Looking for a special gift for a person of faith? We have new Michael Podesta framed prints (“Consider the Lilies of the Field,” Matthew 6:28;  Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi; “ Whom Shall I Send?”, Isaiah 6:8; and “Love is Patient and Kind,” I Corinthian 13:4-7, 13).  Also, we have wall crosses, plaques, and icons—spiritual resources found only here in Tidewater!

GRADUATION TIME!

Graduation is here, and we have just the right gift to celebrate your graduate’s achievements. From spiritual books for the college freshman (Prayers, Papers, & Play: Devotions for Every College Student) and practical books for the college graduate (How to Build a Fire and Other Handy Things Your Grandfather Knew and How to Sew a Button and Other Nifty Things Your Grandmother Knew). We even have a book for parents (Letting Go: A Parents’ Guide to Understanding the College Years). Come see our gift items like, "Ellen's Angels," as well.

MOTHER'S DAY

Mother's Day is May 12. Come see what we have to honor mothers, grandmothers, and those other special women in your life. Besides Mom's 5-second Memory Journal which provides prompts for a busy mom to capture those priceless moments of motherhood, we have devotional books (Out of the Spin Cycle: Devotions to Lighten Your Mother Load) and a special book for grandmothers (Eye of My Heart) with 27 essays that reveal the hidden pleasures and perils of being a grandmother. We also have gifts and cards.  Come see what else we have. 

HERB SALE & BAZAAR APRIL 27!

Visit us at the WESC Spring-Thyme Herb Sale and Bazaar, Saturday,  April 27, from  9 to 1 p.m..  We will have books about gardening, using herbs, and cooking your bountiful harvest, plus gift items.  See what we have for weddings, baptisms, graduation and Mother’s Day.

BABIES EVERYWHERE!

Baby chicks, baby bunnies, BABIES everywhere! Come check out our gifts for babies: puffy bibs,  "Jesus Loves Me" blankets, Pat the Bunny and Peter Rabbit Finger Puppet Book and much, much more. Plus, we have books for those "big" sisters and brothers. 

ESPERANZA FIELDS PRAYER BEADS AND BRACELETS

At the Parish Book Store, support families in need by purchasing Esperanza Fields prayer beads and Life-of-Christ bracelets handcrafted by women on the Eastern Shore. Proceeds help these women to care for their families, purchasing baby formula, shoes and socks, school supplies and much more.

A JOYOUS EASTERTIDE!

For Christians, Easter is far more than chicks, colored eggs and a brief celebration.  Easter requires a full 50 days of celebration and meditation.  We offer spiritual resources to keep this holy season holy:  Celebrating the Easter Mystery: Worship Resources for Easter and Pentecost, Christopher Irvine, editor; The Great 50 Days:  The Daily Office from Easter to Pentecost, Frank Tedeschi, editor, and Eastertide:  Prayers for Lent Through Easter compiled by Phyllis Tickle, as well as other titles.  Come in and browse.