2012 Confirmation Items

Welcome to our Web page for our 2012 Confirmation Resources. We hope this page proves useful to you as you look to commemorate a confirmation—whether you’re a pastor, teacher, or layperson. Items marked with a * are available with custom imprinting (** indicates that a cross imprint is not available).

See the downloads section at the bottom of this page to download the printed NPH advertising for the confirmation season.

Gift Ideas
Downloads
Confirmation Certificates
NPH has published a series of 4-page certificates with 20 selected NIV Bible texts and one blank certificate which can be personalized right from your computer desktop by inserting the Bible verse chosen by the pastor or confirmand.

CONFIRMATION GIFT IDEAS
NPH Gift Card
	NPH Gift Card - any denomination - any denomination redeemable online Purchase a gift card from Northwestern Publishing House for that special someone. Gift cards can be used at any time for anything, even as payment on an account.
* Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal
Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal contains over 600 hymns (both new and traditional), several orders of service, congregational participation in services, psalms, prayers, devotions for personal use, hymn descants, guitar chords, alternate harmonizations, and musical settings in keys easy to sing. A personal copy of Christian Worship is a keepsake for the heart and a resource for the home.
	** Pew Edition
	** Black Leather - ON SALE!
	** Red Burgundy Leather - ON SALE!
Bibles
	* NIV 1984 Concordia Self-Study Bible, hardcover - ON SALE! This self-study NIV Bible includes helpful study notes on every page right along with the Bible text. An introduction to each book tells why the book was written and how it fits together with the rest of the Bible. Hardcover, 2,208 pages.
	* NIV 1984 Concordia Self-Study Bible, hardcover, thumb-indexed - ON SALE! This self-study NIV Bible includes helpful study notes on every page right along with the Bible text. An introduction to each book tells why the book was written and how it fits together with the rest of the Bible. Hardcover, 2,208 pages.
	* ESV The Lutheran Study Bible (CPH), hardcover This new Bible is the first in English to be developed from the ground-up with notes that are distinctively Lutheran, prepared by Lutheran theologians and pastors from over twenty Lutheran church bodies. Current Lutheran scholarship, insights from the Church Fathers, and rich devotional commentary provides meaningful perspective for both young and mature Christians. Hardcover, 2,271 pages.
View other Bibles here
Confirmation Books
	*The Lord Bless You A gift book that expounds and applies a familiar portion of Scripture--the Aaronic benediction: "The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace." This inspirational book concludes with a section of personal prayers for various times and situations. Softcover, 72 pages.
	* My Prayer Book More than 200 prayers help confirmands seek the Lord with concerns of all kinds. Prayers of a personal nature are included as are prayers for the family, church, nation, and more. The book includes a section on key Bible chapters, a section on outstanding Bible stories, and a presentation page. Hardcover, 235 pages.
	* Lutheran Book of Prayer (revised) This new edition of the Lutheran Book of Prayer has prayers for morning and evening, worship, for festivals and times of the church year, for the church and her work, and for Christian vocations. A presentation page is included. Hardcover, 260 pages.
	* What Jesus Means to Me-ESV Hardcover Jesus is many things...He is Pardon, Peace, Joy, Hope, Assurance, and Life Everlasting. He is Friend, Counselor, Prophet, Priest and King. And He can be all that for you. Indeed, He wants all that for you. Indeed, He wants to be all that for you. The devotions and prayers in this little volume are the glorious convictions of millions of Christians, and can support you in your life as a child of God. Hardcover, 137 pages.
	What Jesus Means to Me-ESV Softcover Softcover, 137 pages.
	Blessings and Prayers for Confirmationr This book is designed to help you remember the promises you spoke and to prepare you for the daily challenges that face many young people. As you read and meditate upon the words of the psalms, the brief devotions, the prayers, and the other resources contained in this book, we pray that you may be strengthened by God's Holy Spirit as we walk together in faith. Softcover, 179 pages.
View other Confirmation Items here
NPH Books
	The Word Speaks by Kenneth R. Kratz Jesus often explained God's grace and truth to his disciples. The gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John record many of his important words. John even calls Jesus the Word in his first chapter. Over the centuries Christians have treasured the words of Jesus. This book contains 365 devotions--enough for an entire year--based on the sayings of Jesus, In it, you'll hear his guidance, his comfort, his encouragement, his strength, and his truth. Softcover, 375 pages.
