Lent & Easter Planning Catalog

Take a 40-day journey Group studies and spiritual disciplines to encourage Christian growth

Draw closer Baptism, Communion, & more

in every newbloom

the promise of the Resurrection

Cokesbury’s Lent & Easter Planning Catalog Everything you need to help plan studies, services, and events for the holy season. Plus, see pages 8–9 for a studies comparison chart.

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INSIDE catalog Adult Studies......1, 4–7

About the Cover Did you notice the pussy willow blossoms on the cover of this catalog?

You’re probably used to seeing palm branches or lilies. But in some parts of the world, pussy willows are one of the most prominent Easter symbols.

In places like Poland and the Ukraine, palms aren’t native to the area, so the pussy willow flower is used in Easter celebrations. It’s one of the earliest blooming plants each spring, and the blooms that spring forth from its dry branches are symbolic of Christ’s glorious resurrection.

Studies by Adam Hamilton......2–3 Small-group Discussion Starters......7, 10 Lent & Easter Studies Comparison Chart......8–9 Devotions & Meditations......11–15 Church & Family Events......16–17 Children’s Books & Activities......18–19 Worship......20–21 Bulletins & Supplies......22–24 Altarware & Candles......25 Paraments, Stoles, & More......26–29 Special Service Supplies......30–31 Devotional Booklets......32–33 Communion Resources & Supplies......34–35 Baptism Supplies......36–37 Confirmation Supplies & Resources......38–39 Gift & Award and Outreach Bibles......40–inside back cover

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All books are paperbound unless otherwise noted. eBooks available for many titles; see Cokesbury.com.

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Be a renegade for the true Jesus MORE TITLES FROM MIKE Cokesbury.com/mikeslaughter

Mike’s insights

We have dumbed down what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Instead of being disciples who demonstrate an undiluted devotion to Jesus as Lord, we have domesticated and watered down Jesus’ true identity. We have turned faith into easy believe-ism.

FOR YOUTH

NEW Renegade Gospel

FOR CHILDREN

The Rebel Jesus Mike Slaughter Who was Jesus, really? Wasn’t the central figure to the Christian faith a man who denied all pre-conceived notions about what God should look like? Wouldn’t joining his movement have meant throwing in with a rebel? Doesn’t it still?

Renegade Gospel is a church study that challenges believers to come to terms with the real Jesus—the rebel Jesus. The six-session program is ideal for an all-church Lenten experience and provides leader guides and materials for adult small groups, including a DVD that features author Mike Slaughter. Materials delivering the same message are supplied for youth and children’s studies as well.

Abingdon Press.

9781426792793. Book. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $9.74 9781426792816. Leader Guide. $11.99; Cokesbury Price $7.79 9781426792823. DVD (6 sessions: 8–10 minutes each). $39.99; Cokesbury Price $31.99 (all videos are closed captioned)

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Studies by Adam Hamilton His last steps, last hours, last words— Start with the end of the story for Lent Final Words From the Cross Adam Hamilton In this follow-up book to 24 Hours That Changed the World, Hamilton examines Christ’s last hours— and his final words as seen and heard by those who stood near the cross. Moving through each chapter, participants will begin to understand and respond to Jesus’ final words at the cross, while learning about the people who were eyewitnesses to the Crucifixion. In the final chapter, Hamilton focuses on those days after the Resurrection to examine what Jesus said to the disciples on the road to Emmaus, plus his final words to others who were Resurrection witnesses. 7 sessions.

Abingdon Press.

9781426746802. Hardcover Book. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.04 9781426746833. DVD. $39.99; Cokesbury Price $31.99 9781426746840. Leader Guide. $11.99; Cokesbury Price $7.79 kit

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FOR YOUTH

The Way Walking In the Footsteps of Jesus Adam Hamilton Travel with Adam Hamilton as he retraces the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.

Fascinating video from his personal travels to the Holy Land give you a “first-person” experience while his biblical wisdom and historical knowledge provide thoughtful and insightful commentary.

For personal or small-group study; especially fitting as part of a 40-day churchwide emphasis during Lent and Easter. The adult DVD can also be used with youth. 6 sessions.

Abingdon Press.

9781426752513. Hardcover Book. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.34 9781426793431. Large Print Paperback. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $12.99 9781426752537. DVD. $39.99; Cokesbury Price $31.99 9781426753954. Leader Guide. $11.99; Cokesbury Price $7.79 9781426752520. 40 Days of Reflection (devotional). $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.49 9781426767333. The Way Audio Book (CD). $24.99; Cokesbury Price $16.24 9781426752551. Children’s Leader Guide (for ages 3–12). $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.04 9781426752544. Youth Study Book with Leader Helps (for ages 13–18). $8.99; Cokesbury Price $5.84 kit dvd

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Studies by Adam Hamilton Experience the final hours of Jesus’ life through Scripture, prayer, and reflection Journey to the Cross Reflecting on 24 Hours That Changed the World Adam Hamilton 24 Hours That Changed the World so successfully provided fresh insights and understanding of Jesus’ last day, Adam Hamilton now offers Journey to the Cross, a new compilation of reflections that contains added historical and scriptural content from each chapter of the original book.

