The Resource Connection Lent & Easter Special Edition, 2017

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1 The Resource Connection Lent & Easter Special Edition, 2017 The Following is a sampling of SOME of the Resources available from the Resource Center to enhance your Lenten and Easter Celebrations. Remember, there are many other resources in the Center and new resources arriving daily. Please, check out our On-line Catalog at and our shared resources at or Darlene (darlene.kalfahs@ecsw.org) or Jodi (Jodi.sullivan@ecsw.org) OR call us at for resource information/help. ACTIVITIES & IDEAS B783: A Lenten Place, Observing Lent at Home (A&I) The book suggests weekly activities for the entire Lenten season. B1681: An Easter Hunt; A Hide-and-Seek Story (A&I) A family Easter hunt tells the story of Jesus' last days on earth and the meaning of Easter. B721: Celebrating Holy Week (A&I) A multitude of activities, and services for children through adults. B9531: Children s Lenten Midweek Resource (A&I) Now I Can Celebrate Passover! is a five-part Lenten resource designed for use with children and/or families before your midweek services. 2 DVD s are included to use with this resource. B3463: Creative Ideas for Lent, Volume 2 (A&I) This collection of resources is to be used as a creative aid for planning Lenten activities in your church. B722: Creative Ideas for Lent, Volume 3 (A&I) A wide variety of creative ideas to celebrate Lent for your whole congregation to experience in Worship, Sunday school, study groups, youth groups etc. B727: Easter ABC's (A&I) A book of Easter Prayers for Children B6294: Easter Make & Do (A&I) Bring to life the Easter story with these reproducible Bible craft ideas and patterns for ages 6-12, from Jesus' entry into Jerusalem to His betrayal and trial, crucifixion, and resurrection. B5842: Following in Jesus' Footsteps (A&I) Following in Jesus' Footsteps. Daily Sticker Activities for Families. B11881:Footsteps to the Cross(A&I) A Lenten sticker journey with Jesus as Jesus' disciples we are to follow in his footsteps. Faithful people in the Old Testament and people all through history have been disciples. Set up cross centerpiece and add sticker every day with very short devotion reading and Bible verse. B9449: From Caterpillar to Cocoon to Butterfly: God's Metaphor of Metamorphosis (A&I) This resources offers congregations a thematic approach for communicating the message of Lent and Easter. B1696: Here Comes Jesus! (A&I) Bible Story Coloring Book The Easter Bible story for children. B11923: He's Got the Whole World in His Hands(A&I) Daily Activities and Devotions for the 40 Days of Lent The booklet helps you remember the mighty creative hands of God the Son and the helping, supporting hands of God the Holy Spirit. With devotions, Bible passages, prayers, crafts, songs, and recipes you will remember the gift of Jesus' life, death and resurrection. Pray, play and sing together as a family. B3359: Ideas: A-Z Easter (A&I) The 26 chapters are: Alleluia, Bread, Colors, Dawn, Eggs, Fifty, Greetings, Hope, Intergenerational, journal, King, Legend, Music, Nations, Old Testament, People, Questions, Remember, Symbols, Traditions, Understand, Videos, Worship, X-tar, Year and Zenit B4571: Journey to the Cross(A&I): An Easter Experience for Families Perfect for any size church looking for an inspirational Easter event that engages families to learn that Jesus came so he could have a joyful relationship with each of us. A Stepby-Step Journey with Jesus. Guide people along the path that Jesus walked during his last days on earth. Experiences focused on Jesus' love and forgiveness demonstrates the real meaning of Easter: our risen Christ's victory over death! Designed specifically for parents and their children to experience together, this event teaches about the life-changing message of the cross in a way that everyone can understand and no one will forget.

2 B9442: Keeping Passover (A&I) This book explores: the meaning of the Passover symbols; how to choose the right Haggadah food; cookbooks, and table arrangements; music; recordings; and learning to sing the songs; ways to involve children; the art of keeping Passover fresh every year. Everything you need to make the celebration come alive. B6587: Lent: The Season of Sacred Stories (A&I) Sacred stories speak of extraordinary events that represent spiritual truth for the Christian story of God entering history in the form of a man is the most incredible and healing story ever told. B6532: Lenten Alphabet (A&I) Lenten Alphabet is a collection of ideas which provide new ways for creating ties among people and helping them share the special joy of the Easter Season. B12427: Lenten Survival Guide for Kids(A&I) What Lent is, and what Lent definitely is not. Lent is not about "giving up" silly things, and it is not about making sad faces to show how difficult life has suddenly become for you. Instead of focusing on what you might give up, take time to consider why you are doing it. You give up stuff for Lent to try to become a stronger Christian and as a reminder to concentrate more on God than yourself. B6537: Lessons for Lent (A&I) 6 Lessons to prepare for Lent: Jesus the Only Door; Jesus the Good Shepherd; Jesus the True Vine; Jesus the Great Physician; Jesus the Good Teacher; Jesus the Messiah B8971: Lesson in Love From the Cross (A&I) Includes: Journey to Easter: A Lenten (intergenerational ) Study Program on the Stations of the Cross in five sessions (1 to 1 1/2 hours each) and Words of Truth - Words of Life: An intergenerational program based on Jesus' seven last words plus fourteen original drawings of The Stations of the Cross B8285: Let us break bread together (A&I) : A Passover Haggadah Jews have been celebrating the Passover through a special meal, called a seder, for millennia. Jesus himself celebrated the Passover feast with his disciples in what we refer to as The Last Supper. B4338: Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt(A&I): Family Outreach events beyond your Church Walls Leader Kit Simplify Easter outreach by enlisting families to organize egg hunts in their very own neighborhoods. This kit includes everything you need to plan and promote this outreach event. CD includes songs. B9531: Now We Can Celebrate Passover Kit A 5 week Lent event for children and families of the Congregation, each about B760: Remember & Rejoice (A&I), Reflections and Activities for Lent The book begins by explaining the history and customs of the seasons and then goes on to provide practical suggestions for reading and reflection, spiritual disciplines, cooking, crafts, and games to help observe Lent and Easter. B8456: TALK (A&I): Lent & Easter: Spring 2004 From darkness to light; Honoring the journey; Holy Communion: the Family Meal B6585: Teaching and Celebrating Lent - Easter (A&I) Plans, program notes, resources, and experiences gathered in the book. B3590=: The BedBug Bible Gang (A&I) Stories for Preschool children with lessons and games too. B3590: The BedBug Bible Gang (A&I) Egg-Cellent Easter! B3672: The BedBug Bible Gang (A&I) Holy Week Journey B3568: The BedBug Bible Gang (A&I) How I Spent My Lent B5927: The Bedbug Bible Gang: Forgiveness Fun (A&I) B11924: The Easter Garden(A&I): A Lenten Experience for Children to move through Holy Week. The Garden is central symbol as place of transition from the joy of Palm Sunday and the sharing of food to the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus. This experience is done as preparation for a congregation meal and worship. Children will create a garden setting for the meal, filled with symbolic meaning; banner symbols for worship; and table decorations for the congregational meal. CD-ROM provides music, PowerPoint slides, and entire book for convenience. B9354: The Family Haggadah (A&I) Now family members of all ages can participate in the Seder celebration with this traditional yet contemporary guide to the Passover ritual dinner. Illustrated step-by-step guidelines create a meaningful experience for children and adults alike. With stories and songs, recipes and ritual platters, The Family Haggadah will turn your Seder into a true celebration, filled with joy. B6526: Things to Make & Do for Lent & Easter (A&I) Creative Activities for Children's Ministry. Use as a supplemental resource any time children and adults are looking for something special to do.

