Monday, June 30, 2008

Week Three--June 30--Home to Harmony

Why do you think Minister Sam Gardner was so unenthusiastic about the annual revival at the Harmony Friends Meeting?

Week Three--June 30--Quiet Strength

What was Coach Cal Stoll's message to his University of Minnesota football team about their NFL dreams? What effect do you think this message had on the players? On Tony Dungy?

Monday, June 23, 2008

Week Two--June 23--Home to Harmony

What do you think about the real estate "deal" between Sam & Barbara Gardner and the Neeleys, that allowed the new pastor and his family to buy a beautiful home in Harmony?

Week Two--June 23--Quiet Strength

Explain a few of the qualities of Tony Dungy's mom or dad that helped guide him into becoming who he is today. How do those qualities show in Tony's own decision making process?

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Week One--June 16--Home to Harmony

In a Q & A on his web site at http://philipgulleybooks.com, Phil is asked, "What do you feel is the most important quality in a person?" His answer: "Tact." Do you agree? What other personal qualities would be particularly important in a person, especially if they serve in the ministry?

Week One--June 16--Quiet Strength

This past week, Tony Dungy was inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame along with Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay and Colts president Bill Polian. With an overall 80-27 record since being named coach of the Colts in 2002, Tony Dungy clearly has what it takes to be the best coach so far in club history. What special qualities would you rank at the top for recognizing outstanding achivement in athletics?

Sunday, June 8, 2008

What You Need to Do to Participate

To participate in Two Books One Community Summer Reading 2008, just complete these steps:

- Register for Summer Reading at the Adult Services Desk

AND

- Participate by answering weekly questions, posted each Monday. You may answer questions on paper (available at the Adult Services Desk) or posting on this blog. Each time you answer a discussion question (one per week) you will receive an entry for our prize drawing.

- Attend any Adult Program this summer and receive an entry for our prize drawing.

Friday, June 6, 2008

Welcome!

Register for Summer Reading at the Brownsburg Public Library and you’re enrolled in this year’s Two Books One Community campaign, co-hosted by Brownsburg High School. Choose books from your own must-read list, but don’t forget the books the whole community is reading this summer, Home to Harmony by Philip Gulley, and Quiet Strength: A Memoir by Tony Dungy. Check out copies of the books or purchase them at the Adult Services desk. Participate in the Two Books Blog by providing your e-mail address. The blog will post discussion questions weekly through July 25 to which you can respond by commenting. If you don’t have an e-mail address you may still participate in the blog by writing a response to discussion questions posted at the Adult Services desk each week through July 25. Answer at least one blog prompt (in writing or online) and you’ll be entered in a drawing for exciting prizes from area retailers! span>