Through online travel videos and photographs featuring his visit to the Holy Land, Hamilton guides you on your own journey to the cross, providing the ideal way to prepare your heart and mind for Easter. Excellent for individual devotion as well as for a small-group experience.

Abingdon Press.

9781426780615. Paperback. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.49 9781426793707. Large Print Paperback. $10.99; Cokesbury Price $7.14 kit book

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24 Hours That Changed the World

FOR YOUTH

Adam Hamilton Adam Hamilton retraces the day that changed human history in his usual straightforward yet easy, conversational style that speaks to both long-time Christians and those who are simply curious about the story of Christ’s crucifixion. Support materials include Leader Guides, a small-group DVD (shot on location in the Holy Land, includes seven sessions), materials for all ages of Youth and Children’s Ministries, plus many more resources.

Abingdon Press.

9780687465552. Hardcover. $18.99; Cokesbury Price $12.34 9781426793424. Large Print Paperback. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $12.99 9781426770265. Paperback with DVD. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $15.99 9780687659708. DVD. $39.99; Cokesbury Price $31.99 9781426712074. Leader Guide. $11.99; Cokesbury Price $7.79 9781426700316. 40 Days of Reflection (devotional). $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.49 843504011673. Kit. $59.99; Cokesbury Price $47.99 The kit contains one each: Hardcover Book, DVD, Leader Guide, and 40 Days of Reflection devotional.

9781426714306. For Younger Children. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.04 9781426714313. For Older Children (not shown). $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.04 9781426714320. For Youth. $8.99; Cokesbury Price $5.84 9781426714375. Spanish-Language Edition. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.09 kit book

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Adult Studies Gain a deeper understanding of the “I am” sayings of Jesus NEW The God We Can Know Exploring the “I Am” Sayings of Jesus Rob Fuquay This 7-week study will help your entire congregation explore the “I am” sayings of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. Perfect for Lent, this series will help you find and form an answer to the most essential question in the Christian faith, “Who do you say I am?”

One by one, Jesus’s statements grab our imagination, reveal more about his identity and purpose, and connect us to the God of Moses, who spoke the first “I am.” These significant, yet ordinary images (bread, light, shepherd, vine, and more) give us insightful ways to experience Jesus and point us to a God who wants to be known.

The DVD, filmed on location in the Holy Land, allows you to travel with Rob Fuquay and actually see the places where Jesus stood while disclosing his true identity, and in what context he spoke each “I am.” The book, DVD/study guide combo, and online support work together to provide one of the most meaningful, transforming initiatives your church can provide for the entire congregation.

Upper Room Books.

9780835813389. Book. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.79 9780835813624. DVD. $39.99; Cokesbury Price $31.99

What Wondrous Love Holy Week in Word and Art Holy Week and Easter come alive in these challenging video commentaries by academic luminaries, coupled with masterpiece illustrations by John August Swanson. This 41-minute DVD presents key Scripture passages and events in the biblical story of Holy Week. Six sessions, approximately 7 minutes each, with Scripture, commentary, and art.

Morehouse Education Resources.

846863019090. DVD. $29.95; Cokesbury Price $23.96 9781606741214. Study Guide. $4.95

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The God Story

Listen Praying in a Noisy World Rueben P. Job

Seven-Week Sermon Series Jacob Armstrong

This 40-day experience can help those new to prayer, those with a daily prayer routine, and those whose lives seem too busy to pray. Focusing prayer as a two-way conversation, individuals and groups will build and deepen a personal prayer practice and spiritual discernment. Abingdon Press

The God Story follows the threads that run throughout the story of God’s people, leading finally to Jesus and the Resurrection. Using classic components of storytelling, help people see their role in God’s story. Ideal for a Lenten series. Abingdon Press.

9781426780745. Book. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $9.74 9781426781209. Leader Guide. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $9.74 9781426781216. DVD. $39.99; Cokesbury Price $31.99

9781426773754. Flash Drive. $34.99; Cokesbury Price $27.99 9781426773792. Daily Readings. $8.99; Cokesbury Price $5.84

Mosaic: When God Uses All the Pieces A Lenten Study for Adults Shane Stanford Examine how the God of the universe uses the broken pieces of our lives to reframe our purpose, turning our discarded hopes and dreams into something beautiful and useful. This 7-session study provides a lesson for each week in Lent, each with a key Scripture, a brief reading, discussion questions, a short prayer, and more.

