Download or read book Lectionary Based Gospel Dramas for Lent and the Easter Triduum written by Sheila O'Connell-Roussell and published by Saint Mary's Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What better way to bring the Gospel alive for teens than through drama? Using reproducible scripts, the dramas in Lectionary-Based Gospel Dramas for Lent and the Easter Triduum "break open" the Gospels for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter, moving the hearts and minds of youth and adults alike. By engaging in these dramas, participants act as catechist, lector, Gospel players, improv artists, small-group leaders, and audience--a unique learning environment that allows young people to be catechists for themselves and for one another. The dramas are powerful yet easy to stage. The leader's role is purposefully minimal, allowing teens to take the leading roles in the production. These dramas have been used successfully in school classrooms, parish religious education programs, youth groups, RCIA catechesis, homiletic reflections at Mass, and retreats. This book contains everything you need to produce ten dramas, including 10 reproducible scripts and 10 full-page icons by Vicki Shuck, which are an essential component for visual learners. Imagine the excitement and learning your teens will experience as they live the Gospel through drama!
Download or read book Teaching Activities Manual for Breakthrough the Bible for Young Catholics written by Rick Keller-Scholz and published by Saint Mary's Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Each chapter includes these features: an overview of the character, scripture passages related to the character, Breakthrough! articles that pertain to the character, a list of similarities between young adolescents and the biblical figure, biblical quotes that point to God's presence n the character's story, [and] a 'Getting to know the biblical character' activity (or activities) that explores who the biblical character is and makes connections between his or her relationship with God and the young people's own life experience"--Back cover.
Download or read book The Living Church written by and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 638 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Imaging the Gospels written by Timothy Ayers and published by CSS Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagining the Gospels: Cycle B Sermons for Lent and Easter Based on the Gospel Texts is the latest from Rev. Timothy W. Ayers. As a pastor who writes his messages while also writing novels, children's books, and short dramas, Rev. Ayers found himself working hard to visually create the picture of what was hap-pening in the gospel accounts. Why? These were people lis-tening to Jesus. They would have had emotions about the topics. They would have had little things they recognized when Jesus spoke about lambs, shepherds, and vines. Much like our congregants, there would be nods of recognition toward experiences in their lives. His goal was to get the listener to imagine themselves, with their feelings, and their rea-sons for being in church, to better use their cognitive skills, inside the stories. At other times, Ayers sought to take them on a week by week journey through the Easter season. He didn't assume they have a relationship with Christ. He didn't assume they are vibrant, serving members of the congregation. He only assumed that the listener is seeking something they do not have. He was attempting to take them one step further on a journey from week to week. At times Rev. Ayers brings humor to the scene in order to lighten the mood of the listener. The body relaxes when we laugh and that helps us to hear the message. Imagining the Gospels hopefully will achieve this. This book will make life easier for any busy pastor during the Lent and Easter season, by providing a sermon for each and every Sunday, when attendance is likely to be at its highest. This book has several intended uses: Sermon ideas Inspirational reading Bible study with individuals or groups Some Sermon Titles Include: Beginning The Lenten Journey (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21) Tearing The Sky To Get To You (Mark 1:9-15) Did I Say That Out Loud? (Mark 8:31-38, Mark 9:2-9) The Road To The Passover (John 2:13-22) A Nod Of Recognition (John 3:14-21) Rev. Timothy W. Ayers recently pastored a small church in western New York. It was his first time working with a smaller body of Christians. After planting churches and working with several larger congregations, he felt the call to minister in a completely different setting. He learned a lot about the limitations of a small congregation. Tim merged two of his past literary mediums of short plays for contemporary churches and children's literature. He combined the styles of his short plays, Living Parables, written to illustrate the Sunday service messages (published by CSS Publishing), and his middle reader series, Spinechillers Mysteries. From these two loves came Five Little Christmas Dramas for Today's Kids. It is Ayers' desire that churches around the world can tell this marvelous story of the birth of our Savior through relevant, fun, and easy-to-produce holiday plays.
Download or read book Scripture Out Loud written by Marianne Houle and published by Augsburg Fortress Pub. This book was released on 1999 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of twelve dramatic readings of the Revised Common Lectionary texts that fall between Ash Wednesday and Pentecost and are included in all three lectionary cycles or easily adapted for use in any cycle.
