BK B06 030C1
BEFORE AND AFTER EASTER
O'Neal, Debbie Trafton
A wealth of ideas and activities for observing the days of Lent and for celebrating the season of Easter and the Day of Pentecost. Specific activities, including crafts, service projects, reflection ideas, and suggestions for family worship are included for each day in Lent and through the weeks of Easter to Pentecost. 

VT B06 001C1
BEGINNER'S BIBLE-STORY OF EASTER
Barera, Joseph
Return to old Jerusalem to witness Jesus' triumphal entrance into the city - and his eventual capture by Pontius Pilot's Roman soldiers. Then, experience the wonder of the fulfillment of God's promise to His chosen people as Jesus ascends into Heaven in the glorious miracle of the Resurrection! 

BK B06 015C1
CELEBRATE EASTER
Riley, Kelly
Focuses on Jesus' final days on earth and the ways children can be witnesses to His resurrection. Includes ideas for bulletin boards, stories, music, creative writing, crafts, recipes, discussion topics, and memory verses. 

BK B06 016C1
CELEBRATING HOLY WEEK
Rust, Henry R.
An examination of Holy Week, with worship opportunities, dramas, meditations, devotional guides, liturgies, hymn commentaries, etc. 

BK B06 036C1
CHILD'S LIFE OF JESUS
Jeffs, Stephanie
Wonderful illustrations help "tell" the story of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection to young children. 

BK B06 017C1
CREATIVE IDEAS FOR LENT-VOLUME 1
Davidson, Robert G.
Materials to help plan an all church event or projects, and learning activities, a church dinner, brief play, short worship service, or for use on each of the 6 Sundays of Lent. 

BK B06 018C1
CREATIVE IDEAS FOR LENT-VOLUME 2
Davidson, Linda S.; Davidson, Robert G.
Creative aid for planning Lenten activities, divided into four sections: "All Church Activities, Children's Activities, Youth Activities," and "Family Activities." 

BK B06 019C1
DRAMATIC RESOURCES FOR LENT
Pujado, Lynda
Four dramas: "The Execution's Story, The Night The Singing Stopped, Witnesses for the Crucifixion," and "The Woman of Money." 

BK B06 022C1
DYING TO LOVE
This seven-session study, appropriate for both group and individual use, provides one lesson for each week in Lent and one for Easter. A brief reading for Good Friday is also included. Each lesson includes a Scripture reference, a brief reflection, questions for study or discussion, and a brief prayer. Sessions focus around the answers to the question, "Why Did Jesus Die on the Cross?"

BK B06 051C1
EASTER A TO Z-EVERY LETTER TELLS A STORY
 Flinn, Lisa; and Younger, Barbara 
In this charming book, the Easter story, beginning with Jesus' last supper with the Apostles, is told using verses from the Gospels. Important words from the verses are arranged alphabetically along the page. Along with the letters and verses, historically accurate art helps to tell the story of the love of God for humankind.

BK B06 038C1
EASTER COLLECTION FOR CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Flegal, Daphna
Build excitement with your children by using these dramas and program pieces to highlight the most exciting time in the life of the church-the resurrection of our Lord! Choose from full length dramas, worship pieces, recitations, and finger plays. 

BK B06 050C1
EASTER DRAMA AND PROGRAM COLLECTION
These Easter dramas and programs emphasize the importance of Christian faith and values. Includes short monologues, recitations, Lenten Selections, Pentecost Selections and Tenebrae Service.

BK B06 024C1
EASTER PEOPLE
O'Neal, Debbie Trafton
This book is designed to help make Lent a meaningful time for your family. Through Bible readings and prayers, members of the family will come to identify and appreciate the special joy of a Christian life. History and traditions of Lent are explored. 

BK B06 020C1
EASTER STORY
Sockman, Ralph W.
This illustrated book tells the Easter story for young children. 

