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When Wisdom and Laughter Meet : Stories on the Work and Worship of the Church

by Jim Atwood; Illustrated by Pat McGeachy

106 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #07-2102; ISBN 1-4251-4860-3; US$13.50, C$13.50, EUR9.22, £6.97

Even the best of listeners need frequent "aha" or "ha-ha" moments to keep them fully engaged. The hundreds of stimulating and creative stories in this book meets this need.

About the Book

When Wisdom and Laughter Meet: Stories on the Work and Worship of the Church provides the busy professional or volunteer in the faith community with hundreds of humorous and thought provoking stories, quotes, and anecdotes which are at one's fingertips. The material illustrates 41 themes which describe the work and worship of the church and is guaranteed to supply both the speaker and listener with innumerable "aha" and "ha-ha" moments which will provoke further reflection in sanctuaries and classrooms. Every one whose task is to tell "Good News" should be aware of Mark Twain's warning: "It's a terrible death to be talked to death."

About the Author

Jim Atwood is a Presbyterian minister who lives with his wife, Roxana, in Springfield, Virginia. In retirement he does supply preaching, travels as an international tour host, and serves on the national boards of The Presbyterian Peace Fellowship and The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence. He is the author of The Leaven of Laughter for Advent and Christmas and The Leaven of Laughter for Lent and Easter.

About the Illustrator

The illustrator is Pat McGeachy, a writer, cartoonist, and retired Presbyterian minister who lives in Nolensville, Tennessee. He is the author of more than thirty books, including Help, Lord!, The Gospel According to Andy Capp, and The Folk Psalm Book. The latter is available from A New Song, POB 67 Nolensville, Tennessee 37135.

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