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Why We Gather

byJoey Tomlinson

Illustrated byPaul Cox

$17.98
Book Format: Hardcover
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I was glad when they said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the Lord!' - Psalm 122:1

Why do Christians gather together every Lord’s Day? Why We Gather helps children and families answer that question with warmth,… Read more

Endorsements

  • In a world full of distractions, Why We Gather helps children learn the joy and beauty of the Lord’s Day. With cheerful illustrations and simple rhymes, this book shows how ordinary worship is truly extraordinary.

    Alex Kocman

    Alex Kocman

    Director of Media and Communications

  • What a helpful tool to assist parents as they teach their children the importance of church attendance.

    James M. Renihan

    James M. Renihan

    President of IRBS

  • Why We Gather by Joey Tomlinson is a helpful resource for helping children and families understand the immense importance of the Lord's Day gathering of Christ's people. Carefully crafted, and accessibly written, Tomlinson has done families and churches a favor in providing a new resource that can aid in training the next generation on the importance of worship.

    J. Ryan Davidson

    J. Ryan Davidson

    Pastor

Description

I was glad when they said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the Lord!' - Psalm 122:1

Why do Christians gather together every Lord’s Day? Why We Gather helps children and families answer that question with warmth, clarity, and joy. Written in simple rhyme and paired with engaging illustrations, this children’s book introduces young readers to the beauty and purpose of corporate worship and the importance of the local church.

Through accessible teaching and Christ-centered encouragement, children learn that church is more than a weekly routine. They are introduced to the means of grace, the preaching of God’s Word, prayer, singing, and fellowship with God’s people. Along the way, families are reminded that the Lord’s Day is a gift meant to strengthen believers and direct hearts toward Christ.

Designed for family reading, church libraries, and discipleship in the home, Why We Gather serves as a helpful tool for teaching children to treasure worship from an early age.

Product details

Page count
48
Dimensions
8" x 10" x .3"
Printed in
United States
Publication year
2025
Published by
Founders Press

Joey Tomlinson

Pastor of Deer Park Fellowship; Author, Serious Joy & Why We Gather

Joey Tomlinson is the pastor of Deer Park Fellowship (dpfellowship.org) — a confessionally Reformed (1689) church in Newport News, VA. He holds a BS in Religion from Liberty University, an MDiv from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and a DMin in Biblical Counseling from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Joey is the author of The Day of Trouble: Depression, Scripture, and the God who is Near. He regularly writes articles and records podcasts at broadoakpiety.org. Joey is married to Brayden, and together they have 3 boys — Henry, Owen and Ames.

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About the Illustrator

Paul Cox

Illustrator & Cartoonist

Paul and Stephanie Cox reside in southern Wisconsin with their four children, three noisy chickens, and a few thousand honey bees. Paul is a full time freelance cartoonist and works on RefToons in his down time. When Stephanie is not teaching the kids, she manages the RefToons mailings and is the voice behind the camera in the live videos. They enjoy working together to develop content that points people to Christ. To see more of Paul's work, visit Reftoons.com

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