Seven-Minute Stories for Church and Home by Alice Geer Kelsey (1958, hardcover)

Seven-Minute Stories for Church and Home by Alice Geer Kelsey (1958, hardcover).Here is a gold mine of 36 completely fresh and original stories that will be of great value to church workers, ministers, and parents who guide the Christian education of children in the junior age group. Within these pages are stories which tell how some of the books of the New Testament came into being, how they have lived through the ages, and how they will continue to live for all time. Juniors will find themselves enrapt in colorful narratives about Cherokee Indians whose goodness shows in their actions, and in Cherokee folk tales-how the deer got its antlers, how the possum got its long, scraggly tail, and how the kingfisher got its long, sharp beak. A journey to the Philippines will reveal the tale of a Protestant Philippine hero. and other stories based on true life incidents. The next stop is the deep South. where the author combines history and folklore to tell how Negro spirituals such as "In-a -My Heart," "Steal Away," and "Go Down Moses" came into existence, and why they mean so much to their originators. Words and music to these and other spirituals are included. There are also stories for special occasions, and stories based on biblical texts. Those who have read any of these stories in curriculum materials or periodicals and those who have used Mrs. Kelsey's previous books will welcome this new collection. Those who are not yet familiar with her work will be delighted to learn of this excellent material for the Christian education of children. (from the book jacket).Religion & spirituality, Christian belief system; Religious education, Christianity