Livingston Ecumenical Parish – Youth & Children’s Ministry
Resource List
The following books, CDs and DVDs are available to borrow from our Resource Centre:
Children’s Group Programmes & Resources
BB Programmes on a Plate – Anchors, The Boys’ Brigade (Year Unknown) (CD ROM)
BB Programmes on a Plate – Juniors, The Boys’ Brigade (Year Unknown) (CD ROM)
Big Red Book, Scripture Union 2002
Environmental Activities with Children, Ray Barge, Children’s Warehouse (Year Unknown)
ERM!, United Reformed Church 2000
Faithquest Year Three Leader’s Notes, David G Hamilton, Collins Liturgical 1987
Insight 9 – 11 Years Modules 67 to 68, David G Hamilton, Marshall Pickering 1998
Insight 9 – 11 Years Modules 69 to 71, David G Hamilton, Marshall Pickering 1998
Jesus Chooses Helpers, Muriel Hill, Church of Scotland Youth Committee (Year Unknown)
Making the Bible Fun for Children, Claire Morgans and Rhian Roberts, Foundery Press 2000
Peace, Jill Fuller, NCEC 1991
Children’s Work Training & Advice
Child Friendly Church, Rev Linda Pollock, Mission and Discipleship Council 2009
Kaleidoscope, NCEC 1983
Mission Shaped Children, Margaret Withers, Church House Publishing 2006
Christianity
Christians, John Drane, Lion 1994
This is Christianity Book 1, Michael Keene, Stanley Thornes 1995
Games
Bible Quiz Cards, Dorling Kindersley 1999
Search and Find Bible Memory Game, Candle Books 1997
Holiday Clubs
Go for Gold, Ron Fountain, Scripture Union 1999
Holiday Time, Quality Time, Doug Swanney and Paul Beautyman, Parish Education Publications 2001
Kingdom Train, Captain Alan Price, Kevin Mayhew Ltd 2002
Kingdom of the Son, Gospel Light 2005
Landlubbers, Scripture Union 2004
Landlubbers Paul’s Story, Scripture Union 2004 (DVD)
Secret Agents, Ron Fountain, Scripture Union1987
Waste Watchers, Ro Willoughby, Scripture Union 2006 (2 copies)
Magazines and Periodicals
Life & Work, Selected Editions Relevant to Youth & Children’s Ministry
Roots Adult and All Age, September 2008 – December 2008
Roots Children and Young People, September 2002 – December 2008
Roots Worship, September 2002 – August 2008
Youthwork, October 2007 – Current
Miscellaneous
A Fresh Look at Baptism, Very Rev John Millar, Mission and Discipleship Council 2008 (DVD)
Church of Scotland Year Book 2009/10, St Andrew Press 2009
Church Search Student Guide, Origin Scotland 2008
Exploring Mission & Discipleship in Local Congregations, Mission and Discipleship Council 2008 (DVD) (4 copies)
FairTrade Foundation Resource Pack
Faiths & Further Education: A Handbook, Learning and Skills Council 2005
Healthy Churches’ Hand Book, Robert Warren, Church House Publishing 2004
New Beginnings, Rev James Maitland, St Andrew Press 1998
Out of the Comfort Zone, George Verwer, Authentic 2000
Reflection Time, Linda White, Church House Publishing 2000
The Purpose of Your Church, Rev Dr Andrew Knock, General Synod Publications 1989 (3 copies)
We are All Born Free, Amnesty International 2008
What the Churches Say on Moral and Social Issues, CEM 1995
Music
A Ladybird First Book of Hymns and Songs, Ladybird Books 1969
Build Up, Fischy Music 2002 (CD)
Cosycoffeehouse Chilled Tunes 1, Mission and Discipleship Council 2006
Down to Earth, Fischy Music 2009 (CD)
(includes CD Rom)
I Wonder Why?, Fischy Music 2006 (CD)
It’s a Noisy World, Fischy Music 1995 (CD)
Junior Praise Music Edition, Peter Horrobin and Greg Leavers, Marshall Pickering 1986 (2 copies)
Just Imagine, Fischy Music 1997 (CD)
Kidsource, Captain Alan Price, Kevin Mayhew Ltd 1999
Someone’s Singing, Lord, Beatrice Harrop, A & C Black 1987
Something Fischy, Fischy Music (Year Unknown)
(includes CD)
These Are Our Emotions, Fischy Music (Year Unknown) (CD)
Top 30 Bible Action Songs, Wonder Kids (Year Unknown) (CD)
Personal Faith
Dangerous Wonder, Mike Yaconelli, Navpress 2003
Devotion, Mike Yaconelli, Youth Specialties/Zondervan 2003
Jesus and People Like Us, Nick Baines, St Andrew Press 2004
Messy Spirituality, Mike Yaconelli, Hodder & Stoughton 2001
Stories of Emergence, Mike Yaconelli, Youth Specialties/Zondervan 2003
Prayer
Finding Sanctuary, Abbot Christopher Jamison, Phoenix 2007
Helping Teenagers to Pray, Mark Yaconelli, SPCK 2009
Prayers for Children, Christopher Herbert, Church House Publishing 1993
Prayers for Teenagers, Nick Aiken, SPCK 2003
Prayers for Young People, William Barclay, Fount 1977
Too Deep for Words: Rediscovering Lectio Divina, Thelma Hall RC, Paulist Press 1988
Wonder, Fear and Longing, Mark Yaconelli, Zondervan 2009
Safeguarding
Safeguarding Factfile, Church of Scotland Safeguarding Office (Year Unknown) (8 copies)
The Courage to Tell, Margaret Kennedy, CTBI 1999
Worth Doing Well, Timothy Bradshaw et. al., Methodist Publishing House 1995
