Lent
Resource Title #1Author Last Name #1 Author First Name Shelf Number Description
A Clean Heart Create in Me Lewis C.S. 242.34 Daily Lenten reflections that includes a Scripture reading, reading from C.S. Lewis and a short prayer to serve as prayer starters.
A Lent Sourcebook: The Forty Days - Book One

263.92 An excellent source of liturgy for the Lenten season.
A Lent Sourcebook: The Forty Days - Book Two

263.92 An excellent source of liturgy for the Lenten season.
A Night With . . . Kettleshak Larry 263.927 82 Meditations on a "Night With…" Peter, Stephen, Luke, Paul, Thomas, Judas, Pilate, The Angry Crowds and Hope. Can be used in regular or mid-week Worship, Suppers, Studies. Etc. (1971 publication, but still very workable).
A Pilgrim's Way: Meditations for Lent and Easter Shepherd J. Barrie 242.34 Collection of thought-provoking meditations to enrich the Easter Season, based on the Common Lectionary with prayers for morning & evening, covering themes like suffering, repentance & the joyful resurrections.
A Time Between Hosanna and Alleluia Kirkpatrick Kathy 263.927 084 Examine the 14 stations of the cross which are part of the historic Jerusalem Via Dolorosa & be challenged to walk in the footsteps of Jesus, experience His journey, responding to the Good Friday story in a new way. Good for studies & devotional use.
Abba! Father:Meditations on Jesus' Prayers on the Way to the Cross Schreiber Vernon R. 263.92 These meditations unfold the riches of Jesus' life of prayer. Excellent for personal reading & congregational worship.
Abingdon's Easter Drama Collection

263.927 82 A variety of authors offer short dramatic presentations will help churches share the Christian faith from Palm Sunday to Easter.
Abingdon's Easter Drama Collection 2 Nivens Shelba Shelton 263.927 82 An inspiring volume of short dramatic presentations that will enable you to share the Christian faith from Palm Sunday to Easter.
Adult Foundational Curriculum 1995-1996 Leader's Guide

268.434 Adult group study: Incarnation; Crucifixion/Resurrection; Salvation; Christian Hope; Torah; Deuteronomy; Mark; Mission; Christian Life; Teachings/Life of Jesus.
Adult Foundational Curriculum 1995-1996: Basic Beliefs - Incarnation; Crucifixion/Resurrection

286.434 Part of the 1995-1996 Adult Foundational Curriculum covering Basic Beliefs: Incarnation: Alive to God in Jesus Christ and Crucifixion/Resurrection: Living in the Tension. Leader's Guide available.
Adult Foundational Curriculum 1998-1999: Basic Beliefs - Incarnation/Trinity Crucifixion/Resurrection

268.434 Part of the 1998-1999 Adult Foundational Curriculum covering Basic Beliefs: Incarnation/Trinity Crucifixion/Resurrection. Unit 1: We Trust in the One Triune God; Unit 2 Christ, the Mystery of Faith. Each unit contains 5-sessions. Leader's Guide available.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Messages for Children On Lent and Easter Themes Ward Elaine M. 263.924 Twenty stories based on specific phrases or objects related to Jesus' ministry in his final days or in his resurrection appearances. Points & questions are included.
Alternate Celebrations Catalogue Thornberry Milo Shannon 263.9 Comprehensive collection of resources for alternative celebrations of all the major holidays and rites of passage, as well as resources for responsible living personally, in families and in the community at large.
Alternative Worship: Resources from and for the Emerging Church Baker Jonny 264.13 Arranged around major festivals of the church year, these unique liturgies, prayers, rituals & challenging views of the alternative worship scene with be an enormous help for those working towards a more contemporary approach to worship. CD-ROM included.
An Easter Collection for Children's Programs

263.927 82 Full length dramas, worship pieces, recitations and fingerplays to be used with younger children to help build some excitement into your Easter program.
An Easter Sourcebook

