Download or read book 2013 Easter Journey Encounters with Jesus written by Danielle Baird and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-11-09 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The following Bible studies were created by Waiting for Water and a team of volunteer authors from across the country. They are designed for use by small groups meeting weekly throughout the Lenten and Easter season. Your group may choose to participate in the full ten-week journey or end your Easter Journey observation on the seventh week at Easter. Group members may find it helpful to read through each week's Bible study beforehand and jot down their answer to the questions in the space provided. Bible Study Authors: Eugenia Gamble, Andy Saperstein, Tom Stephen, Carol Benson, Katie Mulligan, Carol Nowlin, Ellie Stevens, Dan Stevens, Bonnie Boe, and Daniel Nathan. Sermon Authors: Eugenia Gamble, Andy Saperstein, Tom Stephen, Fawn Parish, Michael Ballou, Warren Einolander, Jan Armstrong, Ben Mann, Randy Working, and Michael Ballou

Download or read book Waiting for Water 2013 Easter Journey a Devotional for Families and Individuals written by Erin Kutnow and published by . This book was released on 2013-02-08 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the Waiting for Water Easter Journey Series, this devotional connects families and individuals to the season of Lent through weekly Bible studies and an art project. The Bible studies are centered around the theme of Encounters with Jesus from the book of Luke. Included in the studies are stories of water access and safety from around the globe, as well as practical application for responding to the global water crisis during Lent, Easter and beyond. Waiting for Water is an ecumenical group of Christians who recognize that millions of people around the world are still waiting for access to safe water. We provide free resources for churches and individuals to participate in The Easter Journey. Our mission is to mobilize followers of Jesus to provide safe water during Lent, Easter, and beyond. We envision Easter as a launching pad for the cause of safe water for the world's poor.

Download or read book The Easter Journey Signs of Life written by Waiting for Water and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-03-02 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Easter Journey: Signs of Life - A Study in the Gospel of John is a compelling, biblically centered and life changing study written for small groups, individuals or families who want to deepen their walk with God and engage their faith in the world through the weeks leading to Easter Sunday. This nine week study creatively explores the seven miracles (signs) that Jesus performed in the gospel of John. While the study begins from the Sunday before Ash Wednesday through the Sunday following Easter, it can be used at any time of the year by those who want to make a difference in the world. Written by pastors and leaders from across the United States, this study has the potential to change lives throughout the world. Working with international water organizations (Blood: Water Mission, India Partners, Living Water International, Living Waters for the World, Seeds of Hope International and The Water Project), this study will have a tangible impact in people's lives

Download or read book Pilgrimage written by Lynn Austin and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all encounter times when our spirit feels dry, when doubt looms. The opportunity to tour Israel came at a good time. For months, my life has been a mindless plodding through necessary routine, as monotonous as an all-night shift on an assembly line. Life gets that way sometimes, when nothing specific is wrong but the world around us seems drained of color. Even my weekly worship experiences and daily quiet times with God have felt as dry and stale as last year's crackers. I'm ashamed to confess the malaise I've felt. I have been given so much. Shouldn't a Christian's life be an abundant one, as exciting as Christmas morning, as joyful as Easter Sunday? With gripping honesty, Lynn Austin pens her struggles with spiritual dryness in a season of loss and unwanted change. Tracing her travels throughout Israel, Austin seamlessly weaves events and insights from the Word . . . and in doing so finds a renewed passion for prayer and encouragement for her spirit, now full of life and hope.

