So You Want to Start a
Chronic Illness/Pain Ministry
Lisa Copen
$14.50 - Excerpt available to read

This 70-page manual will lead you through everything you need to know to have a more effective outreach to people who live with chronic illness or pain. It's designed with symbols and in an easy-to-read format; it also includes over 65 personal anecdotes from people in pain. . .

Everything you need to kick your HopeKeepers® group off! Bible studies, leaders manuals and much more.

How to Lead Small Group
Neal McBride
$11.00

Whether you're new, a veteran or just thinking about starting a HopeKeepers® chronic illness support group, this book will provide you with some solid tools to make you a more effective group leader.

Small Group Idea Book
Cindy Bunch
$11

If you're looking for some fresh ideas for your group, you'll find them here. Fun ice breakers, ways to say "you were missed," ways to outreach to your community and ideas to build intimacy in your group.

NEW!
Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend
Just $4.50 each or 3 for $10
Lisa Copen

We all want to help people but we don't know where to start. We hear others who want to reach out to us, or other chronically ill friends, but they make simple offers that we never feel comfortable accepting. This book is a wonderful way to give people ideas to be creative, approachable, and a great friend.

He Cares New Testament with Psalsm and Proverbs
$10--special price by the publisher

When this book arrived, He Cares New Testament with Psalms and Proverbs, I admit it... I'm guilty of putting it aside with other mail. BUT once I picked it up and started flipping through it I couldn't believe it! It had "devotional reflections for those facing serious illness." And let's face it: if it's anything less than strep throat that you have-- it feels serious! This book is perfectly appropriate for those with chronic illness! Yipee!

When Chronic Illness Enters
Your Life - Bible Study
Lisa Copen
$6.50 - Excerpt available to read

This is a 5-lesson Bible study for individual or groups.

Learning to Live with
Chronic Illness - Bible Study
Lisa Copen
$6.50 - Excerpt available to read

This is a 5-lesson Bible study for individual or groups.

Why Can't I Make People Understand?
Discovering the Validation Those with Chronic Illness Seek & Why
$10 - Excerpt available to read

by Lisa Copen

"No one get's it!" we all exclaim at one time or another. But if you feel this way on a regular basis you may be in trouble! This book gives you unique insight into why you crave the understanding of those around you when you are suffering.

Living With Mystery
Stacey Padrick
$11.99

Living with Mystery: Finding God in the Midst of Unanswered Questions is written by a woman who receives the Rest Ministries daily devotionals. Following her diagnosis with lupus as age 27, she felt God's calling to reach out to those who are hurting.

The Silver Bullet:
God's RX for Chronic Pain
Jonnie Wright
Just $7.00
On sale! Reg. $12

A devotional Bible study designed for people with chronic health conditions. Constructed to be flexible, each study has two goals—first, to understand the Scripture quoted, and second, to encourage the user to apply God’s words to his or her circumstances.

Rest Ministries Brochure
Pack of 75 brochures, ust $8.00

Rest Ministries "basic brochure" that shares about the ministry, HopeKeepers groups, HopeKeepers Magazine and more. Be sure to add a sticker with YOUR HopeKeepers groups LOCAL information!

HopeKeepers® Poster
$1 each or 10 for $7

Perfect to post around your church or health club to advertise your HopeKeepers group.

HopeKeepers® Tote Bag
$15

This is a great tote bag for everything from your Bible and books to a towel and personal items on your way to physical therapy. It's white on top with a navy bottom, 14" W x 19" H x 5" bottom gussett.

Denim Shirt - Unisex
$29

Cuddle up in this great new denim shirt. It's also a wonderful way to start a conversation about HopeKeepers and Rest Ministries!

Illness Descriptions
$5.00

This 34-page packet of illness descriptions is a great quick reference to have, especially if you are in any kind of leadership position, such as a pastor or parish nurse. Each illness summary explains what the illness

HopeKeeper® Resource Sheet
Designed by Rest Ministries
$4.95

This 8.5 x 11 inch laminated HopeKeeper resource sheet is a must for any HopeKeeper leader or small group faciliator that needs ideas for their chronic illness/pain support group environment.

Preparing for Chronic Illness Ministry - TAPE
Lisa Copen - Speaker
$11.00

The First 5 Steps Toward a Successful Ministry Plan. Have you ever wondered what to say to a hurting friend? Do you have a desired to reach out to people in your church and community who are living each day in chronic illness, but you don't know where to start?

Connections CD Rom of Resources
Designed by Rest Ministries
$27.00

How do I...
Find a church with a disability ministry?
Apply for disability benefits?
Find out more about my illness?
Find chronic illness ministry resources?
Start a business when I have a disability?
and more. . .

The Art of Helping
Lauren Littauer Briggs
$14.00

Briggs addresses 30 of the most common life challenges that we (or the people around us) may face, and it "is a book you'll want to read before you need it -- so that you will have ideas of what you can do and how you can respond -- when you first hear the news."

Overcoming Hurts & Anger, Revised and Expanded: Finding Freedom from Negative Emotions
$12

For nearly 20 years, this bestseller has provided biblical guidance for dealing with potentially harmful emotions. In this expanded edition, Dr. Carlson (a diligent student of the Bible and specialist in both internal medicine and psychiatry) helps you find balance between over-expression and total internalization.

Conversations on Purpose for Women
$13.99
Just $10.00

This book is specifically for those women who want to find another woman who can serve as their purpose partner-helping...

Why Do Christians Shoot Their Wounded? Helping (Not Hurting) Those with Emotional Difficulties
$13

This has a harsh title, but the question does need answered? This book is about how many people- Christian included- suffer from real emotional pain and other mental illnesses. How do we change the "pat answers" "the church" gives them? Dr. Carlson tackles this head on!

HopeKeepers Tele-Workshop
How to Get Publicity for Your Group!

• CD - audio transcript (available about 2 weeks after workshop - $7.50
  

This is the first of quarterly workshops via the telephone for HopeKeeper leaders or others who are interested. It was held March 8, 2004. The audio recording is available of Lisa Copen and 2 HopeKeeper leaders discussing publicity ideas.