Beyond the Tinsel: Short Stories for Christmas Eve

by Dan Schomer, Donald K. McKim (Foreword by)

Overview

Recall the experience of gathering in a festively decorated church sanctuary with a lighted candle in your hand, the sanctuary aglow in candlelight, singing the beloved Christmas hymn, "Silent Night, Holy Night." These short stories, originally presented by the author during church candlelight services, are intended to elicit the thoughts and emotions that are unique to Christmas Eve. While the stories are the product of the author's imagination, the author strives to be faithful to the story of Jesus' birth and its meaning as found in Scripture. This book is designed to be used for personal enjoyment, devotional reading, presentation at a worship service, and group study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666705768
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	05/13/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	138
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Dan Schomer is an honorably retired minister in Eastminster Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (USA). He served as pastor of congregations in New Brighton, Pennsylvania and Columbiana, Ohio, and for ten years was General Presbyter of Eastminster Presbytery. Dr. Schomer is a graduate of Westminster College (PA), Fuller Theological Seminary, and McCormick Theological Seminary.

Donald K. McKim is a former seminary dean, professor of theology, and executive editor for theology for Westminster John Knox Press. He is a retired minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and author and editor of numerous books.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Dan Schomer helps the ancient narrative of the birth of the Christ child come alive in wonderful and creative ways. He has a gift for telling a story that keeps the reader engaged and wanting more. His writings can be used in a variety of ways to open our minds to consider what God’s message is for each of us. This book is a wonderful tool for pastors, Christian educators, and families.”


—James R. Mohr II, College Chaplain and Director of Church Relations, Westminster College





“Dan Schomer has written a wonderful book of stories and more. Each one's an example to all pastors on how to craft and tell a story in a way that captivates, illuminates, and inspires. What’s amazing is that he wrote a new one each year for Christmas Eve. I wish I had known about these stories years ago. It would have made my Christmas Eves and the rest of the year much more inspiring and memorable.”


—N. Graham Standish, author of . . . And the Church Actually Changed and Becoming a Blessed Church

Editorial Reviews

Dan Schomer helps the ancient narrative of the birth of the Christ child come alive in wonderful and creative ways. He has a gift for telling a story that keeps the reader engaged and wanting more. His writings can be used in a variety of ways to open our minds to consider what God’s message is for each of us. This book is a wonderful tool for pastors, Christian educators, and families.”


—James R. Mohr II, College Chaplain and Director of Church Relations, Westminster College





“Dan Schomer has written a wonderful book of stories and more. Each one's an example to all pastors on how to craft and tell a story in a way that captivates, illuminates, and inspires. What’s amazing is that he wrote a new one each year for Christmas Eve. I wish I had known about these stories years ago. It would have made my Christmas Eves and the rest of the year much more inspiring and memorable.”


—N. Graham Standish, author of . . . And the Church Actually Changed and Becoming a Blessed Church

From the Publisher