Church Resources: Lent & Easter 2016 by Augsburg Fortress

church resources Lent & Easter 2016

Planning Checklist for Lent and Easter ❏ First communion, confirmation, baptism, welcoming children and adults as new members—there are a number of occasions in congregational life when a presentation of the Bible can occur in worship. Determine who from the congregation will lead the presentation, then choose and order from our selection of Bibles, gift editions of Evangelical Lutheran Worship and Luther’s Small Catechism, and Prayer Book for the Armed Services.

❏ In honor of National Day of Prayer, May 5, and Memorial Day (U.S.), May 30, consider including Affirmation of Baptism for Returning Veterans from Prayer Book for the Armed Services in worship on May 29 or any Sunday in May.

❏ Devotions and studies for individual or group use allow opportunities to open scripture, look at it through different lenses, and join conversations around the Bible.

❏ Order Lent and Easter church supplies, including paschal candles, ashes, palm branches, baptismal supplies, and first communion certificates. Prior to the Easter Vigil, place the paschal candle stand in the chancel for use throughout the fifty days of Easter.

❏ If handheld candles are used by the assembly for the Vigil of Easter, determine how many candles and holders can be re-used, and how many new candles and holders will be needed.

❏ Publicize Lenten services, as well as services for the Three Days and Easter, in local newspapers and in other media. Design service folders for these services that guests will be able to follow easily, including specific instructions for communion distribution. Order seasonal and children’s bulletins for these services.

❏ Determine how and where the procession with palms will take place on Passion Sunday. Prepare signs or recruit volunteers to help direct people. Determine how those with physical disabilities will participate in the procession or be seated ahead of time.

❏ Prepare printed materials for worship leaders for the Three Days. Lectionary for Worship, Year C, is now available for download on sundaysandseasons.com; consider placing all the texts and musical resources needed by worship leaders into three-ring binders (ceremonial binders in liturgical colors are available from Augsburg Fortress). Highlight speaking parts and instructions for each worship leader in individual copies.

❏ Make arrangements for adequate seating, along with additional worship books and service folders for larger assemblies on Easter. Order Evangelical Lutheran Worship seasonal liturgies for services that take place outside the usual worship space.

❏ If Pentecost is to be observed as a baptismal festival, see the suggestions for the Baptism of Our Lord in Sundays and Seasons, 2016. If a form of baptismal remembrance is used, evergreen branches for sprinkling may be desired. Consider the Child and Parent Baptismal Bundle as a congregational gift for the child and parent for celebrating the promises of baptism in daily living.

Contents Worship and Music for the Assembly

Faith Formation and Study

Gifts and Church Supplies

Sundays and Seasons: Preaching

LECTIONARY SUNDAY SCHOOL

Child and Parent Baptismal Bundle

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WORSHIP AND MUSIC FOR THE ASSEMBLY Worship Guidebook for Lent and the Three Days A treasure trove of insights, images, and practical tips to help deepen your congregationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worship life during the days from Ash Wednesday to Easter. Resources include expansive, reflective commentary on the Lenten and Holy Week services from Evangelical Lutheran Worship; images and ideas for preaching and preparing meaningful worship on these days; practical and creative suggestions for engaging all the senses in worship through art and environment; and helps for using music in the worship services. 978-0-8066-7041-6 $29.00 (U.S.); $34.50 (Canada)

Music Sourcebook for Lent and the Three Days Beginning with Ash Wednesday and continuing through Easter, this book contains reproducible music for assembly with the leadership of choir and/or cantor. Many fine composers contributed music for this collection. Includes a CD-ROM with assembly parts for the worship folder. Spiral-bound; 237 pages. 978-0-8066-7040-9 $59.95 (U.S.); $71.99 (Canada) Worship Guidebook and Music Sourcebook Set Purchase Worship Guidebook for Lent and the Three Days and Music Sourcebook for Lent and the Three Days together, and save! ED014625 $78.95 (U.S.); $94.99 (Canada) ALSO AVAILABLE

Music Sourcebook: All Saints through Transfiguration Beginning with All Saints Sunday in November and encompassing Christ the King, Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, and the Time after Epiphany, this book contains reproducible music for assembly with the leadership of choir and/or cantor. Many fine composers contributed music for this collection. Includes a CD-ROM with assembly parts for the worship folder. Spiral-bound; 76 pages. 978-1-4514-2426-3 $49.95 (U.S.); $59.99 (Canada) 4

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Evangelical Lutheran Worship Seasonal Liturgies Seasonal liturgies are reprinted from Evangelical Lutheran Worship and are especially useful for services that take place outside the usual worship space. Procession with Palms Sunday of the Passion / Palm Sunday

Good Friday with the Passion According to John

Maundy Thursday

On this night we begin the Three Days during which we participate once again in the saving On this day, united with Christians around the world, we mark Jesus’ triumphant entry into

power of Jesus’ passing over from death into life. The Maundy Thursday service includes

The Good Friday service continues the journey through the Three Days of Jesus’ suﬀering,

the words of Jesus’ new commandment (mandatum, from which Maundy comes) to love

death, and resurrection. At the heart of this service is the passion reading according to

the holy city of Jerusalem to complete the work of our salvation. We follow in his footsteps

one another. As a sign of our calling to follow Jesus’ example of humility and service, we

John, which celebrates Christ’s victory on the cross. As Jesus draws all people to himself,

as we enter the church, our Jerusalem, acclaiming the one whose throne was the cross. In

may wash one another’s feet as Jesus washed the disciples’ feet. On this night in which

we pray for the whole world for which Christ died. Finally, we honor the cross as the sign

today’s gospel reading we hear the passion narrative of Jesus’ suﬀering, death, and burial

Jesus was handed over to death we also gather around the Lord’s supper. At the service’s

of forgiveness, healing, and salvation. With all God’s people we are invited to bow before

for our sakes.

conclusion, the altar area may be stripped of furnishings as a sign of Jesus’ abandonment.

this mystery of faith. Christ has died, so that we may live.

Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday, Year C): Procession with Palms and the Passion According to Luke Passion narrative includes speaking parts for Narrator, Jesus, Peter, Centurion, Servant, Witness, Pilate, First Criminal, Second Criminal, and People (the assembly). 978-0-8066-8028-6 $1.50 (U.S.); $1.99 (Canada) Procession with Palms 978-0-8066-8026-2 $1.25 (U.S.); $1.50 (Canada) Maundy Thursday Liturgy 978-0-8066-8029-3 $1.25 (U.S.); $1.50 (Canada) Good Friday with the Passion According to John Passion narrative includes suggested speaking parts for Narrator, Jesus, Woman, Peter, Witness, Pilate, and People (the assembly). 978-0-8066-8030-9 $1.50 (U.S.); $1.99 (Canada)

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Seasonal Bulletins for Holy Week and Easter Seasonal bulletins highlight the season’s message through inspiring art and rich color, while enhancing your welcome. We have a variety of bulletins for use on special days; visit augsburgfortress.org and choose from our selection of regular (11" x 8½") or large (14" x 8½") unfolded.

Kids Celebrate Worship A popular series of topical activity-based children’s booklets, Kids Celebrate Worship is full of fun-filled activities, kid-friendly art, and engaging information about the church seasons, sacraments, and participating in Sunday worship. Pre-Reader is intended for children ages 2½ to 5; Young Reader is intended for children grades 1 to 3. Perfect size for pews, activity bags, or home use. Twelve per package.

Lent & Easter Young Reader 978-0-8006-2119-3 $6.95 (U.S.); $8.50 (Canada)

Three Amazing Days Young Reader 978-0-8006-2117-9 $6.95 (U.S.); $8.50 (Canada)

Pre-Reader 978-0-8006-2118-6 $6.95 (U.S.); $8.50 (Canada)

Pre-Reader 978-0-8006-2116-2 $6.95 (U.S.); $8.50 (Canada)

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Liturgy • Music • Preaching • Visuals • Online

A rich and reliable resource for worship planning Sundays and Seasons supports comprehensive week-by-week planning with content and ideas for liturgy and music, preaching and visuals, shaped by the Revised Common Lectionary, the church year, and the assembly gathered around word and sacrament

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Gospel Acclamations for Lent through Holy Trinity Includes gospel acclamations for Lent, Holy Week, Resurrection of Our Lord, and Pentecost, as well as lesser festivals. All acclamations can be performed in unison (choir or cantor) with keyboard accompaniment and congregational part. Descants, harmonies, and instrumental parts are optional; includes instrumental parts and congregational refrains that are reproducible. 978-0-8006-3558-9 $6.95 (U.S.); $8.50 (Canada)

