Welcome to the November Dernier Publishing
newsletter!
Are children becoming animals?
Many people are at risk of giving up on children altogether, a shocking new poll commissioned by Barnardo’s has found. It shows that nearly half the UK population (49 per cent) agree that children today are beginning to behave like animals. ICM Research reveals that the public holds a negative view of all children, despite the majority being well behaved, attending school, taking part in activities and a significant number contributing to their communities and volunteering.
Read more of the research findings here:
So it seems that our children are facing discrimination. How sad. We all need to feel cared for and appreciated; our young people are not exempt, with perhaps more pressures on them than many of us had to face at their age. There are more family break-ups than ever before, an increasingly immoral society, pressure at school to conform/not conform, more families with financial problems, job uncertainties, job losses . . . It's tempting to wonder what we can do, but if we all go out of our way to encourage our young people whenever we can, and make them feel appreciated, we can make a difference. If you don't know any children yourself, why not buy a Christian book or two for a school library? You could be the means of great blessing!
Books for Christmas!
Books make wonderful presents! Our books make excellent, non-threatening gifts for all the 8-16 year-old children you love. Those of you who have known us for a while will know all about our books; if you would like a catalogue please let us know, or if you would like help in choosing a suitable book for a particular child (or group), do not hesitate to contact me on info@dernierpublishing.com.
You can buy all our books from your local Christian Bookshop, internet store, or direct from us: www.dernierpublishing.com/youthf.php
With thanks to all who pray
Often we don't see the results of our prayers, but occasionally we receive good news! Here's an extract from an email I received recently, a wonderful encouragement that the Lord is at work through our books:
“I just want you to know how amazing your books are! 1. One girl aged 8 from a very difficult background, came to me on Sunday. It was her birthday last Thursday. She was thrilled to bits when she got 3 birthday cards. One from Grandma, one from Kidz Klub, and one from the lady who sponsored her book! [Church members sponsored books to give to Sunday School children last term.] The only thing she asked for for her birthday was another book like 'I Want To Be an Airline Pilot'. Grandma bought her 'The Birthday Shoes'. Result: one very happy little girl.
2. One lady who lives 17 miles away from church, came on Sunday. She came because she had read her son's book, one of the Treasure Mystery ones. Her son loves coming to Kidz Klub, and she wanted to see why. At the end of the service she stayed behind to talk to the preacher, and after a long chat with him, she was born again! Wow, wow, and wow again!!”
2. One lady who lives 17 miles away from church, came on Sunday. She came because she had read her son's book, one of the Treasure Mystery ones. Her son loves coming to Kidz Klub, and she wanted to see why. At the end of the service she stayed behind to talk to the preacher, and after a long chat with him, she was born again! Wow, wow, and wow again!!”
Poster Offer
Do scroll back to a previous post with a special offer on our posters, by way of saying thank you to all of you who support us in so many different ways . . .
In a nutshell, you could make savings of up to £18, so do take a look – we hope our posters will be a blessing to all the children in your life. Offer expires 24th December, but we recommend you order them well before then! Why not take a look now - there's no time like the present, excuse the pun :-)
May the Lord bless you all as you prepare for Christmas, when we will celebrate that most amazing of events, when the only Son of God, our Saviour, came down to us.Kindest regards to you all,
Janet
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