“Announcing the Publication of “Deaf Ministry: Make a Joyful Silence”
by Rev. Dr. Peggy A. Johnson and Rev. Dr. Robert L. Walker
And
“Interpreting at Church: A Paradigm for Sign Language Interpreters” by Leo Yates, Jr.
The Rev. Dr. Peggy A. Johnson’s “Make a Joyful Silence” (ISBN: 1-4196-6400-X) is an inspiring testimony of her journey into ordained ministry with Deaf, late-deafened, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind people. Pastor of Christ Church of the Deaf in Baltimore, Maryland for 18 years, Rev. Johnson challenges every church and follower of Jesus’ way to open doors, hearts and minds to the gifts and needs of Deaf people and those who
live with reduced or non-existing hearing or eyesight. Dr. Johnson retraces her journey that was never easy, but ultimately fulfilling for parishioner and pastor alike. In the course of walking the trail with the
author-often accompanied by laughter or tears-the reader will be helped to understand and appreciate the unique needs, but also the ennobling gifts of Deaf people and those living without full or any hearing or eyesight.
Through the reading of her memoirs, along with the study guide written by the Rev. Dr. Robert L. Walker, individuals, small groups and the church itself may experience a rebirth of ears and eyesight for heeding the Divine call to learn from those who have those physical losses. Born with one eye, Dr. Johnson becomes our insightful guide into understanding that God’s grace includes those whom society and church often exclude.
Though the book refers often to the United Methodist Church, persons from other churches will find the book useful in advocating for Deaf ministries in their churches.
The book’s list price is $21.99. Order on line through: www.amazon.com (www.amazon.com/access is best for screen reading software or mobile devices), www.borders.com, or www.target.com. One can also order the book in person at the Borders or Target bookstores.
To learn more about the book, including a review written by the Rev. Elke Sharma, go to the web site for the United Methodist Committee on Ministry with Deaf, Late-deafened, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-blind People at
www.umcsignsofsolidarity.org; ordering information is included on that web site.
Leo Yates, Jr, (Master of Divinity and a CODA), provided the final editing and formatting to prepare “Make a Joyful Silence” for publication.
Leo has also published a new book called, “Interpreting at Church: A Paradigm for Sign Language Interpreters” (ISBN 1-4196-5318-0). The book features chapters such as: Ethical Issues, Analysis & Application, Weddings and Funerals, and Religious Sign Dictionary. The book is on sale for $19.77
at www.Amazon.com .
Submitted by Tom Hudspeth
Associate Pastor, Deaf & Alpha Ministries
Lovers Lane United Methodist Church
9200 Inwood Road
Dallas, TX 75220
Office: 214-706-9522
Fax: 214-692-0803
Videophone: 214-265-0496
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