Mission Education for Children
Children's NMI Missions Books
Six new mission books correlate with each year's theme. Three books are written for all readers (grades 1-6), and three for Advanced Readers (grades 4-6).
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All-Reader Books (grades 1 through 6) ...
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
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
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!
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Advanced Reader Books (grades 4 through 6)
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
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
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.
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