He's back!

After storming the Christian charts for the better part of the 'noughties', and gracing us with award-winning songs such as Here I Am To Worship, Tim Hughes' studio work appeared to come to a sudden halt. But now, after a four-year hiatus, the young and very talented artist is back and better than ever!

On the 21st March - this year - Tim will be releasing his brand new album: Love Shine Through. As his most colloberative work to date, the album is aided by the talents of Delirious? founders Martin Smirth and Stu G, and well as Ben Cantelon, Phil Wickham, Nick Herbert, Nikki Fletcher and Keys Kraayenoord - to name but a few.

Track List

1. Counting On Your Name

2. God Is Coming
3. Never Stop Singing
4. Saviour's Song
5. All Glory

6. At Your Name (Forever)

7. Jesus Saves

8. Love Shine Through

9. Keep The Faith

10. Wake Up

11. Ecclesiastes

12. At Your Name

Speaking about the overall feel of the album, Tim says:

"I hope the resulting album is a collection of songs that the whole church can sing, but that are honest and vulnerable as well".

Quench are offering this brand new album to you at a special pre-order price. £10.99 if you place your order before the 21st March (RRP: £12.99)

Time to get naked...

Best-selling author, Brian D. Mclaren - who brought you A Generous Orthodoxy and A New Kind of Christianity - presents his latest work: Naked Spirituality.

Named by Time Magazine as one of the 25 most influential Evangelical Christians, McLaren is known for wrestling with what it means to be a Christian in today's world. In his new book, he looks at how we often neglect prayer and our spiritual practice, or 'wrap the subject up in a tangle of guilt-driven showmanship'. He candidly shares his own experiences and presents twelve crucial elements of prayer in a fresh and contemporary way. 

'This book is about getting naked ... not physically, but spiritually. It's about stripping away the symbols and status of public religion - the Sunday-dress version people often call "organised religion". And it's about attending to the wellbeing of the soul clothed only in naked human skin.'

Available from all Quench stores now

Defending Gospel Freedom

We've all heard the recent reports about Christians in the UK who are suffering for their faith - the B&B owners who were sued for turning away a homosexual pair, and couples who are being refused the chance to foster/adopt because of their beliefs.

It's a worrying time for Christians in our country, but did you know that there are people who are doing their best to fight it? The Christian Institute, a nondenomination charity which aims to campaign for Christian truth, will be speaking at a special event tonight (10th March 2011) on 'Defending Gospel Freedom'.

Co-hosted by Reading Family Church and Carey Baptist Church, the meeting is open to all who want to hear about the legal work being done to preserve Christian ethics and morals in families, marriage, education and the like.

Tonight: 7:45pm - 9:15pm at Carey Baptist Church, Carey Street, Reading. RG1 7JS

Reading's Top 10 Chart* (March)

*based on monthly sales at Quench, Reading

BOOKS

'Girls Gone Wise in a World Gone Wild' is at number one for the second month running! Have you got your copy yet?

CD/DVDs

If we have run out of any of these top titles, we can easily order them in for you!

Passport Through Darkness

Blurb

Kimberly Smith was an average American churchgoer, wife, and mother - until she dared to asked God His dreams for her life. Traveling around the world and deep into the darkness of her own heart, Kimberly's worst fears collided with her faith as she and her family discovered the atrocities of human trafficking. But it was in that broken place that a self-centred life was transformed into an international effort to save thousands from modern-day slavery, persecution, disease, and genocide.

Through painful trials, serious errors, and gut-wrenching fear, Kimberly reminds us of what God will do when one person puts her life on the line for His purpose. Along the way, she inspires you to discover your own story - to live your purpose and feel God's pleasure. Here you will find courage to live the life God dreamed of when he first dreamed of you.

Endoresements

"I dare you to read this book! You will be wrecked by God's call, humanity's cry, and a subsequent move to action. The honesty and gravity of this book will bring personal healing, compassion, and a calibration of heart. This book has become recommended reading for our students and workers in the nation" Riaan Heyns

"A literary treasure ... this book will shock and intrigue you and open your eyes to consider more couragous avenues in serving God and suffering humankind than ever before." Linda C. Fuller

Available at all Quench stores now at £9.99

Meet Mrs. Smith

Anna Smith, wife of the lead singer of Delirious?, has written a book on her "adevntures with six kids, one rockstar husband, and a heart to fight poverty".

Blurb

Anna Smith lives a life of reflection and compassion - in the midst of kids, craziness, and world tours. In Meet Mrs. Smith, Anna offers a feast of behind-the-scenes insights and a profound look at one family's quesr to foster a rich spiritual life and care for others while living well in a consumption-driven world.