Ensemble Settings of Holy Communion

These Leader Score editions include the full score, with instrumental parts soon available for download at augsburgfortress.org. Setting Six An enhanced instrumental setting of Evangelical Lutheran Worship Holy Communion, Setting Six. Composer Paul Friesen-Carper has crafted an arrangement that gives each musical component its own distinctive style that is true to its jazz and gospel origins. Flexible parts are included for assembly, piano, guitar, electric bass, and drums, bringing to life the original music by Tillis Butler, James Capers, James Harris, and Rawn Harbor. 978-1-4514-7799-3 $24.95 (U.S.); $29.99 (Canada) Setting Seven An enhanced instrumental setting of Evangelical Lutheran Worship Holy Communion, Setting Seven. Composer Juan M. Cortez has crafted an arrangement that gives each musical component its own distinctive style that is true to its Hispanic roots. Flexible parts are included for flute, violin, two trumpets, keyboard, one or two guitars (vihuela), and bass (guitarron), bringing to life the bilingual songs with original music by Gerhard Cartford, Victor Jortack, JosĂŠ Ruiz, and Pablo Sosa. Worshipers at the Eastern Washington-Idaho Synod Assembly and the ELCA Churchwide Assembly responded enthusiastically to this setting. 978-1-4514-7800-6 $24.96 (U.S.); $29.99 (Canada)

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WORSHIP AND MUSIC FOR THE ASSEMBLY Setting Eight An enhanced instrumental setting of Evangelical Lutheran Worship Holy Communion, Setting Eight. Composer Paul Friesen-Carper has crafted an arrangement that gives each musical component its own distinctive flavor in various popular music styles. Flexible parts are included for assembly, SAB choir, piano, guitar, electric bass, drums, as well as lead and harmony instruments, bringing to life the original music by Jay Beech, Robin Cain, Dennis Friesen-Carper, Phil Kadidlo, Larry Olson, and John Ylvisaker. 978-1-4514-7801-3 $24.95 (U.S.); $29.99 (Canada)

Festival Settings of Holy Communion

Reproducible instrumental parts are included with the full score. Setting Nine Full Score and Instrumental Parts Full score to the Festival Setting of Holy Communion, Setting Nine from Evangelical Lutheran Worship. This setting has been arranged by Joel Martinson and Daniel Schwandt for assembly, brass quintet, organ, and timpani. 978-0-8066-5384-6 $24.95 (U.S.); $29.99 (Canada)

Choral Score 978-1-4514-7798-6 $2.25 (U.S.); $2.99 (Canada)

Setting One Full Score and Instrumental Parts Full score to the Festival Setting of Holy Communion, Setting One from Evangelical Lutheran Worship. This popular setting has been arranged by Mark Mummert, Thomas Pavlechko, and Robert Buckley Farlee for assembly, vocal descant, brass ensemble, and organ with optional timpani. The arrangement has been prepared in such a way that it is useful for brass ensembles of different sizes. 978-0-8066-5385-3 $24.95 (U.S.); $29.99 (Canada)

Choral Score 978-0-8066-5390-7 $1.90 (U.S.); $2.50 (Canada)

Setting Two Full Score and Instrumental Parts Full score to the Festival Setting of Holy Communion, Setting Two from Evangelical Lutheran Worship. This popular setting has been arranged for SATB voices and assembly with organ and optional brass quintet and timpani. 978-0-8066-5386-0 $24.95 (U.S.); $29.99 (Canada)

Choral Score 978-0-8066-5397-6 $1.90 (U.S.); $2.50 (Canada)

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Augsburg Music LEADING THE CHURCH'S SONG

Looking for New Music for Lent, Easter, and Spring?

Visit the NEW AugsburgMusic.org today to discover our latest choral and keyboard music, and more!

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Augsburg Organ Library Augsburg Organ Library is a multi-volume collection that reflects the twentieth-century renewal of the organ and its music. The compositions included in this series come from a variety of cultural and religious traditions. Music from England, Belgium, France, Germany, Scandinavia, and North America forms the basis of the library. As such, the variety of notational traditions and organ nomenclature has been retained in order to reflect original sources and performance practices. The result is a rich compendium of organ music that serves as a basic performing library for church organists. A wide range of selections has been carefully chosen with special focus placed on the seasons of the church year, including Lent and Easter. Music that primarily supports the song of the worshiping assembly is included; repertoire designed solely for concert or recital has been avoided. The majority of compositions are based on commonly used hymn tunes that are widely known in English-speaking countries. Paperback (12" x 9").

Augsburg Organ Library: Lent Lent offers 36 arrangements of 33 hymn tunes for the Lenten season. 978-0-8006-5897-7 $40.00 (U.S.); $48.00 (Canada)

Augsburg Organ Library: Easter Easter offers 37 arrangements of 36 hymn tunes for the Easter season. 978-0-8006-5936-3 $40.00 (U.S.); $48.00 (Canada)

Augsburg Organ Library: Marriage Marriage offers 40 musical settings for marriage, 17 of these based on hymn tunes. 978-1-4514-8602-5 $40.00 (U.S.); $48.00 (Canada)

Augsburg Organ Library: Healing & Funeral Healing and Funeral offers 40 arrangements of 37 hymn tunes suited for All Saints, funerals, healing services, and commemorations. 978-1-4514-6261-6 $40.00 (U.S.); $48.00 (Canada) In Canada, order at afcanada.com or call 800.265.6397

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Bearing Fruit: Devotions for Lent 2016 by Anne Edison-Albright, David L. Miller, and Harvard Stephens Jr. NEW! This pocket-sized, full-color devotional takes you through Lent with daily readings from Colossians. Each reading is accompanied by a photo, quote, reflection, and prayer. Regular Paperback (4" x 51⁄2"), 96 pages. 978-1-5064-0061-7 $2.00 (1–99), $1.50 (100+) [U.S.]; $2.50 (1-99), $1.75 (100+) [Canada] Large Print Edition 978-1-5064-0062-4 $5.00 (U.S.); $6.00 (Canada) eBook Edition 978-1-5064-0063-1 $2.00 (U.S. and Canada)

One Hope: Re-Membering the Body of Christ by Julie K. Aageson, John Borelli, John Klassen, Derek R. Nelson, Martha Stortz, and Jessica Wrobleski A rich ecumenical resource designed to help Catholic and Lutheran communities mark the approaching 500th anniversary of the Reformation. By gathering together to reflect on and discuss its contents, Christians will foster the church’s unity on a grassroots level and grow in their awareness of the ways that unity already exists. The essays in One Hope are the product of an intense collaborative process by six gifted scholars and pastoral leaders, three Lutheran and three Catholic. Also available as an eBook. 978-1-4514-9652-9 $12.00 (1-5), $10.00 (6-20), $8.00 (21+) [U.S.]; $14.00 (1-5), $11.50 (6-20), $9.00 (21+) [Canada] eBook 978-1-4514-9653-6

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Making Sense of the Cross Making Sense of the Cross, the third book in the Making Sense series, delves into open and candid conversation about the meaning of the cross of Christ, and reflects thoughtfully on the impact of the cross for each of us. Visit makingsensecourses.com for a full overview of the Making Sense series. Leader Guide 978-0-8066-9852-6 $19.99 (U.S.); $23.99 (Canada) DVD 978-0-8066-9853-3 $16.99 (U.S.); $19.99 (Canada)

Participant Book 978-0-8066-9851-9 $12.99 (1-5), $12.34 (6-10), $11.69 (11-25) [U.S.]; $15.50 (1-5), $14.80 (6-10), $14.05 (11-25) [Canada]

Course Kit This Making Sense of the Cross Course Kit contains one Making Sense of the Cross Leader Session Guide, one participant book, and one DVD. ED018768 $39.99 (U.S.); $45.99 (Canada)

The Greatest Story: Jesus The Greatest Story: Jesus guides participants through the Gospel narratives—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—in an exciting journey through the life and ministry of Jesus. This 16-session course uses the Bible in each session, and the accessible multimedia format encourages participants to engage directly with the texts, in turn developing biblical literacy. The Greatest Story: Jesus is available in either Lutheran Study Bible Edition or Multidenominational Edition. Lutheran Study Bible Edition Leader Guide 978-1-4514-0154-7 $24.99 (U.S.); $29.99 (Canada) Session DVD 978-1-4514-0155-4 $19.99 (U.S.); $23.99 (Canada)

Participant Book $14.99 (1–5), $13.49 (6–10), $12.74 (11–25) [U.S.]; $17.99 (1-5), $16.20 (6-10), $15.30 (11-25) [Canada]

Leader Pack The Leader Reference CD-ROM included in this pack is designed to be used with all The Greatest Story courses, and is included in all Leader Packs for all courses. ED016044 $39.99 (U.S.); $47.99 (Canada)

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The purpose of the Book of Faith initiative is to increase biblical literacy and fluency for the sake of the world while encouraging all members of congregations—from children to adults—to dig deeper into our book of faith, the Bible. For more on the initiative, visit the ELCA’s Book of Faith website at bookoffaith.org.

