Lent Madness
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Lent Madness

By Tim Schenck and Scott Gunn Lent Madness began in 2010 as the brainchild of the Rev. Tim Schenck. In seeking a fun, engaging way for people to learn about the men and women comprising the Church’s Calendar of Saints, Tim came up with this unique Lenten devotion. Combining his love of sports with his…

Our Lenten Journey
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Our Lenten Journey

By Trevecca Okholm Download this lovely 40-day Lent worship guide for families and intergenerational groups, from Trevecca Okholm. Lots of wonderful ideas and activities for the Lenten season, starting Ash Wednesday and ending Easter morning. Each day has a short call to worship, scripture reading(s), wondering questions, prayer, and benediction. Our Lenten Journey Resource

‘Twas the Season of Lent
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‘Twas the Season of Lent

By Glenys Nellist Celebrate the Easter with ‘Twas the Season of Lent, a 40-day devotional and storybook from bestselling author Glenys Nellist. Featuring beautiful illustrations by Elena Selivanova, this book explores Jesus’s mission and encourages children to try to be more like Jesus. Recommended for ages 4-8, this storybook will be a treasured tradition for…

Burying the Alleluias
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Burying the Alleluias

By Sharon Ely Pearson Burying the AlleluiaDuring the season of Lent, the declaration of “Alleluia” is omitted from all liturgies, only to re-emerge at Easter, when the resurrection is proclaimed. Many congregations “bury the Alleluia” as a symbolic gesture at the beginning of Lent, marking the solemnity of the season about to begin. More on…

Faithful Families for Lent, Easter, and Resurrection
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Faithful Families for Lent, Easter, and Resurrection

By Traci Smith How do you share the deep mysteries of Lent, Easter, and Resurrection with children? Parents, guardians, teachers, and ministers will find dozens of fun and easy practices for celebrating the Easter season with our kids. The practices and seasonal prayers are grouped into chapters titled Ash Wednesday, Symbols, Lenten Prayers, Lenten Refraining,…