Abingdon Press.

9781426716287. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.49

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A Place At The Table 40 Days of Solidarity with the Poor Chris Seay In a culture built on consumption, it’s easy to forget the poor that Jesus cared so much about. Seay challenges readers to eat like the poor for forty days, and to donate the money they save to a charity or project that serves the poor in concrete ways. Includes a short chapter for each day with Scripture, prayers, and tips for engaging the whole family.

Baker Book House.

9780801014512. Book. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.79 9780801014529. DVD. $19.99; Cokesbury Price $15.99

The Easter Experience What If What Happened Then Changes Everything Now? This DVD-based study has the power to change everyone in your church.

Bring the passion and resurrection of Jesus to life through dramatic storytelling and challenging teaching.

Thomas Nelson.

9781418534004. Participant’s Guide. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $7.69 9781418533991. DVD. $39.99; Cokesbury Price $27.99 9781418534028. Ministry Devotional. $2.99 9781418534011. Church Kit. (DVD, six sermon outlines, promotional material, training resources, & more). $99.99; Cokesbury Price $81.99

NEW Fasting Converge Bible Studies Ashlee Alley Although fasting is found throughout Scripture, it is often neglected by modern Christians. Is there power in fasting? Does it really make a difference? How does fasting relate to prayer? This study considers the biblical basis for fasting and explores ways modern Christians can make this ancient discipline part of their faith walk. 4 sessions. See more Converge topical studies for the Lenten season at Cokesbury.com. Abingdon Press.

NEW Interruptions A 40-Day Journey with Jesus Jacob Armstrong Set aside your stress for a bit and refocus on God. Armstrong looks at the life of Jesus and gives insights on how you might respond to all the interruptions in your life: from a flat tire to a family crisis. He weaves together biblical and contemporary stories in these short, effective devotions that guide you to think about interruptions in a new way. Upper Room Books.

9780835813471. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.79

9781426795565. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.49

Jesus’ unparalleled impact on human history Who Is This Man? The Unpredictable Impact of the Inescapable Jesus John Ortberg He is history’s most familiar figure, yet he is the man no one knows. From the Dark Ages to Post-Modernity he is the Man who won’t go away. And yet...you can miss him in historical lists for many reasons, maybe the most obvious being the way he lived. His life and teaching simply drew people to follow him. He made history by starting in a humble place, in a spirit of love and acceptance, and allowing each person space to respond. His vision of life continues to haunt and challenge humanity. His influence has swept over history bringing inspiration to what has happened in art, science, government, medicine, and education; he has taught humans about dignity, compassion, forgiveness, and hope.

Zondervan.

9780310340492. Book. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $11.19 9780310824954. DVD. $26.99; Cokesbury Price $21.59 9780310824831. Study Guide. $10.99; Cokesbury Price $7.69 9780310824961. Study Guide with DVD. $36.99; Cokesbury Price $25.89

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Adult Studies Explore God’s saving and redeeming love NEW The Lord Is Our Salvation A Lenten Study Based on the Revised Common Lectionary Katie Z. Dawson; Leader Guide by Nan Duerling Understand, appreciate, and engage in meaningful and life-changing spiritual practices with this Lent and Easter study based on the Revised Common Lectionary. The Lord Is Our Salvation invites you to explore God’s saving and redeeming love using commentary and reflection on readings from the Old Testament, the Gospels, and the Epistles. Through the readings, we hear the call to celebrate God’s salvation and new life offered through Jesus Christ.

Abingdon Press.

9781426785856. $9.99 Cokesbury Price $6.49

NEW Give It Up! A Lenten Study for Adults Dottie Escobedo-Frank This Lenten study reflects on all the things that hold our attention, occupy our minds, and monopolize our time— yet still isolate us from God and the world around us. Abingdon Press.

9781426785962. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.49

Give Up Something Bad for Lent A Lenten Study for Adults James W. Moore During Lent, many Christians give up something they enjoy as an act of sacrifice and spiritual discipline.

James Moore challenges readers to take it further—to give up something spiritually that they’d be better off not doing. Includes group session guides and study questions. Abingdon Press.

9781426753695. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.49

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He Set His Face to Jerusalem A Lenten Study for Adults Richard B. Wilke Wilke reminds us: “As followers of Jesus, we are called to reflect on and pray about where we set our faces day by day. Where do we set our faces in our relationships? in our choices? when we see the oppressed?” Seven sessions with Scripture, a reading, reflection questions, a prayer, and a weekly focus.

For individuals/groups. Abingdon Press.

9781426768934. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.49

Gospeled Lives Encounters with Jesus: A Lenten Study John Indermark What does it mean to be gospeled?

Indermark suggests that an encounter with the living Christ demands response.