Lenten Journey Beyond Question Jesus asks questions throughout the Gospels, and these are not easy questions with easy answers. They are transformative questions that challenge us, reposition us, change us, and draw us into deeper faith and discipleship. This daily Lenten devotional is a guide to exploring questions from Jesus. 978-1-4514-2389-1 $9.99 (1-19), $7.99 (20+) [U.S.]; $11.50 (1-19), $9.50 (20+) [Canada]

eBook 978-4514-6916-6 $9.99 (U.S. and Canada)

Water Marks Water marks our natural lives—from our mothers’ wombs to our daily bathing and the quenching of our thirst. Water marks our sacramental lives in God as we die and rise with Christ in our baptism. And so it is with Scripture: from the first chapter of the Bible to the last, God’s Word is water marked. 978-1-4514-0262-9

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Seven Wonders of the Word Explore how God’s Word creates, calls, commands, saves, sustains, shapes, and sends you and the church. This 40-day Lenten journey into Seven Wonders of the Word challenges you to experience the power of God’s Word in all aspects of your life and in our world, encouraging you to deepen your prayer life as you relate the power of God’s Word to your personal experience. 978-1-4514-0096-0

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Marks of the Christian In Romans 12 the apostle Paul calls us to new life in Christ and identifies marks of the Christian life. The deep reflections and insightful questions in this devotional will help you explore how your life is “marked” by Christ, and consider how you live the marked life for the sake of the world. 978-0-8066-9764-2 $9.99 (1–19), $7.99 (20+) [U.S.]; $11.99 (1-19), $9.60 (20+) [Canada] 14

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FAITH FORMATION AND STUDY 40 Days with the Lord’s Prayer Spend the Lenten season with this prayer that contains the heart and soul of Jesus’ teaching. The forty devotional readings included are structured around seven key petitions of the Lord’s Prayer. 978-0-8066-8069-9 $9.99 (1–19), $7.99 (20+) [U.S.]; $11.99 (1-19), $9.60 (20+) [Canada]

Books of Faith Luke The Gospel of Luke invites us into the remarkable story of Jesus and his mission as God’s Chosen One (Messiah). This eightsession study explores key stories and events in Luke. Course Kit | ED015876 | $27.99 (U.S.); $33.50 (Canada)

LEARNER GUIDE

JOHN

BOOKS OF FAITH SERIES

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

John In this eight-session study, participants explore how the Gospel of John shows Jesus and his relationship to God, as well as how we can be in relationship with God and follow Jesus as his disciples. Course Kit | ED013539 | $14.49 (U.S.); $17.50 (Canada)

Together in Faith LEARNER GUIDE

GOD’S WILL FOR LIFE Studies in Mark

ADULT BIBLE STUDY

TOGETHER IN FAITH SERIES

Close Encounters of the Jesus Kind: Studies in Luke This six-session Bible study explores the RCL readings from the Gospel of Luke for year C, Lectionary 10–15. These Gospel texts show Jesus having close encounters with people who feel separated from God and from others. Course Kit | ED014964 | $20.79 (U.S.), $25.50 (Canada)

Songs of the Faithful: Studies in Psalms The book of Psalms contains prayers, songs, liturgies, and poems displaying the highs and lows of the life of faith. Over six sessions, this study challenges participants to explore six big questions from the texts. Appropriate for year C, Lectionary 23–28. Course Kit | ED015673 | $20.79 (U.S.), $25.50 (Canada) In Canada, order at afcanada.com or call 800.265.6397

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Spirited Conversations Start lively conversations in your congregation with this foundational series of courses for adults

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Join the conversation Animate: Faith is a seven-session adult faith formation course that imaginatively explores central topics of Christianity and allows adults the opportunity to strengthen faith through spirited discussion, wondering, and journaling. Animate: Bible is a seven-session adult exploration of the Bible. Sessions feature perspectives from Christian thought leaders on topics such as genre, interpretation, and the canon.

Animate: Practices is a seven-session introduction to the central practices of the Christian faith, why they are important, and how we can take part in them today.

Sketch Journal An interactive journal where participants can delve deeper and reflect on session content, at church and home. Animate: Faith 978-1-4514-3084-4 $14.99 (1-9), $12.99 (10+) [U.S.]; $18.50 [Canada]

Animate: Bible 978-1-4514-7288-2 $14.99 (1-9), $12.99 (10+) [U.S.]; $18.50 [Canada]

Animate: Practices 978-1-4514-9006-0 $14.99 (1-9), $12.99 (10+) [U.S.]; $18.50 [Canada]

Facilitator Guide Complete information on each session and helpful aids on guiding and leading vibrant discussions. Animate: Faith 978-1-4514-3083-7 $19.99 (U.S.); $24.50 (Canada)

Animate: Bible 978-1-4514-7287-5 $19.99 (U.S.); $24.50 (Canada)

Animate: Practices 978-1-4514-9004-6 $19.99 (U.S.); $24.50 (Canada)

Seven-session DVD The DVD consists of seven live-action presentations enriched with dynamic animation to help enhance understanding and stimulate thoughtful discussion. Animate: Faith 978-1-4514-3085-1 $69.99 (U.S.); $85.50 (Canada)

Animate: Bible 978-1-4514-7286-8 $69.99 (U.S.); $85.50 (Canada)

Animate: Practices 978-1-4514-9005-3 $69.99 (U.S.); $85.50 (Canada)

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Worship Matters invites you to grow into a richer understanding of the foundations and practices of Lutheran worship. With a focus on the principal weekly gathering around word and sacrament, Worship Matters explores the foundational questions about why we gather, how we encounter God in worship, and how that encounter shapes our response in both our communities and our world. Worship is central to the Christian life. The crucified and risen Christ is present at the center of the assembly gathered around the means of grace. Through the word proclaimed and sacraments celebrated, the Holy Spirit is at work. Lives are changed. Sins are forgiven. The alienated are reconciled. Strangers are welcomed. Unbelief gives way to faith. God is praised. Worship matters! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mark S. Hanson, former presiding bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Leading Worship Matters: A Sourcebook for Preparing Worship Leaders Practical, succinct, easy-to-use tools and resources to support, plan, execute, and evaluate worship leadership training. More than 30 contributors provide helps and training materials for assisting ministers, readers, intercessors, acolytes, ushers, greeters, communion ministers, altar guild, tech ministers, musicians, and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sermon ministers. Includes a library of brief, helpful topics for a variety of worship leaders and those who care for the worship space. DVD segments provide starting points for conversation and consideration of local practice. CD-ROM contains reproducible and customizable files of the Sourcebook training materials. 978-1-4514-7806-8 $44.95 (U.S.); $53.99 (Canada)

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A New Resource for preparing Worship Texts in Your Community Have you noticed that this phrase—in these or similar words—appears regularly within the liturgies presented in Evangelical Lutheran Worship? What is the spirit and intention behind these words? And, if desired, where will these “similar words” come from? In These or Similar Words: Crafting Language for Worship will guide individuals and groups who wish to prepare new worship texts for their communities. 978-1-5064-0056-3 $29.00

“An assisting minister invites the assembly into prayer in these or similar words.” “The presiding minister may address the assembly in these or similar words.” This resource includes •

some discussion of foundational principles for evaluating sources of language and images used in such texts

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individual and group exercises to identify and describe your local worshiping community’s makeup, values, and sensibilities

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brief commentaries about “what’s going on” in specific liturgical texts within the services of Holy Communion and Holy Baptism in Evangelical Lutheran Worship

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examples of locally crafted language for worship for illustration and inspiration

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and reproducible pages with practical tips and helps for the actual process of writing new texts

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Altar Guild and Sacristy Handbook, Fourth Revised Edition by S. Anita Stauffer S. Anita Stauffer’s original work for altar guilds has been a fixture in churches everywhere since the 1970s. This fourth, revised edition of her classic reflects recent developments in liturgical practice and gives attention to the Evangelical Lutheran Worship family of resources. Altar guild members and sacristans will appreciate the practical and expanded information on caring for the worship space, furnishings, appointments, vestments, and linens; the nuts and bolts of preparing for the sacraments and for funerals, weddings, and other occasional services; and a thorough overview of the church year. Also included are suggestions for organizing the altar guild’s work and a helpful glossary. Altar Guild and Sacristy Handbook invites you to approach this role not just as a task, but as a ministry to the whole assembly in God’s service. S. Anita Stauffer (1947–2007) served on the worship staffs of the Lutheran World Federation, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and Lutheran Church in America. She is author of several books on worship and served as the general editor of a series of worship and culture studies of the Lutheran World Federation. 978-1-4514-7809-9 $16.95 (1–4), $13.95 (5+) [U.S.]; $19.99 (1-4); $16.99 (5+) [Canada]

eBook 978-1-4514-7927-0 $16.95 (U.S. and Canada)

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Serving the Assemblyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Worship: A Handbook for Assisting Ministers In this small handbook you will find a brief history of assisting ministers in Christian worship, what makes a good assisting minister, a step-by-step walk through the role, and lots of tips and encouragement. Also available in eBook format. 978-1-4514-7808-2 $6.99 (1-4), $4.99 (5+) [U.S.]; $8.50 (1-4), $5.99 (5+) [Canada]

Getting the Word Out: A Handbook for Readers This handbook is filled with practical helps, preparation exercises, and spiritual wisdom for readers. It also includes a pronunciation guide for the lectionary readings. Getting the Word Out invites readers to approach this role not just as a task, but as a ministry to the whole assembly. Also available in eBook format. 978-1-4514-7807-5 $6.99 (1-4), $4.99 (5+) [U.S.]; $8.50 (1-4), $5.99 (5+) [Canada]