263.93 Texts to help in keeping the fifty days of Eastertime a time of rejoicing; A collection of liturgy to assist in communial & private prayer & worship.
Before and After Easter: Activities and Ideas - Lent to Pentecost O'Neal Debbie Trafton 263.927 8 Good resource for a family to use to help learn some history & traditions of the Lenten season. Can be used by anyone working with children. Includes symbol explanations, stories, legends, activities, scripture & other ideas for daily use.
Birthings and Blessings: Liberating Worship Services for the Inclusive Church Mitchell; Ricciuti Rosemary Catalano; Gail Anderson 264.13 082 Creative resources for innovative and inclusive worship.
Bread for the Journey: Resources for Worship

264.13 Contemporary worship resources that emphasize worship as part of an ever-evolving journey toward God. Included are pieces for baptism, communion, confirmation, new member litany, funeral & seasons of the Christian year.
Celebrating Holy Week in a Post Holocaust World Knight Henry F. 263.925 The author helps you deal with Holy Week texts in light of our post-Holocaust world and provides practical examples of prayers, liturgies & resource material to help prepare & lead worship, as well as teach.
Celebrating Lent/Easter Halsey Alison 263.927 0835 7-session curriculum is centered in John's Gospel, which is more theological & mystical than biographical. Includes Palm Sunday & Easter. Middle School/High School aged.
Celebrating Lent/Easter: Seasonal Action Course for Youth Adrian Anne Taylor 263.927 0835 Seven sessions, including Easter for middle or high school aged students. This course explores the Gospel of Luke and how the life & ministry of Jesus affects the lives of believers in every age.
Celebrating Special Days in the Church School Year Smith Judy Gattis 263.9 Liturgies and participation activities for church school children that are Biblical based for every season of the year. Includes church year celebrations, special events in the life of the church as well as other national days.
Celebrating the Church Year with Young Children Halmo Joan 263.9 Includes religious customs for the home, activities, suggestions for prayer & Scripture readings, songs, recipes & reflections on liturgy & liturgical background of the feasts & seasons of the Church Year. All ages.
Celebrating Through the Church Year McLaney Betty 263.9 A brief booklet to help families understand the different church seasons throughout the church year.
Children's Activities for the Christian Year Halverson Delia 263.9 Practical information & activities for the cycle of the Christian church calendar. Easy-to-use guidance, resources & reproducible pages to help interpret the Church year through elementary age.
Children's Daily Prayer (1995-1996) Jeep Elizabeth McMahon 268.432 042 A collection of prayers for each day plus meal prayers, church year, etc.
Create and Use Bulletin Boards That Teach Britton Colleen 268.6 Over 50 bulletin board designs as well as how to utilize them effectively. Basic design & construction tips covering a variety of subjects.
Creative Craft Ideas For All Ages Beegle Shirley, editor 268.61 A large assortment of craft ideas for preschool through teens, covering old & new testament, church year & other holidays.
Creative Ideas For Lent Davidson Robert G. 263.927 8 Includes intergenerational events, worship ideas, projects, youth programs, lessons & other ideas for the Lenten season.
Creative ideas For Lent - Volume 2

263.927 8 Collection of activities for the church, families, youth and children of all ages. Includes drama, worship, crafts, stories, studies and more.
Destination Easter! Lenten Programs & Practices for Youth Hershman Kathy 262.927 0835 Collection of programs & practices giving youth the opportunities to listen, discuss & study as well as creative expression & personal experiences to better prepare for Holy Week. Includes reproducible sheets for newsletters, journal & publicity helps.
Don't Just Sit There: Bible Stories That Move You Flegal Daphna (editor) 268.673 Using movement, props & rhythm, teach the Scriptures to preschool shildren. Easy-to-follow directions to get your children actively learning!
Dying to Live: A Lenten Study for Adults Harnish James A. 263.92 Explore what real difference the cross can make in your life, your world & in your relationship with God. Through this 7 session study you will journey to the cross for a more meaningful faith.
Easter Is

263.927 083 An adventure story about love & sacrifice, that moves viewers beyond the Easter bunny & colored eggs. It teaches about a permanent joy, inspired by Jesus' love which He showed for us through His death & resurrection. (Preschool) Guide included.
Faith Journey: Special Edition