3 B737: Visions of Lent (A&I), Lenten Congregational Resources At the beginning of Lent each family in the congregation is invited to lend a plant from home (silk or live), following a Jewish Shavuot custom. The following Sundays in Lent build on this focal point as an object is added each week. B2168: Where's Noah (A&I) The service monologues are based on the life or Noah and Jesus and are especially directed toward the children of the congregation but offer interest for all ages. B9352: Why on this Night: A Passover Haggadah for Family Celebration (A&I) Children and adults gather at the Seder dinner to remember the Israelites' journey from slavery to freedom, this creative yet authentic Haggadah will guide and engage them. BIBLE STUDES B7098: A Guide to the Passion (BS) This book was written to help you understand the many theological and artistic elements of the epic film: The Passion of the Christ Six week, small group program. A fictional story of an earth-shaking discovery- B8542 & 8543: A Skeleton in God's Closet (BS) a 2,000 year old skeleton in Joseph of Arimath. B3973: A Trail of Tears; Bible Study for Lent (BS) A series of seven Bible Studies traces the life of Jesus from the retreat with the disciples to Caesarea Philippi through the crucifixion, death and burial. The study focuses on the three Synoptic Gospels. B6568: Ash Wednesday through Easter (BS) This book was written as a way of "walking and talking" with Jesus during Lent, as a way of being with God. B753: Baptized: Marked for Living (BS) Is a series of meditations developed in an attempt to use the Lenten season as a time for reflections upon WHOM we are as God's covenant children in baptism and HOW we are to live as people forever marked with the Cross of Christ. B9759: Beneath the Cross (BS) Letters from a Good Friday World Is a series of letters that are intended to teach and to provoke thought about the importance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The letters can be used in a Christian Education program aimed at adults or older children or can be used as sermons during the weeks of Lent. The concept of the program is that the letters were written on Good Friday immediately after the death of Jesus. B8540=: Blessed are the Peacemakers (BS) a bonus session for Easter Sunday. Lent Bible Study series based on the Beatitudes for the six Sundays in Lent, plus B11389: Blessings of the Cross(BS): Lent 2011 A Lenten study based on the Revised Common Lectionary This study invites you to explore god's hope and presence presented in the Scripture readings for Lent and Easter. Key Bible readings call us to praise God as we contemplate god's redemption and new creation through the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Through the readings, we hear the call to celebrate the blessings of new life offered through Jesus Christ B720: Bread & Broth: A Lenten Bible Study (BS) This program allows congregations to enjoy a fellowship meal together as they learn about a biblical character. B7050: Chocolate for Lent: (BS) Using themes from the film Chocolate, this unique approach to the season creates the space for deeper insights into self-discipline, self-giving, conversion, acceptance and maturing in Christ. B11387: Christ in the Strangest Places(BS): Foreshadowed, Fulfilled, Forever Contents: "Mine" Exodus 20:17; "Nothing" 2 Kings 4:1-7; "Marked" Isaiah 44:5; "Enlist" Judges 6:16; "Invest" Jeremiah 32:25; "Finish" 1 Kings 11:3 Study highlights words in Old Testament foreshadowing the coming of Christ and the fulfillment of god's promise of a life forever. B8536=: Christ On Trial (BS) Adult Bible Study in 6 Sessions that gives a more in-depth look at determining who Jesus truly is. B11928: Facing the Cross(BS) Lenten Bible Study in Six Sessions Sessions: Facing our Sins; Facing Temptation; Facing our Fears; Facing our Worldliness; Facing one Another; and Facing Suffering Includes Bible readings; prayers; questions; an ice breaker and discussion starters related to things we are "facing" as Christians in the world today. Students will come to see through this study only by looking to Christ and his cross can we successfully deal with the often difficult elements of this life we see before us day by day. Includes a Leader's Guide B6284: Following At A Distance: (BS) A Lenten Study for Adults It's not that we do not desire to follow Jesus. We want to follow, but we don't always want to follow too closely.

