Noah's Ark

* To offer inspirational writings that will encourage Christians to gain new insights into the Christian life that will deepen their commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ

* To empower believers to live the life of Christ in the world

* To offer services that will increase the effectiveness of the personal witness of believers

Noahsbooks is owned and operated by Noah S. Martin, D.Min., of Johnstown, PA, USA. Noah is an ordained minister in the Church of the Brethren, in which he has served as a pastor. In 1978, he organized a ministry called New Day, Inc., which serves at-risk youth and their families in four areas of Western Pennsylvania. He directed New Day, Inc. for 24 years.

Dr. Martin has written books, columns for newspapers, and was published in Christian magazines and periodicals. He has edited, advised, and published books for authors.

Noah is a graduate of Eastern Mennonite University, and Eastern Baptist, Princeton, and Lancaster Theological seminaries, receiving his Doctor of Ministry from Lancaster Theological Seminary. He is a retired member of the American Association For Marriage and Family Therapy, and a Charter Member of the American Association For Christian Counselors.

He is the recipient of many awards and recognitions, including the Jefferson Award for out- standing community service, the Golden Deed Award, the St Francis of Assissi Award from St. Francis College, Loretto, PA, and the Cornerstone Award from the Cornerstone Leadership Foundation of Johnstown, PA.

Books Offered

Books by Noah Martin
WTD-PB $12.95	WHAT TO DO WHILE YOU WAIT FOR THE WORLD TO END The belief that the end of the world is near and that Christ is coming soon are hot topics as the world becomes increasingly dangerous. Prophets warn of catastrophic events and end-time horrors. Explosive tensions exist in the Middle East. An economic crisis looms worldwide. Tabloids predict Armageddon. People ask, "Is Jesus coming soon?" "Is judgment near?" "What will happen to me?" This book examines the widely held belief that Christ will return to the earth at an appointed time to destroy evil and to gather His children into eternal life. The author cautions against date setting. Instead, he calls attention to Christ’s presence even now. Christ has come, He is present, and He is coming. Watch and pray lest you miss His coming.
TIB-PB $11.95	TEARS IN A BOTTLE: COMFORT FOR LIFE’S HURTS TEARS is written for the comfort of those who have or who are experiencing losses and disappointments. Biblical personalities are presented to help the reader understand how God’s people dealt with their pain and suffering, and how God worked in their suffering to bring forth good. The book has brought comfort and hope to people who are hurting. The book is filled with gems of scriptural and practical guidance. You won’t want to miss the chapter on Jesus and His suffering. Many pastors use the book to minister to those who grieve. The book is filled with hope and healing.
KJP-PB $7.95	THE KING JEHOSHAPHAT PRINCIPLE: SEVEN SPIRITUAL PRINCIPLES FOR SUCCESS King Jehoshaphat of Judah, in the midst of a national crisis, called on his people to fast and come to the temple to pray for God’s mercy and protection. The prayer of the king before his people is one of the truly moving and meaningful prayers of the Bible. Noah Martin examines the trials, faith and leadership of King Jehoshaphat to deliver seven spiritual principles that will guide you along life’s road to victory. The book is widely distributed in hospital and prison ministries. It is an effective tool for pastors and others who are ministering to people in crisis.
END-PB $9.95	FOR EACH NEW DAY A collection of inspirational sayings, verses, poetry, prayers, and scriptures to bless you in each new day. The book is helpful for personal devotional times and for leading worship services. It is organized around different themes of the day. Many of the entries are written by the author. Upbeat and encouraging; filled with praise and devotion.
Books by Jim Thomas
RTR-PB $9.95	THE ROAD TO ROYALTY Jim’s first book is a compelling biblical study on the journey of life and the process a believer goes through to become mature in Christ Jesus. Life is constantly changing and progressing from stage to stage. In each and every stage of life, there are lessons to learn and opportunities to grow. Pastor Jim believes that God designed life to progress through seven stages of growth. Each stage has its task to fulfill before we can move on to the next stage. The blessings of growth come as we allow God to lead us through these stages and see His hand guiding and refining us for the next part of the journey. A faith-opening, insightful, and challenging book!
BC-PB $9.95	THE BLESSING AND THE CURSE You will be surprised what the Bible teaches about the blessing and the curse. From a revelational study of the book of Genesis, Pastor Jim teaches what the blessing is and how to overcome the curse. B C reveals the ways of God and His heart toward true biblical intercession. The blessing and the curse is the central theme of the book of Genesis and is foundational to understanding life and the rest of the Bible. If you long to know the blessing of God in your life, this study of Genesis will provide the way to a rich spiritual understanding of how to walk in the blessing of God. Jim Thomas has been pastoring for nearly thirty years in the Johnstown, Pennsylvania area. He is the Senior Pastor of The Gathering Place in Jerome, PA. Brought up in the Mennonite faith, rejected and restored again, Jim uses his years of rich ministry experience and careful Bible study to weave together his masterful books on Christian growth and maturity. Jim knows the anointing of the Lord upon his life and ministry. He speaks and writes prophetic words of warning and wisdom. You can experience this anointing as you read the revelations that he receives from the Holy Spirit as he opens the Word.