268.433 04 Provides youth leaders with five sessions for special times in the life of the African American Church. Some topics covered include Kwanzaa, Black History Month, Lent and Easter.
Faith Lessons On The Death & Resurrection Of The Messiah: The bible's Timeless Call To Impact Culture Vander Laan Ray 268.434 Keen insights into the relevance of God's word, using holy land sites as the visual classroom. 9 classes, 30 minutes each plus discussion guide.
Family Worship Idea Book May Edward C. 264.0086 To encourage & stimulate creative devotions & worship in the family throughout the year. Includes use of music, prayers & worship centers. (1973)
Festival of Faith Liechty Ann 268.9 5-day program to participate in the story of the Christian faith as it unfolds through the seasons of the church year & shapes the lives of people around the world. Discover background, culture & customs of countries that share the same faith.
Fish Eyes With Ted & Lee: 11 The Arrest & Denial; 12 From Fear to Faith

268.433 04 Peter & Andrew, fismermen by trade, drop their nets & follow Jesus. This video from the series covers the arrest of the stranger, the denial by Peter, the fear of the disciples after the death of Jesus & their seeing Jesus on the beach later.
Fish Eyes With Ted & Lee:9 Lazarus!; 10 The Last Supper

268.433 04 Thought provoking, unpredictable, yet true to the Gospel, video stories for both youth & adults looking for a fresh telling of the good news. This one covers the raising of Lazarus & the Last Supper.
Followers of the Way Rust Henry 263.927 084 Six sessions the basic story of the life and teachings of Jesus, taking into account an understanding of Jesus the person.
Following at a Distance: A Lenten Study for Adults Reisman Kimberly Dunnam 263.927 084 Seven session study, appropriate for both group & individual use, providing one lesson for each week in Lent. Includes Scripture, reflection, questions for study/discussion, prayer & upcoming focus.
Foot Washing Service Johnston Jean, Reverend 264.36 Kit contains a plastic basin, towel and foot washing service compiled by Reverend Jean Johnston for an Indian Summer retreat. Includes some discussion questions for study.
Fresh Out of The Box - Volume 4: Digital Worship Experiences for Lent and Easter

263.924 Multisensory media for highly relevant worship experiences for the digital age. Covers celebrations for Lent & Easter. 10 worship celebrations, a metaphor, background images for presentation software, commentary, music suggestions, 6 video/animation clips
Fresh Winds of the Spirit: Liturgical Resources for Year A Bayler Lavon 264.13 To help in preparing Designed to assist clergy in preparing for worship closely related to the lectionary, providing prayers, hymns, etc. Can be used for personal devotion as well.
From Death to Life Buechner Frederick 242.34 Meditations on 40 questions from the writings of Frederick Buechner. Each question & reflection is accompanied by an appropriate scripture text & a brief concluding prayer.
From Palm Sunday to Easter: Lenten Study Program for Adults Day N. Raymond 263.927 084 Six session study for adults to be used during Lent. Can also be used within a family or for personal contemplation.
Gateways to Worship: A Year of Worship Experiences for Young Children Brown Carolyn C. 263.0083 Binder with a variety of resources that can be used through the year to help educate children , youth and families about worship through the seasons. Includes pieces for Advent, Lent, ordinary time, communion, etc.
Gifts of Many Cultures: Worship Resources for the Global Community Tirabassi Maren C. 264.076 Moving collection of liturgical resources from the global community, designed to enrich worship, encourage cross-cultural appreciation; facilitate church mission & deepen spiritual understanding across the global community.
God's Love In Jesus

268.434 04 Leader's guide for a six session study using the video "Jesus of Nazareth", covering the final week of the life, death & resurrection of Jesus.
Growing Together: Six Intergenerational Celebrations (Volume II - Spring & Summer) DeVillers Sylvia 259.1 Suggestions & activities to organize sessions focused on Mardi Gras, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, Summer Celebration of God's Creation & Assumption.The sessions are geared for intergeneration/family use.
He Is Risen

263.93 Excellent 30 minutes animated version of the story of Easter. Multi aged activity book, audio cassette & story book also available.
He Is Risen Storybook

263.93 Taken from the video, the greatest story ever told is recounted in this animated account of how Jesus Christ conquered death. Activity book available.
I Happened Upon A Miracle: Voices From The Gospels McKirachan C. David 242.5 18 narratives from the life of Jesus, from the Christmas story to to crucifixion & resurrection. Each invites us to inhabit the stories & draw closer to the wonder experienced by those first witnesses of Jesus.
In Remembrance