Download or read book Thespian Theology written by John A. TenBrook and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stimulate audiences to see the scriptural message in a new light with these inspiring sketches based on Cycle C lectionary readings for the Lent and Easter seasons. Originally developed for presentation by a high school-age youth group, the simple, easy-to-perform scenes in this latest installment of John TenBrook's popular Thespian Theology series are an excellent tool for sharing the Gospel with unchurched people and getting them excited about Jesus Christ. Each skit is introduced by brief "Thespian Theological Thoughts" on the drama and the scripture texts. These versatile pieces can be staged as an alternative to the Sunday sermon or used for youth programs and other fellowship settings -- they're sure to enlighten audiences of all ages while leaving an indelible impression. Some of the intriguing titles include: - Dust Thou Art... Art Thou Dust? (Ash Wednesday) - Moses The Fig Tree (Lent 3) - The Spiritual Struggle Of Sidney Centurion (Passion/Palm Sunday) - "But I Wasn't There... Ya Gotta Show Me!" (Easter 2) - Let Everyone Who Is Thirsty Come (Easter 7) A graduate of Harvard University (B.A. and M.B.A.), John A. TenBrook has been addicted to the theatre ever since he appeared in Harvard's famous Hasty Pudding Show as an undergraduate. His career has included marketing and public relations positions with the Westvaco and Friendly Ice Cream corporations, and TenBrook also served as community relations director for two social service agencies in the Springfield, Massachusetts, area.
Download or read book In Him Was Life written by Karren Boehr and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through these contemporary and easy-to-perform dramas the message of Easter leaps out of the pages of the Bible and becomes a living, life-changing reality. They introduce people afresh to the living Savior. The plays involve up to four participants, and use few props, simple costumes and backdrops.
Download or read book At the Foot of the Cross written by Dennis M Maurer and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven figures who were at the foot of the cross (or might have been there) pour their hearts out to Jesus in these dramatic conversations. Judas opens the series, spiritually wrestling with himself at the cross before taking his own life, pondering what he had done to Jesus. Other characters include the Centurion, Simon of Cyrene, the disciples John and Peter, as well as Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Jesus. An additional monologue for Easter sunrise worship dramatizes the angel at the empty tomb waiting for the women to arrive, reflecting on the week's events. How does a pastor open up the story of the Passion of our Lord so that the Holy Spirit might create new and renewed faith in the hearers? Pastor Maurer utilizes the Gospel narratives and imaginative thinking to develop the characters, inviting hearers to ask, "Where am I in this story?" and "What does this crucified Jesus have to do with me?" Rev. Marcus C. Lohrmann, Bishop Northwestern Ohio Synod, ELCA Dennis M. Maurer is a pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He has served parishes in Ohio, and with his family served as a missionary in Papua New Guinea, where he taught Homiletics and Bible at Sr. Flierl Seminary. Pastor Maurer earned degrees from Capital University and Lutheran Theological Seminary (Columbus, Ohio), and received his Ph.D. from the University of St. Andrews (Scotland) in Gnostic and Apocalyptic Studies. He is currently an Assistant to the Bishop of the ELCA's Northwestern Ohio Synod.
Download or read book Were You There written by Raymond I. Keffer and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Good Friday and Easter Day is dramatized through "man-on-the-street" interviews with some of the characters who witnessed those events. As a radio reporter tries to obtain details of the crucifixion, readers receive the viewpoints of many people, from children and a Roman soldier to a rabbi and some of the disciples.
Download or read book The View from the Cross written by John W. Clarke and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the enduring legacies of the Revised Common Lectionary is its ability to draw different parts of scripture together to form a coherent narrative, drawing congregations from around the world into the life-changing message of faith in Jesus Christ. Each element of the lectionary brings its own point of view into this message, giving us insights into its origins, the impact on its original hearers, as well as its relevance for our lives today. In the gospel message, we see the drama of Jesus' life and ministry and are challenged to join in it. "The View from the Cross" brings us back to the central image of our faith, the death of Jesus on the cross followed by his victorious resurrection. Drawing on the gospel readings in the Lent and Easter seasons, Dr. Clarke offers a new perspective on the journey of Jesus to Jerusalem and ultimately to Golgotha and the cross. In examining the words and deeds of Christ during this season, we as the church of today can grow in our faith and set out to fulfill the plan God has for us today. This collection of sermons is a valuable resource for: - Sermon starters and illuminating illustrations - Gaining a new homiletical perspective to the lectionary - Offering a newer, deeper understanding and appreciation of scripture - Using as a starter for adult Bible study groups or personal devotions This sermon collection includes: Expectations and a Crown The Gardens of Life Living a Joyful Life ... and many more! Rev. Dr. John W. Clarke is the pastor of the First Congregational Church of Meriden, Connecticut. He was educated at Thomas Edison State College, Bangor Theological Seminary (M.Div.) and Providence College and Theological Seminary (D.Min.). He is certified as a field education supervisor for Yale Divinity School as well as in geriatric pastoral care. Before pastoring in Meriden, he ministered at Congregational churches in the Connecticut communities of South Britain and Stratford. His previous publications with CSS include "Father, Forgive Them" and "Toward a Hope-Filled Life." He and his wife have one son.