Worship Matters: An Introduction to Worship This five-session introductory course has been developed to help participants grow into a richer understanding of the foundations of Lutheran worship. Topics include the church year, the lectionary, holy baptism, holy communion, corporate prayer, worship and culture, and more. Leader Guide Sessions are designed to run between 60 and 90 minutes and echo a pattern for worship: Gather, Encounter, What Matters, and Send. 978-1-4514-3604-4 $24.99 (U.S.); $29.99 (Canada) Participant Book The participant book provides all the content a participant needs for each session, and serves as an excellent reference after the course is complete. 978-1-4514-3605-1 $6.99 (U.S.); $8.50 (Canada) Course Kit The Course Kit includes one copy of the Leader Guide and one copy of the Participant Book. ED022262 $27.99 (U.S.); $33.50 (Canada)

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Worship Matters Studies The Worship Matters Studies series examines key worship issues through studies by pastors, musicians, and lay people from throughout the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The Three-Day Feast: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter by Gail Ramshaw Recent decades have witnessed the revival of the ancient liturgies of the Three Days—Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. The author gives a little history and a lot of suggestions about how these services can enrich the worship life of your entire assembly. 978-0-8066-5115-6 $9.99 (U.S.); $11.99 (Canada) Flowing Water, Uncommon Birth: Christian Baptism in a Post-Christian Culture by Samuel Torvend This study invites us to ask important questions about the central mystery of Holy Baptism and the fullness of the baptized life. 978-0-8066-7063-8 $9.99 (U.S.); $11.99 (Canada) A Watered Garden: Christian Worship and Earth’s Ecology by Benjamin M. Stewart Begins with the classic, ecumenically held patterns of Christian worship and explores them for their deep connections to ecological wisdom, for their sacramental approaches to creation, and for a renewed relationship to the earth now itself in need of God’s healing. 978-0-8066-5393-8 $9.99 (U.S.); $11.99 (Canada) A Christian Funeral: Witness to the Resurrection by Melinda A. Quivik A theologically informed, pastorally astute, and ecumenically relevant guide to Christian funeral rites. 978-0-8066-5148-4 $9.99 (U.S.); $11.99 (Canada) Why Worship Matters by Robert A. Rimbo The first volume in the series, this collection of bite-size essays is a conversation-starter for those who want to look at the assembly’s worship in very broad terms. 978-0-8066-5108-8 $9.99 (U.S.); $11.99 (Canada) 22

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Fed and Forgiven is a comprehensive set of resources for leading children, youth, and adults into the sacrament of Holy Communion. Resources include a leader guide, DVD, and age-appropriate learner resources.

Fed and Forgiven Leader Guide with CD-ROM Provides core session material for each age level—everything you need to plan and lead a class. Fully reproducible and easy to navigate, this guide is full of suggestions and resources for any learning style. A CD-ROM is included that contains each lesson plan for easy customization and printing. 978-0-8066-6199-5 $44.95 (U.S.); $53.99 (Canada)

PreK–K Learner Resource Each of four sessions center on a biblical story that illuminates basic concepts: God loves us, God feeds us, Jesus eats with us, and Jesus calls us to share. Short videos accompany each session as children learn with adorable characters Bess and Malachi what it means to belong, receive, remember, and share. 8½" x 11"; 16 pages. Six per package. 978-0-8066-6200-8 $24.99 (U.S.); $29.99 (Canada)

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Grade 1–3 Learner Resource Delightful and engaging content for children that emphasizes the biblical basis for Holy Communion, encourages conversation, sparks ideas, and introduces a deep sacramental understanding. Encouraged by the creative, age-appropriate material, kids will ask questions and explore the ritual and basic theology of Holy Communion over four sessions. 8½" x 11"; 16 pages. Six per package. 978-0-8066-6201-5 $24.99 (U.S.); $29.99 (Canada)

Grade 4–6 Learner Resource Engages learners with sacramental theology and prepares them for regular participation in Holy Communion. Sessions have four main sections that parallel the four parts of worship: Gather Together, Hear the Word, Celebrate the Sacrament, and Spread the Word. 7" x 8½"; 32 pages. 978-0-8066-6202-2 $4.99 (U.S.); $5.99 (Canada)

Youth/Adult Learner Resource In each of four sessions, older youth and adults of all ages and experiences will explore some of the many layers of meaning in the meal at the heart of Christian worship. These sessions are infused with a Lutheran understanding of grace, and draw the individual to see connections between what God has done and what God is doing now. 5½" x 8½"; 16 pages. Six per package. 978-0-8066-6203-9 $12.99 (U.S.); $15.50 (Canada)

Fed and Forgiven DVD Contains a video for each of the four sessions in every age group of the Fed and Forgiven program. Each approximately five minutes in length, these short video segments explore the many meanings of Holy Communion in ways that are appropriate for each age group. 978-0-8066-6204-6 $34.95 (U.S.); $41.99 (Canada)

Fed and Forgiven Communion Certificates: 12 per package Beautiful and practical, the Fed and Forgiven communion certificate is ideal for any First Communion celebration. Comes with presentation envelopes. 8½" x 11". Twelve per package. 978-0-8066-6206-0 $13.50 (U.S.); $16.00 (Canada)

Resource Kit The Resource Kit includes one of each of the above-mentioned titles. ITEM000999 $89.95 (U.S.); $108.00 (Canada)

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Washed and Welcome

A vibrant series of resources to support pastors, parents, and sponsors as they prepare for the sacrament of Holy Baptism. Washed and Welcome provides practical helps and ideas for parents and sponsors, as well as content and ideas to engage the entire assembly.

Welcome, child of God

Name

was baptized on

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Welcome, Child of God 2011 MIDWEST BOOK AWARDS WINNER This sturdy board book features simple text that can be read aloud or sung, and illustrations that help children remember their baptism. 978-1-4514-0133-2 $7.99 (1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4), $6.99 [U.S.], $9.50 (1-4), $8.50 (5+) [Canada]

Living the Promises of Baptism: 101 Ideas for Parents The ideas in Living the Promises of Baptism are for children from infant to upper elementary. Whether your child is a newborn, a preteen, or somewhere in between, you will find yourself returning to this book again and again for support, encouragement, and inspiration. 978-1-4514-0131-8 $6.99 (1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4), $4.99 (5+) [U.S.]; $8.50 (1-4), $5.99 (5+) [Canada] In Canada, order at afcanada.com or call 800.265.6397

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Washed and Welcome: A Baptism Sourcebook with CD-ROM This book is a practical theological resource to help pastors walk parents and sponsors through the various parts of baptism. 978-1-4514-0130-1 $44.95 (U.S.); $53.99 (Canada)

Go Make Disciples: An Invitation to Baptismal Living Go Make Disciples provides updated resources for preparing adults for baptism or affirmation of baptism, and for Christian discipleship. Materials intended for group use and distribution are available on the companion CD-ROM, which is sold separately. CD-ROM Handbook 978-1-4514-2612-0 978-1-4514-2613-7 $12.99 (1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4), $10.99 (5+) [U.S.]; $24.95 (U.S.); $29.99 (Canada) $15.50 (1-4), $12.99 (5+) [Canada]

Washed and Welcome Sponsor/Godparent Certificate These beautiful certificates are intended for the baptismal sponsor or godparent. Printed on premium cardstock, each certificate includes a place to document the event, offers a brief history of sponsors and godparents, and suggests activities sponsors can do with their godchild. Twelve per package. 978-1-4514-0132-5â&#x20AC;&#x192; $17.50 (U.S.); $21.00 (Canada)

Kids Celebrate Worship: Baptism

Kids Celebrate Worship: Holy Communion

Twelve per package.

Pre-Reader 978-0-8006-2120-9 $6.95 (U.S.); $8.50 (Canada)

Pre-Reader 978-0-8006-2122-3 $6.95 (U.S.); $8.50 (Canada)

Young Reader 978-0-8006-2121-6 $6.95 (U.S.); $8.50 (Canada)

Young Reader 978-0-8006-2123-0 $6.95 (U.S.); $8.50 (Canada)

Child and Parent Baptismal Bundle See page 54 to learn more.

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Birth to Three Faith Formation

Faith formation resources for families with young children. Splash! Pack: 3 Year Set The Splash! Pack: 3 Year Set is an easy, affordable way to connect with new families in your congregation. The Splash! Pack: 3 Year Set includes: Splash! Pack: 1–12 months (Qty 1)

Splash! Pack: 25–36 months (Qty 1)

Splash! Pack: 13–24 months (Qty 1)

ED015955 $37.99 (U.S.); $45.50 (Canada)

Splash! Packs Each Splash! Pack contains 12 monthly newsletters, called Parent Pages, and a music CD. Every Parent Pages issue is filled with ideas and inspiration for families to worship, pray, eat, and play together. 1–12 months 978-0-8066-5012-8 $15.99 (U.S.); $18.99 (Canada) per pack

13–24 months 978-0-8066-5013-5 $15.99 (U.S.); $18.99 (Canada) per pack

25–36 months 978-0-8066-5014-2 $15.99 (U.S.); $18.99 (Canada) per pack

Totally Toddler Tunes (13–24 months) 978-0-8066-5017-3 $6.99 (U.S.); $8.50 (Canada) each

Singable Sunday Tunes (25–36 months) 978-0-8066-5018-0 $6.99 (U.S.); $8.50 (Canada) each

Quantity discounts available. Splash! Music CDs

Sleepy Time Tunes (1–12 months) 978-0-8066-5016-6 $6.99 (U.S.); $8.50 (Canada) each Quantity discounts available.