4 B12463: Forgiveness: (BS)A Lenten Study Lent is an appropriate time to deepen our understanding and practice of forgiveness. 6 sessions: Beginnings; Self-Examination; Honesty; Repentance; Forgiving; Beginning Again. Includes 6 chapters and a study guide section for each. B5336: God's Abundant Table(BS) 6 session group study - Campbell begins with premise that the Eucharist (the "thanksgiving meal" of the church) is far more than a reenactment of the meal in the upper room. Rightly understood, the Lord's Supper is conned to Jesus' entire ministry, the entire story of God's relationship with God's people, to our everyday meals, and to the ministry to which each of us is called as Christ's followers. B732: Have You Met Jesus? (BS) Eight Studies on the Life and Times of Jesus B9437: Hosanna: A Spiritual Journey Through Holy Week (BS) Hosanna invites you to explore the main texts in all four Gospels and in Paul s writings that deal specifically with the last week of Jesus life and with the resurrection. B11917= Know Chocolate for Lent(BS) This Lenten resource offers a thematic approach for communicating the message of the church seasons of Lent and Easter. Uses the growing and manufacturing process of chocolate as a metaphor for the growth of faith and the discipleship in the Christian life. Provides the focus for a wide variety of seasonal experiences including: creating visuals, decorating worship centers, providing special holiday services, preaching sermons, reading Scripture, sharing children s messages, and making visual and concrete the goodness of God's gifts. Series includes A Chocolate Feast Celebrating God s Goodness (B11917) for the whole congregation; An Adult Study (B11918); a Lenten Family Time filled with activities (B11919 ); and A Lenten Women s Retreat (B11920) B9652: Lent 2008 (BS) Behold the Lamb of God A Lenten Study based on the Revised Common Lectionary Scriptures for the Church Seasons. In this book we are reminded that approaching Easter through the season of Lent is more like ascending the Himalayas than going for a pleasant walk in the park. We are invited to explore together the foundations of our faith and through reflection and prayer to see how strong these foundations are in our hearts. A Leader's Guide (B9653) is available for use in Sunday School or other small group settings. B9653: Lent 2008 (BS) Behold the Lamb of God: Leader Guide A Lenten Study based on the Revised Common Lectionary Scriptures for the Church Seasons. In this book we are reminded that approaching Easter through the season of Lent is more like ascending the Himalayas than going for a pleasant walk in the park. We are invited to explore together the foundations of our faith and through reflection and prayer to see how strong these foundations are in our hearts. A Bible Study (B9652) is also available. B9528=: Living Lent: the Animals Tell the Story (BS) An 8-session study devoted to the animals mentioned in and around the passion and death of Jesus. The donkey reveals a peaceful Savior; the dove an angry Savior; The camel tells of a warning Savior; The Hen reveals a Savior who grieves; the vulture tells of a Savior who is coming soon; the fox reveals a homeless Savior; the Lamb, a forgiving Savior; and the fish a Risen Savior. B770: Living With Jesus (BS) & the Book of Job During Lent The book is based on Job's questions concerning the meaning of existence such as: Is this all? What are friends for? Why emptiness and Misery? Where shall wisdom be found? What is resurrection? and Where is my Redeemer? B8482: People Who Met Jesus (BS) In the latest installment of his popular series examining the basics of the Christian faith, Ron Lavin takes another look at the final days of Jesus life on earth through the eyes of the people whose lives were changed by their encounters with the Lord. B5868=: Pontius Pilate (BS) The startling yet untold story of the ambitious and successful Roman politician whose fateful verdict forever changes the course of history--but whose conscience can never rest with the consequences. B12360: Praying(BS): The Psalms of Lent Lent Bible Study in 6 Sessions: Psalm 6; Psalm 32; Psalm 38; Psalm 51; Psalm 102; Psalm 130 Opening prayer; Synopsis of the Theme; Icebreaker; Outline of Psalm; Questions; Closing Prayer; and assignment for next session. Includes Leader's Guide and Participant booklet. B6129: Renewed Passion (BS): The Passion of the Christ A six-part Bible study exploring Mel Gibson's -The Passion of the Christ.Each session includes time for viewing a portion of The Passion of the Christ (about minutes) based on the scene selections found on the DVD. (DV38) B12359: Restored in Christ: (BS) A Lenten Bible Study Bible Studies to go with 6 weekly worship services: Broken Hearts Joel 2:12-14; Broken Vessel Mark 14:1-9; Broken Trust Matthew 26:14-25; Broken Bread John 6:48-58; Broken Promises Matthew 26:69-75; and Broken Justice 2 Corinthians 5: Opening prayer; responsive reading; Intro; Bible readings and discussion questions; closing hymn and prayer. With assignment for next session.

