A christian bishop, nicholass generosity was a faithfilled response to gods own gifthis only son. The books in voms courageous series highlight the lives of faithful christians throughout history, sharing how they boldly proclaimed christ despite persecution. Reproduced with permission from the book stories of saints through the centuries. This collection of ministry resources will provide everything you need to lead your church, small group or class into fellowship with our persecuted family members. List of christian martyrs wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Your gift addresses all ministry needs, including the immediate needs of our. The voice of the martyrs serving with christians in. To learn more about the voice of the martyrs, visit our website. This would be something great to use this week to teach. Nicholas, patrick and valentine were dedicated men whose faith informed their.
Vom has been a member of the ecfa evangelical council for financial accountability since 1993. Families of martyrs we provide financial assistance for families of christian martyrs and prisoners until they can find alternative means of support, prison visitation trips, education and orphanages for. Catholic online is a project of your catholic voice foundation, a notforprofit corporation. The books in voms courageous series highlight the lives of faithful christians throughout history, sharing how they boldly proclaimed. Buried beneath the legends and tales of santa claus lies a story of a steadfast, godly man who refused to deny christ nicholas of myra, or saint nicholas. Voms courageous series books highlight the lives of praiseworthy christians from history, showing how they.
Corrie ten boom was a young woman who lived in the 1930s in the. His resistance caused him to be imprisoned and tortured for eight years. Nicholas, patrick and valentine were dedicated men whose faith informed their actions and your children will be inspired to be just as bold for jesus. We complete their precise requirements for membership. Eight women in the underground church and their stories of costly faith. The voice of the martyrs is a nonprofit, interdenominational christian organization dedicated to assisting the persecuted church worldwide. When he converted to catholicism, he took the name nicholas after the healer. The voice of the martyrs invites you to request a complimentary copy one of their bestselling books, hearts of fire, foreword by gracia burnham. By any christian definition, nicholas was indeed a saint. Produced by christian history institute and the voice of the martyrs, each. As cofounders of the voice of the martyrs, pastor wurmbrand and his wife traveled throughout the world establishing a network of more than 30 offices that provide relief to families of imprisoned. The following is excerpted from a note from the author to parents and educators that is included in the story of st. Exploring the reality behind the legend of santa claus, this colorful picture book introduces children to a courageous believer who went to prison rather than deny his faithand modernday christfollowers.
Exploring the reality behind the legend of santa claus, this colorful picture book introduces children to a courageous believer who went to prison rather than deny his faithand modernday christfollowers who do the same. Both are the first of the class of confessors and nonmartyr saints. Extreme devotion by the voice of the martyrs, paperback. Books by the voice of the martyrs author of hearts of fire. Your catholic voice foundation has been granted a recognition of tax exemption under section 501c3 of the. The following information comes from a book miracles of royal martyrs, published in st. Story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. List of christian martyrs wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 2912 9. Inspire your children with the true stories of reallife saints and heroes. Click for our list of currently available books from amazon and other sources. Voms courageous series books highlight the lives of praiseworthy christians. The voice of the martyrss most popular book is hearts of fire. The us office was founded in 1967 by pastor richard.
Bold believers advancing the kingdom in hostile and restricted nations have needs as varied as the places they minister and the persecution they face. It includes only notable people with wikipedia articles. From the beginning, vom workers helped persecuted christians and smuggled bibles into countries where christian work was illegal. The real story of the christmas legend by julie stiegemeyer isbn. Create a spiritual atmosphere of worship, engagement, fulfillment and inspiration. And along with the book, you will receive a complimentary subscription to the voice of the. Miracle on behalf of tsar martyr nicholas ii for a childless mother. Pastor wurmbrand wrote, is it right for christians to sometimes do illegal things like smuggling bibles.
Throughout history many legends about the life of saint nicholas of myra have. More than shamrocks and leprechauns voice of the martyrs, palavicini, r. I love all three books in this series, but i would recommend purchasing directly from voice of the martyrs. Stephen, james the great, phillip, matthew, james the less, john mark, mary, perpetua, polycarp, thomas, and more. Picture books for older children books for older children saints books for adults saints books for children activity books and other resources christmas books with st. December 6 marks saint nicholas day, and i thought id mark the beginning of the christmas season by telling the story of santa clauss namesake. During an online worship session in china to celebrate easter sunday, several key members of the heavily persecuted early rain covenant church ercc were taken from their homes. Each of these books will be a treasured story that your children will want to share with friends. Nicholas posted from voice of the martyrs recently and thought it would be great to share here on the blog. More than reindeer and a red suit 9780882640044 by r. The first christian martyr saint stephen, painting by giacomo cavedone. Many years after his death, nicholas was affectionately called st. A few days ago i was reading a very cool little book called christmas in my soul vol 1 by joe wheeler and in the book was a little history of how st.
The actes and monuments, popularly known as foxes book of martyrs, is a work of protestant history and martyrology by protestant english historian john foxe, first published in 1563 by john day. More than reindeer and a red suit, a book for children published by vom that. The complete anthology of the stories of men and women of the faith and their undying obedience to follow jesus christto the end. Gods courageous giftgiver, a book in the voice of the martyrs courageous series for kids, available.
For many children, the night before christmas is the most magical night of the year as they await a visit from. Inspiring stories of christians facing islamic extremists. Serve persecuted christians in hostile areas and restricted nations and be a voice for them among christians in the u. The torchlighters is an animated series telling the stories of great heroes of the faith the year was 1956. The voice of the martyrs is a nonprofit, interdenominational organization dedicated to assisting the persecuted church worldwide. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. A martyr is a person who was killed because of their testimony of jesus and god. It is in this sense that the term first appears in the book of acts, in reference to the apostles as witnesses of all that they had observed in the public life of.
The voice of the martyrs is an american nondenominational ministry serving persecuted christians in restricted and hostile countries around the world through fellowship, prayer, bibles and resources. Taken from voice of the martyrs book extreme devotion. Look behind the legends and tales of santa claus to learn the true story of a steadfast. Apparently, god did not have martyrdom in his plans for me, for though i worked in. The voice of the martyrs vom is an international nonprofit organization whose mission is to defend the human rights of persecuted christians. Stories with colorful illustrations introduce children to. The voice of the martyrs books list of books by author. Not all christian denominations accept every figure on this list as a martyr or christian.
With over 10 million copies in print, this inspiring true story of faith is a must read for every follower of christ. Vom was founded in 1967 by pastor richard wurmbrand. Nicholas black elk, a holy man of the oglala lakota sioux, received a vision at an early age that we should all live as one. Retold for 8 to 12yearolds, this illustrated story will embolden your children to stand up for christ. Foxs book of martyrs read online bible study tools. John foxs famous book detailing the lives, sufferings and triumphant deaths of the early christian and the protestant martyrs. Richard wurmbrand started the voice of the martyrs after spending 14 years in romanian prisons for his faith. Bartlesville, ok 74006 evangelical council for financial accountability international christian association combined federal campaign facebook twitter. The voice of the martyrs has 36 books on goodreads with 36707 ratings. Children the voice of the martyrs online resources.