The Love Story Library - A Service Ministry of Communion with God Ministries

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You probably know about Communion with God Ministries from a live or virtual seminar by Mark or Charity, or through our many resources for adult Christian education. It is true that these are the heart of our ministry – our reason for being – but there is more that we do.

Many years ago when Patti was homeschooling our young children, the Lord gave her a dream of having a library she could take them to where she wouldn’t have to worry that the content of any of the materials they chose would be contrary to spiritual truths she was instilling in Chari and Josh. Thirty years later, the ministry was able to purchase the perfect building for both our offices and a library, and the dream became a reality.

When we moved to Florida, we were able to hire two other former homeschooling moms who have invested in the dream and carried it even further. We thought you might like to hear their report of where the library is today.


From the Librarian's Desk...

The Love Story Library is a service ministry of Communion with God Ministries.  The name of our library was chosen as a constant reminder that the greatest Love Story ever told is that God so loved the world that He sent His Son to die for our sins and to rise victorious from the grave so that we may live with Him forever.  The private library, located in Cheektowaga, NY, was formed in 2006 to serve the communities in and around Buffalo, NY.  The library serves people from many different churches and denominations, and is unique to the area and quite possibly unique to the entire United States. 

All ages, from children to adults, can find materials at our library.  We have books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and magazines. All items are consistent with Christian values.  In addition, the library has a homeschool resource center, where homeschool families can come and explore curriculum options.   Those with homeschooling questions can make an appointment and have a homeschool specialist answer all their homeschool questions. 

While the library has grown steadily every year, the past two years have seen giant leaps in membership. Draconian laws passed in New York State in 2019 drove many to homeschool their children, and school shut-downs in 2020 due to COVID-19 convinced even more parents to take charge of their children’s education.  In total, about 100 new families contacted the library to get questions answered about homeschooling, and then made the decision to join the library, as well.  We are continuing to get calls from families interested in beginning a homeschool journey.  In the past, the people who chose to homeschool were strong Christians with a solid church background.  The past two years have brought families to our library that have not always thought about what having a relationship with God actually means.  We are excited to see God moving in these families as they transition to a new way of educating their children.

The library provided many activities pre-COVID.  A monthly story hour for children ages 3 and up was heavily attended, and included stories, a craft and a snack.  Special presentations by talented people in the community sharing their knowledge have also been offered, including maple syrup producers, Civil War experts, and flower arranging classes.  A special needs support group meets monthly at the library, and in the summer, many workshops were held for parents considering homeschooling, to provide information and answer questions. 

Currently, the library has 575 patrons - most with large families.  Many patrons both to the north and to the south drive 45 minutes just to come to our library.   We take no government funding, and rely on donations to purchase new materials.  We try to provide materials that will help those in our community.  Seminary students come to us looking for resources they can use, and Christian families are always looking for materials.  100% of donations are used to buy more materials for the library. 

God has continued to bless Patti’s vision of the Love Story Library and if you would like to be a part of this unique and fruitful ministry we invite you to partner with us through your giving. Thank you!

 

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Through the Bible New Testament MP3 Package

3 MP3 Sets by Dr. Andrew Hardy | 1 eBook by Mark and Patti Virkler

Dr. Andrew Hardy takes you through the New Testament in three modules. This package includes parts six - eight of our Through The Bible series,  which provide you an overview of the entire Bible. You may choose to begin with the Life of Christ and work your way through the entire New Testament, and then follow this up by going through the Old Testament.

Why are there four Gospels describing Jesus' life? How are the three synoptic Gospels different from John? What does God want to say to me through the life of Jesus? Can I really imitate Christ and be like him? Yes, Jesus came to model the lifestyle God has empowered us to live!

Price: $55.00

Through the Bible Old Testament MP3 Package

5 MP3 Sets by Dr. Andrew Hardy | 1 eBook by Mark and Patti Virkler

Dr. Andrew Hardy takes you through the entire Old Testament in this five module series. This is a part of our Through the Bible series, which gives you an overview of the entire Bible. This package contains five sets of MP3s which span the Old Testament and includes the Through the Bible e-workbook

Price: $90.00

Unique Gifts Make Winning Teams MP3 Package

The contents of this package are the same as the Unique Gifts Make Winning Teams CD Package but in digital format. Receive your products immediately with no shipping fees!

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Unleashing Healing Power Through Spirit-Born Emotions MP3 Package

314 page eBook by Mark Virkler and Charity Kayembe | MP3 set teaching through book and second MP3 set of 5 Spirit-led and interactive devotionals set to music

Experience Healing for Your Body, Soul, and Spirit through Kingdom Emotions!

In Christianity, emotions are often considered to be misleading and untrustworthy—a lingering part of our fallen nature that distract us from God’s truth. But our emotions were created by God, and though the enemy may seek to manipulate our hearts, Jesus sets us free! This practical teaching will empower you to see emotions as unique channels through which the Holy Spirit works to bring miraculous life-transformation, deliverance and healing.

Price: $95.00

Your Extraordinary Life MP3 Download Package

197 Page eBook | 16 MP3 Sessions | Save 10% | by Mark & Patti Virkler

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4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice eBook

by Mark and Patti Virkler | 305 Pages | Retail: $16.99

Have you ever wished you could just sit down and have a long talk with the Lord? Wouldn't it be wonderful to move beyond having a theology that states that God loves you to actually hearing Him whisper words of love into your heart? When you're worried or confused, wouldn't you love to see the situation from His perspective and hear how He wants you to respond?

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Dialogue with God eBook

by Mark and Patti Virkler | 296 Pages

A narrative, right-brain presentation of the principles of how to hear God's voice. Especially enjoyable for personal use, it makes a great gift for introducing a loved one to the voice of God. This book teaches the four keys to hearing God's voice in readable style, and also devotes two entire chapters to moving samples of people's journaling (i.e. their two-way dialogue with God).

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Hearing God eBook

by Mark and Patti Virkler | 192 Pages

Reviewed by Sid Roth on It's SupernaturalWhat does it sound like to hear from Heaven? In this interactive journal, Dr. Mark Virkler takes you on a life-changing journey that reveals three powerful ways you can hear God’s voice and recognize how He is speaking in your life everyday.

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How to Hear God's Voice ebook

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We recommend that you order the newest revision of this book titled 4 Keys to Hearing God's Voice. It includes 95% of the content of How to Hear God's Voice but is reorganized so it fits perfectly with the 10 DVDs on this subject by Mark Virkler. In addition, it gets you started using the four keys earlier in the book and gives you more journaling samples and exercises. Since we have removed the large margins, it is a smaller and less expensive book.

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