NEWS RELEASE Concordia Publishing House 3558 South Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, Missouri 63118-3968 CONTACT: Gretchen M. Jameson, Corporate Communications Phone: 314.268.1298 email: gretchen jameson@cph.org For Immediate Release A New Point of View: Encounter Jesus through the Lives of Women Who Knew Him New DVD Bible Study Based on the Women in the Gospel of Luke ‘Twitter Pitch: Who knows you best? Get to know Jesus through the eyes of those who walked with Him, @concordiapub. hittol/oitch,p2/26600 ‘Summary: The Heart of Jesus is a new DVD-based Bible study for women that explores the lives of women in the Gospel of Luke. Women gain new perspective about their own relationship with Christ through a discovery of how New Testament women were shaped by walking with the Messiah. Saint Louis, MO—The Heart of Jesus the newest DVD Bible study to be released from Concordia Publishing House (CPH) studies the lives of women who knew Jesus Christ as told in the Gospel of Luke. ‘Small Group DVD Starter Kits can be ordered online at www.cph_orgiheartofjesus or by calling 1.800.325.3040. The kit includes the DVD and The Heart of Jesus book, participant workbook, and Leader Guide. Each participant needs a book and workbook. Each piece can he purchased separately. Free media materials to promote a small group study can be downloaded at the Web site Through this study, women discover more about Jesus—to learn how He views women today, how He wants to relate to women, and how He encourages and enables women to become all He has created them to be. Jesus’ treatment of women with compassion and respect was proof that all are equal in God's eyes. The Heart of Jesus Bible study also delves into the background of the biblical women from the Gospel of Luke. How did they live? What was it like for Elizabeth to be barren and then have a baby in her senior years? Or for other women who were healed, accompanied Jesus as he ‘taught, and were the first to see him alive again after His resurrection? “Participants will be uplifted through the stories of these women,” shares Jim Stropnik, manager of Bible studies and Bibles. "The engaging presentation and student materials invite women to discover their own identity in the heart of Jesus. ‘Two women contributed to the development of The Heart of Jesus. Marlys Taege Moberg is the author of The Heart of Jesus book. Jane L. Fryar is the author of the leader guide and participant workbook and DVD presenter. “The components in this women's Bible study—book, Leader Guide, participant workbook, DVD—work together to give us a clearer understanding of Jesus’ compassion and care, " says Peggy Kusthe, senior editor of children’s and family books and women's resources at CPH. "Weturn to Luke to learn more about our Savior's interaction with fist-century women so we can increase our understanding of His interaction with us and apply itto all aspects of our lives.” Resource Links: Social Media Release: http://pitch,pe!26600 Concordia Publishing House: http:/www.cph.org CPH Media Room: htt //eph mediaroom.cony The Heart of Jesus DVD Bible study: http:/www.cph.org/heartofjesus CPH Women’s Bible Studies: http Jit ly/2mDOU Concordia Publishing House is a not-for-profit publishing company and the publisher of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. The company offers more than 8,000 products for use in Christian congregations, schools, and homes. Visit CPH on the Web at htto:ww.cph.ora, Media Resources: (Scribd \View this or previous releases or download via Word or POF on Scribd < ate News Facts: + Author of The Heart of Jesus book, Marlys Taege Mobereg was the first international Public Relations director for the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, was editor-in-chief of its magazine, the Lutheran Women’s Quarterly, and served 20 years on the management staff of Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services in Watertown, WI + Marlys Taege Moberg is a retreat and Bible study leader and author of seven books and ‘numerous magazine articles. + Jane L. Fryar has served Concordia Publishing House with two tiles focused on servant leadership, several ifeLight™ courses, Today's Light® devotional materials, and various other curricula and resources for Christian teachers. Tags: Concordia+Publishing+House, DVD+Bible+study, DVD+Bible+studies, women, women's+studies, Jesus+Christ, Gospel of Luke.