{"product_id":"why-do-we-wear-ashes","title":"Why Do We Wear Ashes?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI was struck by the way these dramas relate to children and young people, and by how they involve children and youth in the presentations. At the same time, they have a significant message for adults. It strikes me that they could also be used when youth and children prepare programs to present in the Sunday school or for a program at family night events in the parish.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLowell O. Erdahl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBishop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint Paul Area Synod ELCA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLarsen has written a set of sensitive chancel dramas that are inclusive and therefore, usable in a variety of congregations. The themes deal with central issues in the lives of liturgical churches. I especially appreciate the use of children in the dramas. Where else do children have a chance to share the spotlight with adults?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClark Morphew\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReligion columnist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaint Paul (Minnesota) Pioneer Press\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing the chancel drama as a pulpit, Paul L. Larsen answers some of the most asked questions about the Christian faith. Each of the nine Lenten dramas offer parts for youth and adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance time is about 10 minutes each.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuestions addressed in this book include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy do we wear ashes?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy do we sing hymns?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy do we confess our sins?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy do we give?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy do we baptize?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy do we commune?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy do we confirm our faith?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy do we worship so often?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul L. Larsen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is pastor of Hope Lutheran Church, Jordan, Minnesota. He is a graduate of Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, and Luther Theological Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CSS Publishing Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47410089132250,"sku":null,"price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/5540\/2714\/files\/WhyDoWeWearAshes.png?v=1769013142","url":"https:\/\/csspublishingcoinc.com\/products\/why-do-we-wear-ashes","provider":"CSS Publishing Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}