Gospeled Lives covers biblical characters who had such an encounter. Their stories, with daily Scripture readings, prayers, and exercises, make an ideal Lenten study for individuals or groups. Upper Room Books.

9780835899710. $15.00; Cokesbury Price $10.20

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A World Worth Saving

Forgiveness

Lenten Spiritual Practices for Action George Hovaness Donigian

A Lenten Study Marjorie J. Thompson

Challenges us to grow in our prayer lives by praying about daily news reports, discovering the needs around us, and responding with love and compassion. Each chapter includes inspirational hymn texts, spiritual growth exercises, and questions for reflection. Upper Room Books.

This encouraging study considers our understanding of forgiveness. Six brief chapters address such questions as: Is forgiveness a Christian duty? Is it the best route to healing? How do we get past emotional barriers to forgiveness?

Includes a study guide.

Westminster John Knox Press.

9780835812115. $14.00; Cokesbury Price $9.52

9780664259723. $12.00; Cokesbury Price $8.40

NEWLY REVISED Pilgrim Road A Benedictine Journey Through Lent Albert Holtz Written during a fifteen-country pilgrimage while on sabbatical, Benedictine monk Albert Holtz developed St. Benedict’s inner spiritual journey themes. These meditations can help contemporary spiritual seekers travel along and experience the journey of Lent in a positive, meaningful, and fruitful manner. Includes questions for reflection. Morehouse Publishing.

9780819229816. $18.00; Cokesbury Price $12.24

Understanding the link between Christian Communion and Jewish Passover NEW What Every Christian Needs to Know about Passover What It Means and Why It Matters Rabbi Evan Moffic The Passover was celebrated by Jesus and the disciples the last time they were together. Now popular speaker and writer Rabbi Evan Moffic brings an understanding to the Last Supper that will forever change how Christians celebrate Communion and prepare for Easter.

Beginning with the Hebrew Bible and Jewish history, Rabbi Moffic shows how those inform the roots of Christianity as he weaves together history, theology, Jewish practice and observances. Then he provides the background and resources for Christians seeking to experience an authentic Jewish Passover Seder and integrate it into their own preparation for Easter. Rabbi Moffic brings an informed and ancient perspective, explaining and bringing to life the source of so many of our modern Christian practices.

Abingdon Press. Coming in February.

9781501800009. Hardcover. $24.99; Cokesbury Price $16.24 9781426791567. Paper. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.04

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Lent & Easter Studies Comparison Chart

NEW!

24 Hours That Changed the World

The Way

NEW! The God We Can Know

NEW! The Lord Is Our Salvation

Who Is This Man?

Renegade Gospel

Final Words from the Cross

Author

Mike Slaughter

Adam Hamilton

Adam Hamilton

Rob Fuquay

Katie Z. Dawson and Nan Duerling

John Ortberg

Adam Hamilton

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Churchwide/ Small Group

Churchwide/ Small Group

Churchwide/ Small Group

Churchwide/ Small Group

Adult Individual/Small Adult Small Group Group/Lectionarybased

Adult Small Group/ Sunday School

Description

A multi-component, all-church sermon series and study featuring pastor and author Mike Slaughter bringing his edgy, powerful style to bear on the topic of coming to terms with the real Jesus, the rebel Jesus.

Perfect for Lent and Easter.

Participants will travel with Adam Hamilton through the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life from the Last Supper to Gethsemane, to the trial and to the Crucifixion.

Travel again with Adam Hamilton as he retraces the life and ministry of Jesus Christ in this 40-day study using historical information, archaeological data, and stories of the faith. Use during Lent and Easter or anytime of the year.

Your entire congregation can explore the “I am” sayings of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. This series will help you find and form an answer to the most essential question in the Christian faith, “Who do you say I am?”

The DVD is filmed on location in the Holy Land.

Invites us to explore God’s saving and redeeming love through a study based upon the Revised Common Lectionary Scriptures for Year B of the Church Year, a 3-year cycle of Bible readings from the Old Testament, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

Reveals how Jesus made an inescapable influence on our world and how you can too. Illustrates how Jesus’ influence has swept over history, bringing his inspiration to the evolution of art, science, government, medicine, and education.

This inspiring study examines Christ’s dying hours and final words as seen and heard through the eyes and ears of those who stood near the cross.

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__ Hardcover Book.* 9780687465552. $18.99; $12.34 __ DVD. Videos are 6–12-min. each.

980687659708. $39.99; $31.99 __ Leader Guide.

9781426712074. $11.99; $7.79 __ Devotional*: 40 Days of Reflection.

9781426700316. $9.99; $6.49 __ Kit. Contains one each of above.

843504011673. $59.99; $47.99 __ Large Print Book.

9781426793424. $19.99; $12.99 __ Paperback with DVD. 9781426770265. $19.99; $15.99 __ For Youth.* 9781426714320. $8.99; $5.84 __ For Younger Children (Ages 4-8).

