Seasonal

Carols Of Christmas

A RESOURCE FOR ADVENT, CHRISTMAS and EPIPHANY

by Anna L. Liechty and Phyllis Vos Wezeman

A resource for Christian educators, clergy and worship teams that uses well-known Christmas hymns to communicate the story of Jesus' birth. Each candle of an Advent wreath is assigned a phrase that also serves as the focus for a first-person narrative and weekly themes of Hope, Peace, Faith, Love, Joy, or Life. Each week's theme forms the basis of a children's story tying together Scripture, music, narrative, and lesson.

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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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Fruit Of The Spirit

PENTECOST APPLE-ICATIONS 

by Anna L. Liechty and Phyllis Vos Wezeman

This book offers congregations a thematic approach for communicating the message of Pentecost, as well as the period of the Church Year known as Ordinary Time. The symbolism of an apple is used to focus on the theme of the nine Fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23. Beginning with Pentecost Sunday, the apple symbol represents the gift of God's Spirit to all believers. Then through the next nine Sundays, a variety of apple-ications represent love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The apple-ication keeps the listeners intrigued with a memorable symbol that appeals to the senses.

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In the Name of the Master

USING A DELLA ROBBIA WREATH TO SHARE THE STORY OF CHRIST 

by Anna L. Liechty and Phyllis Vos Wezeman

This book offers congregations a thematic approach for communicating the stories of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. To make the worship theme visible and to reinforce the message, each candle of an Advent wreath is assigned a phrase that also serves as the focus for the Words of Preparation and for a Children’s Message.

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Joy to the World

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS, CUSTOMS & CRAFTS FROM MANY LANDS

by Phyllis Vos Wezeman and Jude Dennis Fournier

This book is filled with activities designed to develop an awareness of and an appreciation for the contributions of the peoples of all lands and races to the celebration of Christmas. Covering twelve countries, this resource can be used in homes, school or church for the twelve days of Christmas or to have a grand Christmas festival with multiple country stations. 

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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 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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OMG Christmas Pageant

 

What if the Angel Gabriel called Mary on her cell phone?  In this contemporary take on the Christmas story, Elizabeth and Mary chat by instant messaging, a mysterious GPS leads three members of the Wiseacre family to find the newborn king in Bethlehem, and shepherds hitch a ride because Gabriel contacted them on "Faithbook."  

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