Lent, Holy Week and Easter

Celebrating Seasons

PRAYER LESSONS FOR ADVENT, CHRISTMAS, LENT & EASTER

by Phyllis Vos Wezeman and Jude Dennis Fournier

This book provides a wealth of ideas and activities for all seasons. An Ash Wednesday service, lessons on foods for all the major days in Lent, Stations of the Cross and the Seven Last Words are just a few examples. These lessons are great for Sunday School teachers or those doing a Children's program during the adult Advent or Lent program time. A great way to engage children in experiencing the meaning of all the major seasons of the church.

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From Caterpillar To Cocoon To Butterfly

GOD'S METAPHOR OF METAMORPHOSIS 

by Anna L. Liechty and Phyllis Vos Wezeman

This book offers congregations a thematic approach for communicating the message of Lent and Easter. Centered around the life cycle of a Monarch butterfly, a different stage of its development serves as a symbol each week for the process of spiritual growth during Lent. A word that can be displayed on a banner or poster ties together the visual theme of the emerging butterfly with the spiritual message of the Scripture and the season. Through their participation, people of all ages will experience the joy of Easter throughout Lent and affirm God's promise of eternal life. You can, of course, use this in other seasons as well but it is ideal for the Lent/Easter season.

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Know Chocolate - Adult Study

LENT JOURNEY BOOK

Perfect little book for personal reflection and notes, this book is meant to be a companion for all participants in Know Chocolate for Lent Adult Study sessions.

Volume discounts available --- order for each participant!

 

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Know Chocolate - Family Time

FAMILY TIME

This affordable little family book uses the growth & manufacturing process for chocolate as a metaphor for talking about spiritual growth during Lent and Easter.  These little devotions are perfect for busy families - includes short readings and prayers for each Sunday, plus optional suggestions for simple family activities during the week.  

This flexible design means you can choose whether you want to try to use the devotions weekly, daily or even just sporadically as your schedule allows.

Volume discounts available --- order for all church families!

 

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Know Chocolate - Retreat

RETREAT REFLECTION JOURNAL

This book accompanies Know Chocolate for Lent that uses the growing and manufacturing processes of chocolate as a metaphor for the growing of our faith.  The Know Chocolate program includes a retreat  called A Chocolate Feast: Celebrating God's Goodness and this little book is perfect for participants' personal reflections and notes.

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Know Chocolate For Lent

by Anna L. Liechty and Phyllis Vos Wezeman

Know Chocolate for Lent offers a thematic approach for communicating the message of Lent and Easter to children, youth and adults. Know Chocolate for Lent uses the growing and manufacturing process of chocolate as a metaphor for the growth of faith and discipleship in the Christian life. Lent is an appropriate time for reflection and study so that believers comprehend the significance of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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Know Chocolate for Lent E-Book

by Anna L. Liechty and Phyllis Vos Wezeman

Know Chocolate for Lent offers a thematic approach for communicating the message of Lent and Easter to children, youth and adults. Know Chocolate for Lent uses the growing and manufacturing process of chocolate as a metaphor for the growth of faith and discipleship in the Christian life. Lent is an appropriate time for reflection and study so that believers comprehend the significance of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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Six Smooth Stones

SPIRITUAL PRACTICES FOR EVERYDAY LIFE

by Sister Barbara Jean Brown

Sister BJ introduces you to five spiritual practices that can be used for Lent or any time of the year: Spiritual Reading, Prayer of Attentiveness (Contemplation), Fasting, Works of Kindness (mercy) and Worship in Community and includes an introduction to the Triduum (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil). You will find ways to participate in them to deeper your spiritual life. Each of the six chapters includes an introduction, practical steps and a list of additional resources. This book can be used as a Lent program or for personal use anytime of the year.

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Stumbling into the Sacred

MEDITATIONS FOR LENT

by Anne E. Kitch

Most of us lead busy lives where time is precious and the space we reserve for the sacred is carefully delineated.  Yet every once in a while, the miraculous breaks in and, as if our blinders were removed, we can see the holiness of everyday life.  In this book, Anne Kitch offers short meditations about the day-to-day business of living and invites us to take time to discover the holiness of each moment we’re given.  Perfect for group settings as well as personal use by families or individuals, you’ll find many different ways to enjoy this book during Lent or anytime you want to remind yourself to see the sacred in each day.

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