5 B8686: Saviour on a Cross Leader(BS) Lent 2005 This is the new lectionary-based, small-group study for Lent Using the Old Testament, Epistle, and Gospel readings from the Revised Common Lectionary and the NRSV translation of the Bible, each lesson includes commentary on the Scripture and relevant questions. A separate Leader's Guide is designed so that leaders can rotate teaching responsibilities. The Psalm is used during a worshipful prayer opening or closing. B6290=: Signs of Lent Series A (BS) John Gugel continues his series of adult study guides with this six-session booklet based on the Lenten lectionary (Series A) Sunday readings B6291: Signs of Lent Series A (BS) Leader Guide ; B6292: Signs of Lent Series A (BS) Student Guide B9755: The Critical Questions (BS) and More Three Pre-Easter Bible Studies The Critical Questions and More contains three separate Pre-Easter Bible Studies. Each study can assist in guiding an individual or a congregation through key scriptures during Lent. The studies featured in this collection are: The Critical Questions; Who do You say He is?; I Saw Jesus. Each study has a lesson objective, a focal point for prayer, questions for discussion and thought, and suggested songs and other resources, all working together to make the Lenten experience a memorable one with tools to gain a deeper understanding of and intimacy with their Lord. B2136: The Cross Walk: (BS) A Lenten Study for Adults Seven- session study, appropriate for individual and group use, invites the participant on a spiritual journey with Jesus on the path to the cross with one lesson for each week in Lent. B5030: The Greatest Story: Bible Introduction: SandStories: Lutheran Edition Found in general Bible Studies B4434: The Greatest Story: Bible Introduction - Multi-denominational Edition 16 Bible studies: The Story; Beginnings; God's People on the Move; Getting Settled; Kings and Kingdoms; Trails of Tears and Joy; When God Speaks; For Every Matter Under Heaven; People of Promise; The Word Became Flesh; Who Do You Say I Am?; You will be My Witnesses; The Power of God for salvation; So Great a Cloud of Witnesses; Come, Lord Jesus!; Jesus People. Contains Participant Book; Leader Guide; DVD; and CD with 8-10 minute SandStory segments to go with the stories. Leader's Guide refers to The Lutheran Study Bible and Lutheran Catechal materials. Bible reference CD is included with maps, charts, illustrations, diagrams, and references to any study Bible. B5153: The Greatest Story: Jesus: SandStories Found in general Bible Studies. 16 Bible studies: Who is this Jesus; God is with Us; This is my Son; Fulfilled in your Hearing; Follow Me; Who then is This: Who Touched Me; Let the Forgiven Forgive; Blessed are You; The Kingdom is Like.; Lost and Found; I Am; Entering Jerusalem; Broken for You; Crucify Him; A Sunday Surprise. Contains Participant Book; Leader Guide; DVD; and reference CD with pdf and jpg files of reference material. Bible reference CD is included with maps, charts, illustrations, diagrams, and references. B8464: The Road to victory (BS): Pre-Easter home study Seven lessons designed to help Christians walk a road that will draw them closer to Jesus - at the time of year when his walk on the Via Dolorosa was fast approaching. B1270: The Seven Last Words of Christ (BS) Seven times Jesus spoke from the cross, and each of those seven last words still speaks to us today. Filled with messages of grace and love, this book is ideal for devotional reading and group study, or for use as a preaching resource. B11388: To Love As Jesus Loves(BS) A Bible Study for Lent in Six Sessions You will see how God used six New Testament women - Mary of Bethany, the Samaritan woman, Mary Magdelen, Dorcas, Priscilla and Eunice - to share his love. You will also learn about 6 other fascinating but not well-known women who shared God's love in similar ways. Let their stories encourage you as you learn how God wants you to shine with Jesus' love. Each session begins with Prayer; Synopsis of Theme; Topic for sharing as Ice Breaker; Old Testament reading DEVOTIONS B5048: A Clean Heart Create in Me (D) Daily Lenten reflections from C.S. Lewis B3899: A Lenten Hobo Honeymoon(D): Daily Reflections for the Journey of Lent Jesus journeyed through life as a hobo, as one with "nowhere to lay his head." Lent calls us to be hobos to be like those Homeward Bound Civil War veterans who worked their way back to their loved ones. B1564: A Personal Way of the Cross (D) B13029: A Place for Prayer(D) Daily prayers for Lent B12641: A Wondrous Love(D) Two of the most widely read and respected spiritual writers of the 20th Century (Henri J.M. Nouwen; C.S. Lewis) are brought together in this daily devotional. They offer their deeply personal insights, understanding and pastoral sensitivity in this booklet. These reflections are a most appropriate way to enter into the spirit of Lent.

6 B3670: Abounding in Steadfast Love; (D) Family Devotions This pamphlet contains daily family devotions for Lent beginning with Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday B5367: All Around Jerusalem(D): Simple devotions for all the days of Lent (If ordered through Creative Communications, it will include stickers). Poems and stickers in this book help keep track of Jesus as he moves in and around the city. B3664: And They Led Him Out to be crucified; (D) Devotional The pamphlet contains daily devotional prayer beginning with Ash Wednesday and continuing through Holy Saturday. B7322: Ashes to Easter: (D) Lenten Meditations Join Bishop Morneau on a richly rewarding meditative journey through the forty days of Lent. Each day begins with the identification of the day of Lent and the Gospel reading. B5051: At the Table of the Lord (D) Daily Lenten devotions & prayers based on the rite of the passover seder. B8450: At the Table with Your Nail (D) - Daily table prayers B13037: bearing fruit(d) 1 Anne Edison-Albright; Augsburg Fortress 2015 Daily devotions for Lent: Bible reading; Thought to ponder; Rooted and taught; Prayer B11872 Beyond Question - Jesus asks question throughout the Gospels. They are transformative and challenge us, change us, and draw us into deeper faith and discipleship: What are you looking for?; Where is your faith?; Who do you say that I am?; What do you want me to do for you?; Do you love me?; How will you believe what I say?; Whom are you looking for? This is a 40-day journey on you own or with a friend, small group ore congregation. B7553: Blessed are they: (D) Daily Devotions for Lent Daily Devotions for Lent- Based on the Beatitudes B8535: Blessings of the Cross (D) Daily Devotions for Lent B10429: Book of Faith: Lenten Journey (D) 40 Days with the Lord's Prayer The Book of Faith 40-Day Lenten Journey is a devotional resource connecting forty personal daily readings and weekly worship with the study of Scripture. The forty devotional readings included are structured around seven key petitions of The Lord's Prayer. Includes booklet of worship helps for midweek services including scripture readings, hymns, ideas and images for worship. B11026: Book of Faith: Lenten Journey (D) Marks of the Christian 40-day journey exploring Romans 12. The Apostle Paul calls us to new life in Christ and identifies marks of the Christian life. Includes booklet of worship helps for midweek services including scripture readings, hymns, ideas and images for worship. B4298: Book of Faith: Lenten Journey(D): Seven Wonders of the Word A 40 Day journey exploring seven wonders of God's Words. The daily Bible readings, reflections, and questions in this book will be your guides. Take this journey on your own or invite a friend, a small group, or your congregation to join you. Includes booklet of worship helps for midweek services including scripture readings, hymns, ideas and images for worship. B11532: Book of Faith: Lenten Journey(D): Water Marks Hear and experience God's water-marked Word in Old Testament stories of creation and redemption, in the words of the prophets and the prayers of the Psalms, in stories of water in the lives of Christ's disciples, and in the life of Christ, the source of living water. Immerse yourself in a forty-day journey through Scripture. Includes booklet of worship helps for midweek services including scripture readings, hymns, ideas and images for worship. B11883: Called to Life, Called to Love(D) Lenten Reflections/Meditations Few writers have been able to capture the pure pastoral sensitivity that is the gift of Henri Nouwen. Nouwen takes us on a Lenten journey from Jerusalem to the foot of the Cross, helping us understand and discover the deeper meaning of Christian love. Selected from Bread for the Journey (B6876) and scripture quotations from NRSV B3675: Christ's Journey & Yours; (D) Lenten Devotions Daily Lenten devotions from Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday. B11879 Countdown to Easter(D) Daily devotions B12638: Daily reflections for Lent(D): Not by Bread Alone Prayerfully journey through Lent with deeply meaningful, day-by-day reflections on the Mass readings. In just minutes per day, the insightful meditations can deepen your experience of this solemn season of prayer and penance and prepare you to participate more fully in the joy of the great Easter mystery.

