{"product_id":"this-is-the-church","title":"This is the Church","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/7987\/files\/Sample_Pages_Correct.pdf?v=1778261830\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"73\" width=\"48\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/7987\/files\/pdf-icon_small.jpg?6814\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eClick to look inside\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. —Matthew 18:20\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is the Church\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of stories told by siblings Drew and Annie. Through the eyes of these two little children, readers will learn about different aspects of everyday life in a Bible-believing, God-fearing church family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach story serves to help God’s people, young and old, answer the question: \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the church?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter all, the church is not just a building. It’s the family of God! And when God’s family is\u003cbr\u003egathered in his name, he is always there with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is intended for children \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eages 5–8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, but its content may be enjoyed by families of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoyce Holstege\u003c\/strong\u003e teaches kindergarten at Heritage Christian School, located in her hometown of Hudsonville, Michigan. She has taught at Heritage since 1995. Joyce holds a BA in English and Education from Grand Valley State University. She enjoys reading, gardening, and all things arts and crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeagan Krosschell\u003c\/strong\u003e lives in Randolph, Wisconsin. She earned a degree in graphic design from Madison College and enjoys drawing, listening to audiobooks, and spending time outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e64 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eISBN \u003cspan\u003e979-8-9871614-6-3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRelease date: April 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rfpa.org\/products\/this-is-the-church-ebook\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eeBook version available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Joyce Holstege","offers":[{"title":"Default title","offer_id":47959481975006,"sku":"979-8-9871614-6-3","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Committed Reader","offer_id":47959482007774,"sku":"979-8-9871614-6-3","price":17.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0148\/7987\/files\/ThisIsTheChurch.png?v=1772815554","url":"https:\/\/rfpa.org\/products\/this-is-the-church","provider":"Reformed Free Publishing Association","version":"1.0","type":"link"}