9781426714306. $16.99; $11.04 __ For Older Children (Ages 9-12).

9781426714313. $16.99; $11.04

__ Hardcover Book.* __ Book.

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9780835813389. $18.99; $12.34 $9.99; $6.79 __ DVD. Videos are __ DVD with Study 9–12-min. each.

Guide.

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9780835813624. $39.99; $31.99 $39.99; $31.99 __ Leader Guide.

9781426753954. $11.99; $7.79 __ Devotional*: 40 Days of Reflection.

9781426752520. $9.99; $6.49 __ Large Print Book.

9781426793431. $19.99; $12.99 __ Audio Book CD. 9781426767333. $24.99; $16.24 __ Youth Study Book (Ages 13–18).* 9781426752544. $8.99; $5.84 __ Children’s Leader Guide (Ages 3–12).

9781426752551. $16.99; $11.04

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9781426785856. $9.99; $6.49

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9780310340492. $15.99; $11.19 __ DVD. 9780310824954. $26.99; $21.59 __ Study Guide.

9780310824831. $10.99; $7.69 __ Study Guide with DVD. 9780310824961. $36.99; $25.89

__ Hardcover Book.* 9781426746802. $16.99; $11.04 __ DVD. Videos are 8–10-min. each.

9781426746833. $39.99; $31.99 __ Leader Guide.

9781426746840. $11.99; $7.79

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__ Book.* Separate 9781426792793. components $14.99; $9.74 or included __ DVD. Six 8–10features min. videos.

9781426792823. $39.99; $31.99 __ Leader Guide.* * available for 9781426792816. these titles. $11.99; $7.79 __ Children’s Leader Guide.

9781426792854. $16.99; $11.04 __ Youth Study Book.* 9781426792830. $9.99; $6.49

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Lent & Easter Studies Comparison Chart

NEW! Interruptions

NEW! Give it Up!

He Set His Face to Jerusalem

A World Worth Saving

Forgiveness

Author

Jacob Armstrong

Dottie EscobedoFrank

Richard B. Wilke

George Hovaness Donigian

Marjorie J. Thompson Albert Holtz, O.S.B.

James W. Moore

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Description

This 40-day study provides a chance for participants to set aside stress and refocus on God. Armstrong looks at the life of Jesus and gives insights on how to respond to all of life’s interruptions.

The Scripture-based meditations guide readers to think about interruptions from various angles.

This Lenten study reflects on all the things that hold our attention, occupy our minds, and monopolize our time, yet still isolate us from God and the world around us.

Takes us on a journey of self discovery, where we learn that the power of release brings great gain.

In this Lenten study, Richard Wilke explores Jesus’ commitment to go to Jerusalem in order to help us reflect on how we “set our faces” in life.

An engaging Lenten study that challenges readers to grow in their prayer life by praying about daily news reports, discovering the needs around them, and responding with love and compassion.

Forgiving others and humbly asking for forgiveness are central disciplines for all Christian believers. Using biblical examples and real-life situations, this encouraging and engaging Lenten study takes a close look at our understanding of forgiveness.

A revised edition of a classic Lenten devotional guide.

Benedictine monk Holtz develops St. Benedict’s Lent-asinner-pilgrimage theme through meditations written during a 15-country pilgrimage, applying his wisdom to the everyday concerns and aspirations of modern Christians.

Challenges readers to give up something spiritually that they would be better off not doing, such as a habit or attitude that is destructive: envy, jealousy, self-pity, apathy, procrastination, gossip, resentment, or negative thinking.

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8 Sessions

7 Sessions

7 sessions

6 sessions

6 sessions

Weekly group 7 sessions reflection for 6 weeks

__ Book.* Includes questions for reflection and discussion, a brief prayer, and a focus for the week.

9781426785962. $9.99; $6.49

__ Book.* Weekly __ Book. Includes sessions include a well-known Scripture reference, hymn texts for a personal reading, inspiration, questions for exercises for reflection, a closing spiritual growth, prayer, and a focus and questions for for the week. reflection.

9781426768934.

9780835812115. $9.99; $6.49 $14.00; $9.52

__ Book. Includes a study guide.

9780664259723. $12.00; $8.40

__ Book. Includes a revised introduction and questions for reflection.

9780819229816. $18.00; $12.24

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Separate 9780835813471. components $9.99; $6.79 or included features

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NEW/REVISED! Pilgrim Road

Give Up Something Bad for Lent

__ Book.* Each session features a Scripture reference, a personal reading, questions for personal reflection or group study, and closing prayer.

9781426753695. $9.99; $6.49

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Remember the cost A Violent Grace Meeting Christ at the Cross Michael Card Jesus was condemned...so we could be set free. He was wounded...so we can be healed. He died...so we might have life. The cross has lost much of its appeal as a symbol of Christianity. Yet what Christ did at the cross remains central to our faith.