7 B5032: Daily Reflections for Lent(D): Not by Bread Alone 2008 Offers meditations that focus on the Lenten themes of repentance and redemption, sacrifice and salvation - as well as the Easter message of resurrection and new life. B3666: Do Whatever He Tells You; (D) Family Devotions and Prayers for Each Day The pamphlet contains family daily devotions beginning with Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday. B13024: Easter Lost and Found(D) The Story of Jesus with Daily devotions, Rhymes and Seek-and-find pictures. Contains pictures for you to look for things that are lost among lots of everyday objects. Finding things that are lost reminds us of God's love for people who are lost. Each day in Lent read the scripture lesson and devotion, poem, and look for the object. B3676: Face to Face; (D) Daily Lenten Devotions for Women These are daily Lenten devotionals beginning Ash Wednesday and ending Easter Sunday. B13033: Faithful Facts for Lent(D) Go back to the time of Christ with expert historian and theologian Paul Maier as he explores the personalities of the Passion in these daily devotions for Lent. Drawing upon archaeological findings, empirical data and writing of the ancient world, Maier makes the events of Christ's Passion more real for us and reveals the effect the suffering, death and resurrection of our Lord had on the faith of people then and on our faith today. B12276: Faithing(D) - New Life for ELCA Parishes The "I Am" Sayings of Jesus Participant Guide 40 days of Lent I am the Bread of Life (6:35); I am the Light of the World (8:12, 9:15); I am the Door of the Sheep (10:7,9); I am the Good Shepherd (10:11,14); I am the Resurrection and the Life (11:15); I am the Way, the Truth and the Life (14:6); and I am the True Vine(15:1,5) B11891: Followers of the Cross(D) Devotions for the days of Lent Martin Marty combs through the Gospels and explores the meaning and relationship between us and Christ implicit in the phrase "followers of the cross." Readers will come to know more fully how people of the past drew closer to Christ through the cross and how we, too, can follow the cross more closely in our daily walk. B12640: Follow the Way(D) Those who followed Christ in the early Church were referred to as "belonging to the Way" (Acts 9:2) So it only makes sense for us in this day and age to call ourselves Followers of the Way, especially during this season of Lent as we make the journey to the cross to find the One who is the Way, the Truth and the Life for us. Take time each day of Lent to read a prayer from this booklet to remember that the way Christ lived and died for us transforms the way we live our lives for him. B780: From Ashes to Light (D) The daily Lenten devotions area based on Luther's Small Catechism. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, a portion of the catechism is the focal point for a brief devotional guide which includes an appropriate passage of scripture, a brief meditation, and a prayer. B731: From Death to Life: (D) Forty Questions for Lent Meditations from the Writings of Frederick Buechner. B3669: From Fear to Love; (D) These are daily Lenten devotions beginning with Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday based on the Parable of the Prodigal Son. B5841: Go to Dark Gethsemane(D) Go to Dark Gethsemane. A booklet of daily Lenten prayer meditations based on words and phrases of the hymn. B11888: God is on the Cross: (D) Reflections on Lent and Easter 40 devotions that will guide and inspire readers as they move thematically through the weeks of Lent and Easter, encountering themes of prayerful reflection, self-denial, temptation, suffering and the meaning of the cross. Passages from Bonhoeffer's letters and sermons provide special encouragement. Supplemented by an informative introduction to Bonhoeffer's life and a Scripture passage for each day. B9763: God So Loved You (D) A 40-day Devotional A forty day devotional inspired by 3:16: For God so loved the World that he gave his one and only son what whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. B12301: God's Abiding Love(D) Daily Lenten Bible reading, Meditation and Prayer B8534: God's Blessing For You (D) Short stories written to reach people everywhere, in any walk of life. B11882: God's Social Media Gracebook(D) Daily Lenten Updates for Teens and Young Adults B11391: Good Lord, Deliver Us(D): A Lenten Journey This study s guided by the heart and vision of 32 timeless petitions from Thomas Cranmer's Great Litany. Includes daily reflections for our Lenten journey.