264.36 Recreation of the Last Supper & the events surrounding it, portraying the lives of the Disciples on their last night with Jesus. Themes presented are discipleship, the humanity of the disciples & the meaning of Passover meal. 47 min for older youth/adult
In The Shadow of The Cross Schwarz Galen L. 263.927 82 Written in six parts, these one & two-character readings for the Lenten season can be used in a variety of worship settings, etc.
Jesus Christ: The Message of the Gospels, The Hope of the Church Throckmorton Burton H., Jr. 232 The author offers a thoughtful, reasoned analysis of the life & significance of Jesus Christ. He discusses the traditional identity & nature of Jesus as portrayed in the Gospels, keeping a close eye on historical detail.
Jesus Loved Them Evans Sally 263.927 82 Dialogues from John the Baptist, Pharisee, John, Andrew, Faith, Matthew, Judas, Centurion & Mary Magdalene that can be presented during a worship service (order included) to share their experience with Jesus & how he changed their lives.
Jesus of Nazareth #3

268.434 04 Part of a three video series covering the life of Jesus. This one covers his death & resurrection. Study binder available.
Jesus the King (Children's Video Bible Series) Frank Penny 268.432 046 Narrated still picture video covering different parts of Jesus life & teachings (Lost sheep, Zacchaeus, Lazarus, Jesus the King & Jesus on Trial). 30 minutes.
Jesus' Resurrection: Then and Now Wright Tom 268.434 Discussion let by Tom Wright on how Jesus' resurrection was understood in the first century. Joining him is Dr. Sara Henrich & Rev. Joel Quie. Six, 26-minute segments complete with study guides to continue the discussion.
Jesus: The Final Days

225 See Jerusalem as it appeared in Jesus' day. Welcome him into the city, walk with him to the resurrection.
Jordan's Stormy Banks: 1991 Graybeal David 291 An attempt to outline the history of the relations between Jews, Christians, and Muslims. It focuses upon the conflicts between Palestinians & Israelis, drawing upon Christian denominations for its interpretations.
Last Supper, The

263.92 Filmed on authentic locations of the Holy Land/Middle East. It depicts Passover & the events from Palm Sunday through Holy Thursday.
Lectionary Aids

264.032 Photocopies of lectionary aids for primary festival days and Sundays from Ash Wednesday through Easter, 2001. Also included is an article on "Dressing the Church for Lent".
Lent 2005 - Savior on a Cross Kalas David 263.927 084 A Lenten study based on the Revised Common Lectionary, which takes a look at the cross, which stands at the heart of the God's love. Seven sessions. Leader's guide available.
Lent 2005 - Savior on a Cross (Leader's Guide) Kalas David 263.927 084 Leader's guide for the seven session study, that includes suggestions for using hymns, prayers & other ways to recognize the presence of Christ among you.
Lenten & Easter Drama Resources Miller Paul M. 263.927 82 Six different dramas to be used for Lent and Easter. Includes a chancel drama for Palm Sunday, one-act play for Good Friday, two monologues, first-hand accounts of the Resurrection & a historical drama for Holy Week. (1982)
Lenten Alphabet Wezeman Phyllis Vos 262.927 8 Twenty six activities & experiences based on the significant stories & themes during the season of Lent. Includes many different learning styles are incorporated into the material.
Lessons For Lent: Learning About Jesus Through His Names Wezeman Phyllis 263.927 083 Six session study learning more about Jesus through his various names & how in Lent, Christians can best prepare to celebrate Easter. For older elementary through youth.
Let All The People: Experiences in Corporation Worship With Children Peery Agnes Junkin 252.53 Excellent collection of children's experiences that can be used in a variety of settings, including regular worship, covering all areas the Bible & church seasons.
Let Just Roll Down: A Worship Resource for Lent, Holy Week & Easter Duncan Geoffrey 263.924 Collection of prayers, readings & liturgies that will aid you from Shrove Tuesday to Easter Sunday. The writers are from various countries & backgrounds and all share a deep longing for justice & healing in the world.
Let Us Worship God Daniels (editor) Harold M. 264.0513 Excellent binder full of helps in many worship settings.
Letters to the Angels: Devotions for Women's Gatherings Gamble Eugenia Anne 242.643 A collection of readings, drama & meditations for use with women's gatherings covering Advent through Pentecost.
Liberation and Unity: A Lenten Booklet for 1999