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A playful Sunday school experience, rooted in church life.

Lent

Advent

Day of Pentecost

Epiphany

FAITH FORMATION Christmas Baptism ofAND our Lord STUDY

Season After Pentecost

Lectionary Sunday school

designed for kids Easter

Advent

Christmas Baptism of our Lord

Baptism of our Lord

Epiphany

Christ the King Season After Pentecost

Transfiguration

Lent

Easter

Three Kings

Epiphany

Day of PentecostSeason After Pentecost

Scope Sequence Three& Kings Christmas Easter Epiphany Lent Christ the King Season After Pentecost Whirl is a three-year curriculum that follows the Revised Common Lectionary. It includes lesson materials for fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters each year. Summer quarter does not have lesson videos or learner leaflets. Whirl's Summer Director Guide provides weekly Children's Messages, Worship Bulletins, a 45 minute Three Kings Christmas Epiphany Lent Easter Day of PentecostSeason After Pentecost Transfiguration Large Group Experience, and Sunday Funnies, Godly comics featuring the Whirl Kids.

Baptism of our Lord

Whirl provides a fun and age-appropriate way for kids to experience the Revised Common Lectionary. Through exploring church seasons and diving into one of the lectionary readings each week, kids will begin to understand the three-yearChristmas cycle of Three Kings Easter Lent Christ the King Day of Pentecost eason After Pentecost Bible readings and rhythms of the church year. Whirl Lesson DVDs $19.99 (U.S.); $23.99 (Canada) Year C Spring Animated characters help set up the lesson each week. They address deep theological concepts with creative, light-hearted wit Day and will leave kids wanting to Lent Christmas Easter Three Kings Christ the King (and leaders!) Transfiguration of Pentecost watch the videos again and again. Whirl offers two unique, age-appropriate videos for every lesson: one for kids in PreK-Grade 2, and one for kids between Grades 3-6. Learner Leaflet Pack $6.49 (U.S.); $7.99 (Canada) Year C Spring Engaging leaflets help kids process the Bible lesson and keep them connected to church Three Kings Christmas Christ the King Transfiguration Day of Pentecost life. These resources double as take-home Family Squares, which include seven different activities families can try out to put their faith into action throughout the week! You'll need one Learner Pack per child.

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Leader Pack $9.99 (U.S.); $11.99 (Canada) Year C Spring Three Kings Christ the King Transfiguration Day of Pentecost Scripted, bolded text in each section helps leaders easily know exactly what to say as they lead kids through the lesson. Bulleted questions and numbered step-by-step directions keep the lesson simple and organized for leaders to follow while the seasonal colors and icons help leaders know where they are in the lectionary at a glance. You'll Three Kings King Day of Pentecost Transfiguration need one Leader Pack Christ fortheeach class. Christmas

Director Guide $24.99 (U.S.); $29.99 (Canada) Year C Spring All-in-one resource featuring Large Group Openings, Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Message ideas, and reproducible Worship Bulletins. Lesson supply lists by grade level help directors Christ the King the whole quarter. Day of Pentecostorganize materials forTransfiguration

Christ the King

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More lectionary, more fun!

FAITH FORMATION AND STUDY Whirl Floor Mat $49.99 (U.S.); $59.99 (Canada) Year A-B-C PreK-K kids gather around this durable, vinyl floor mat at the start of each Sunday to mark where they are in the church year calendar. Vibrant colors and memorable icons serve as visual cues to mark church year seasons. Whirl Wall Chart $14.99 (U.S.); $17.99 (Canada) Year B-C Kids from Grades 1-6 track their progress through the RCL with this creative wall chart! Help your kids remember lessons by encouraging them to leave a unique mark every week. Every Sunday is detailed with the color of the church year season along with an icon to help kids further connect to the lectionary cycle.

Bibles Whirl Bibles help kids and leaders follow the three-year Revised Common Lectionary. The colors and icons used throughout these Bibles match what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see in the rest of the Whirl resources. As kids encounter these Bible stories in the lectionary, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see connections to the church year seasons. Whirl Story Bible $19.99 (U.S.); $23.99 (Canada) Designed for kids in pre-kindergarten through second grade, the Whirl Story Bible contains over 120 stories that correspond to all the lessons in the Whirl Lectionary Sunday school curriculum. Every story includes the lectionary day and church year season, video characters, and embedded questions to help kids connect the Bible stories to their lives. Quantity discounts available. Whirl Bible (NRSV) The Whirl NRSV Bible is a complete NRSV Bible used by kids in Grades 3-6 to dig into the scripture passage for every lesson in the Whirl Sunday school curriculum. Preview activities prime kids for the texts they will read. This Bible also features clear book and section introductions, colorfully illustrated maps, and visuals like colors and icons that help kids identify every reading in the three-year lectionary. Quantity discounts available. Paperback Hardcover 978-1-4514-8479-3 978-1-4514-8480-9 $24.99 (U.S.); $29.99 (Canada) $19.99 (U.S.); $23.99 (Canada)

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Holy Moly captures the imagination of kids by bringing the Bible to life. Kids walk away from class excitedly retelling the stories they just learned and eagerly awaiting what’s next. YearS 1 & 2 Unit 4

BIBLE STORYBOOK 4 StorieS for HoLY WeeK anD eaSter

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Holy Moly / Year 1 / Unit 4: Holy Week & Easter Includes these four lessons: 1. Palm Sunday: Matthew 19:28-40 2. Maundy Thursday: Matthew 26:26-30, 36-50 3. Good Friday: Matthew 27:27-61 4. Easter Day: Luke 24:1-12

Bible Storytelling DVD $19.99 (U.S.); $23.99 (Canada) per unit Designed for leaders and students to watch together, the Holy Moly DVD features animated scripture retellings that bring the Bible to life. Learner Leaflets $2.99 (U.S.); $3.50 (Canada) per unit Kids use the learner leaflets each week to experience the story. Each leaflet is highly visual and interactive. Leaflets available for grades K–2 and grades 3–4. Leader Guides $4.99 (U.S.); $5.99 (Canada) per unit Visual cues and brief, clear descriptions help leaders feel prepared and successful in facilitating the lesson each week. Each leader guide also contains the lesson materials leaders need, including supply lists and scripture references. Leader guides available for grades K–2 and grades 3–4. Bible Storybook $4.99 (U.S.); $5.99 (Canada) The rhyming Bible storybook for kids grades K–2 reinforces the Bible story through engaging language and colorful illustration. Each lesson in this unit is also available a la carte $12.95 (U.S. and Canada) A la carte is a digital download that includes the lesson video and printable leader and learner leaflets. 32

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FAITH FORMATION AND STUDY Spark Rotation provides eight workshop rotation options for each Bible story. In this model, kids spend more than one week on a Bible story and visit a different workshop each week in order to experience that same story from different perspectives. For kids in kindergarten to grade 6, each workshop rotation is focused on a rich Bible story or group of Bible stories about particular characters. Workshop rotations include Art, Bible Skills and Games, Computer Lab, Cooking, Creative Drama, Music, Science, and Video. Preschoolers experience an in-room rotation with Storytelling, Art, Snack, Music, and Game stations. Spark Rotation also includes an “All Kids” option, making it easy for smaller congregations or congregations that prefer a multi-age Sunday school program format. Holy Week and Easter

Holy Week & Easter Matthew 21:1-11; 27:32-66; 28:1-10

Holy Week and Easter

rotation leader guide

Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday

Leader Guide 978-0-8066-9574-7 $39.99 (U.S.); $47.99 (Canada)

Director’s CD 978-0-8066-9752-9 $9.99 (U.S.); $11.99 (Canada)

Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday

Luke 19:28-40; 23:26-56; 24:1-12

rotation leader guide

Leader Guide 978-1-4514-0012-0 $39.99 (U.S.); $47.99 (Canada)

Director’s CD 978-1-4514-0021-2 $9.99 (U.S.); $11.99 (Canada)

Spark Family Spark Family is a quarterly magazine for families. Each issue includes colorful images from the award-winning Spark Story Bible with engaging activities for the whole family. Spark Family features: • Cut-out prayers: Playful ways to encourage family members to pray together • Make Time for More Fun! Faith activities that fit your family’s busy schedules • Bible Factoids: Trivia to help build biblical literacy for all ages • And more! SUB0000008 One-year subscription: $9.49

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QUIRKY TWEENS. BIBLE THEMES.

Connect is a Bible-centered curriculum for grades 5–6 with just enough humor to get preteens hooked. Preteens revisit the Bible’s greatest stories, uncover major biblical themes, and discover how the Bible relates to their own lives.

Unit 8 / Jesus the Savior LEADER GUIDE

Grades 5-6

UNIT 8 > JESUS: ThE SAVIOR

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Every Connect lesson follows a three-part sequence: See, Explore, and Make. Each week, preteens focus on and reinforce a biblical theme by watching a witty video, exploring biblical texts, and creating projects that range from games to art and more. Unit 8 is a great way to help preteens dive into Holy Week and Easter. It begins with Jerusalem, and covers the Last Supper, Betrayal, Death, and Resurrection.

Connect DVD $19.99 (U.S.); $23.99 (Canada) per unit Sessions begin with kids watching an animated video that relates directly to the lesson’s theme. Each unit has its own DVD, complete with 5 session videos. Learner Sheets $4.49 (U.S.); $5.50 (Canada) per unit The Connect Learner Sheets encourage creativity! Students use new sheets each week to create a visual and interactive project. Leader Guide $9.99 (U.S.); $11.99 (Canada) per unit Each guide supports leaders in facilitating the session, and includes background on the Bible, theology, and preteen development. Connect Bible (NRSV) Hardcover $24.99 (U.S.), $29.99 (Canada); Softcover $19.99 (U.S.), $23.99 (Canada) The Connect Bible includes activities to get kids thinking about the stories they’ve just learned and tools to help kids learn how to use the text. Each lesson in this unit is also available a la carte $12.95 (U.S. and Canada) A la carte is a digital download that includes the lesson video and printable learner sheet and leader guide. 34

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SUNDAY SCHOOL PLANNING. SIMPLIFIED. With Sparkhouse Online, you can have subscription-based access to all of our popular kids’ ministry resources: Spark: Activate Faith, Holy Moly, Connect, and Whirl Lectionary Sunday School.

WHY CHOOSE SPARKHOUSE ONLINE? Get the curriculum you want With Sparkhouse Online, you can subscribe to one or more sparkhouse Sunday school curriculum. Choose the curricula that suit each age group at your church and access them all in one place. Access the curricula online Get anytime access to great sparkhouse curriculum resources with your annual Sparkhouse Online subscription. (Learner leaflets and Bibles not included.) Robust planning tools Schedule lessons, organize classrooms, assign leaders, manage learner registration, and more. Leader tools online, anytime Leaders can access everything they need to prepare—from leader guides to lesson videos—anywhere, anytime. Try out other curricula Your Sparkhouse Online subscription includes free content from all of the sparkhouse Sunday school curricula. Communication streamlined Improve communication between leaders, parents, and volunteers using the message tools built right into Sparkhouse Online. Try Sparkhouse Online for free. Sign up for a 14-day free trial. Learn more at wearesparkhouse.org/kids/SHOSS

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Echo the Story 12 From creation to the formation of the church, students enter into each story imaginativelyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;making observations, drawing, writing, and participating in group dialogue in 12 engaging sessions. Leader Guide 978-1-4514-6922-6 $24.99 (U.S.); $29.99 (Canada) Sketch Journal 978-1-4514-6921-9 $9.99 (U.S.); $11.99 (Canada) DVD 978-1-4514-6920-2 $39.99 (U.S.); $47.99 (Canada)

Echo the Story 36 In the 36-session curriculum, youth delve even deeper into the biblical narrative. From creation to Revelation, participants will find meaning and identity in the stories of the Bible. There are a total of 6 units and each unit includes 6 sessions. Sketch Journal $6.99 (U.S.); $8.50 (Canada) per unit Leader Guide $14.99 (U.S.); $17.99 (Canada) per unit DVD $22.99 (U.S.); $27.50 (Canada) per unit

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Here We Stand is a multi-year curriculum that helps effectively prepare students for Lutheran confirmation. Visit augsburgfortress.org/herewestand to learn more and sign up for a free trial.

Here We Stand Student Book One of two key learner resources for the Here We Stand confirmation curriculum, the Student Book makes strong connections for each lesson with fun, interactive content, discussion questions, cartoons, charts, and the Small Catechism. 978-0-8066-9845-8 $14.99 (1–9), $11.25 (10+) [U.S.]; $17.99 (1-9), $13.50 (10+) [Canada]

Here We Stand Lutheran Study Bible Features the NRSV translation as well as introductions, notes, and articles written by over 60 Lutheran pastors and teaching theologians. Designed to invite confirmation students to experience the Bible and its message through solid background material, unique Lutheran insights, and opportunities for faith reflection. 978-0-8066-9846-5 $24.99 (1–9), $18.75 (10+) [U.S.]; $29.99 (1-9), $22.50 (10+) [Canada]

Here We Stand Student Book/Bible Bundle Both of these student resources are used with the newly revised Here We Stand curriculum, and provide everything students will need for the entire duration of the program. ED015019 $26.99 (1–9), $24.99 (10–24), $23.99 (25–49) [U.S.]; $32.50 (1-9), $29.99 (10-24), $28.99 (25-49) [Canada]

The Lutheran Handbook: A Field Guide to Church Stuff, Everyday Stuff, and the Bible Confirmands—or anyone hiking the trails of life's adventures and challenges—will want to pack this handy illustrated field guide to Lutheran theology and culture. This enjoyable, easy-to-read, reliable, allin-one collection helps you understand the essential information about our theology, culture, and Lutheran way of life. Encapsulates essential principles of the Christian life, making many of the complexities of our religious tradition accessible for contemporary seekers. 978-0-8066-5179-8 $14.99 (U.S.); $17.99 (Canada) 38

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CHALLENGING, LIFELONG FAITH

Welcome to Colaborate: Lutheran Confirmation, the all-new Lutheran confirmation curriculum from sparkhouse! Colaborate: Lutheran Confirmation unpacks students’ assumptions, past knowledge, and even disinterest about the Bible, Lutheran history, and the Small Catechism to challenge, engage, and encourage them as they take this major step in the journey of faith. Colaborate DVD $29.99 (U.S.); $38.50 (Canada) These short videos use humor, exaggeration, and assumptions to tease out the problem statement of the lesson. They are intentionally a bit provocative (and age-appropriate!) in order to maximize the effects of problem-based learning. Colaborate Student Handbook $7.99 (U.S); $9.99 (Canada) Each of the four Colaborate units has its own handbook containing 15 lessons that guide students through a process of discovery. With intriguing questions, in-depth infographics, and punchy graphics, each page pulls students into the content to drive engagement with each other and God. Colaborate Leader Guide $29.99 (U.S.); $38.50 (Canada) The Leader Guide makes it easy for any leader--regardless of their theological training, regardless of how much lead time they have--to facilitate a class. We provide the Bible verses, the theological background, and lots of support to guide leaders as they work through each lesson. Colaborate Lutheran Student Bible $24.99 (U.S.); $31.99 (Canada) The Colaborate Lutheran Student Bible brings the story of God to life for teenagers. Featuring interactive graphics, interesting facts, and insightful commentary, this NRSV Bible is designed to bring the story of God to life for students. As an essential component of the Colaborate curriculum, the Bible adds value to your conversation with highlighted key verses, additional questions and activities. It’s smart, it’s fun, and it’s a Bible your students will hang on to for years to come. Quantity discount available. Colaborate Poster Pack $14.99 (U.S.); $18.99 (Canada) Set of four (Old Testament, New Testament, Lutheran History & Catechism, Lutheran Living) beautifully crafted, one-of-a-kind posters to hang on your wall to pique your students' interest and remind them of their fearless, faith-filled journey through Colaborate Lutheran Confirmation. Learn more at wearesparkhouse.org/teens/colaborate

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Resources for Studying the Reformation These volumes are essential reference tools for students at all levels, including pastors and interested lay readers who want to explore the words of Martin Luther for themselves. Selections range from his famous Ninety-Five Theses to rare sermons and letters.

Fortress Press is excited to release The Annotated Luther series, featuring seventy-five of Luther’s most essential writings in six volumes. Some new translations will be included along with updated translations based on Luther’s Works, American Edition. Each Luther selection will be accompanied by: • A new, updated introduction • Annotations designed to provide key contextual background for people, events, and theological issues and controversies; interpretive notes; and Scripture references to which Luther alludes but that he does not include in the text • Translation notes and references to sources cited • Maps, illustrations, timelines, art, and photos Volume 1: The Roots of Reform Timothy J. Wengert, general editor and volume editor 978-1-4514-6269-2 $39.00 pb 592pp

Volume 2: Word and Faith Kirsi I. Stjerna, general editor and volume editor 978-1-4514-6270-8 $39.00 pb 528pp Volumes 3 and 4 coming June 2016!

