Lent is an important season in the Christian calendar, a time for reflection, for charity and also for study.
With this in mind, St. Andrew's will be giving away free Bibles for the younger members of our congregation and surrounding parish. These Bibles are limited to one per person and will need to be collected from St. Andrew's after the Easter Sunday service on 20th April. If you'd like to request a copy for a child then please complete the form at the bottom of the page.
Please note that the numbers are limited and so these Bibles will be given out on a first come, first served basis.
Which version to choose?
The Children's Rainbow Edition (ages 6-12)
The brand new Good News Bible (GNB) – Children’s Rainbow Edition is a fantastic first full-text Bible for a child. Created in partnership with RE:QUEST, the GNB Children's Rainbow Edition was developed using ideas and feedback from parents, teachers and children to ensure it provides a brilliant Bible-reading experience.
Adopting an educational tone, it is perfect for use in schools and churches, while the colourful interactions and beautiful illustrations will keep a child engaged as they delve into the text.
Features
- Two-colour throughout – helping to break up the text, highlight key information and improve the visual appeal
- Sixteen beautiful new colour illustrations, chosen by children
- Key words list, helping to unpack and provide context for some of the main theological concepts found in the Bible
- Highlighted reading trail that takes the reader through the overarching story of the Bible
- Full-page introductions to each book of the Bible
- Thirty-six pages of new helps, including information on Christian festivals, explanations of the three persons of the Trinity, and a list of ‘Emotions in the Bible’
The Youth Edition (ages 12-18)
How do you make a youth Bible that speaks to teenagers? One that answers the questions they have, speaks to issues they face, and is presented in a way that appeals to them?
Simple. You don’t just make it for them. You make it with them.
This new edition of the Good News Youth Bible is made through a unique partnership between the Bible Society and Youth For Christ. Helping young people connect the Bible with their lives, the GNB Youth Bible was put together with the assistance of young Christians. They shared ideas, told what matters to them, and gave ways that a Bible could be made that would encourage them to read it more. And they were heard.
This GNB Youth Bible features a whole new journaling element to it. Whether it’s through drawing, writing, colouring and other ways of creative engagement, this Bible lets young people express themselves in response to the text. There are wide margins, spaces to doodle, and fill in. The GNB Youth Bible also features questions and prompts with space for answers. And these are on every page of the Bible.
There are also an abundance of extras that help open up what the Bible is saying in a clear, hassle-free way. The GNB Youth Bible also features:
- book introductions
- footnotes that explain the references
- reading plans
- study guides
- what to read to know who Jesus is
- a timeline of the Bible story
- “How to Use This Bible”
- “The Big Issues and What the Bible Says About Them”
The GNB Youth Bible also takes the experience of reading God’s word off the page, and onto the screen. The Bible Society and Youth For Christ have also made a dedicated video playlist that explores a range of issues youth face, and answers some questions that they may have.
Made by youth, for youth, this new Good News Bible is a modern and engaging resource for encouraging teens in turning to the Bible for all things.
There's no charge for these Bibles but for those wishing to make a donation, the suggested amount is £10. You can donate either at the church or online via the Parish Giving Scheme through the below link: