The Gospel According to Jesus' Enemies: Monologues and Orders of Worship for Lent and Easter

Dann J. Ettner

Politics & Social Sciences

C.S.S. Publishing Company

In easy-to-understand language these monologues present fascinating details about Greek and Roman society. But more importantly they show how Jesus Christ changed the lives of those whom he encountered. As you present these monologues with their graphic descriptions, your congregation will learn about the travels of Silas, Paul, and Barnabas. The missionary work they performed includes details not frequently mentioned elsewhere. This series of 15 monologues includes ... Mary Magdalene: Liberated Woman Joseph Of Arimathea: Closet Christian Mary Of Bethany: My Radical Sister Philip: The Non-Organization Man This series provides a helpful resource for post-Easter preaching or a summer series. Members of the congregation might even be assigned monologues to encourage congregational involvement or to fill in during pastoral vacations. This volume will also be useful for any Christian who wants to think through the challenge of Christ in his/her own life. Robert F. Scott has had a varied career as an engineer, chaplain, and pastor of suburban, inner-city and rural mission churches. He has taught writing, history and chemical engineering. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Princeton Theological Seminary, he is a minister of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). He lives in Wilmington, Delaware, with his wife Bettie, two sons, three cats, and approximately 60,000 honeybees.

God's Great Trumpet Call

Robert F. Scott

Religion & Spirituality

The title of this book is a cry often heard by leaders of organizations. This resource is a response to that cry. Designed to be a 12-month guide, there are programs for Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Halloween, the Christmas season, Lent and more. The programs are designed for easy implementation at women's meetings, youth gatherings and congregational events. Leader's helps are provided to indicate what props, songs and readers are needed. This collection of 15 programs is reflective, at times humorous, and includes skits, meditations and other suggestions to fit particular seasons. Programs for various months include: *February -- A Heart Filled With Love *March -- From Slavery To Sainthood *May -- A Humorous Look At Some Hopeful Women *July -- God's Picnic Basket *August -- The Armor Of God *October -- In Pursuit Of The Right Spirit *November -- The Exodus Murmurs *... and eight more Cynthia E. Cowen is a Christian resource writer and liturgical evangelist. She has published five other worship resource books with CSS. She stays active by involving herself in youth ministry and women's church programming. She also teaches a course on Worship and Evangelism and is a member of the ELCA Board of Publications for Augsburg Fortress Publishers.

Who -- Me? Do A Program? (Volume 1)

Cynthia E. Cowen

Christian Books & Bibles

These resources were carefully selected from almost 100 manuscripts submitted. They were chosen for their creativity and content, but also for their adaptability to churches of any size. None of them require complicated props or settings, nor do any require lengthy rehearsals. This collection of resources will enliven the worship of any church, involving members young and old in the presentation. -A Christmas Play: Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room -A Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service -A Christmas Program For Children (Or Entire Congregation) -An Old Fashioned Christmas Pageant -Two Worship Services For The Christmas Season -A Worship Service And Choral Reading For Christmas -A Christmas Play: Mary After The Angel Contributors: Mary Lu Warstler is a member of The United Methodist Church and lives in Akron, Ohio. Suzanne Fisher, from Ocoee, Florida, has been actively involved in children's ministry for many years, teaching scripture lessons through playacting. J. B. Quisenberry majored in Theater and Theology at Elgin community College and Luther College, and has been writing and directing chancel drama for over 20 years. Lynda Pujado graduated from the University of Minnesota and studied at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Moody Bible Institute. Arlys Winkler is actively involved in hospice volunteer work. She lives in Granville, North Dakota, and winters in Vero Beach, Florida. May Dembowski is a graduate of Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York. A free-lance artist, she has served in Christian ministry for 25 years. She lives in Spencerport, New York. 0788008404L.jpg;0.312511110-1-111.9500010199811AdventChristmasResourcesForYoungAndOld.pdf2040788008404A Christmas AnthologyAdvent/Christmas1996Fall0-7880-0840-4 / 109pages / 5.5 x 8.5 / $11.95 010.16N/A

Advent/Christmas Resources For Young And Old

Literature & Fiction

Wayne L. Tilden

Dramas & Plays

An Easy To Read Introduction To The Theory Of Change Management That Focuses On What Works.  --This text refers to the paperback edition of this title

The Thin Book of Appreciative Inquiry

Sue Annis Hammond

Reference

Christian Stewards

Waldo J. Werning

This worship resource for Lent contains: A morning pastoral prayer A children's sermon An order of worship with scriptural readings and responses Discussion questions (for printing in the Sunday bulletin or for study sessions) A series of sermons for Lent and Easter This volume contains a complete pastoral resource for an integrated Lenten program of worship and study. Typical of Pilgrim's style, the sermons are lively and well illustrated. THOMAS A. PILGRIM received his M.Div. degree from Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Before serving as Senior Pastor of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Marietta, Georgia, he was Senior Minister of St. John United Methodist Church in Atlanta. Pilgrim is a member of the United Methodist Academy for Preaching and a leader of workshops on preaching. He has served on mission trips to Puerto Rico and Costa Rica. Other titles he has authored at CSS are BEHOLD THE MAN, THE ROADS JESUS TRAVELED, and THE MASTER HAS COME. Book size- 5.5 X 8.5 Page count-93

Man From Galilee, The

Thomas A. Pilgrim

Here is a book of commentary and prayers based on the Gospel of John, the most intimate gospel of them all, written by one who was next to Jesus at the Lord's Supper, the only disciple with Jesus at the cross, and the one given the commission to care for Mary, Jesus' mother. This book will be a helpful resource for: Individuals or groups for devotional use Bible study leaders Youth workers Opening a worship service or church meeting Bishop Bansemer's Commentary and prayers take you to the heart of John's Gospel ... and then ... open your heart! A refreshing spiritual experience! Rev. Ed Schaack Rural Retreat, Virginia Richard Bansemer possesses a unique capacity to weave an extraordinary grasp of the Gospel with a genuine understanding of the vulnerability of the human spirit ... I found reading the text to be rewarding and helpful in my own personal ""journey."" Dr David Gring President. Roanoke College Salem, Virginia Simple words woven into a sacred tapestry of spiritual delight. Insightful perspicacious and inspiring. The author is clearly moved by Gods Spirit and in turn moves the spirits of God's people. Rev. Fred Castor Fort Collins, Colorado Richard F. Bansemer, D.D. is the bishop of the Virginia Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He has been the pastor of congregations in Virginia, Colorado, and Florida He is the author of six other books published by CSS Publishing Company. Bishop Bansemer is a graduate of Newberry College and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary and holds honorary doctoral degrees from Roanoke College and Newberry College.

Praying On The Journey With Christ

Richard F. Bansemer

Author Richard Gribble has the great gift of telling a story that reveals the meaning of a scriptural text. Most of these sermons begin with a story that captures the reader's or listener's attention. While the story illustrations are fascinating, they do not detract from the thrust of the gospel text, but rather enhance it and provide cogent reasons for applying the lesson to one's own life. Sermon titles include: The Most Important Thing In Life Set Your Goal On Jesus The Responsibility Of Belief The Challenge Of Tough Love It's Never Too Late ... and more Richard Gribble, CSC, is Assistant Professor of History at Stonehill College, North Easton, Massachusetts. After graduating from the United States Naval Academy, he earned the M.S. degree in systems management from the University of Southern California. In addition to M.Div. and S.T.M. degrees, he has earned a Ph.D. in Church History from the Catholic University of America.

We Walk By Faith

Richard E. Gribble

The Little Crescent Moon and The Bright Evening Star

Walter J. Humann

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