242.34 These meditations & prayers come from African American & other ethnic minority pastors & lay members, who offer their gifts of insight & experience for the benefit of us all. The focus is on unity & justice - a guide for meditation & action.
Light in the Darkness - Easter Story

263.93 Using a variety of performance techniques including masks & mime, "Movement Artists" tell the story of the last weeks of Jesus' life. 16 minutes.
Litanies and Other Prayers: For the Revised Common Lectionary (Year B) Cole Phyllis 264.13 Includes an Invocation, Call to Worship, Litany, Prayer for One Voice & a Benediction for each Sunday in the Christian year.
Live with Jesus! Campbell Alexander 263.927 083
Love In A Lunchbox: Poems and Parables for Children's Worship Ward Elaine M. 252.53 For pastors, teachers & worship leaders providing age-appropriate material to use during children's worship.
Meditations for Lent Kirk James G. 242.34 Meditations to help Christians use the Lenten time of preparation as a time to center on the Easter mystery.
Meditations on the Cross Bonhoeffer Dietrich 242.34 Letters & sermons containing bonhoeffer's personal & faithful word about the crucifixion & the power of the cross for all Christian disciples. Good for devotional reading & personal reflection.
Mission: Easter - Youth Programs & Ideas for Lent Outcalt Todd 263.927 -835 An excellent source for Lenten programming ideas for Ash Wednesday, Maunday Thursday & Good Friday. Also includes Lenten Bible studies, dramas, worship & retreat ideas & more.
Neglected Voices: Biblical Spirituality in the Margins Indermark John 242.34 Explore "not so well known" Biblical characters whose examples offer encouragement for our spiritual journey. Leader's Guide available.
Neglected Voices: Biblical Spirituality in the Margins (Leader's Guide) Indermark John 242.34 Practical helps for leading a 6-week study of the accompanying book.
New Lectionary Notes - Advent - Easter, Cycle A Vander Meulen John M. 264.032 Lectionary notes to aid with the special church seasons. (1986)
On Their Way to Wonderful: A Journey with Ruth and Naomi Hollies Linda H. 268.434 082 Exploration of multicultural marriage using the liturgical year as a backdrop, as well as looking at diversity & racism in Scripture. Women will relate to this study as it touches on issues that impact their lives. Study questions included.
Peacemaking Through Worship: Peacemaking: The Believers' Calling

264.0272 Collection of worship aids for 15 days in the church year, covering Advent Epiphany, Lent through Easter, & Pentecost.
Peacemaking Through Worship: Volume II Huber Jane Parker 261.873 Collection of worship aids a variety of church year celebrations, concentrating on peacemaking.
Plays of the Passion Creighton Linn 263.92 Eight plays, written for adults & older youth, each based on the personality of a New Testament character from John the Baptist through Mary Magdalene. A wonderful tool to enliven Bible study, for chancel dramas, or to make church suppers more dramatic.
Preaching the Calendar: Celebrating Holidays and Holy Days Kalas J. Ellsworth 252.6 A discussion of the importance of embraching holidays & special days as occasions when sermons can enlarge & deepen spiritual yearnings and help people find new & renewed relationships with God.
Prepare the Way: Daily Meditations for Advent and Lent Liebenow R. Mark 242.332 Daily readings for Lent & Easter that includes scripture, meditations, prayers & suggestions for commemorating a variety of liturgical, historical & multicultural events & celebrations.
Presbyterians Do Mission In Partnership