Download or read book The Joy of the Gospel written by Pope Francis and published by Image. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect gift! A specially priced, beautifully designed hardcover edition of The Joy of the Gospel with a foreword by Robert Barron and an afterword by James Martin, SJ. “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus… In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come.” – Pope Francis This special edition of Pope Francis's popular message of hope explores themes that are important for believers in the 21st century. Examining the many obstacles to faith and what can be done to overcome those hurdles, he emphasizes the importance of service to God and all his creation. Advocating for “the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned,” the Holy Father shows us how to respond to poverty and current economic challenges that affect us locally and globally. Ultimately, Pope Francis demonstrates how to develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ, “to recognize the traces of God’s Spirit in events great and small.” Profound in its insight, yet warm and accessible in its tone, The Joy of the Gospel is a call to action to live a life motivated by divine love and, in turn, to experience heaven on earth. Includes a foreword by Robert Barron, author of Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith and James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage

Download or read book Encounters with Jesus written by Brian Oxley and published by . This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Testament is filled with stories of people whose lives were radically changed after they had a personal encounter with Jesus, men and women from different situations and from different walks of life who went from darkness to light, from despair to hope, and from outcast to beloved. This book brings to life twenty-one of those transformative encounters through the use of story and a series of exciting new pictures created specifically for this project by artist Chris Koelle. This 3-week journey is designed to be used by individuals, small groups, Sunday school classes, and book clubs. It will speak to new Christians as well as to mature believers and to anyone who is earnestly seeking the truth. Our hope is these encounters will help you to better see the real Jesus, perhaps for the very first time, and so may lead you to have your own encounter with the Risen Lord.

Download or read book Holy Women Holy Men written by Church Publishing, and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 798 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and expanded, this new work is the first major revision of the liturgical calendar of the Episcopal Church in more than 40 years! It is the official revision of Lesser Feasts and Fasts and authorized by the 2009 General Convention. All commemorations in Lesser Feasts and Fasts have been retained, and many new ones added. Three scripture readings (instead of current two) are provided for all minor holy days. Additional new material includes a votive mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary, many more ecumenical commemorations, plus a proper for space exploration. For years the oft revised volume, Lesser Feasts and Fasts (LFF), has served parishes and individuals mark part of the holiness of each day by providing Scripture readings, a collect, a Eucharistic preface, and a narrative about those remembered on the church's calendar that day whose lives have witnessed to the grace of God. Holy Women, Holy Men (HWHM) is a major effort to revise, but also to expand and enrich LFF. Where LFF provided two readings (gospel and other New Testament) plus a psalm, HWHM adds an Old Testament citation. Where LFF was limited to few non-Anglicans in the post-reformation period (and few non-Episcopalians after 1789), HWHM dramatically broadens appreciation for other Christians and their traditions. Over-emphasis on clergy is redressed by additional laity, males by females, and "in-church" activities by contributions well beyond the workings of institutional agendas. These almost daily commemorations occupy over 600 of the book's 785 pages, by far the lion's share of its content. Remaining sections address: principles of revision and guides for future revision; liturgical propers for seasons (Advent/Christmas, Lent, and Easter); and new propers for a miscellany of propers usable with individuals (or events) not officially listed in the formal calendar. Two cycles of propers for daily Eucharist are also included, one covering a six week period, the other a two year cycle.

Download or read book Experience Easter written by Jennifer Carter and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-20 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book New International Lesson Annual 2012 2013 written by Abingdon Press and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2012-05 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The standard resource for teachers of the Uniform Series

Download or read book The New International Lesson Annual 2012 2013 written by Nan S Duerling and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The step-by-step lesson plans in the lesson commentary make teaching the Uniform Series easy. Students will understand Scripture, relate Scripture to contemporary living, and be challenged to respond with positive actions. The Annual includes a Faith in Action life application section. Lessons for a full year include analysis by leading scholars, four quarterly Bible background articles, a Teacher Helps article, four quarterly maps or timelines, and an article relating to liturgical seasons. It uses NRSV and NIV text. Check out other resources based on the Uniform Lesson Series in the Related Products Section below. Learn more about Adult Bible Studies at http://www.adultbiblestudies.com/

