. In their quest to discover the stranger’s identity and the castle’s secret, Lucas and Franco learned the secret of being witnesses for Christ.

To order the Children's Mission Kit and Children’s Mission books go to www.nph.com or call 1-800-877-0700.