242.34 Devotional guide for Holy Week - 2002 that encouraces reflection on the promise & practice of partnership-in-mission.
Refreshing Rains of the Living Word: Liturgical Resources for Year C Bayler Lavon 264.13 To help those who are planning worship find some unique Calls to Worship, Invocations, Prayers for Confession, Assurances of Forgiveness, collects, Offertory Prayers & Benedictions. Hymn suggestions are also included.
Sacraments and Seasons: Peacemaking through Worship, III Battin Barbara 264.0272 Collection or worship resources, incorporating Peacemaking into the different church seasons & other special occasions during worship.
Scripture Notes - B Beck Norman A. 264.032 For use with Common, Lutheran & Roman Catholic Lectionaries. (1986) Provides guidelines for preaching, worship planning & Scripture study for Year B - Mark.
Scripture Notes - C Beck Norman A. 264.032 For use with Common, Lutheran & Roman Catholic Lectionaries. (1985) Provides guidelines for preaching, worship planning & Scripture study for Year C - Luke.
Scripture Notes - Series A Beck Norman A. 264.032 For use with Common, Lutheran & Roman Catholic Lectionaries. (1986) Provides guidelines for preaching, worship planning & Scripture study for Year A - Matthew.
Seasons of Faith: Teaching the Christian Year Stoner Marcia Joslin 263.9 Information, crafts, dramas, studies, worship ideas & other activities that will help you with every holiday of the Christian year, plus some other fun days to celebrate.
Seasons of God's Love: The Church Year Fogle Jeanne S. 263.9 Explains the special days & seasons in the Christian church year, in which Christians demonstrate & celebrate their faith. For young children.
Sermons: Looking Toward Easter from Here

263.924 Messages for Lent, Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter & a service for the Sunday following Easter from a variety of preachers.
Seven Words to the Cross: A Lenten Study for Adults Kalas J. Ellsworth 263.927 084 A 7-session study to explor our response to the cross, as you study the transforming words spoken at Calvary. Word of Scorn, Late Word, Word of Indifference, Word of Faith, Word of Testimony, Courageous Word, & Futile Word.
Simply Easter: Easy Dramas, Speeches, and Recitations for Children

263.927 82 Teaching stories, poetry and easy skits to be used during Holy Week & Easter to help children and the congregation with different views of the Lenten stories.
Super Plays: For Worship & Special Occasions

268.671 Twelve plays that can be performed in 20 to 30 minutes, easy to produce covering a variety of special occasions, including Lent, Advent, Mother's Day & other seasonal themes.
Symbols of god's Love: Codes and Passwords Fogle Jeanne S. 268.612 Text and illustrations explain the origins and meaning of such Christian symbols as the cross, lily, boat, butterfly, flame, fish and lamp.
Teaching and Celebrating Lent/Easter Griggs Donald 263.927 8 Be effective in conveying the concepts of Lent and Easter to children and adolescents with these creative activities.
Teaching With Music Through the Church Year Smith Judy Gattis 268.675 Look at how music can be used more effectively & meaningfully throughout the Christian year. Can be used in a variety of settings & ages.
The Common People Heard Him Gladly: A Lenten Study for Adults Moore James w. 263.927 084 Take a closer look at some of the people who heard Jesus and were touched by him in some way. A 7-session study with a Scripture reference, reflection, questions, a prayer & a focus for the coming week.
The Continuing Voice of Jesus: Christian Prophecy & the Gospel tradition Boring M. Eugene 226.015 The author traces the role that early Christian prophets played in the transmission of sayings of Jesus in the way these were taken up into the Gospels, allowing Jesus to speak to the church after Easter,as both a historical figure & Lord of the present.
The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Borg Marcus 263.927 084 Six sessions on 2 videos with Marcus Borg & 2 questioners that help make sense of the events surrounding Jesus' death & resurrection, directing our attention toward relationship through Jesus with God instead of doctrines. Leader's guide included.
The Drama of Easter

263.927 82 Contemporary & traditional dramatic, royalty-free plays for all ages. Includes scripts for Lent, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter & includes formats for Tenebrae, Sunrise, children, readings, monologs, etc.
The Final Triumph: A One-Act Easter Chancel Drama Quisenberry J.B. 263.937 82 Part of a complete order of service for Easter morning, offering roles for Annas, Caiaphas, Mary Magdalene, mary (mother of Jesus) & two guards. Easy to produce. The entire service, with drama, approx. 50 minutes.
The Final Week of Jesus Lucado Max 242.34 The author retraces Christ's steps to the cross, considering the final days and his impending death, through highlights from "And the Angels Were Silent"
The First Easter (Children's Video Bible Series)

