Celebration of Life Through Story
Makes the teachings of the Bible come to light and makes the deceased person's celebration of life unforgettable
New Book Presents Inspiration, Illustrating the Importance of Story
Makes the teachings of the Bible come to light and makes the deceased person's celebration of life unforgettable
2017-07-30
MAITLAND, FL—Noel White’s new book Celebration of Life Through
Story ($21.99, hardcover, 9781498497992; $12.99, paperback, 9781498497985; $6.99,
eBook, 9781498498005) shares that a story has been part of
human life from the very beginning. Whether it be in a speech, a sermon, or a
funeral, people remember the stories that are told, thus remembering the points
of the message and the person whose life is being celebrated. Abstraction and
vague theological points are soon forgotten by people who are present to honor
the deceased. Celebration of Life
Through Story is a unique and positive approach to a subject people do not
want to talk about--death. This book will help people understand grief, that
God is in their story, and that our story is in God's story--even after we
physically die.
White writes,
“Celebrations of life, funerals, and memorial services are unique opportunities
to minister to people who are mourning the loss of a loved one. Many times the
pastor will use the same material over and over again. This book is a new
approach to help loved ones to understand and feel the importance of scripture,
to share with them a theme they can always remember, and to know that God's
story, the deceased person's story and the loved one's story are all
one---shared through the love of God. Death is a part of every story, but God's
love makes it OK.”
As
a pastor for over 50 years, Noel White has led many celebration of life
services, and heard other pastors do the same. Since childhood and through
adulthood, he has listened and received the gospel better through the use of
story. It is a tool that every speaker has but too few use. When people are
asked what they remember about a speech or sermon they invariably mention the
stories. White has found that stories in scripture and about a person's life
are the best tool to make the celebration of life positive, remembered and
comforting.
Xulon
Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher,
with more than 12,000 titles published to date. Retailers may order Celebration of Life Through
Story through Ingram
Book Company and/or Spring Arbor Book Distributors. The book is available
online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.