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EASTER STORY
Jeffs, Stephanie
This well illustrated book brings to life the story of Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter. Through this book children will come to know the story of Jesus, who went from servant King, through suffering and death on a cross, to resurrection and new life. 

BK B06 034C1
FAMILY COUNTDOWN TO EASTER
O'Neal, Debbie Trafton
Beginning with the day before Lent begin, Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras, and ending on Easter Sunday, this book turns each day of the season into a celebration. Every colorful page is packed with crafts, recipes, activities, and information about the holidays. 

BK B06 023C1
FIFTY WAYS FOR THE FIFTY DAYS
Wezeman, Phyllis Vos
Creative ideas for Easter through Pentecost: "Miraculous Mobile, Rainbow Ribbons, Powerful Poetry, Love Lessons, Disciple Dramas, Powerful Pictures, Joyful Gestures, Wonder Windsocks, Spirit Symbols, Cartoon Communication," etc. 

BK B06 029C1
FROM LIFE TO LIFE
Hary, Joann H.
This one volume is a complete Lenten package, a resource for worship services, sermons, drama, and suggestions for Maundy Thursday, Seder dinner and drama, Passover Seder Haggadah, Tenebrae drama, and Easter sunrise drama. Suggestions for bulletin notes highlight the central themes.
                      
BK B06 040C1
GATHERING AT GOLGOTHA
Babb, Katherine Bailey
This is a simple yet dramatic way for a group of readers to present the human drama at the heart of Jesus' arrest, trial, and crucifixion by focusing on the emotions of those with whom Jesus was most intimate. Including an original song, the scripture gives fresh voices to the feelings of Jesus' close companions on that black night. This easy-to-produce piece uses very few props and needs minimal rehearsal time to create a lasting effect. 

BK B06 043C1
GENESIS OF GRACE-A LENTEN BOOK OF DAYS
Indermark, John
This unusual book consists of daily reflective readings keyed to each of the days of Lent. These readings follow the weave of grace through the events and characters of Genesis. While the readings vary in style and emphasis, their core purpose remains constant: to moor the gospel's declaration of God's grace for our lives within the foundational stories of Genesis. Study guide available. 

BK B06 044C1
GENESIS OF GRACE-LEADER'S GUIDE
Indermark, John
This leader's guide contains, for each session, an overview, preparation ideas for the session, how to lead the session, and a review/preview section. This is an unusual Lenten study in that it is based on Genesis. 

BK B06 001C1
HOLY WEEK
Taylor, Ken
This kit contains activity leaflets, a resource book, a planning guide and sound sheets; all designed to aid the congregation in its learning about Holy Week. 

BK B06 002C1
HOSANNA!
Lee, Sharon
A collection of original, creative activities and group experiences for Lent and Easter, designed for preschool children to high schoolers. Includes finger plays, action rhymes, puzzles, discussion starters, worship services, and scripture resources. 

BK B06 046C1
IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CROSS
Kena, Kwasi Issa
This seven-session study, appropriate for both group and individual use, provides one lesson for each week in Lent. Each lesson includes a Scripture reference, a brief reflection, questions for study or discussion, and a focus for the coming week. 

KT B06 001C1
JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM
Lien, Boyd
This kit offers the foundation for building a study on various biblical lands. 

BK B06 003C1
KNEELING IN JERUSALEM
Weems, Ann
In a powerful and creative way, this book brings new insights into the Lenten season by providing 71 poems of inspiration. The author takes the reader on a pensive journey through Lent and Easter. 

BK B06 004C1
LENT IS FOR REMEMBERING
Rathert, Donna R.
This book, structured for ages 2-5, highlights each day of the Lenten Season. By using animation and brief summaries of what each day represents, the author gives young children a glance at this special season. 

BK B06 005C1
LENTEN JOURNEY
Kalajainen, Larry R.
Daily meditations and spiritual exercises to use throughout Lent and Holy Week, using both ancient and modern devotional practices in order to recover resources from our tradition to maintain and deepen a life of prayer. 