268.432 046 30 minute video using narration & still pictures from the Lion Story Bible covering the First Easter and 3 stories with Paul.
The Fourth Wise Man

263.915 A 48-minute production of the story of a man in search of Jesus from his birth on through the cross.
The Jesus Story Johnson Ben Campbell 232.901 The teachings & life of Jesus. Daily readings that paraphrase different episodes of Jesus' life. Comments included to aide in personal reflection & interpretation.
The Last Supper

263.92 Very elaborate & extensive film on the Last Supper, filmed & dramatized on authentic loactions of the Holy Land & the Middle East. It explores the recipes of the courses served at the supper & a recipe book is included. (60 minutes)
The Man from Galilee: Sermons and Orders of Worship for Lent and Easter Pilgrim Tom 263.924 Complete Pastoral resource for an integrated Lenten program of worship & study. Includes children's sermon, order of worship, questions for Sunday bulletin or classes, & a series of sermons for Lent & Easter.
The Matthew Passion: A Lenten Journey to the Cross and Resurrection Fenton John 242.34 A reading for each day from Ash Wednesday to Easter, accompanied by a passage from Matthew, reflections & suggestions for prayer. Questions for eight group meetings are also included.
The Mystery of Easter Bonhoeffer Dietrich 242.32 Writings from Dietrich Bonhoeffer on the cross, resurrection, suffering & the overcoming of death for Jesus Christ. Art reproductions in this book illustrate how people of other times have experienced that message as well.
The Passion: According to Saint Luke Defilippis Leonardo 263.925 Powerful performance of the passion, death & resurrection of Jesus Christ, taken directly from Scripture. Takes you from the entry into Jerusalem to the resurrection. 60 minutes.
The Passover

263.92 Delightful, simple presentation of a traditional festival meal, celebrated on the first night of the Passover. Explains the symbols & the Messiah to whom thses symbols point, making the Old Testament tradition more meaningful for Christians.
The People vs. Judas Iscariot - the punishment phase McCord Wm. Clayton 263.92 Five-part worship & dramseries for Lenten worship or group discussion. Detailed worship bulletins with an order is service provided for each presentation. Easy-to-present format, includes scripture readings, with no memorization required.
The Proud Tree Roche Luane 263.927 083 An inspiring book that tells the story of the crucifixion from the viewpoint of a tree that was proud & ungrateful, who learns a lesson of love when he becomes the cross. Video also available.
The Proud Tree (based o the book by Luane Roche) Roche Luane 263.927 083 A proud & selfish tree, chosen to form the cross for Jesus' crucifixion is humbled as he watches what Jesus endures. Presenter's guide included.
The Resurrected Life: Understanding the Meaning of Easter

263.930 01 A four part journey that offers insight into how the resurrection can bring about changes in individual lives. Good for study groups or personal use. Includes Crucifixing; Resurrection, transformation & Reconciliation.
The Story Behind The Cross

263.925 Group of teens go to clean up a camp. What follows is a touching story of Jesus' crucifixion & resurrection as it is written in the NIV translation of the Bible (30 minutes)
The Tale of Three Trees Hunt Angela Elwell 268.432 Wonderful children's story skimming the birth of Christ through the cross and how some very special trees are involved.
The Undoing of Death Rutledge Fleming 263.924 Sermons based on Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday. A retired Episcopalian minister who is very gifted in preaching.
The Way of the Lamb: Christ in the Apocalypse - Lenten Meditations Weber Hans-Ruedi 263.920 01 Meditations on some passages in the book of Revelation that deal with Christ the Lamb, that can be helpful for liturgical celebrations as well as individual & group use. Chapters 2-4 is a series of Holy Week meditations with music, art & prayers.
The Weekend that Changed The World: The Mystery of Jerusalem's Empty Tomb Walker Peter 263.920 01 Th author discusses the location of Jesus' burial, drawing on evidence from the gospels, archaeology & church history. He focuses on the two likely sites: Garden Tomb & the church of the Holy Sepulchre. Maps, drawings & color photos included.
The Word

