Children's Mission Books( 2010-2011)
All-Reader Books (grades 1 through 6) ...
Ethan, a Soccer Player for Jesus
by Elaine Cunningham
Eleven-year-old Ethan loved to play soccer and tell others about Jesus. He was excited when he saw a missionary use an evangelistic soccer ball to share the Gospel. Ethan suggested that his family take some EvangeBalls on a Costa Rica mission trip. Despite the soccer balls getting lost, his bus getting stuck in the mud, and a sprained ankle, Ethan shared the gospel story with kids who came to play soccer.
Bite of the Cobra
by Tami Brumbaugh
Ten-year-old Rahul was bitten by a cobra. After receiving special herbs from a mantrik (similar to a magician) and antivenin at a hospital in Mumbai, his legs remained paralyzed. While begging on a street corner, Rahul heard about Jesus. Despite threats from Hindu neighbors, Rahul and his family attended a JESUS Film showing. They not only found spiritual healing, Rahul was physically healed.
A Mango and a Mud Church
by Jill Williamson
When ten-year-old Eddie visited a nearby Venezuelan village with his father—a missionary doctor—Eddie met Yuris, a local bully. Yuris claimed there was a curse on the village to keep missionaries away. But when a LoveWorks team from Point Loma Nazarene University arrived, they built a mud church in the village. Eddie gave Yuris an EvangeCube; and in return, Yuris gave Eddie a mango.
Advanced Reader Books (grades 4 through 6)
Cobán Treasure Hunt
by Wes Eby
Missionary Jason Caine took his family on a month-long trip to Cobán, Guatemala. While Rev. Caine taught classes at the Bible school, his wife took their two children, Candy and Timmy, treasure hunting. Clues took them to a cemetery, city market, soccer field, and the Bible school in search of precious treasures—the most precious one being Alabaster.
Trouble in East Timor
by Cheryl Crouch
Sidney and LaTeesha had a plan to become part of the “in-crowd” at their school. Halfway around the world in East Timor, a young boy struggled for a better life and the opportunity to play basketball. The two worlds merged when LaTeesha heard a missionary speaker and was confronted with the need. LaTeesha discovered a way to help and changed the plan.
The Mystery of the Ancient Anchor
by Matt Price
Amina joined Lucas and Miguel and their missionary parents on a trip through France and Switzerland. When the three friends visited a historical inn, they learned that it was about to be torn down because of a missing artifact, a glass lamp fixture with an engraved coat of arms containing an anchor. While trying to solve the mystery, Amina learned about Christian faith; and all three discovered the ancient origins of the Christian faith in Europe.
