APPENDIX J

RESOURCES
BY Cumberland Presbyterians FOR Cumberland Presbyterians

1.     Development of Church Officers in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church by Chris Joiner. Designed to help guide elders and deacons into a greater awareness of their calling and gifts for leadership. $19.95.

2.     The Making of Disciples Called Cumberland Presbyterian by Bob Phelps.  This resource for church membership education is designed for use by a facilitator or leader and includes materials for at least six sessions along with reproducible handouts.  A compact disc is provided in order to customize the handouts and selected activities. $19.95.

3.     Cumberland Presbyterian Planning Calendar 2003. A planning calendar for Cumberland Presbyterians that includes: lectionary scriptures, events of denominational boards and institutions, liturgical colors, etc. $7.50.

4.     Confession of Faith.  This resource includes: the statement of faith of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the Constitution, Rules of Order, and Directory of Worship. $

5.     About Being Cumberland Presbyterian. This 16-page booklet provides an introduction to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church done in an attractive, graphic-driven format. $1.50.

6.      The Cumberland Presbyterian.  The news magazine of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.$24.00 for one year or $40.00 for two years. Send subscription request to: The Cumberland Presbyterian, Box 155, Lincoln IL 62656-0155, Phone/Fax: 217-732-2813 or e-mail www.cpmag.org.

7.     This Week in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church is a newsletter published 40 issues annually and delivered either by US  Mail or by e-mail on Fridays. Delivered via USPS the rate is $25.00 for one year or $40.00 for two years. Delivered via e-mail the rate is $15 for one year or $25 for two years. To subscribe send the subscription amount to: The Cumberland Presbyterian, Box 155, Lincoln IL 62656-0155, Phone/Fax: 217-732-2813 or e-mail  www.cpmag.org.

8.     The Missionary Messenger. The Missionary Messenger is a publication of the General Assembly Board of Missions. It is published bi-monthly and contains up-to-date news of what the denomination is doing in missions. It is available to every Cumberland Presbyterian household. In order to be on the mailing list, a church must send a list of addresses for its active families to the Board of Missions, 1978 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104-4134.

9.     These Days. This is a quarterly devotional magazine that offer interesting, thought-provoking daily inspirational message.  Excellent for spiritual development and renewal. Regular Print One year subscription, $6.95; Large Print, $8.10. Prepaid bulk plan (more than 5 copies to the same address: Regular print, $4.40 per subscription; Large Print, $6.00.

10.     The Family Gathers for Worship by Hester Allen. This 56-session book provides suggestions for weekly times of worship for families with children and younger youth.  Worship suggestions for special occasions within families are also included. $9.95.

11.      Covenant of Grace by Hubert Morrow. This resource is a 13 chapter commentary on the 1984 Revised Confession of Faith of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Cumberland Presbyterian Church in America.  It may be used as a 13-session study for older youth and adults.  $7.95.

12.     Website: www.cumberland.org/. This website for the Cumberland Presbyterian Church includes links to lots of resources, human and material.  Through this site, boards and agencies of the General Assembly can be accessed.

Unless otherwise noted, the above resources may be ordered from the Cumberland Presbyterian Resource Center, 1978 Union Ave., Memphis, TN 38104; Phone 1-800-333-2772 (orders only),  901/276-4581, or visit the website http://www.cumberland.org/CPRC/.