8 B12617: Grace & Peace: Devotions for Lent(D) For each day in Lent, an evocative image, a reading from the Letter to the Ephesians, a quotation to ponder, a reflection, and a prayer is shared. B1958: Guided Meditations for Lent, (D) Leader's Guide for preparing meditations on the themes of "desert surrender"," promise keeping"," why are you crying?", and on fire". These meditations can be used with people of all ages in a variety of settings. B8283: Have No Fear! (D) Growing in Trust through Lenten A daily reading, Bible verse and prayer for the Lenten Season B5050: His Cross for My Salvation (D) His Cross for My Salvation. Daily Lenten devotions based on St. Patrick's Breastplate. B781: Holy Coveting (D) The book provides daily Lenten meditations for the period from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. B13034: Home, Heart, Spirit(D) Family prayers and activities for Lent B8451: How Do I Thank You?(D) Let Me Count the Ways Daily Lenten Devotions B11673: I Have Heard the Cries of My People(D) The Exodus for Lent B11892: Imitators of Christ(D) Daily prayers for Lent From a very early age, we are prone to imitating those around us - parents, siblings, friends. But as Christians, the one we should be imitating above all others is Christ. Mimicking his loving, forgiving and serving ways in our daily living is what we are called to do this Lent. These prayers will help you do just that. B11674: Is There a Way out of Lent?(D) Daily devotions for teens, tweens and college-agers written with wit and wisdom. B3971: Jesus' Lonely Road (D) Based on scripture passages from Mark, the text includes two devotional guides for personal meditation and prayers during Lent. B7549: Jesus in Jerusalem: (D) This Lent like every Lent, we are going to follow Jesus. But this lent we are going to follow Jesus in a special way. We will follow Jesus through the streets of Jerusalem the week before to his death. B7323: Journey to the Center (D): A Lenten Passage A meditation book to be used through the 40 days of Lent. Beginning at Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday B2059: Journeying Through Lent with Mark: (D) The book provides daily devotions for each day of Lent based on the Gospel of Mark. A study guide is included for six weeks of small-group discussion. B11645: Journeying Through Lent with Luke;(D) Daily Meditations Is a Christ-centered guide to the Gospel of Luke. Vivid word pictures, crisp retelling of text, and creative allegory spark in the beauty of Luke's Gospel and a desire to follow Christ. Each meditation focuses on a point in Luke and offers questions for reflection, along with a prayer. B9643 Leap into Lent (D) action based devotionals for each day their families, for classrooms, churches, and schools. Action based devotionals for each day of lent for kids and B12639: Led by Christ(D): Action begins in the Heart Family devotions for each day of Lent Lent is a good opportunity to consider with others the decisions we are making and how those choices compare to those that Scripture urges us to make. We need to ask ourselves: As Christians, how do our lives reflect the saving love of our Redeemer? This booklet provides an opportunity to think and to pray about our choices and why we make them. Each day includes a Scripture passage, reflection and prayer. A discussion question is also included for the family. B11886: Lent for Everyone(D): Luke, Year C provides readers with a daily devotional through Lenten season. Wright provides scripture translation, reflection and prayer, helping readers ponder how the text is relevant to their own lives. Covers the entire book of Luke, along with Psalm reading for each Sunday. B11660: Lent for Everyone(D): Mark, Year B Lent for Everyone: Mark, Year B provides readers with a guide through Lenten season. Wright provides scripture translation, reflection and prayer for each day of Lent. Covers the entire book of Mark, along with Psalm readings for each Sunday. B12234: Lent for Everyone(D): Matthew, Year A Provides readers with a daily devotional through Lenten season. Wright provides scripture translation, reflection and prayer, helping readers ponder how the text is relevant to their own lives. Covers the entire book of Matthew, along with Psalm reading for each Sunday. Helps readers ponder how the text is relevant to own lives.

9 B782: Lenten Prayers for Worship (D) Prayers are given for Ash Wednesday, each week of Lent, and daily for Holy Week. Short meditations accompany the prayers B3667: Lessons of Lent; (D) Daily Devotions The pamphlet contains daily devotions for Lent beginning with Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday. B5977: Let's Give It Up for Lent (D) Let's Give It Up for Lent. An interactive devotional booklet for teens, 'tweens & college. B3662: Let's Go; (D) An Invitation to Follow Jesus The pamphlet contains daily devotions beginning with Ash Wednesday and ending with Holy Saturday. B12785: Let's Grow into Lent(D) Daily devotions for children with a garden theme. B11669: Lift High The Cross(D) Daily devotions B9645: Listening to Lent (D) Daily Devotions B12787: Live Like it's Lent(D) Daily Lenten Devotions for Teens and Young Adults. Daily Lenten scripture reflections provide encouragement for reflection. Action prompts and journaling exercises motivate readers to use their God-given gifts as they live life on Christ's behalf during Lent and every day. B5370: Living in the Moment(D): Daily Devotions for Lent B11887: Living into Lent(D) Imagine the transformation of God's church called into a common learning. Christians join with others along the way of faith, following Jesus, and seeking to live out the will and purposes of God. Allows time for readers to reflect on Christian identities, listen to God's Word and will, and engage in practices that deepen the Christian experience through discipleship. It is a 6 session study with questions for consideration. B9642: Living Lent (D) the animals tell the story Daily prayers for the season of Lent from Ash Wednesday to Easter as told by different animals. B13032: Living Lent:(D) As People of the Resurrection These daily devotions remind us that Lent is a time to ponder and proclaim the fact that after every Good Friday in our lives, there is always and Easter, because Christ has risen. As people of the resurrection, we already know how it all turns out, so that makes "living Lent" a different experience for us as we retrace Christ's steps to the cross during the holy season, fully aware that Easter has already come to pass. B12299: Living:(D) The Gospel Life Daily devotions for Christians on a mission with a Bible reading and short devotion. B13030: Living: The Gospel Life(D) Lent 2016 Daily devotions for Christians on a mission; Seeks to equip, challenge and inspire to a faith that is active, vital and alive in the Spirit of our Lord. B12786: Look around Jerusalem(D) Devotions and stickers for the days of Lent. B7074: Look for the Light: (D) Pocket Devotions for Lent As we travel this Lenten journey from Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday, we meet many real people who struggle with life's challenges, who witness to their faith in unexpected ways, and who invite us to join them as they look for the light. B5368: Looking Up for Lent(D) - Daily Devotions for Children B7324: Making More of Holy Week (D) Making More of Holy Week is a book to encourage people to celebrate Holy Week via meditations, services, information, and reflection. B8458: Making Room for Jesus (D) Daily Family Devotions B767: Meditations for the Six Days of Holy Week (D) Each day offers suggested scripture readings and a provocative meditation that enables the participant to experience the pathos of the days leading up to the surprise and joy of Easter. B13031: Mercy Passion & Joy(D) Let the writings of C.S. Lewis lead you through Lent with daily quotes from Lewis and reflections by Dr. Joel Heck. The daily quotes, Scripture, reflections and prayers lead the reader from contemplations on the mercy of Christ, the Passion he suffered on our behalf, to astounding joy that is ours because of his great sacrifice for us. B11670: My ABC Journey Through Lent(D) Daily devotions for children and their families.

