Renovaré News SUMMER 2011

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Sanctuary of the Soul:
Journey Into Meditative Prayer
By Richard J. Foster
InterVarsity Press, hardcover,
160 pages
Reg. $16.00
>Our Price $10.99

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in September 2011

RICHARD FOSTER’S NEWEST BOOK
Sanctuary of the Soul: Journey Into Meditative Prayer

“At the very heart of God is the passionate disposition to be in loving fellowship with you . . . From the human side of this equation it is meditative prayer that ushers us into this divine human fellowship.”

Richard Foster, bestselling author and founder of Renovaré, writes these words as one who has experienced what they describe. And in this new book he will beautifully guide you in this transformational way, that you might come to know deeper fellowship with God.

Weaving together quotes and stories from the lives of mothers and fathers of the faith as well as powerful encounters with God from his own life, Foster describes the riches of quieting your mind and heart in order to listen to and obey God more closely. Along the way, at perhaps his clearest, most practical best, he also provides the biblical teaching and step-by-step help you need to begin this prayer practice for yourself.

The journey into meditative prayer is not easy, but it is essential. And, as Foster shows, it’s possible. Your soul can become a sanctuary where you fellowship with the very God of the universe, who knows you and loves you deeply. These pages point the way.

“Richard Foster diagnoses this generation’s major threat to the mature life in Christ as distraction. In response he does again what he does so well: tunnels to the roots of our deep-rooted ancestors and makes us firsthand participants in the church’s practice of a life of meditative prayer.”
— Eugene H. Peterson, author of The Jesus Way

Host or Attend a Sanctuary of the Soul release House Party
When: Early September 2011
What: A gathering of your friends and neighbors to discuss the themes of Sanctuary of the Soul and to get in on a conference call with Richard Foster (conference call will be held the evening of September 10)
Where: YOUR house (or church)!!
Details: Visit www.renovare.us/soulparty for more on hosting a party or to find a House Party near you!

What are the 25 essential books for the Christian devotional life?

In 25 Books Every Christian Should Read, Richard Foster, Dallas Willard, Chris Webb, and a diverse Editorial Board of authors and speakers have identified the most helpful and historic books for Christian discipleship and created a resource that helps us make the most of them. While it does include excerpts just like Renovaré’s much used Devotional Classics, 25 Books is different as it helps readers make the most of the most important books for formation in Christlikeness. From Augustine’s Confessions to Thomas Kelly’s A Testament of Devotion, this list and this resource will lead you on a journey of discipleship that few in the history of the Church have experienced. Sign up for our Twitter feed or visit us on Facebook or at www.renovare.us/25books for product development updates and an eventual product sampler.

25 Books Contest!
Be one of the first 25 people to name seven of the 25 books and receive a free copy come September.
All responders will also be entered into a drawing in which 5 people will receive a copy
of 25 Books along with Richard Foster’s latest, Sanctuary of the Soul.
Enter your guess by July 31 at www.renovare.us/25books.

25 Books Every
Christian Should Read
By Renovaré USA
Reg. $18.99
>Our Price $12.99

Order now for delivery
in September 2011

RENOVARÉ USA FINANCIALS 2010
	2010 INCOME: $1,128,293		2010 EXPENSES: $1,123,828
	Donations - Prior Years* Donations - Unrestricted Donations - Restricted Product Sales Program - Institute** Program - Other	$ 89,988 263,977 133,685 250,154 226,929 163,560	Fundraising Management Product Sales - COGS Program - Events Program - Institute Program - Other	$ 43,926 211,943 223,153 163,377 261,820 219,609
Total 2010 Income = $4,465
Notes * Restricted donations that were receipted and realized as income in prior years and spent in 2010. **Amount includes $50,785 of 2010 pre-paid expenses that were off set by revenue realized in 2011. Previous year audited financial statements and IRS Form 990 are available at www.renovare.us/financials

OTHER NEWS OF NOTE
FORMATION IN CHRISTLIKENESS: THE PROCESS OF CHANGE September 23-24, 2011, at Friends University in Wichita we will be exploring the process of transformation for individuals and communities. Only 600 seats are available; over half of these are spoken for. Please do register soon! www.renovare.us/events PURCHASE 10 or more of books like A Spiritual Formation Workbook, The Good and Beautiful Life, and other curriculum titles through Renovaré and receive 40% off the cover price. Purchase at www.renovare.us/shop.

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