Books published by publisher ELM Grove Publishing

Jesus is the stuff best friends are made of--especially if you're a kid! He’s always up for hearing how the day went, listening to worries, and laughing at silly jokes. And he wants to share about himself, too, as best friends do. Notes From Jesus are his messages to new friends. Each playfully illustrated note includes: • Answers to common faith questions kids ask, like "What happens when I mess up?" and “Is it okay to pray with my eyes open?" • An inspirational Bible verse for kids to tuck away in their hearts • Doable, kid-sized ideas for readers to become even better friends with Jesus Each note reminds kids that Jesus enjoys their company, and he wants a lifelong friendship that deepens with each new conversation. This is the perfect gift for kids just starting a relationship with Jesus...for young families joining a church...or as a meaningful birthday, holiday, or Christmas gift!

Sleeping or playing or in flight with his flock, God loves Skyler around the clock! Join this li’l bird on a flight of fun—and discovery. From a morning stretch—so big!—to a tuck-in yawn, Skyler feels the sun on his wings and the love of God warming his heart. Young children will see how Skyler’s day is just like their own. And they can feel just like Skyler feels: loved! Check out the entire Best of Li’l Buddies series, including:• Everywhere I Go, God Is With Me • From Head to Toe, God Made Me • Here’s the Reason God Made Me • Mad, Glad, or Sad, God Is For Me(The Buddies featured in the Best of Li’l Buddies series are from Group’s Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)

Cort, the high school senior jock seems to have it all -- except a summer job. When he lands one doing women's nails, his eyes are opened to the catty, back-stabbing world of females. Girls he thought he knew and trusted turn out to shock and use him. He gets to know Rachel, an elusive girl the others gossip about, a girl with secrets. From her he learns there is more to life than weekend partying and social status, and one of the secrets she shares with him will change his life forever.

While playing or praying or sleeping at home, Bubba knows he’s never alone! Li’l Bubba is having a whale of a day—because he’s just that: a whale! Little ones love joining Bubba as he squeezes into a car seat, wheels through the supermarket, and tips a teeter-totter sky-high on the playground. And parents love their preschoolers discovering what Bubba discovered: God is always with us! Check out the entire Best of Li’l Buddies series, including:• From Head to Toe, God Made Me • Here’s the Reason God Made Me • Mad, Glad, or Sad, God Is For Me • All Day Long, God Loves Me(The Buddies featured in the Best of Li’l Buddies series are from Group’s Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)

The perfect programming resource for churches to teach meaningful Bible lessons to kids of all ages in one weekly class! ​All-in-One is a best-selling Sunday school lesson series that children love—and you will, too! Each volume offers 13 fun Bible lessons that help kids grow closer to Jesus. All-in-One Sunday school lessons are packed with original and creative ideas specially designed for children’s ministries with mixed-age classes for ages 4 through 12. Teachers and volunteers love that these Sunday school lessons offer easy-prep and lasting impact.All-in-One Sunday School Volume 1 contains lessons that are seasonally tied to Fall. Each Sunday school lesson comes complete with: Active-learning experiences: Catch kids' interest and teaches them lessons they'll rememberInteractive Bible stories: Helps even the youngest kids grasp the real meaning of ScriptureLife applications: Encourages children to use what they’ve learnedTake-home handouts: Make it easy for children to share what they've learned with their familyAnd more: Tips to help you better understand kidsBONUS: You'll also discover how to help kids of multiple ages work together as a team...learn what to expect from different age groups...and be able to give young children the extra attention they crave while helping older children feel special as they help younger children learn. The All-in-One Sunday School Series offers four volumes, one for each season of the year beginning with fall:All-in-One Sunday School Volume 1: Fall (9780764449444)All–in-One Sunday School Volume 2: Winter (9780764449451)All–in-One Sunday School Volume 3: Spring (9780764449468)All–in-One Sunday School Volume 4: Summer (9780764449475)

As millions of church members fall into inactivity each year, they've probably also started skipping church on Sunday. We need answers—not statistics. We need to understand and hear from people who are leaving church so we can find a way to turn around the trend. This book uses in-depth sociological research to get to the heart of the issue. The data is collected from interviews with real people about why they left and who they really are. These aren’t the “nones” who have no religious affiliation. They’re the “dones” who’ve been faithfully serving in local churches for years. This is their story.

The Kids’ Travel Guide Series takes children from kindergarten through 5th grade on life-impacting explorations that engage them with activities, stories, prayer, and much more. Each of the seven themed Kids’ Travel Guides includes 13 imaginative, interactive Bible lessons. Lead your Sunday school or midweek program on a travel adventure packed with fun activities, creative options, and take-home pages that kids tuck into their very own travel journals. Jesus left no doubt that being a Christian can be hard, but because of God’s promises each of us can experience his blessings. In the 13 Sunday school lessons in Kid’s Travel Guide to the Beatitudes kids discover a wealth of wisdom about how to live a life full of blessings—even when things get tough. And they’ll learn firsthand about all the wonderful ways God shows his love in their lives, no matter the circumstances. Additional Features include: Tour Guide Tips: Ideas teachers can use to adapt the lesson for different ages.Items to Pack: Supplies and props for the journey.Scenic Routes: to give you more creative options for kids.Fun Facts: Jokes and interesting tidbits related to the lesson.Reproducible Handouts: Games, and journal "souvenirs". Kids’ Travel Guide Series includes: Kids’ Travel Guide to the Beatitudes (9781470704230)Kids’ Travel Guide to the Lord’s Prayer (9780764425240)Kids' Travel Guide to the 10 Commandments (9780764422249)Kids’ Travel Guide to the Parables (9780764470134)Kids’ Travel Guide to the 23rd Psalm (9780764440052)Kids’ Travel Guide to the Fruit of the Spirit (9780764423901)Kids’ Travel Guide to the Armor of God (9780764426957)