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Explore the Ninety-Five Theses with your congregation Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses With Introduction, Commentary, and Study Guide by Timothy J. Wengert Timothy J. Wengert, one of the best-know interpreters of Luther and Lutheranism active today, sets his newly translated Ninety-Five Theses in its historical context with a detailed introduction and illuminating study notes. To help the reader understand the context and the import of the Ninety-Five Theses more deeply, Wengert provides two more related and essential documents: Luther’s Letter to Archbishop Albrecht of Mainz (to which he appended a copy of the Theses) and Luther’s 1518 Sermon on Indulgences and Grace (written to inform the Germanspeaking public of his view of indulgences). 978-1-4514-8279-9 $15.00 pb 102pp

Meditate with Martin Luther Three Treatises by Martin Luther 978-0-8006-1639-7 $22.00 pb 312pp

On Christian Liberty by Martin Luther 978-0-8006-3607-4 $11.99 pb 112pp

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FAITH FORMATION AND STUDY

The

The Student Bible Atlas: Revised Edition

Revised Edition

Student Bible Atlas c

Tim Dowley

by Tim Dowley

NEW! For more than twenty-five years, The Student Bible Atlas has been a trusted companion for Bible students of all ages and interests. Clear, concise, and colorful, the second edition of this classic is beautifully redone, with new maps that convey essential information in a crisp, up-to-date way. It’s a great atlas, now made even better!

30 Updated, full-color maps

Philippi

Index of Place Names

Pergamum Smyma

TURKEY

C ASPIAN SEA

Clear explanatory text Antioch in Pisidia

Sardis

Ephesus

Athens

Miletus Antalya

Carchemish

Tarsus

Perga

Haran

Antioch

Amman (Rabbah)

IRAQ

Susa

Nippur

Alexandria

Tanis

The trusted companion— EGYPT

SAUDI ARABIA

JORDAN

Gizeh

Persepolis

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Thebes

Nag-hammadi

In the last two centuries there have been numerous excavations in Bible lands; only the most important are marked here. In recent times particularly important sites have been Ebla (15,000 clay tablets discovered) and Ugarit in north Syria, Qumran (the Dead Sea Scrolls) and Jericho.

RED SEA

Sites in the Middle East

Tel-el-Amarna

haeological sites in ordan

Tell Arad

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Major Archeological Now updated in a new edition!

DEAD SEA

Babylon

Elath

Qumran Herodium

Masada

IRAN

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Lachish

Jerash (Gerasa)

R. Tig

Aphek (Antipatris) Mizpah Bethel Jericho

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R. Jordan

Tirza

Shechem

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MEDITERRANEAN SEA

Megiddo Taanach Beth-shan

Sebaste (Samaria)

Byblos Sidon Damascus

The Student Bible Atlas contains thirty maps covering both Old and New Testaments, a helpful index of place names, and a guide to the major archaeology sites of the Middle East.

Capernaum

esarea

Mari

LEBANON

Hazor SEA OF GALILEE

SYRIA

Salamis

Paphos

Dan

Nineveh Nimrud

Ebla

Ugarit

CYPRUS Tyre

From Abraham to the Early Church

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What customers are saying about The Student Bible Atlas “I have been looking for just this kind of atlas for my 5th and 6th grade Sunday School class.”

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The Earliest Churches ITALY

Rome

Churches founded by Paul Churches to whom John wrote (Revelation 1–3) Other churches founded in the first century AD

Many of the churches in Asia Minor were founded by the apostle Paul, helped by Barnabas, Silas and Timothy and others. John’s letters to seven churches in Asia Minor are recorded in Revelation 2–3. By the end of the first century churches had sprung up through much of Asia Minor and elsewhere around the Mediterranean.

MACEDONIA

Puteoli

Roman Empire

Philippi

Thessalonica Troas

Berea

Pergamum Thyatira

ACHAIA

Smyma

Corinth

Philadelphia Laodicea

Sardis

Ephesus

Athens

Miletus

Antioch in Pisidia

Iconium

ASIA

Colossae

Lystra

Derbe

Edessa

Perga 7

Tarsus

Myra

CILICIA

The Seven Churches of asia Minor

Illustrated are the sites of four of the seven churches to which John addressed letters we now find in the book of Revelation.

Corinth Churches to whom Paul wrote

Antioch

Salamis

SYRIA

Paphos

Laodicea

Cyrene

The forum, Smyrna (modern lzmir)

Sidon Tyre

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The gymnasium, Sardis

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FORTRESS THEOLOGY FOR THE PEOPLE

Theology for the People is just that: It’s theology, broadly conceived, and it’s for the people—that is, for everyone. We are bringing readers and writers together around the topics of God, truth, reality, ethics, and sacred text, and we catalyze conversations around ideas that matter.

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Stars Beneath Us: Finding God in the Evolving Cosmos by Paul Wallace NEW! Relying on his ordination to the gospel ministry in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and his doctoral work in experimental nuclear physics and gamma-ray astronomy, Paul Wallace weaves a book unlike any other in faith and science literature. Grounded in a theology of openness to the world, Stars Beneath Us will inspire readers to engage with the natural world in new ways and find God, as it turns out, everywhere. 978-1-5064-0141-6 $14.99 pb 164pp Contents Introduction 1. Is This What Love Looks Like? 2. Obsolete Cosmos, Obsolete God 3. The Fifth Dentist 4. An Ash Heap with a View 5. Two by Two Came the Epidexipteryxes and Vulcanodons

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

The Darkness of God Learning to Love Leviathan Jesus Evolves The Whirlwind Principle Coming Home

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Spark Story Bible The award-winning Spark Story Bible is filled with 150 Bible stories. Each story features colorful illustrations, easy-to-read text, and questions to help reinforce the stories. Designed for kids age 2 to grade 2. 978-0-8066-7049-2 $19.99 (1-9), $18.99 (10-24), $16.99 (25-49) [U.S.] $23.99 (1-9), $22.99 (10-24), $19.99 (25-49) [Canada]

Spark Bible (NRSV), Gift Edition The Spark Bible (NRSV) Gift Edition is the perfect gift for your kids grades 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6. Includes the same interior features as the paperback Spark Bible. The hardcover design is durable and age-appropriate. Imprintable. 978-1-4514-0193-6 $24.99 (1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;9), $22.99 (10-24), $20.99 (25-49) [U.S.] $29.99 (1-5), $27.50 (6-10), $25.50 (11-15) [Canada]

Lutheran Study Bible, Deluxe Edition Lutheran Study Bible invites readers to experience the Bible and its message through solid background material, unique Lutheran insights, and opportunities for faith reflection. This resource features the NRSV translation as well as introductions, notes, and articles written by more than 60 Lutheran pastors and teaching theologians. Imprintable. 978-0-8066-9742-0 $39.99 (U.S.); $47.99 (Canada)

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Connect Bible Connect Bible helps kids explore how individual Bible stories form into larger biblical themes. The pages are filled with navigational cues that direct kids to passages that share similar themes, and quick activities that allow kids to engage with the readings without turning the page. Designed for kids grades 3-6. Imprintable. Hardcover 978-1-4514-3082-0 $24.99 (1-5), $22.49 (6-10), $19.99 (11-15), $18.99 (16-49) [U.S.] $29.99 (1-5), $27.50 (6-0), $25.50 (11-15), $22.99 (16-49) [Canada] In Canada, order at afcanada.com or call 800.265.6397

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Whirl Bibles Whirl Bibles help kids and leaders follow the three-year Revised Common Lectionary. The colors and icons used throughout these Bibles match what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see in the rest of the Whirl resources. As kids encounter these Bible stories in the lectionary, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see connections to the church year seasons.

Whirl Story Bible Designed for kids in pre-kindergarten through second grade, the Whirl Story Bible contains over 120 stories that correspond to all the lessons in the Whirl lectionary Sunday school curriculum. Every story includes the lectionary day and church year season, video characters, and embedded questions to help kids connect the Bible stories to their lives. Imprintable. 978-1-4514-8478-6 $19.99 (1-9); $18.99 (10-24); $16.99 (25-49); $14.99 (50+) [U.S.]; $23.99 (1-9), $22.99 (10-24), $19.99 (25-49), $17.99 (50+) [Canada] Whirl Bible (NRSV) The Whirl NRSV Bible is a complete NRSV Bible used by kids in grades 3-6 to dig into the scripture passage for every lesson in the Whirl lectionary Sunday school curriculum. It features activities, book and section introductions, colorfully illustrated maps, and visuals like colors and icons to help kids identify every reading in the three-year lectionary. Hardcover Imprintable. 978-1-4514-8479-3 $24.99 (1-5); $22.99 (6-10); $20.99 (11-15); $18.99 (16+) [U.S.]; $29.99 (1-5), $27.50 (6-10), $25.50 (11-15), 22.99 (16+) [Canada] Paperback 978-1-4514-8480-9 $19.99 (1-9); $18.99 (10-24); $16.99 (25-49); $14.99 (50+) [U.S.]; $23.99 (1-9), $22.99 (10-24), $19.99 (25-49), $17.99 (50+) [Canada] 46

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Lutheran Student Bible

The Colaborate Lutheran Student Bible brings the story of God to life for teenagers. Featuring interactive graphics, interesting facts, and insightful commentary, this NRSV Bible is designed to bring the story of God to life for students. As an essential component of the Colaborate curriculum, the Bible adds value to your conversation with highlighted key verses, additional questions, and activities. It’s smart, it’s fun, and it’s a Bible your students will hang onto for years to come. 978-1-4514-9814-1 $24.99 (U.S.); $31.99 (Canada)