Anna reminds us that God never wants us to settle for less - in life, as parents, or in our careers - but calls us to live and work with all our souls, even when life gets messy. Take Anna's words to heart and get ready to surprise the world with your gifts, your passion, and your desire to do great things for God.

Endoresements

Beth Redman: "I love Anna Smith, and I love reading about her story, her choices and her heart. Over the years, Anna has taught me so much about being a wife, a mum and a woman of God. I know this bold and adventurous book will inspire and encourage you in the same way".

Rachel Hughes: "Meet Mrs. Smith is engaging, funny, moving, profound, and incredibly cathartic for anyone who is part of a busy young family".

Available to buy from all Quench shops today!

Reading's Top 10 Chart* (February)

*based on monthly sales at Quench, Reading

BOOKS

CD/DVDs

If we have run out of any of these top titles, we can easily order them in for you!

Stock Update

Just delivered!



NLT One Year Bible

The NLT Slimline, Tu-Tone edition of the One Year Bible is absolutely gorgeous! The Bible is arranged in 365 bite-sized readings, taking passages from the Old & New Testaments as well as the Psalms and Proverbs each day.

Desire

John Eldredge writes, 'There is a secret set within each of our hearts. It is the desire for life as it was meant to be.' Yet how do we uncover our desires and learn to decipher them?  Here we discover that God is the author of our deepest desires.

The Tallest of Smalls

Another children's book by popular author, Max Lucado. 'This comforting message helps young and old alike understand that even if we are small, or don't feel like we fit in, we matter to the only One who matters.'

Also New In:

• "Billy Graham: His Life & Influences" by David Aikman £9.99
• "The Papa Prayers" by Larry Crabb £9.99
• "A Time to Dance" & "A Time to Embrace" by Karen Kingsbury £9.99 each
• "The Heart" - two inspiring books in once volume by John Eldredge (including Desire and Waking the Dead) £12.99

Valentine's Day

We carry a gorgeous range of cards, jewellery, journals, mugs, photoframes, books, music and films.

Not sure what to get your loved one this year for Valentine's Day?

Here are a few suggestions to get you started!

Beautiful Stirling Silver Jewellery

Gorgeous Mugs

Books

CDs/DVDs 


You can contact us (via phone or email) to enquire about, or reserve, any of the above items.
Or better yet, come and browse for inspiration!

"I found the One my heart loves"

Song of Solomon 3.4

Reading's Top 10 Chart

Based on monthly sales at the Reading branch

BOOKS

1. What Good is God? (Philip Yancey)

2. Son of Hamas (Mosab Yousef)

3. Taming the Tiger (Tony Anthony)

4. Her Mother's Hope (F. Rivers)

5. Lies, Lies, Lies! (Michael Green)

6. The Shack (William P. Young)

7. Her Daughter's Dream (F. Rivers)

8. Faith Like Potatoes (Angus Buchan)

9. The Four Loves (C. S. Lewis)

10. The Hiding Place (Corrie Ten Boom)

CD/DVDs

1. Light the Sky (Soul Survivor)

2. Ton of Worship 2 (Various)

3. Come Away CD & DVD (Jesus Culture)

4. We Cry Out (Jeremy Camp)

5. 100 Singalong Bible Songs DVD (Cedarmont)

6. The Best Hymns Album Ever (Various)

7. The Power of the Cross (Various)

8. Best Instrumental

   Album in the World Ever (Various)

9. Worship Devotional (Various)

10. The Story of Your Life (Matthew West)

(NB. If we have run out of any of these titles, we will be more than happy order them in for you. Please ask a member of staff for details)

The Right Call

The final chapter of the Sophie Trace Trilogy, ‘The Right Call’, is an intriguing amalgamation of murder, romance and Christian values. The scene is set in a small American town where main character, Ethan Langley, had expected to spend a care-free summer with his girlfriend, Vanessa and her baby boy, Carter. However, nothing could have prepared him for the shock when four young people were murdered in cold blood– one of whom was especially close to his heart. Could Vanessa’s mother and Chief of Police, Brill Jessup, solve the case before any more innocent lives were lost?

In the first few chapters, new characters are introduced at quite a quick pace and it might seem a little confusing if you aren’t familiar with the first two books of the trilogy. However, the author (Kathy Herman) includes sufficient background information for the book to be read as a stand-alone title. I enjoyed the fact that the Christian element of the story wasn’t cliché or preachy. Faith was integrated throughout the book as a way of people responding to what was happening in their lives. ‘Arrow’ prayers were often shot up to God at times of real difficulty – I liked the reality of that. I also valued the story’s message that God can use even the most painful of situations to work things out for his good purposes.