Michael Card calls us to focus our attention once again on the cross. Explore with this impassioned troubadour the Old Testament prophecies and Gospel accounts of Jesus’ self-sacrifice. Follow Jesus to the cross and realize anew that God’s free gift of grace to us was purchased at the cost of inconceivable violence to his Son. InterVarsity Press.

9780830837724. $15.00; Cokesbury Price $10.50

And the Angels Were Silent

The Final Days of Jesus

Shadows, Darkness, and Dawn

Thank God It’s Thursday

The Final Week of Jesus Max Lucado

The Most Important Week of the Most Important Person Who Ever Lived Andreas J. Kostenberger and Justin Taylor

A Lenten Journey with Jesus Thomas R. Steagald

Encountering Jesus at the Lord’s Table As If for the Last Time William H. Willimon

You can tell a lot about a person by the way he dies. In the last week of his life, Jesus deliberately sets his face toward Jerusalem—and certain death. This is no ordinary week. Even the angels are silent as they ponder the final days of Jesus Christ. Thomas Nelson.

9780849947513. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $11.19

Move with Jesus from the gathering of shadows during his temptation, to the terrifying darkness at Calvary, then into Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection the hope of dawn on Easter morning. stand as the most important events Six carefully chosen stories help in human history. The Gospel readers examine their own shadows, writers understood this, devoting a their confessions whispered in the proportionally large amount of space darkness, and the power of Christ’s to Jesus’s arrest, trial, crucifixion, and empty tomb. But how do the four Gospel regenerating love. Upper Room Books.

9780835810326. $15.00; accounts fit together? Crossway Books.

9781433535109. $17.99; Cokesbury Price $12.59

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Focuses on Jesus’ teachings to his disciples prior to his death—before their own hour of decision. Abingdon Press.

9781426743375. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $4.90

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Devotions & Meditations

God Is on the Cross

The Way of the Cross

God for Us

Lent for Everyone

Reflections on Lent and Easter Dietrich Bonhoeffer

The Path to New Life Joan Chittister, art by Janet McKenzie

Rediscovering the Meaning of Lent and Easter Greg Pennoyer and Gregory Wolfe, editors

Mark, Year B N.T. Wright

These forty stirring devotions will guide and inspire readers as they move thematically through the weeks of Lent and Easter, encountering themes of prayerful reflection, self-denial, temptation, suffering, and the meaning of the cross.

Westminster John Knox Press.

9780664238490. $16.00; Cokesbury Price $11.20

Appropriate for Lent and throughout the rest of the year, Chittister’s reflections on the Stations of the Cross provide a guide for all of us on how to overcome obstacles and direct our path to a life that is newly fulfilling.

Orbis Books.

9781626980440. $25.00; Cokesbury Price $17.50

Explores the meaning of Lent, its importance in spiritual formation, its significance in preparation for Easter, and the holy season of Easter itself.

Paraclete Press.

9781612613796. Hardcover. $29.99; Cokesbury Price $20.99

Provides readers with a gentle guide through the Lenten season, from Ash Wednesday through the week after Easter. Resources for other lectionary years are also available.

Westminster John Knox Press.

Each, $15.00; Cokesbury Price $10.50 9780664238940. Mark, Year B 9780664238933. Matthew, Year A 9780664238957. Luke, Year C

Thoughts from an ancient seeker and saint NEW Lent with Saint Augustine Waldemar Turek Waldemar Turek presents selections from Augustine’s Confessions for each day of Lent. The excerpts from this pearl of spirituality and literature incorporate commentary that takes the cycle of liturgical readings into account.

These reflections serve as a prayerful aid for living Lent spiritually, allowing the reader to better experience the sacred while returning to the sources of faith to celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ.

Liturgical Press.

9780814637609. $16.95; Cokesbury Price $11.87

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Devotions & Meditations

Devotions for each day of Lent & Holy Week NEW Fellowship of Prayer 2015 Lenten Season Traci Smith As we live each day, what are the moments worth capturing? Though our lives are punctuated by highs and lows, it is in the day-to-day living where we often struggle to find meaning.

Drawing equally from her experiences as a mother and pastor, Smith offers simple and profound reflections for this Lenten season, rooted in stories from everyday life. When taken together, they provide a picture of how ordinary moments can, in fact, be extraordinary.

Chalice Press.

9780827210981. $3.00

Forty Days of Fruitful Living Practicing a Life of Grace Robert Schnase Based on Five Practices of Fruitful Living, this devotional guides the individual or small group through daily readings designed to inspire and encourage. Perfect for use during Lent or throughout the year.

Abingdon Press.