KT B06 002C1
LENTEN LEARNING KIT
Lien, Boyd
This kit includes activities for learning about the Lenten season, including Holy Week and Easter. 

BK B06 007C1
LILIES, RABBITS, AND PAINTED EGGS
Barth, Edna
The author traces the history of the Easter symbols and shows how they reflect feelings shared by people throughout the world. 

BK B06 028C1
MAN FROM GALILEE
Pilgrim, Tom
This worship resource for Lent contains: a morning pastoral prayer, a children's sermon, an order of worship with scripture readings and responses, discussion questions (for printing in the Sunday bulletin or for study sessions), and a series of sermons for Lent and Easter. It is an integrated Lenten program of worship and study. 

BK B06 008C1
MEDITATIONS FOR LENT
Kirk, James G.
Kirk's daily meditations are meant to help Christians use the 40 days of Lent as a special time of preparation. A biblical theme is highlighted each day and concluded with a prayer. Advent; Easter; Meditations AD Paperback, 174 pages Westminster Press 1988 BKB06009C1 PILGRIM'S WAY Shepherd, J. Barrie This book presents a collection of thought-provoking meditations to enrich the Easter season. 

BK B06 027C1
MEDITATIONS FOR LENT
Buechner, Lewis, Nouwen Frederick
Buechner's "From Death to Life" raises 40 questions for Lent, and concludes with an Easter prayer. C. S. Lewis' "A Clean Heart Create in Me" is daily devotionals from Lewis' writings, challenging us to a new way of life. Henri Nouwen reflects on "Called To Life" and how to live Lent attentively and gently. 

BK B06 026C1
PASSOVER SEDER
Thompson, Barbara Balzac
This book introduces the Seder, explaining that it is a Jewish ritual used to observe Passover and not to be confused with a Christian sacrament. There are detailed instructions for setting the tables and preparing the meal. It contains step-by-step instructions for the ritual. 

BK B06 009C1
PILGRIM'S WAY
Shepherd, J. Barrie
This book presents a collection of thought-provoking meditations to enrich the Easter season.

BK B06 010C1
PROGRAMS FOR LENT AND EASTER-VOLUME 3
Gale, Elizabeth Wright
Exciting activities for children and youth, contemporary dramas, new approaches to adult study, fresh worship ideas. Carefully selected from the most successful programs developed by Christian educators throughout the country. 

VT B06 002C1
PUZZLE CLUB-EASTER ADVENTURE
Barera, Joseph
A few days before Easter, Buzz Rafferty comes to The Puzzle Club headquarters to ask for help finding his missing cat, Angela. After Alex turns down such a trivial case, the situation worsens--Buzz disappears too! The detectives are torn between solving the mystery and staying by their trusted advisor Tobias' side while he is in the hospital. Ages 6-12. 

BK B06 047C1 
RESURRECTION RAIN: MEDITATIONS FOR HOLY WEEK
Presented in a story sermon format, each tale is designed to stir the soul and offer pause for daily reflection during Holy Week.

BK B06 049C1
RISEN SAVOR
This Lenten study is based on the revised common lectionary. Its seven chapters are titled: "The Beginning of Faith," "The Deepening of Faith, "The Wisdom of Faith," "The Gift of Faith," "The Vision of Faith," "The Servant of Faith," and "The Victory of Faith!"

BK B06 045C1
RISEN TO REDEEM
Mitchell, Bass M.
"Each spring the call goes out to journey with Jesus again...from the Mount of Transfiguration, to Calvary, and on and over to the garden of Easter." This is a seven-session Lenten study based on revised common lectionary. 

BK B06 041C1
RISING
Wright, Wendy M.
This is a probing work of contemporary spirituality. Through a blending of scripture, spiritual classics, art, music, poetry, and the author's own lived experience, this book explores the mystery of these seasons deeply, joyfully, and courageously. Readers of this work will find themselves drawn to do the same. 

