{"product_id":"charles-simeon-for-christ-in-cambridge-9781527108417","title":"Charles Simeon: For Christ in Cambridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrend-setter Charles Simeon was well known among his peers for many things including being one of the first to purchase the new invention of an umbrella!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis engaging biography takes young readers through Charles's journey from his early days at Cambridge University to his influential role as a preacher and leader in the Church of England and founder of the Christian Missionary Society. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs a young man, he enjoyed the pleasures that life offered a well educated young man in the 1700s studying at Cambridge University. His interest in religion, however, didn't go much beyond trying to salve his conscience by good works. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the day he realised he could not earn his own salvation, Charles Simeon was set on a remarkable pathway to spread the good news of Salvation through preaching God's Word. His conversion had a huge impact on his life: the troubled youth became a devoted Christian on a mission. He was a passionate preacher and enthusiastic about evangelism.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Trailblazer series collects great stories from Christians of the past and delivers them to the young people of today. This gripping and astonishing story from George MacLean will challenge young readers to trust and serve God as Charles Simeon did.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA well-known and long-standing series: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 50 titles \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGreat for ages 9 to 14\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePublished in 14 languages \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHalf a million books sold\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlso available in box sets when one book is not enough! 7 themed box sets, each with 5 books\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach biography follows the trailblazer's journey to faith, and on to the work that God had planned for them. With lots of dialogue, these engaging stories show how God uses normal individuals to bring about his purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach book features: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThinking Further Topics for each chapter to help readers think about how what they've read applies to their life today\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTimeline of important events in the lifetime of each book's subject\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGeorge F. MacLean, married to Mary, is an elder in Smithton Free Church outside Inverness, Scotland. As would be expected of a former English teacher, he enjoys reading, but also painting, gardening, angling \u0026amp; walking. He enjoys visits to Cambridge to see his son, daughter-in-law \u0026amp; grandchildren.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"CF4kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50862328054034,"sku":"9781527108417","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f25a3ba4-3e9f-4f1e-b74e-3f849764c8a2.jpg?v=1737620147","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/charles-simeon-for-christ-in-cambridge-9781527108417","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}