10 B8454: My Very Own-Your Nail-(D) My Very Own "Your Nail" daily sticker-devotions for Lent for children. B8282: Navigating Lent: (D) Daily Daily Devotions for Teens, Tweens, & College-Agers for each day from Ash Wednesday through Easter using a boat theme. B4435: Never Said a Mumbalin' Word(D): Lenten Meditations on the Spirituals This devotional is drawn from an ethos forged by the iron grip of sorrow and suffering. Welcome to a spiritual journey through Lent and Holy Week that will lead you to the God who loves us beyond all human understanding. Meditations and spiritual exercises will enrich and empower your faith as you encounter the Christ who suffered and died, and who seeks to live in and with you. B5047: New Hearts, New Spirits (D) Family prayers and activities for Lent B7163: No Greater Love: (D) Lenten Meditations Contains 46 devotions, one for each day from Ash Wednesday through Easter, selected from English translations of Bonhoeffer's writings. An appropriate Scripture quotation has been added to introduce the theme of each devotion. B11889: O Taste and See (found in Devotionals) Discovering God through imaginative meditations; A 30 day plan to help you love God with all your heart. These meditations illuminate the character of the Creator God in such a way that Christian living grows from a foundation of love rather than being reward- or fear-based. B3663: Prayers at the Foot of the Cross (D) The pamphlet contains daily devotional prayers based on Bible texts beginning with Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday B5052: Putting a Face on Lent (D) Devotions for the church's younger members. B8453: Questions Along The Way-(D) Daily Lenten Prayers B5846: Red Light Green Light (D) Daily devotions for families for the Lenten season. B759: Remember Who You Are, (D) A Lenten Devotional Guide The book covers daily meditations for the entire Lenten season. They were written when Pastor Rosenberg. B5049: Renewed for Life: (D) Daily Lenten Meditations B758: Safe Passage, (D) a Lenten Journal for Teenagers This book is a Lenten "log" written specifically for teenagers to help them understand the Passion story. It is written in contemporary ways to appeal to the teen audience. B11894: Saved through Christ(D) A family prayer plan for Lent Parents want their families to experience Lent in a meaningful way, but sometimes it is difficult to gather the family together for prayer and activities. Clark offers families easy-to-do and accessible activities and prayers sure to bring meaning and joy to even the busiest of families. Lent, the author tells us, is like "spiritual clothing" God gives us to protect, nurture and save us. B757: Savior I Follow On, (D) a Children's Prayer Book for Lent Daily prayers and meditations for children for the entire Lenten season from Ash Wednesday to Easter. B12428: Sent into Lent(D) Daily Lenten motivations for Teens and Young Adults B6989: Seven Lasting Words (D) A series of Vignettes based on the seven last sayings of Jesus that makes for inspiring reading during the Lenten season. B9655: Small Surrenders (D) A Lenten Journey Make a fresh start. Join Emilie Griffin in this book of daily meditations for the holy season of Lent. Using ancient and modern texts as inspiration for her reflections, the author nurtures and guides us into a deeper knowledge of ourselves and God. We discover that Lent is an opportunity to joyfully put ourselves in God's hands. B3671: Snapshots in the Shadows: (D) This is a template for a Lenten scrapbook to be prepared by the teenager with activities based on the Lenten story. B7878: Spirit in the Desert (D) Lent 2006 Devotions for each day in Lent 2006 B11672) Springs of Living Water(D) Family devotions for Each Day of Lent

11 B754: Stations of the Cross (D), a Latin American Pilgrimage These nearly 50 vignettes mark stations on Dorothee Soelle's recent two-and-a-half month journey through Latin America. B9671: Stations of the Heart (D): Pocket Devotions for Lent It is a spiritual journey of the heart through the season of Lent. This booklet is a pilgrim walk of 47 stops along the Way for the heart to believe the hope of God. From the book of Psalms, to help you find your daily station of the heart. B10619: Subway Faith (D) A Lenten Devotional by Pastor Gail Sowell. Written in a subway metaphor for faith B12300: Take up Your Cross(D) Daily Bible reading and prayer for Lent During this season when Christ takes up his cross for our salvation, Christ also invites us to take up our crosses and follow him. Taking up our crosses is not about sacrificing ourselves for sins. Instead, taking up a cross is about self-denial and sacrifice; it is about presenting our bodies as "a living sacrifice" (Romans 12:1). Let these daily prayers for Lent help you to do just that. B5371: Texting Through Lent(D): Daily Lenten Scripture and Devotions for Teens and Young Adults B3668: The Cross for a Change (D) Daily Lenten Devotions B12642: The Parables of Lent(D) Daily Devotions on the Stories of Jesus for Lent "He spoke to them in parables," the Bible tells us of Jesus, and in this daily devotional for Lent, these very parables of our Lord speak to us of core components of this sacred season as we reflect on his suffering, death and resurrection for us. Nadasdy takes us line by line through some of the most well-known and beloved parables of Scripture and relates the events described there to the events of Lent we experience - repentance, forgiveness, sacrifice and everlasting love - helping us to apply the divine messages of these stories to the story of our life in Christ. B10616: The Questions of Jesus (D) Pocket Devotions for Lent The Questions of Jesus reflects on some of the more than 300 questions Jesus asked during his ministry. Questions can transform us as they help us reexamine our faith, our lives, our biases, and even our relationships with God and one another. Let your lives be transformed as you listen, seek answers, and walk with God through this season of Lent. B9654: The Road to Emmaus (D) In this book you will meet eight companions from the past who bring you wise counsel for today's spiritual pilgrimage. Join them as you travel through Lent. Your travel companions: Thomas Traherne; The Venerable Bede; Aelred of Rievaulx; Author of The Cloud of Unknowing; John and Charles Wesley; John Donne; and Julian of Norwich B12302: The Vineyard and the Cross(D) The art of living a Christ-based life, like the art of making a fine wine, is both a blessing and a responsibility. Together, they will be explored in these devotions as we are reminded that the miracle we call wine can also instruct us in how we as Christians are to participate daily in the miracle of living a Christ-filled life of worship and service. B5845: This Lenten Journey (D) Daily Meditations for Lent. B12426: These Stones will Shout!