Seasonal Resources
Advent Adventures, Rev Susan M Brown, Scottish Christian Press 2003
Bubblegum ‘n’ Fluff, Calderside Learning Community Chaplaincy Team 2009
Easter Code: Can You Crack It?, Calderside Learning Community Chaplaincy Team 2010
Easter Experiences, Rev Susan M Brown, Scottish Christian Press 2004
Love Life Live Lent Family Book: Transform Your World, Church House Publishing 2008
Sheik, Rattle and Roll! The Wise Men’s Nativity, Sheila Wilson, Golden Apple 1996
Story Books/DVDs & Children’s Bibles
Bible for Children, Bridget Hadaway & Jean Atcheson, Octopus Books 1973
Bible Stories Colouring Book, Alligator Books 2003
Come With Marcus, The Story Keepers, Shepherd Films 2002 (DVD)
I’ll Pray Anyway – The Story of Daniel, Marilyn Lashbrook, Candle Books 1996
My Giant Fold-out Book of Bible Stories, Reader’s Digest 2005
My Little Book of Jesus, Norman Bull, Hamlyn 1983
New Testament Activity Bible, John Hunt Publishing 2000
Noah’s Ark, Van Gool, ADC International 1999
Old Testament Activity Bible, John Hunt Publishing 2000
Peter the Fisherman, Carine MacKenzie, Christian Focus 1992
Portrait of Jesus, Alan T Dale, Oxford University Press 1979 (6 copies)
The Story of Christmas, Contender 1996 (VHS)
The Story of Jonah, Landoll 1999
Teenage Issues
How to Stay Christian in High School, Dr Steven P Gerali, Navpress 2004
The Dirt on Sex, Justin Lookadoo, Revell 2006
The Struggle, Dr Steven P Gerali, Navpress 2003
YoungScot Original 2001/2002, YoungScot 2001
YoungScot Original 2002/2003, YoungScot 2002
YoungScot Premier 2000/2001, YoungScot 2000
Worship Resources
All Age Worship, Maggie Durran, Angel Press 1990
Further Explorations in Worship, Sheila M Hobden, Lutterworth Educational 1974
Searchlights – Sermon Illustrations, David Adam, Kevin Mayhew Ltd 2007
Talks to the Children, William Still, Christian Focus 1990
Wee Worship Book (4th Incarnation), Wild Goose Resource Group, Wild Goose Publications 1999
Youth Group Programmes & Resources
GAG Handle With Care, Dr Steve Mallon et. al., Mission and Discipleship Council 2008 (7 sessions)
(includes CD ROM)
Games for Youth Groups, Vicki Newby, Youth Specialties/Zondervan 1997
Go, Know, Live, Anders Åkerlund and Michael Proctor, SCM Press 1970
Hitch-Hiker’s Guide to the Gospel, United Reformed Church National Youth Committee (Year Unknown)
Holiday Ideas for Youth Groups, Vicki Newby, Youth Specialties/Zondervan 1997
Judgement Upon the Nations, Rev William Steven, Church of Scotland Committee on Youth 1945
Just Trade, Monica Philbrick, Kevin Mayhew Ltd 1999
Just People? Youth Course/Student Course, Tearfund 2009 (6/4 sessions)
(includes DVD)
Special Events for Youth Groups, Vicki Newby, Youth Specialties/Zondervan 1997
Rite!, Graham Fender-Allison, Mission and Discipleship Council 2010 (30 sessions) – COMING SOON
Vibrant Spirituality, Jenny Baker, Spring Harvest 2004 (10 sessions)
Youth Alpha Leaders Manual, HTB 1998
Youth Alpha Manual, Kirsty Giddy, HTB 1998
Youth Emmaus, Stephen Cottrell et. al., Church House Publishing 2003 (15 sessions)
(includes CD ROM)
Youth Work Training & Advice
Being a Volunteer Worker in a Local Church, Gary Williams, Mission and Discipleship Council 2008 (3 copies)
Contemplative Youth Ministry, Mark Yaconelli, SPCK 2006
Core: Realities of Youth Ministry, Mike Yaconelli, Youth Specialties/Zondervan 2003
Discover for Youth Ministry, Dr Steve Mallon, Mission and Discipleship Council 2008 (CD ROM)
Employing a Youth Worker, Gary Williams, Mission and Discipleship Council 2008
Getting Fired for the Glory of God, Mike Yaconelli, Youth Specialties/Zondervan 2008
(includes DVD)
Growing Souls, Mark Yaconelli, SPCK 2007
Hot Chocolate Anyone?, Darren Philip and Dr Steve Mallon, Mission and Discipleship Council 2008 (DVD)
Journeys Into Faith, John Young, BFBS 1993
Keep the Faith, Dr Steve Mallon, Mission and Discipleship Council 2006 (DVD)
Resources for Youth Work, Gary Williams, Mission and Discipleship Council 2008 (3 copies)
Strategy for Young People, Dr Steve Mallon, Mission and Discipleship Council 2006 (28 copies)
Teenage Girls, Ginny Olson, Youth Specialties/Zondervan 2006
Teenage Guys, Dr Steven P Gerali, Youth Specialties/Zondervan 2006
What Every Volunteer Youth Worker Should Know, Danny Brierley, Spring Harvest 2003
A selection of other resources including Bibles, articles, games, parachutes, craft materials, the COSY youth
work kit, seasonal props and audio-visual equipment is also available.
All of the above can be borrowed from:
Livingston Ecumenical Parish Resource Centre
Mosswood Community Centre
85 Ferguson Way
Knightsridge West
Livingston
EH54 8JF
Tel: 07861 455121
Email: darphilip@aol.com
Last Updated: 8 February 2010