Once upon a time, ETU all but collapsed after Tatsumi left to play in England. The United Skulls supporters group has constantly cheered for the team since, ever faithful to its players…but now a frustrated Hata and his group confront the vice-president of the team, airing their grievances. What will happen when Tatsumi, the Skulls’ sworn enemy, enters the fray?!
ETU is clashing with their new coach's style! Neither the team nor the players have made any progress, but the coach continues to have faith! And in ETU's hour of weakness, the Brazilian trio strikes! Zelberto cuts through their lines; Carlos rushes forward; and Pepe devours! ETU is constantly on the defensive, but is it all just part of Tatsumi's trap?
The members of Japan's national team playing over in Europe are finally back in their homeland-and now Tsubaki knows all too well how much he's outclassed! He goes into their international friendly with his confidence completely shot, even though his family and ETU teammates are hoping he'll make his playing debut for the all-ages Team Japan. It's time for a passionate battle for pride against Scotland-even as Tatsumi grumbles that “not playing would be better for him”!
ETU ends the first half down, completely unable to shut down the opponent's red-hot striker Pepe. Every player in the locker room struggles to fend off their depression...but as they huddle up for the second half, it's clear they're not broken yet! Now all they have to do is trust in Tatsumi's plan...and keep going!
ETU is on a worryingly unprecedented three-game losing streak. Tatsumi silently watches on, not making any major moves...but the next day, he assembles the team for a blockbuster announcement. The soccer genius whose ETU success lasted all too short a time is making a shocking attempt at a comeback! Can his legs conjure up miracles again, and if so, how will the team react?
After a hard-fought victory against Nagoya, ETU's got a brand-new goal on its mind-winning the championship title! Now that Tatsumi's said it out loud for the first time, the whole team is revved up…but their next opponent is Osaka Gunners, a team that's already evolved themselves to the point that they're the league's solid frontrunners. ETU's next mission: get psyched, score another win, and knock Osaka off of the top spot!
The completely new Faith Lessons curriculum takes your small group on a round trip to ancient times, places, and customs, and back again. This lively, interactive journey is more than fascinating -- it's faith-inspiring and life-changing. Your job as a group leader is simplified with this all-new Leader's Guide: fresh, clear, and easy to follow, designed to minimize your preparation time and maximize your effectiveness. Nothing is left for you to guess. This volume contains all the material in the Participant's Guide, including maps, photos, sidebars, and other study aids, plus instructions and tips that will take you step-by-step through each faith lesson. The carefully organized format makes it easy to conduct the following invigorating, discussion-filled sessions: 1. When Storms Come 2. Piercing the Darkness 3. Gates of Hell 4. City of the Great King (I) 5. City of the Great King (II) 6. The Lamb of God 7. The Weight of the World 8. Roll Away the Stone 9. Power to the People 10. Total Commitment -- Zondervan Group Resources deliver personal spiritual growth through: - great content - minimal preparation time for both leader and participant - proven learning techniques using a variety of media - meaningful interaction in groups of any size, in any setting
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • From the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and author of Never Let Me Go and the Booker Prize–winning novel The Remains of the Day comes a luminous meditation on the act of forgetting and the power of memory. In post-Arthurian Britain, the wars that once raged between the Saxons and the Britons have finally ceased. Axl and Beatrice, an elderly British couple, set off to visit their son, whom they haven't seen in years. And, because a strange mist has caused mass amnesia throughout the land, they can scarcely remember anything about him. As they are joined on their journey by a Saxon warrior, his orphan charge, and an illustrious knight, Axl and Beatrice slowly begin to remember the dark and troubled past they all share. By turns savage, suspenseful, and intensely moving, The Buried Giant is a luminous meditation on the act of forgetting and the power of memory.