9781426715945. $12.99; Cokesbury Price $8.44

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Love Set Free Meditations on the Passion According to St. John Martin L. Smith

Resurrecting Easter Meditations for the Great 50 Days Kate Moorehead

Bread & Wine Readings for Lent and Easter

Love is often mixed up with the need to be needed or control, the desire to possess, and more. These meditations suitable for Lent and Holy Week show how, in the Christian mystery, love itself must be crucified and die to be reborn. Morehouse Publishing.

American Christians have forgotten the Easter season—forgotten that Christ appeared over and over again for 40 days in resurrected form. These short daily readings for the post-Easter season offer a way to sustain the joy of the Resurrection.

Morehouse Publishing.

Culled from the wealth of 20 centuries, these selections are ecumenical in scope and represent the best classic and contemporary Christian writers.

Includes more than 70 Lenten and Easter readings from the likes of Martin Luther, John Donne, C.S. Lewis, Dorothy Day, Frederick Buechner, and many more. Plough Publishing House.

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Devotions & Meditations

Cross-Shattered Christ Meditations on the Seven Last Words Stanley Hauerwas In this small but powerful book, renowned theologian Stanley Hauerwas offers a moving reflection on Jesus’s final words from the cross.

Ideal for personal devotions during Lent and throughout the Christian Year. Brazos Press.

9781587433085. $15.00

NEW Christ Walk A 40-Day Spiritual Fitness Program Anna Fitch Courie Outlines a 40-day program focusing on improving physical health while engaging in spiritual and mental reflection and growth. Individuals and groups select different biblical routes to complete (through walking, running, biking, etc.), while reading a reflective passage on health and spirituality each day. Morehouse Publishing.

A Clearing Season Reflections For Lent Sarah Parsons To many, Lent is simply a time to “give up” something they enjoy. They see it as a seemingly long, purposeless time of self-denial. But this book rebuffs that notion and looks at Lent from a new perspective—the gentle, gradual work of opening one’s heart and mind to grace. Upper Room Books.

9780835898171. $14.00; Cokesbury Price $9.52

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NEW A Grown-Up Lent When Giving Up Chocolate Isn’t Enough Joanna Leiserson Encourages us to dig deeper this Lenten season. Rather than ask “What will I give up for Lent?” we can ask: “Who will I be in Lent?” or “Whose will I be in Lent?” Leiserson’s engaging devotions and knack for storytelling explore what it means to connect with God in a secular, post-modern culture.

Morehouse Publishing.

9780880283922. $4.00

Following biblical garden connections Finding Life: From Eden to Gethsemane—The Garden Restored Forty Days of Deeper Devotion through Lent Jane Rubietta The life lost in Eden is found through Gethsemane. Follow author Jane Rubietta on her daily journey through Lent as she traces the way that God the Son traverses with his people—a path that leads from the exile and death represented by the garden of Eden, to resurrection life like it is meant to be, occasioned by what began in the gospel’s garden of Gethsemane.

Part anecdotal, part personal, and totally scriptural, this book leads devotional readers through the forty days of Lent with Jane’s trademark vulnerability and picturesque prose, providing in each devotion not only a good, deep read, but solid teaching and life application.

Wesleyan Publishing House.

9780898278927. $12.99; Cokesbury Price $9.09

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Devotions & Meditations Take a 40-day journey without leaving home!

NEW Forty Days of Celebration A Scripture Journal The first in the series, Forty Days of Celebration will be your companion for forty days of Scripture reading and guided spiritual reflection. Through the ancient Christian practice of meditation and through the words of Scripture, you will deepen your relationship with the God of hope, peace, joy, and love.

Each day begins with a one- to two-page reading from the Common English Bible followed by questions and space to record your own thoughts and prayers.

Forty Days of Celebration and Forty Days of Meditiation are the first two themes in this new series and are perfect for the new year as people meditate on and celebrate new beginnings.

Abingdon Press.

9781609261825. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.49

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TIP FREE pastoral resources to complement CEB Forty Days of...series are available on MinistryMatters.com.

Stories of Jesus 40 Days of Prayer and Reflection Joseph F. Girzone Girzone invites us to “enter into the mind and heart of Jesus, and subtly develop an intimacy with him that may form and deepen one’s personal relationship with the Savior.” Each day includes a Gospel passage, an imaginative retelling of the story, and a brief prayer. 40-day format, ideal for Lent. Franciscan Media 9781616366315. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $10.49 14

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Forty Devotions for Lent Kory Plockmeyer This Lenten devotional explores the biblical motif of “forty” through the stories of Noah, Moses, the exodus, Elijah, and Jonah. All of these narratives foreshadow the Gospel— they are reminders of Easter morning in light of the “forties” that have come before. CRC Publications.