You may have read the stories of Noah, Esther, or Mary a hundred times...but you’ve never read them like this. Introducing Eyewitness—a new personal Bible experience that helps you discover God in fresh and surprising ways.A soul-stirring illustrated story Bible for adults and older teens. Eyewitness captures the wonder and intimacy of the people of the Bible and their extraordinary encounters with God. Vivid first-person narratives.Eyewitness presents 39 true-to-Scripture Bible stories that bring you face-to-face with the people in the Bible. As they tell their own firsthand accounts of encountering God, their experiences become more real. Bible truths become more relevant. And God’s love feels more vibrant and alive.Captivating artwork. Every page features imaginative, full-color illustrations by 16 artists from around the world. It’s an illustrated approach to Bible storytelling that grabs you by the heart and kindles your spirit. Ideal for both the seasoned believer and the spiritually curious. It’s designed to make Bible stories more meaningful and relatable, no matter where you’re at in your spiritual journey. See for yourself how Eyewitness can transform the way you view the Bible and God’s love. Perfect for gift-giving at Christmas, Easter, birthdays, and anytime in between!

This busy, buzzy, bumbly bee has a story to share with you—and me! Whether dancing or prancing or leaning in for a hug and snuggle, Abbee knows she’s been made for just those moments. Made by God…a heart-healthy lesson every child longs to discover! Check out the entire Best of Li’l Buddies series, including:• Everywhere I Go, God Is With Me • From Head to Toe, God Made Me • Mad, Glad, or Sad, God Is For Me • All Day Long, God Loves Me(The Buddies featured in the Best of Li’l Buddies series are from Group’s Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School)

The Kids’ Travel Guide series takes children from kindergarten through 5th grade on life-impacting explorations that engage them with activities, stories, prayer, and much more. Each of the seven themed Kids’ Travel Guides includes 13 imaginative, interactive Bible lessons. Lead your Sunday school or midweek program on a travel adventure packed with fun activities, creative options, and take-home pages that kids tuck into their very own travel journals. Lead your children’s church, Sunday school or midweek program on a 13-week Scripture-based exploration of the Fruit of the Spirit in Kids’ Travel Guide to the Fruit of the Spirit. Children will learn about expressing God’s love to others through caring actions and healthy attitude, with the help of God’s Spirit. This travel expedition incorporates prayer, teaching activities, illustrative stories, and time for personal application. Additional Features include: Tour Guide Tips: Ideas teachers can use to adapt the lesson for different ages.Items to Pack: Supplies and props for the journey.Scenic Routes: to give you more creative options for kids.Fun Facts: Jokes and interesting tidbits related to the lesson.Reproducible Handouts: Games, and journal "souvenirs". Kids’ Travel Guide Series includes: Kids’ Travel Guide to the Beatitudes (9781470704230)Kids’ Travel Guide to the Lord’s Prayer (9780764425240)Kids' Travel Guide to the 10 Commandments (9780764422249)Kids’ Travel Guide to the Parables (9780764470134)Kids’ Travel Guide to the 23rd Psalm (9780764440052)Kids’ Travel Guide to the Fruit of the Spirit (9780764423901)Kids’ Travel Guide to the Armor of God (9780764426957)

A must-have for every Children's Ministry director! The Humongous Book of Preschool Ideas is your ultimate "pick and choose" resource for teaching Bible stories to children--in ways they'll remember! Fun and easy to use! Just pick a Bible story, flip to that section of the book...and discover games, crafts, Scripture, and finger plays to create a lively lesson, or boost an existing lesson. Though it's loaded with information, The Humongous Book of Preschool Ideas is designed to be easy to use. You'll have a blast poring through pages of powerful activities that stick with kids! Includes Bible story and Scripture indexes.Includes: Thirty-seven fun, easy-to-use, teacher-friendly ideas. You'll have just as much fun discovering new activities as you will teaching kids! TONS of ideas to fit your class Exciting Bible stories that introduce kids to the amazing characters in the Bible. Powerful Bible connections--Bible story and Scripture indexes help you find memorable activities that engage your class.

Discover God's story like you've never heard it before! You're about to meet familiar Bible characters in a fresh new way. Discover not just what they did, but how they felt on their journeys to become friends of God. Bible-time friends will come to life as you... * Stand with Adam as he stares with wide-eyed wonder at all of God's creations--including Eve. * Stride beside David, feeling his courage as he faces one of the biggest bullies of all time. * Wade into the Jordan River with John the Baptist, who keeps peering past the crowd to search for the promised Messiah. * Look through the forgiving eyes of Stephen as a furious mob hurls rocks through the air to kill him. 54 first-person accounts immerse you into what it's like to be loved by God, because you'll hear them from the mouths of the people who lived them. Bonus special digital character cards let you collect, share, and even create digital cards describing these Bible-time friends of God in three easy steps: 1. Download the free app. 2. Scan any icon. 3. Wow! Play games and learn fun facts and Jesus connections about 10 Bible characters.