Every week churches around the world will hear several passages from the Scriptures. These are likely to be taken from the Revised Common Lectionary, The Lectionary works on a three-year cycle, switching at the start of Advent. Year A starts again at Advent 2013. Bob Hartman provides two alternative retellings each week for one of the Bible readings from Year A. These are designed to be child-friendly but engaging to adults as well. The forms vary from week to week, and include 'telling tips'. For churches that do not use the Lectionary, this will remain a valuable resource of great Bible stories.