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Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Gift Edition This expertly crafted edition features the complete content of the Evangelical Lutheran Worship Assembly (Pew) Edition with an elegant leather cover, gilded edging, and ribbon markers. It is the ideal resource for clergy, worship leaders, and lay people. Designed to withstand years of use, this is a perfect resource for anyone who uses Evangelical Lutheran Worship. Features include: • Propers for every week in the three-year lectionary • Recommended patterns for worship • 10 communion settings • 15 new additional services

• All 150 Psalms for singing • Newly commissioned reflective art throughout • Three-year daily lectionary • Luther’s Small Catechism

6" x 9", bonded leather. 978-0-8066-5671-7 $45.00 (U.S.); $54.00 (Canada)

Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Pocket Gift Edition Same features as the Gift Edition in a smaller size. 4¾" x 7", bonded leather. 978-0-8066-7035-5 $40.00 (U.S.); $48.00 (Canada)

Evangelical Lutheran Worship, Pew Edition Hardcover; 9¼" x 6¼". Imprintable. 978-0-8066-5618-2 $22.50 (U.S.); $27.00 (Canada) 48

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Spanish language worship resources from Evangelical Lutheran Worship Evangelical Lutheran Worship Santa Comunión / Holy Communion Santa Comunión / Holy Communion is a bilingual version of the Evangelical Lutheran Worship service of Holy Communion, with Spanish and English in parallel presentation. Some of the Spanish texts are newly translated, and others are from Libro de Liturgia y Cántico (Augsburg Fortress, 1998), which is the principal worship book in the Spanish language for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The Spanish version seeks to capture the sense of the original texts, and at the same time it strives to recognize common usage and idioms from across the diversity of Spanish-speaking populations. This edition includes also the bilingual liturgical songs from Evangelical Lutheran Worship Holy Communion, Setting Seven. Leaders Edition Available in a larger-format leaders edition (edición para líderes), which is comparable to the Evangelical Lutheran Worship Leaders Edition. 978-1-4514-7805-1 $15.00 (U.S.); $18.00 (Canada) Assembly Edition Available in an assembly edition (edición para asamblea), which is comparable to the Evangelical Lutheran Worship Assembly (Pew) Edition. 978-1-4514-7804-4 $2.50 (U.S.); $2.99 (Canada)

Ensemble Setting of Holy Communion: Setting Seven See page 8 for Ensemble Setting of Holy Communion: Setting Seven, an enhanced instrumental setting of Evangelical Lutheran Worship Holy Communion, Setting Seven. Composer Juan M. Cortez has crafted an arrangement that gives each musical component its own distinctive style that is true to its Hispanic roots.

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Prayer Book for the Armed Services The first of its kind since World War II, Prayer Book for the Armed Services was developed with the contributions and review of chaplains and other service members. This durable pocket-sized companion is ideal for those in the military, family and friends of those in active service, veterans, as well as pastors and congregations of those who serve. Features include: • Morning and evening prayer for individual use • Prayers for many service-related contexts, including preparation for missions, confronting crises, grieving fallen companions, life circumstances during deployment, and more • Corporate worship services with resources from Evangelical Lutheran Worship and the ELCA’s full-communion partner churches • Affirmation of baptism for returning veterans • Prayers for congregations whose pastors serve as chaplains or whose members are deployed • 26 psalms for a variety of circumstances • The words to 65 hymns and songs, including an expanded section of national songs 978-1-4514-7000-0 $8.00 (U.S.); $9.50 (Canada)

Luther’s Small Catechism, Gift Edition Luther's Small Catechism, Gift Edition is a beautiful and elegant edition of the Wengert translation of Luther's Small Catechism (1995). Features include a two-color interior with descriptive icons throughout, and the revised Apostles Creed from Evangelical Lutheran Worship. 4¾'' x 7¾''. 978-0-8066-5603-8 $14.99 (1–9), $12.99 (10+) [U.S.] $17.99 (1–9), $15.50 (10+) [Canada]

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Paschal Candles Choose from an attractive selection of paschal candles created in the tradition of classic and contemporary designs. Available for order up to 1 week before Good Friday. A. Easter Glory B. Good Shepherd C. Benedictine D. He Is Risen

E. Ornamented F. Christ Victorious G. Holy Trinity H. Cross of the Lamb

I. Dominican J. Anno Domini K. Jubilation L. Plain

Congregational Tapers For Easter Vigil services and other ceremonies where congregations participate. Drip protectors included. 51% Beeswax 11'' long, 50 quantity per package. 978-6-0000-3327-9 $23.85 (U.S.); $27.50 (Canada) Stearine 9'' long, 100 quantity per package. 978-6-0000-3328-6 $22.60 (U.S.); $26.50 (Canada)

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Baptismal Candles

Baptismal Candle Plain end, wax color. ¾" x 9" 978-6-0000-3071-1 $3.00 (U.S.); $3.50 (Canada) Dove and Shell First Light Baptismal Candle Baptismal candle of white stearine appropriately decorated in three colors. ¾" x 9¼"; gift boxed. 978-6-0000-3358-3 $2.30 (U.S.); $2.95 (Canada) Alpha and Omega/Dove Baptismal Candle Made of 51% beeswax, this baptismal candle is finely decorated with symbolic beeswax ornaments. 11⁄16" x 9¼"; gift boxed. 978-6-0000-3357-6 $4.85 (U.S.); $5.50 (Canada) Holy Spirit and Cross Baptismal Candle Suitable for many occasions; stearine with self-fitting end. 7⁄8" x 10"; gift boxed. 978-6-0000-3249-4 $2.50 (U.S.); $2.99 (Canada) Gift Candle for Affirmation of Baptism/Confirmation A candle with symbols reflecting our affirmation of Christian faith. 978-6-0000-6467-9 $3.35 (U.S.); $4.00 (Canada)

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Communion Wafers Gluten-Free Communion Wafers 40 per package. 978-6-0002-4944-1 $8.52 (U.S.); $9.50 (Canada) Celebrant’s Host Communion Wafer White or whole wheat flour. Cellophane wrapped in sealed box. Measures 2¾" in diameter with cross imprint. Box of 50. White 978-6-0000-3131-2 $4.50 (U.S.); $5.50 (Canada)

Wheat 978-6-0000-3132-9 $5.75 (U.S.); $6.99 (Canada)

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13⁄8" White

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978-6-0000-3223-4

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978-6-0000-3105-3

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Whole Wheat Communion Wafers Features three imprints: Paschal lamb, Jerusalem cross, and cross form. 1½" in diameter. Plastic bagged in box; 500 per package. 978-6-0000-3020-9 $17.44 (U.S.); $20.99 (Canada)

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Baptismal Towels Dove & Water Baptismal Towel Lightweight cotton towel has descending dove and water applique in white. 73â &#x201E;4" x 101â &#x201E;2". Quantity discounts available. 978-6-0000-6425-9 $4.95 (U.S.); $5.95 (Canada)

Shell & Dove Baptismal Towel Fine cotton towel has a shell and dove embroidered in dark gold. 10" x 10". Quantity discounts available. 978-6-0000-4717-7 $4.95 (U.S.); $5.95 (Canada)

Child and Parent Baptismal Bundle The Child and Parent Baptismal Bundle includes one copy of the award-winning Welcome, Child of God board book, one copy of Living the Promises of Baptism: 101 Ideas for Parents, and one Dove and Shell First Light Baptismal Candle. These three items priced at an exceptional value make a wonderful gift from the congregation to the child and parent for celebrating the promises of baptism in daily living. ED026779 $14.99 (U.S.); $17.99 (Canada)

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Certificates This beautiful certificate line highlights the role of the worshiping community in acknowledging a passage in an individualâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life of faith. Envelopes included. Certificates sized 11" x 8Â˝". Package of 12. Child Baptism 978-0-8066-4653-4 $14.50 (U.S.); $17.50 (Canada)

Baptismal Sponsor 978-0-8066-4658-9 $14.50 (U.S.); $17.50 (Canada)

Confirmation 978-0-8066-4655-8 $14.50 (U.S.); $17.50 (Canada)

Washed and Welcome Sponsor/Godparent Certificates These beautiful certificates come in packs of 12 and are intended for the baptismal sponsor or godparent. Printed on premium cardstock, each certificate includes a place to document the event, offers a brief history of sponsors and godparents, and suggests activities sponsors can do with their godchild. See pages 24-25 for a full overview of the Washed and Welcome series. 978-1-4514-0132-5 $17.50 (U.S.); $21.00 (Canada) Fed and Forgiven Communion Certificates Beautiful and practical, the Fed and Forgiven communion certificate is ideal for any First Communion celebration. Durable and lasting, these certificates come with presentation envelopes. Package of 12. See pages 22-23 for a full overview of the Fed and Forgiven series. 978-0-8066-6206-0 $13.50 (U.S.); $16.50 (Canada)

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This Lent and Easter, have access to our music library Prelude Music Planner is an online tool that makes worship planning easy and efficient, leaving you more time to do what you do best: make music. Explore thousands of pieces from Augsburg Fortress, MorningStar, Hope, Choristers Guild, OCP, and GIA. Whether you're looking for large choir, small choir, soloist, organ, piano, handbells, or even a nice piece to highlight your talented flute player, we have you covered.