BK B06 011C1
SEDER-AS GOD HAS SENT ME, SO I SEND YOU
McMillan, Judy
This collection of booklets offers a unique study of the Lenten-Easter season. 

BK B06 042C1
SENSING THE PASSION
Scully, Kevin
The author offers the church a marvelous reentry to the Passion of Jesus through faith-inspired exercise of the five senses. He draws examples from a rich diversity of experiences, ranging from cathedral altars to soccer matches to architures, to stimulate fresh and deep understanding of age-old texts. The readings and suggested activities challenge persons to see and hear, to smell, touch, and taste the mystery of Jesus' Passion anew. 

BK B06 025C1
SERVICE OF SHADOWS
Quisenberry, J. B.
This service includes 15 candles and parts for up to 15 readers. As the Passion narrative is read, these candles will be extinguished one at a time as directed by the service. 

BK B06 048C1 
SEVEN LASTING WORDS: JESUS SPEAKS FROM THE CROSS
Seitz, Christopher R.
This series of vignettes based on the seven last sayings of Jesus makes for inspiring reading during the Lenten season. The book contains beautiful woodcuts.

BK B06 037C1
SING ALLELUIA!
Flegal, Daphna
Through poetry, "Sing Alleluia" tells the story of Jesus, the king who came to earth as a tiny baby and grew up to tell God's promises to all people. A tone of celebration is carried through the book with the refrain, "Sing alleluia, sing, sing, sing. 

BK B06 012C1
TEACHING AND CELEBRATING LENT-EASTER
Griggs, Patricia
How are children to be taught the theological import and meanings of Lent-Easter? What should the crucifixion mean to them? In what manner might the resurrection be related to children? This book skillfully approaches these and other tasks. 

BK B06 039C1
TENEBRAE FOR MODERN TIMES
Flegal, Daphna
This book combines scripture, contemporary language, and poetry in an innovative setting. Within the framework of a worship service, short reflections by six apostles are echoed by six contemporary people with similar concerns. The service includes suggested hymns and choral anthems for the church musician and allows for participation by many readers, yet is adaptable for use by small congregations.

BK B06 032C1
THINGS TO MAKE & DO FOR LENT & EASTER
Gee, Martha Bettis
These creative activities for children's ministries are to help emphasize Easter, a time of renewal and celebration. The activities in this book are designed to help put children in touch with the Easter story. 

BK B06 013C1
TIME BETWEEN HOSANNA AND ALLELUIA
Kirkpatrick, Kathy
An examination of the 14 stations of the cross, serving as a visual aid to prayer and a stimulus to devotion. 

BK B06 031C1
WALK WITH JESUS: STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Nouwen, Henri J. M.
Meditations by Nouwen, inspired by drawings by Sr. Helen David, represents traditional Stations of the Cross through the passion and suffering of the world's poor: political prison behind bars, peasant burdened by a load of wood, abandoned child, mother grieving for her murdered son....In these images Nouwen sees the ongoing passion of Christ. 

BK B06 006C1
WE ARE AN EASTER PEOPLE-LEADER'S GUIDE
Carr, John; Carr, Adrienne
Gives ideas on when and how the program can be used, likely outcomes, how many participants, kind of participants, where you should meet, publicizing programs, and leading the group. 

BK B06 014C1
WE ARE AN EASTER PEOPLE-PARTICIPANT
Carr, Adrienne; Carr, John
Designed for small groups, uses group interaction, personal reflection, and partnership sharing. Intended for a 5-week Lenten study, can be used effectively as a study leading up to Pentecost. 

BK B06 033C1
WE HAVE SEEN THE LORD!-THE PASSION AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST
Barclay, William
In this volume, Barclay draws on the wisdom of the Gospels to trace the last days of Jesus' earthly ministry, from his entrance into Jerusalem to his resurrection and appearances to his disciples. Filled with enduring truths and insightful anecdotes. 

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