{"title":"Congregational Programming - Lent","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"hey-joseph","title":"Hey Joseph!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate stimulating, family-oriented Lenten worship that captivates the imagination with this engaging \"dramily\" series. Six humorous sketches, interwoven with brief homilies highlighting key points, update the familiar Old Testament story of Joseph and his brothers for contemporary audiences -- providing an instructive and entertaining resource for midweek programs. Additional messages and dramas for Holy Week and Easter Sunday shift the focus to Jesus' suffering, death, and resurrection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy touching on such universal experiences as family squabbles, sibling rivalry, parental favoritism, jealousy, hatred, false accusations, reconciliation, trust, and healing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHey Joseph!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is certain to resonate with the people in the pews. It offers pastors, worship leaders, and drama groups a thematically unified total package that's flexible and easy to adapt for any size church. A complete list of simple props is included, along with helpful illustrations for constructing \"Joseph's Granary,\" which may be stocked with food donations for local pantries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eEven as the congregation chuckled at Joseph in disguise and related to the siblings' rivalry, they were already looking forward to the next week's drama. Arley Fadness's characters give life to Old Testament stories through humor and innovation -- and always with a message of helping those who are in need.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeff Tengesdal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePastor, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBismarck, North Dakota\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHey Joseph!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eis an excellent resource for the worship life of your parish ministry. We used it and the congregation loved it and learned from it. The involvement of laypeople of every age made it even more delightful. Our Lenten services were filled every Wednesday, with more coming every week.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHoward A. Skulstad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePastor, Long Lake Lutheran Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsanti, Minnesota\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHey Joseph!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ebrings new energy to an Old Testament character, making the experiences of his life relevant for today. The series created an enthusiasm that continued to build throughout the Lenten season as our church body united around its central theme. Active participation on the part of youth and children made\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHey Joseph!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ea fun and exciting intergenerational event.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNedra Patenaude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormer Youth Director, Messiah Lutheran Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Mankato, Minnesota\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArley K. Fadness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a retired ELCA pastor who has served numerous Lutheran parishes in South Dakota and Minnesota. He is currently an associate pastor at Custer Lutheran Fellowship in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, and is also a congregational consultant coaching churches in visioning processes. A graduate of Augustana College, Luther Theological Seminary, and McCormick Theological Seminary, Fadness is the author of several CSS Publishing Company titles, including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhere's Noah?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSix Spiritual Needs In America Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CSS Publishing Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47374083981530,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5540\/2714\/files\/HeyJoseph.jpg?v=1769002065"},{"product_id":"holy-moses","title":"Holy Moses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoly Moses,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArley Fadness takes the reader on a trip with Moses and the Hebrew people. This collection of six family-oriented Lenten services creates excitement and anticipation in children and adults alike as they retell and relive the greatest salvation event in the Old Testament. The Exodus experience is relived and remembered while being applied to the lives of modern Christians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe are so pleased that we did \"\u003cb\u003eHoly Moses\u003c\/b\u003e\" for our six Lenten Services! It was an excellent experience! People said it was fun, meaningful, and so great to see so many people involved. We had participants from sixth grade to age 75 taking part! \"\u003cb\u003eHoly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoses\u003c\/b\u003e\" has enough humor to add some relief, but it is not the main point. Moses keeps the story going; the humor adds a special touch but it doesn't detract from the message. Six weeks later, when I asked the confirmation students what songs they would like to sing on Confirmation Sunday, one boy asked, \"Why don't we sing 'Holy Moses'?\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvelyn Johnson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePastor, Community Lutheran Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHill City, South Dakota\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoly Moses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas a great addition and part of our Lenten worship. It was great fun! The theme song, Holy Moses was a catchy tune and worked well. Overall ?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoly Moses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas a fabulous part of our Lent!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraig Schweitzer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorship and Music Minister, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBismarck, North Dakota\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoly Moses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis going wonderfully well! We love it! The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoly Moses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eseries was a big draw to children and families. Thank you for allowing us to use it. It was truly a gift to us!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJeff Tengesdal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSenior Pastor, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBismarck, North Dakota\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eArley Fadness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a retired ELCA pastor who has served numerous Lutheran parishes in South Dakota and Minnesota. He is currently an associate pastor at Custer Lutheran Fellowship in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, and is also a congregational consultant coaching churches in visioning processes. 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This resource features monologues, brief pithy sermons, the exchange of animal tokens, crossword puzzles, an Easter Sunrise play, and other creative worship\/learning experiences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorship leaders, clergy, and drama players will find this a refreshing series for congregational unity and growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChildren were intentionally drawn into the excitement of these Lenten worship experiences with the dramatic appearance of Noah, and a powerful theme song captivated the attention of all ages.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEd Swanson, Director\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePogoland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadelia, Minnesota\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMy family didn't miss a single Lenten service last year because we didn't want to miss seeing the story mural unfold. 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The Passover tradition is a wonderful vehicle for that kind of listening,\" writes Betty Lynn Schwab.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eVisions Of Lent, Year 1\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (three-book series) is a resource for congregational worship on each of the six Sundays in Lent. Special to Year 1 is a Maundy Thursday communion service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe series provides congregations with a weekly presentation, which may be placed in the worship service. Each presentation offers a symbol. 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