232.9 Contemporary gospel musical interpretation of the life of Christ, composed & performed by Rick Awkeman & shot entirely in Israel. 70 minute presentation can be used for both Advent and Lent.
Theology Without Boundaries: Encounters of Eastern Orthodoxy and Western Tradition Calian Carnegie Samuel 281.9 The author attempts to promote a greater dialogue & exchange among Christians of the East & West. He seeks to make Christians aware of the diversity of faith & ofers suggestions & insights to this end.
Things To Make & do For Lent and Easter Gee Martha Bettis 263.92 Creative activities to help put children in touch with the Easter story.
To Celebrate: Reshaping Holidays and Rites of Passage

263.9 Collection of resources for alternative celebrations for all the major holidays & rites of passage in our culture, including Sabbath.
To Crown the Year: Decorating the Church through the Seasons Mazar Peter 263.9 A comprehensive, practical guide to decorating the house of the church, to making it fit for worship. For each season of the church year and for the months of Ordinary Time.
Triduum Sourcebook

263.92 Prayers, poems, hymns, reflections, preaching ideas & other scriptures to enhance the time of Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday
Voices at the Crossroads

263.927 084 Dramatic, first-person portrayals of 8 New Testament characters to help bring you closer to the Good Friday & Easter story. Includes questions for reflection/discussion, study suggestions & worship setting ideas.
Voices Crying in the Wilderness Mansell John 268.671 Scripture-based dramas for Church life and Worship.. Fourteen scripts covering both Old and New Testament.
Way of the Cross - Way of Justice Boff Leonardo 232 Using the stations of the cross, we look back the historical Jesus: his life, death & resurrection & towards the present with the Christ of faith who continues his passion today with those who suffer for the cause of justice - in Brazil. Copyright 1980.
We Are An Easter People: The Triumph of God's Love In Our Lives (Leader's Guide) Carr John and Adrienne 263.927 084 Five session study that can be used during Lent or duriing the time leading up to Pentecost. Designed to help you experience more of the Easter power. Participant's notebook also available.
We Are An Easter People: The Triumph of God's Love In Our Lives (Participant's Guide) Carr John and Adrienne 263.92 Participant's book for study, designed for small groups, using interaction, personal reflection & sharing. Can be adapted for retreat experience.
We Have Seen The Lord! The Passion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ Barclay William 223.96 The author draws on the wisdom of the Gospels to trace the last days of Jesus' earthly ministry,l from his entrance into Jerusalem to his resurrection and appearances to his disciples.
Were You There? Finding Ourselves at the Foot of the Cross Kolbell Erik 242.34 163
When We Gather: Year A Kirk James G. 254.0513 Collection of worship aids (prayers, litanies, calls to worship, etc.) based on the lectionary - Year A (1983)
When We Gather: Year C Kirk James G. 254.0513 Collection of worship aids (prayers, litanies, calls to worship, etc.) based on the lectionary - Year C.(1985)
Wilderness Wanderings: A Lenten Pilgrimage Oden Marilyn Brown 263.927 084 Lent is a time to regain a spiritual compass and walk the trails of those who have gone before. This is a six-week journey, biblically based & firmly rooted in church traditions with questions for reflection & discussion. Guide for personal or group usage
Women, Violence and Nonviolent Change

261.873 1 Women from 13 countries present case studies of how women's groups are confronting violence in an nonviolent approach.
Worship for All Seasons: Selections from Gathering for Lent, Holy Week, Easter - Volume 2

263.924 Inspirational resources to enable leaders to take their faith community on the journey from Ash Wednesday to the end of Easter. Drawn from issues of a periodical "Gathering".
Worship Innovations: Lent and Easter Season Resources (Volume 3) Burton Janet 263.924 Dramas, scripture readings, Tenebrae monologues, Sunrise service vignettes using child actors and other resources that will bring the Bible to life & brighten your Lent & Easter worship services.
Youth Action Curriculum:Celebrating Lent/Easter Adrian Anne Taylor 263.927 0835 This seven-session curriculum deals with Noah, Abraham, the Mosaic period, Jeremiah & the events of Holy Week to catch a glimpse of God's work in the past in see God's hand in their lives today.