GOING DEEPER II

Since we were in the middle of moving during August, we were not able to participate in the annual "dog days" sales in many of the stores and malls. So we decided to have a little fun and conduct our own "dog days" sale two months late! We have some books that we need to sell; some are out of print, some are ugly, some are a little "dog" eared, some just need to be sold.

Could you help us move these items? The titles and the contribution we would like to receive for each item are listed below. Our supply of some of the books is limited, but we will fill your request by getting more from the distributor or buying from a retail store if necessary. For the hardback that is out of print, we will substitute the softback when our stock of originals is gone.

Here are brief descriptions of what we have available:

The Church That Refused to Die, Roger Fredrikson—The story of First Baptist Church, Wichita. Stock left from a promotion.

The Confessions of Augustine—A classic but this edition has a real ugly cover. A steal at $6.00.

How to Pray, Jean-Nicholas Grou—Featured in the January Perspective, we had to reorder from England and now have some stock left.

"Money, Sex & Power Audio Tapes"—We have too many. One case is a little tattered but still a good companion to the book.

People in the Presence of God, Barry Liesch—Inventory left over from the California conference. Still in new condition and helpful for worship leaders.

The Spirit of the Disciplines, Dallas Willard—This hardback is now out of print so

buy it while we still have a supply. It should be in every church library in the country.

A Testament of Devotion, Thomas Kelley—Nothing wrong with this book except that it has been superceded by the new gift edition from Harper's.

GROWING PAINS

We moved on August 8 and started answering the telephones the following Monday, even though callers occasionally had to wait while we tried to find a note pad or secure an answer. The only other major purchase left is a computer. After we buy it, we'll network the computers and move them around a little, equipping a work station for volunteers. If you are ever in the area, please feel free to drop by 7570 West 21st Street N., Wichita, KS, for a visit. We would love to show you around.

The retreat at Glen Eyrie on November 12-14 is totally full and even has a waiting list for which we praise God. A brochure for the 1994 retreats in Colorado Springs is at the printers and should be sent out soon.

Jim and Richard revised the Devotional Readings—now retitled Devotional Classics—and the Spiritual Formation Group Workbook this summer. Our next responsibility is to look over the first pass (line editing). From that stage we'll go to page proofs and then to final publication in February. Jim is already working on the next product; a book to train members of Spiritual Formation Groups to be leaders of new groups.

The Board of Trustees members plan to gather in Azusa, California, in October for refreshment and long-range planning. Pray that they will have spiritual insight and discernment. And thank you for all of the financial support and prayers over the past few months. We never would have made it without them.