Books by David McCall
TTT-HB $17.95	FROM TRAGEDY TO TRIUMPH From Tragedy to Triumph is Dave’s personal account of his experience as a volunteer trained by the Red Cross to offer aid and comfort to families of the victims of Flight 93, which crashed near his home in Somerset, PA on September 11, 2001. Dave interviewed many persons associated with the crash and rescue operations, and shares his experience of comforting and supporting family members. The book is filled with lessons learned from tragedies and how they can be turned into triumph. The pages of colored photos in the center of the book are worth the price in itself. It’s a book that will be guarded as a keepsake and vivid memory of this tragic day in the history of the USA. David McCall is the author of this compilation of interviews and views of what happened after 9/11 in Somerset County, PA. He retired after 35 years in education in public schools and post- secondary schools. He has served as a counselor, coach, student council advisor, college instructor, and science teacher. He won many track and field championships and was selected Coach of the Year 16 times. He believes that God placed him in a position to work with the families of the victims of Flight 93, and to author this book.
Books by Leonard LaPlaca
FOL-HB $17.95	FOUNTAINS OF LIFE CHOOSE! CHOOSE! CHOOSE! Life is all about choices, says the author, teacher, personal coach, and motivational speaker from Windber, PA. Life is what you believe it can be and what you make it to be. You can live a successful and effective life if you make the right choices. The practical insights and wisdom of this book is changing many lives. You will be challenged by the personal stories of failure and success, gleanings from wise men and women, and the practical examples of action plans for success. Leonard shares his own personal experiences and those of others in overcoming great personal obstacles by choices that were made. “Don’t stay stuck in an unhappy life,” writes the author. “Choose who you want to become.” His book stirs the heart and motivates the soul to move forward and upward. Award-winning Leonard LaPlaca is a personal success coach who brings excitement and motivation to life and learning. He taught English in junior high school. His students remember him for integrating “life skills” into the classroom. He motivated their learning by interjecting parables, famous quotations, and philosophies of various motivational writers and speakers. The author himself is a motivational speaker who has achieved great success. He has received many awards and recognitions for his outstanding and innovative approaches to learning. He was the recipient of the 1991 Capital Award Medallion and inducted into the Winder Hall of Fame in 1995. He is available to speak to groups of his experiences and the ideas in his book.
Books by Members of the Staff of New Day
AOS-PB $9.95	ANCHORS OF THE SOUL Living in an uncertain and threatening times, causes a search for safety and stability. In this book you will read the stories and journeys of many special people of God who found shelter in the midst of storms. The writers are staff and volunteers of the New Day ministry. They have faced the trials and pains of life, along with the blessings, and have emerged victorious, still serving and honoring God with their lives. You will be encouraged by reading the stories of their journeys. Their wisdom, counsel, and faith will enrich your journey and help you find anchors for your soul. New Day, Inc. (NDI) is a Christian ministry to at-risk children, youth, marriages and families. Programs are designed to meet spiritual, emotional, social and life-skill developmental needs. Founded in 1978, NDI is a private, nonprofit, charitable organization that serves Cambria, Somerset, and Blair counties, and nearby communities. NDI is a faith ministry, dependent upon the freewill contributions of individuals, churches, civic groups, and business and industry. Donations are appreciated and are tax-deductible as allowed by the IRS. New Day, Inc., 109 South St., Johnstown, PA 15901, Rev Jack Rupert, Director.

Noah's books can be ordered via his e-mail address, noah@noahsbooks.org, by phone or address. Just type the code of the book, the number of copies, your address, and Noah will send your order. Shipping costs are $1.00 per book. Thank you.

Donations are accepted to help Noah print and distribute his books free of charge to hospital and jail ministries. In particular, his book The King Jehoshaphat Principle, is being used in jails, in hospitals, and in drug and alcohol ministries. Thank you for considering this opportunity to minister God's grace to others.

--- Noah’s Ark Publishing Co offers the following services ---

* Edit and prepare manuscripts for publication

* Place completed manuscript into proper desktop publishing format

* Provide assistance to public speakers who seek to convert verbal messages into written form

* Provide editing and proofreading services for completed manuscripts

* Provide assistance for those who desire to prepare letters of inquiry, proposals, and summaries for publishing houses

* Provide assistance for those who wish to place their personal testimony into written from, such as a Gospel track, that can be handed out as a personal witness.

-- Noah Martin, Publisher, can be contacted at --
Noah’s Ark Publishing Co
614 Freedom Ave
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 266-6489
noah@noahsbooks.org

www.noahsbooks.org
E-Mail: noah@noahsbooks.org