Books published by publisher Mountain Press Publishing Company

Most students' wish to never spend a minute in "Silent Lunch." Nothing could be further from the truth for Craig. He dreams of spending at least one glorious day at the "Silent Lunch" table. Then he could finally say that his awesome elementary school experience was complete. However, there was one problem. The school year was quickly coming to an end. So after much thought and a few final words of encouragement from Pup, it was time to make his dream come true. It was now or never!!

Book about 3 young boys who's dreams of building and flying a pedal-powered plane comes true. They travel the country experiencing fun, adventure, drama, and suspense. Fun for all ages. Jon wrote this book when he was 16 years old. He used to make copies himself and sell them. Years later a publisher picked it up, and published it in it's original format without any major editing. This is the finished product. If nothing else, it will give everyone a good chuckle.

This series of thirteen lessons will help children learn to respect persons with disabilities and treat them with compassion. Stories, skits, games, and role-playing will teach them that God loves each person individually, no matter how different they may be from one another. Ephphatha! Open Up! is a series of thirteen lessons to help children accept persons with disabilities and treat them with compassion. Stories, skits, games, and role-playing enhance students' understanding of those with physical handicaps, including blindness and hearing impairment, and those with learning disabilities. Each lesson can be used individually or in random order for Sunday school classes, retreats, kids' clubs, or fellowship gatherings with intergenerational settings. The goal of this curriculum is to challenge young people to understand, accept, and value the special gifts given to us as children of God. Both children and adults will benefit from these presentations as they become aware that God loves each person individually, no matter how different they may be from one another. The lessons for this series were prepared by The Disabilities In Ministries Committee of the North Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church, and includes the following contributors: Carol and David Black, Galveston; Rev. Sherrie Drake, Muncie; Rev. Robert Jarboe, Huntington; Dr. Ralph Karstedt, Bremen; Verna Neigigh, Bremen; Rev. Tim Powers, Morocco; Dr. Joe Smith, Kentland; and Betty Stewart (Chairperson), Plymouth.

Making A Parade For Jesus offers 52 easy-to-use children's object lessons for the entire church year. The lessons are based on New Revised Standard Version gospel texts, mostly from Luke. Each lesson offers: Simple delivery: ""Good morning boys and girls! Have you ever ..."" Easy-to-gather objects: You'll need a map, flashlight, dog leash or magnifying glass to tell about searching diligently for the child (Matthew 2:1-12). Clear directions: Set in italic type, you'll know when to ""let the children answer, or give directions."" All objects are easy to relate to and fun to use. For example, you may need, napkins, light bulbs, pens, valentine card, and binoculars. The table of contents lists the scripture passage used with the lesson title. Wesley T. Runk is a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He is a graduate of Wittenberg University and Hamma School of Theology. He served congregations in Englewood and Lima, Ohio before founding CSS Publishing Company in Lima. He has written over 20 children's object lesson books and is committed to helping congregations minister effectively to their children during worship.