It’s no secret that Filipinos love to eat together. One of the things missed sorely during the pandemic is ssamgyeopsal, the popular grilled pork belly sometimes referred to as “Korean barbecue.” With restrictions now at a minimum, and with the impending return of the Manila International Book Fair (MIBF) this September, why not get together with a “book barbecue” of sorts?
Church Strengthening Ministry Inc. (CSM Publishing) celebrates the on-site return of the MIBF with SAMBOOKSALE: Samu’t-saring Pahina, Hatid ay Pag-asa! From September 15-18, 2022, visitors can enjoy exciting promos and new titles hot off the grill (or the press) at CSM Publishing’s booth (Nos. 210-212) at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.
In ssamgyeopsal who would pass up the opportunity to enjoy unlimited grilled meat at an affordable price? SAMBOOKSALE offers something similar with its wide range of juicy and meaty book resources available at P100 and more. In addition, CSM Publishing will be introducing a slew of new titles, including Adamant and Without Rival by New York Times-bestselling author Lisa Bevere, Born Again This Way by Rachel Gilson, Hope in an Anxious World by Helen Thorne, and Unchanging Grace Volume 3 by Pastor Joey Umali.
Other new books from CSM to look forward to at the MIBF are Together Through the Storms by Jeff and Sarah Walton (author of Hope When It Hurts); Leaning on the Promises of God for Moms by Sally Clarkson; Quiet: Creating Grace-Based Rhythms for Spending Time with Jesus by Naomi Vacaro; The Most Excellent Way to Lead by Perry Noble; …And Yet, Undaunted by Paula Rinehart and Connally Gilliam; A Brief Theology of Periods by Rachel Jones; 5 Things to Pray for Your Parents by Chelsea Stanley; and 5 Things to Pray for Your Spouse by Michael and Melissa Kruger.
Moreover, CSM Publishing offers a whole new batch of nourishing resources to strengthen churches, such as Understanding the Bible as a Whole by Sam Rainer, Spirit-Empowered Prayer by Bishop Manny Carlos with Walter Walker, and a new line of Bibles in the classic King James Version (KJV) translation.
The inspiration for SAMBOOKSALE comes from Psalm 63:5, which says “My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food, and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips” (ESV). In today’s pandemic-ridden world, one can only find fulfillment and validation from God Himself, and the invitation is open for anyone who desires to be filled and satisfied by the truth as if partaking from God’s ssamgyeopsal banquet.
Just as Filipinos love ssamgyeopsal mostly for the experience, CSM’s SAMBOOKSALE brings casual readers, bargain-seekers, booklovers, and curious first-timers together for an unlimited feast of literary tastes. So, save up, stay healthy, and see you in September at the SAMBOOKSALE!
이따 봐요 여러분 (i-tta bwa-yo yeo-reo-bun), see you later everyone!