(D) Daily Lenten Devotions B12217: too deep for words(d) Devotions for Lent 2014 B5932: Traveling On Holy Ground: (D) Pocket Devotions for Lent Pocket Devotions for Lent. Year C. Travel through Lent and upon holy ground. B7334: Walking the Way of Sorrows (D) Each year on Good Friday, Christian congregations all over the world walk the Stations of the Cross, a commemoration of Jesus' walk to Calvary. B3151: Watch & Pray: (D) There are meditations for Ash Wednesday, each Wednesday in Lent and Maundy Thursday. Themes are: Watch and Pray; Self-knowledge; Repentance; Growth B7552: We are Called, We are Chosen: (D) Lent is a good opportunity to consider with others where the decisions we are making are headed and how those choices compare to those that Scripture urges us to make. B7550: What Do I See at Calvary :(? D) A Children's book for Lent Devotions B5843: What Does Jesus Do? (D) Family Devotions for Each Day in Lent B11671: What's Next, God?(D) 40 days of devotions for today's fast-paced world Stephen Carter tracks where we have been, where we are, and where we are going as centixens of this earth, children of God and Christ-centered people.

12 B11893: Who do You Say that I Am?(D) Family Scriptural Reflections and Prayers foe each day of Lent As Christians, we have been baptized into the death of Jesus so that we can rise to new life with him. But who is he? Who is this man who was tortured by Roman soldiers, nailed to a cross to dies and then laid in a tomb, only to rise again three days later? These daily devotions center on an aspect of Jesus as he is presented in Scripture. Each section is grouped around a theme, such as "Jesus the Teacher" or "Jesus the Miracle-worker." This is by no means a complete picture of Christ: the Scriptures are a deep well of truth, with more in them than we could ever pull out. B7548: Who do you say that I am? (D) Daily Lenten Prayers The prayers in this little Lenten booklet are based on the various names, titles, and descriptions of Jesus cited in the Passion History portions of the four Gospels B3665: Who Is It? (D) Children's Daily Lenten Devotions. The period from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday is covered. B5369: With God, All Things are Possible(D): Family Devotions for the Days of Lent B735: Words From the Cross, (D) The book contains daily Lenten meditations based upon the last words and acts of Christ from the cross. B8457: Your Nail (D) Daily Lenten Meditations PROGRAMS & PAGEANTS B6285: A Jelly Bean Easter (P&P) Three dramas for children: "A Jelly Bean Easter" is an Easter story that helps children understand the significance of Easter, 25 mins, with 10 speaking parts; "The Easter Story" tells the story of Easter from the triumphant entrance of Jesus to the empty tomb. B9648: A Rooster's Tale (P&P) Easter Dramas, Speeches, and Recitations for Children Reproducible. Contents: The Entry into Jerusalem; The Two Parables; Hosanna! Hosanna!; The Last Supper; Gethsemane; Peter's Denial; A Rooster's Tale; The Trial; The Resurrection B5867: Abingdon's Easter Drama (P&P) and Program Collection This collection of Easter dramas and programs by various authors provides short dramas and recitations suitable for all age groups. B6297: An Easter Collection for Children's Programs (P&P) Choose from full length dramas, worship pieces, finger Plays, recitation, and readings. B9651: Are You Sleeping?(P&P)Easy Easter Dramas, Speeches, and Recitations for Children This book contains poems, prayers, finger plays, movement stories, recitations, and dramas that can be enjoyed and performed by children of many ages. All of the dramas can be performed in 15 minutes or less. Each drama requires simple props or no props. Contents: Hallelujah! Jesus is Coming!; The Story Jar; Remember Me; Are you Sleeping?; The Proud Rooster; The Darkest Day; He is not Here; Seven Miles from Jerusalem; Hallelujah! Jesus is Risen! B2155: Artisans of the Crucifixion (P&P) This is a series of monologues viewed from the eyes of a blacksmith, carpenter, stone mason, tanner, and basket maker as those who crafted the whip, wove the crown of thorns, forged the nails, constructed the cross and chiseled out the tomb. B2160: At the Foot of the Cross (P&P) The seven characters portrayed are: Judas, the Centurion, Simon of Cyrene, the disciples John and Peter, Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of Jesus. B1962: Can these Bones Live? (P&P): Contemporary Dramas for Lent This resource provides a dozen contemporary situational dramas coordinated with readings in the Revised Common Lectionary for Lent and Easter. The dramas are photoreproducible for congregational distribution. B9656: Chancel Dramas for Lent (P&P) From the book: What Did Jesus Do? These seven Lenten Dramas are designed to enliven one's faith and increase personal involvement in Lenten worship, though their broad theme permits presentation at any time during the church year. The collection contains a variety of types of drama-bliblical, modern, parable, and morality-simple to stage and easy to grasp. Such legacies of Jesus' love as the taking away of guilt, teaching to love, and revealing God are treated with simplicity and reverence. B5873: Destination Easter (P&P) Use the programs as part of Sunday school or a mid-week study and the practices that correspond to them during that same week B726: Dramatic Resources for Lent (P&P) Two monologues for Easter; A Five-part Choral Reading for Easter; and A play for Lent or Good Friday are included in this resource.