	Positively Lutheran by John A. Braun This small book helps you answer the question, "What does your Lutheran church believe?" In simple language, it explains what Lutheran Christians believe - our faith, worship, and mission - Jesus Christ, our only Savior. It's a book to pass along to others so they can learn what it means to believe and live as a Lutheran Christian - living in the love of Christ. Paper cover, 32 pages.
	Meditations on Favorite Scriptures To Commemorate 50 years of Meditations (2007) - the popular quarterly devotional booklet from Northwestern Publishing House - 366 devotions from past volumes were collected into an attractive, durable hardcover gift edition titled Meditations on Favorite Scriptures. Hardcover, 32 pages.
	Prepared to Answer/More Prepared to Answer set by Mark A. Paustian These two books provide a helpful model for sharing the Christian faith by supplying Scripture-based responses to common objections to Christianity. Paper cover.
	This We Believe: Questions and Answers by Richard L. Gurgel Explores the nine key biblical doctrines confessed by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) in the widely used booklet titled This We Believe . The 333 questions and answers addressed in this handy book will sharpen readers' responses in times of confrontation and will strengthen their understanding when personal doubt arises. Written in a style that all will understand, This We Believe: Questions and Answers can serve as a refresher for WELS veterans to reacquaint themselves with and review material they were taught earlier in life. Paper cover.
View other NPH Books here
Teen Books
	Thrive! Devotions for Students Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf. Proverbs 11:28 (NIV). Being a Christian teen in today's world isn't easy. Sometimes it seems like you are just barely surviving, let alone thriving. Between the covers of this book you are going to find stories of students just like you. By faith, rooted in the Word of God, they learned to flourish even when things got tough. Softcover, 111 pages.
	Imagine That! Devotions for Teens by Teens In this book you'll read 60 devotions from teens who have learned to see God work in ways they could barely imagine. They'll share what they learned about God and what He has done in their lives. Softcover, 142 pages.
	Life In The Real World Life in the Real World helps you search God's Word for His spin on life's temptations, trials, and triumphs. You'll find real ways the Bible applies to real life -- your life. You'll need just five minutes on the bus or before you go to sleep to learn more about God and His saving love for you. Softcover, 127 pages.
	Called to Be Devotions You are not alone, teens all across the country are asking the same questions, facing the same issues and looking to God for straightforward answers. These devotions give you great spiritual insights as you read about students who faced the hard stuff and grew from it. You'll be blessed by the wisdom of God through the words of these young writers. Softcover, 128 pages.
	This Faith is Mine This book is designed to be a private devotional for a young person's life. Read the devotional thoughts on one of the chief parts of the faith, then open the Bible and study the thoughts of the reflections. Based on the small Catechism. Hardcover, 159 pages.
	Time to Pray This book is filled with prayers concerning the daily challenges young people face today. This compact prayer book is designed to fit easily into backpacks or pockets. Hardcover, 112 pages.
	Promises from God's Word When you need to be reminded of God's steadfast faithfulness, this book will lift your spirits and encourage you to trust in God. It lists more than 2,000 promises to believers recorded in Scripture, giving you assurance of God's strength and comfort in uncertain times. Softcover, 351 pages.
View other Teen Books here
Gift Items
	Stone Crossfish Cross Figure Viewed from one point, a cross is seen, turn the item, and the ichthus appears. Made of resin-stone mix this figure is 7 inches high. The materials used are a resin-stone mix. The sentiment on the Crossfish reads: Come follow me, and I will make you fishers of men...Matthew 4:19.
	Glass Square Tabletop-In All Thy Ways The sentiment on this glass square inspirations comes from Proverbs 3:6...In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths.
	Tabletop Ichthus Fish Verse: The Lord is my rock and my fortress in whom I take refuge. Psalm 18:2.
	Photo Frame-Confirmed In Christ The sentiment on this bronze resin frame says: CONFIRMED IN CHRIST We know that we live in Him and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. 1 John 4:13.
	Sitter Plaque-Confirmed This keepsake is crafted of resin with the appearnce and texture of stone; with distressed metal-look detailing. The sentiment on this plaque reads: May the Holy Spirit strengthen you to build your life on faith and love, and give daily witness to Christ; Walk in His Way; Sealed with the Spirit; Keep the faith; Love; Strength; Confirmed; Christ.
View other Gift Items here
Jewelry
	Necklace - Triquetra/Trinity SS 18"
	Silver/Leather Cross Necklace
	Pewter Tablet Black Cross Necklace - 18"
View other Jewelry Items here
Invitations / Cards
	Red Dove Invitation
	Confirmation Boxed Cards
View other Invitation/Cards Items here