Download or read book Roll Back the Stone written by Kathy Martz and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create memorable services that help worshipers experience the profound sadness of the crucifixion as well as the marvelous joy of the risen Christ with this diverse collection of ready-to-use dramatic material. With ample selections for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter, there's something special here for congregations of any size or worship style. Copying privileges are included for all segments. Included are: - A Travesty Of Justice: In The Shadow Of The Cross (Kathy Martz), a series of six meditations in which an unusual assortment of "eyewitnesses" -- the thorn, robe, nail, spear, shroud, and stone -- tell about their extraordinary encounters with Jesus. - Live From Jerusalem (John O. Eby), a short Palm Sunday play that helps audiences envision what it would have been like to be on the scene of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. - Maundy Thursday Testimonies (David H. Covington), a brief set of dramatic readings depicting the Passion events and their meaning from the viewpoint of four characters: Mary Magdalene, Thomas, Judas, and Peter. - God On Trial, Or...' (John O. Eby), a courtroom drama for Good Friday that portrays Jesus' trial before Pilate -- with the novel twist of Beelzebub as the prosecutor, questioning several witnesses who level accusations against Jesus. - Sons Of Thunder (Carol Secord), a brief Good Friday sketch in which James and John struggle to come to grips with the stark reality of the crucifixion. - The Animals Learn The Meaning Of Easter (Will Rabert), a charming and humorous children's play with speaking parts for a narrator and 14 young people (each representing a different animal). - M.I.H. -- Missing In Heaven (Frank Ramirez), an imaginative and engaging verse play in readers' theater format. - Tongues Of Fire (Kenneth Carlson), a four-voice choral reading especially appropriate for Pentecost, which can also be used any time during the Easter season.
Download or read book Subject Guide to Books in Print written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 3310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Proclamation Four Series A Lent written by Robert Hughes and published by Augsburg Fortress Publishing. This book was released on 1989-08 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vol. discusses appointed lessons for Ash Wednesday and the 1st through 5th Sundays in Lent.
Download or read book Books In Print 2004 2005 written by Ed Bowker Staff and published by R. R. Bowker. This book was released on 2004 with total page 3274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Temptations of Jesus written by Curt M. Joseph and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 1993 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tears of Sadness Tears of Gladness written by Albert G. Butzer and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Albert Butzer believes that "sermons should speak to the real and immediate lives of listeners and be grounded in the everyday events of their lives." This collection of sermons for Lent and Easter based on gospel texts definitely achieves that goal; Butzer's messages consistently and creatively deliver a ringing proclamation of the good news. They are outstanding examples of the homiletical art that bring together several elements of the classic sermon: biblical text, theological tradition, life of the world, life and experience of a particular congregation, and faith and experience of the preacher. This is a delightful collection of compassionate, no-nonsense sermons. They may be read as devotional literature by lay people or as models for thoughtful, literate preaching by clergy. Above all, this book is well-honed for Lenten reflection by any Christian group looking for provocative conversation. Joseph M. Webb Associate Professor of Homiletics Claremont School of Theology Butzer's sermons are precisely what thinking preachers want in a lectionary resource -- scholarship with a soul. To the testimonies of the four Evangelists, he engages professors and poets alike: Douglas John Hall, Raymond Brown, Annie Dillard, and Frederick Buechner, to name a few. Butzer's pastoral heart also ensures that one other vital group is engaged: his listeners. Mike Graves Associate Professor of Homiletics and Worship Central Baptist Theological Seminary These sermons represent Butzer's weekly offering of his faith, experience, hope, and passion to his people. As such, they are an act of devotion. And they are an example of preaching at its most basic and most classic. (from the Preface) John M. Buchanan Pastor, Fourth Presbyterian Church Chicago, Illinois Albert G. Butzer III has been pastor of Providence Presbyterian Church in Fairfax, Virginia (a suburb of Washington DC) since 1994. A graduate of Tufts University and Princeton Theological Seminary, Butzer previously served congregations in Illinois and New Jersey. He was the 1992 Moderator of the Chicago Presbytery and was a commissioner to his denomination's General Assembly in 1992 and 1999. Butzer's sermons, essays, and book reviews have appeared in The Christian Ministry, Pulpit Digest, Presbyterian Outlook, and The Journal Of Stewardship. Two of his sermons have received awards in national sermon competitions.
Download or read book Celebrating the Lectionary for Intermediate Grades 2012 2013 Supplemental Lectionary Based Resource written by Christine Ondrla and published by LiturgyTrainingPublications. This book was released on 2012 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