Download or read book The Women of Easter written by Liz Curtis Higgs and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ECPA BESTSELLER • This giftable Bible study for the Lenten season explores the stories of three women who played a vital role in the life and ministry of Jesus, as well as in the events of that first Holy Week that first Easter. With unforgettable insights and powerful life application for today's women, Liz Curtis Higgs delves into the biblical text to help us view Easter through the eyes of three women named Mary, each of whom has a life-changing encounter with Jesus: Mary of Bethany, who prepares the way for the Lord’s burial when she anoints His feet and fills the air with her perfume; Mary of Nazareth, who remains by His side from His first breath to His last, her loyalty unwavering; and Mary Magdalene, delivered of seven demons, who bravely supports her Teacher through His darkest hours, then proclaims the glorious news of His resurrection What a trio. What a Savior! Your mind and emotions will be engaged and your faith strengthened as each scene unfolds, preparing your heart for a richer, deeper Easter experience. Higgs, a seasoned Bible teacher and award-winning novelist, combines her storytelling skills with a thorough verse-by-verse study of Scripture as together you explore the remarkable lives of The Women of Easter. "The perfect companion for Easter and beyond!" —Jennie Allen, visionary of IF:Gathering “Liz Curtis Higgs is one of the most amazing teachers of God’s Word that I have ever experienced. Her in-depth knowledge of the Scriptures, gifting as a communicator, and personal relationship with the Lord make her unmatched in the ability to take biblical truth and make it applicable to anybody.” —Priscilla Shirer, New York Times best-selling author of Fervent

Download or read book Celebrating the Lectionary for Junior High 2012 2013 Supplemental Lectionary Based Resource written by and published by LiturgyTrainingPublications. This book was released on with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Three Easter Journeys written by Ro Willoughby and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sensitive retelling of the Easter story which highlights the drama of the events and the feelings of Jesus and his friends.

Download or read book Close Encounters With Jesus written by Bill Nichols and published by . This book was released on 2018-08-27 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you imagine what it must be like to stand in the presence of God? The Gospels give us stories of that very thing. All through the Gospels people found themselves face to face with God in the form of Jesus Christ. As the encounters developed, the people found themselves confronted with their needs and desires. Jesus was ready to do something about their needs. He was not only ready, but he had the authority and power. Lives were changed by these encounters with Jesus. The people who encountered Jesus were asked to believe and let their lives be changed. Not all did that. As we read the stories of encounters with Jesus, we may find our own stories in there somewhere. As Jesus moved through the days of his ministry, the blind were able to see. The lame were able to walk. People gave up their old ways for new life. The hungry ate. People who were dead were given life. As we read these stories, we can ask ourselves a question, "Does Jesus still do these things?" It is up to you to read about the encounters and decide for yourselves.

Download or read book Encountering Images of Spiritual Transformation written by James M. Morgan and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2013-02-27 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Luke-Acts is an impressive two-volume narrative seeking to convince and engage readers regarding the spiritual impact of Jesus of Nazareth on the Jewish people and other nations. To this end, Luke employs an impressive arsenal of literary and narrative techniques. This book focuses on a motif and its performance, the thoroughfare motif, which includes those figurative and concrete expressions involving ways, roads, city streets, and country paths. This study traces this motif's performance within the unfolding plot asking what difference the motif makes--progressively and cumulatively--to the reader's encounter with the story's emphasis on salvation. For example, why does Luke take pleasure in describing transformational events on or in relation to thoroughfares? What are the connections between expressions like "the way of peace," "the way of salvation," and "the way of God/Lord"? Why does Luke use such an unusual expression like "the Way" to describe Jesus' followers? How do such expressions contribute to the spiritual landscape of Luke-Acts, the intermingling of concrete and figurative uses of physical imagery? Like an instrument in an orchestra, the thoroughfare motif works together with other motifs and themes to create a captivating exploration of spiritual transformation, received and opposed.

Download or read book Sunday Prayer for Catechists 2013 2014 written by and published by LiturgyTrainingPublications. This book was released on with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Journey to the Cross An Easter Experience for Families Kit written by Group Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 5 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guide families on an amazing and emotional journey through the path that Jesus walked during his last days on Earth