b"Amons MissionGamaliels head snapped up and he spun quickly, as if searching to seeA mons A Family Story About Spreading the Good who may be passing by on the street. Then he stood, grabbed AmonAmons Mission by the tunic, and ushered him inside the house. Amon! he hissed.Mission NewsYou must not say such things where others might hear. It is terribly dangerous.T hirteen-year-old Amon has just watched Jesus ascend into heaven.A Family Story AboutArnold YtreeideWhat will he and the other followers of Christ do now? In the midst of Amons confusion, the apostle Peter hands him an assignment: invent a way for Christians to communicate and meet in secret. It must not beA Family Story About Spreading the Good News Spreading the Good News illustrated by Amanda Yoshidanoticed by the penetrating eyes of Jesuss enemies who are looking for(Acts 812)anyone who dares to call him the Messiah.Amons task quickly turns dangerous. The Sanhedrin, led by Amons friend Saul, begins hunting down believers of The Way, even ston- A great way for the whole family to experience ing some to death. Now Amon must walk a treacherous line between finishing the job he was given and working safely around those whothe expansion of the Christian church!would kill him if they knew his secret. With the help of his family and friends, can Amon dodge cranky Romans and angry Pharisees and find a way to help the new church survive? S ixteen-year-old Amon has been part of some incredible Thirty-one short, action-filled chapters written with a solid biblical and historical foundation are followed by reflections for family devotions.things in his short life, especially in the last three years. Amons Secret is a fun and powerful way to connect the whole familyJesus has ascended to heaven, Saul has seen the light, and the to the churchs beginnings. church in Jerusalem is now well organized. Its finally time to Arnold Ytreeide is a gifted storyteller who cares deeply about spiritual growth in families. He and his wife live in Nampa, Idaho, where he is themake his own life his most exciting mission.proud father of two and grandfather of five. But every time Amon thinks hes getting close to being Ytreeide able to build a family and a future, something gets in the way. JUVENILE FICTION / Religious / One of the apostles needs help with something. A Roman Christian / HistoricalISBN 978-0-8254-4770-9 tries to stir up trouble. His father volunteers him for some-9 780825 447709 thing without asking. Amon is becoming convinced that he Arnold Ytreeide will never have a normal life. But maybe a normal life isnt part of Gods plan for him after all.What Amon doesnt realize is that hes an eyewitness to some of the most thrilling times in the life of the early church. Hes about to learn that God has a reason for everything and will turn Amons challenging circumstances into blessings.ArnoldYtreeidesbelovedcharactersfromhishugely popular Christmas and Easter family series are back in this storysetwithinActs.Fullofadventure,friendship,and exciting biblical history, Amons Mission is perfect for families to read together at any time of year, bringing the setting of the New Testament to vivid life.Arnold Ytreeide is a storyteller who cares deeply about spiritual growth in families. He and his wife live near Boise, Idaho, where he is the proud father of two and grandfather 978-0-8254-4873-7 of five.$18.99Paperback8.5 x 9.25208 pagesJUVENILE FICTION / Religious / Christian / HistoricalKregel PublicationsRights: WorldSeptember 17, 2024Related Titles Unique Selling PointsA new book in the widely popular church calendar seriesFamilies can experience the early church togetherIncludes memorable friends and characters from previous Amon booksTabitha's Travels Jothams Journey978-0-8254-4172-1 978-0-8254-4174-5$18.99 $18.9910 | kregel.com"