9781592557233. $4.99

An Inner Journey to Easter A Lenten Devotional Anne Kathryn Killinger Lent is a time of reflection and preparation, but too often we allow our busy lives to get in the way. This book is a wonderful way to prepare for Easter. In just a few minutes a day you can enjoy a short prayer and reading that will help you reflect and enrich your Lenten experience. Chalice Press.

9780827216419. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $11.54

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Devotions & Meditations

A Practical Christianity

Draw the Circle

The Lenten Tree

Praises Abound

Meditations for the Season of Lent Jane Shaw

The 40 Day Prayer Challenge Mark Batterson

Devotions for Children and Adults to Prepare for Christ’s Death and His Resurrection Dean Lambert Smith

Hymns and Meditations for Lent and Easter from the Episcopal Seminary of the Southwest Russell Schulz-Widmar

Contains 82 Lenten devotions for children and adults. Also includes family activity suggestions during Lent (including an illustrated guide for creating a special “Lenten tree”), prayers, memory verses, questions for children, and hymns or songs to coincide with a symbol for the day.

Abingdon Press.

These hymns and meditations are the authentic and honest reflections of seminary students who have since become priests, musicians, and educators throughout the church.

Includes selected works from the author’s students at Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest. Church Publishing.

9780898698671. $18.00;

This devotional book challenges readers to take up “practical Christianity”—proposing Christian faith as something we do, not something we merely believe in. The book samples fiction, poetry, art, and music, combined with the wisdom of Scripture and theology, to help pilgrims make sense of faith in the context of everyday life. Chalice Press.

9780819227768. $14.00;

Do you pray as often and as boldly as you want to? Through 40 true, faithbuilding stories of God’s answers to prayer, along with daily Scriptures and prayer prompts, Batterson inspires you to pray and keep praying like never before. Experience the power of bold prayer and even bolder faith in Draw the Circle. Zondervan.

9780310327127. $12.99; Cokesbury Price $9.09

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Learn how faith and character are connected in this unique Lenten resource NEW The Lent Factor Forty Companions for the Forty Days of Lent: The Mowbray Lent Book 2015 Graham James Human character is best described by telling stories about people. The Lent Factor describes forty very different people—one for each day of Lent—who each have a special quality about them. It uses their stories to reflect on how faith and character are connected. A theme from each brief story is illuminated by reflection on a scene, passage, or word from the Bible.

The appropriateness of the use of a cross to mark out the “X” factor within human beings becomes more pertinent as the journey through Lent approaches Holy Week and Easter. The cast list includes Edith Cavell, Philip Toynbee (father of Polly), U.A. Fanthorpe, Dorothy Sayers, Richard Cromwell (son of Oliver), W.H Auden, Julian of Norwich, Bishop Reginald Heber, and many others from different backgrounds and diverse periods of history, some famous and some entirely unknown.

Bloomsbury Academic.

9781408184042. $18.00; Cokesbury Price $12.60

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Church & Family Events

A family favorite for more than 70 years!

NEW Easter Ideals 2015 Melinda Rumbaugh Now in its seventh decade of publication, this holiday favorite continues to bring inspiration to readers. The Easter issue includes essays and poetry from writers such as Pamela Kennedy and Eileen Spinelli that tap into the joy and hope of this bright season. The original Easter story is told through Bible passages accompanied by fine art. Kennedy also explores the history of a classic Easter hymn, which is presented alongside sheet music and the song’s lyrics. Family Recipes, a reader favorite, features Easter-appropriate recipes to prepare and share.

Ideals. Coming February 2015.

9780824913472. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.99

Essential Lent

The Complete Guide to Godly Play Vol. 8

Lent and Easter Booklets

Holy Moments and Sacred Experiences for Your Whole Congregation Aimee Jannsohn

Jerome W. Berryman

Each helpful, 16-page guide is an excellent way for children to prepare for and learn about the meaning, history, and traditions of Holy Week.

Sold in packs of 10—great for group giving.

Channing Bete.

Offers interesting, easy-to-prepare activities and worship resources that invite your church to delve a little deeper into this season and make it more meaningful than ever. Gain new perspectives on this holy season as you learn about Lent observances around the world. The Pilgrim Press.

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Based on the Montessori teaching method, the series uses an imaginative approach for telling Scripture stories to children of all ages in a way that is respectful of their innate spirituality, curiosity, and imagination to experience the mystery and joy of God. Volume 8 completes the series and ties the previous seven volumes together. Lessons include Lent and Easter material. Morehouse Education Resources.

9781931960472. $29.95; Cokesbury Price $22.46

Each Pack of 10, $15.00

About Holy Week. 538076. Pack of 10.

What You Should Know About Lent.

538088. Pack of 10.

About Easter. 538065. Pack of 10.

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Church & Family Events

Rock-n-Roll Easter Event Where the Rock Rolled Away From the Tomb The Rock-n-Roll Easter Event helps you reach people who might otherwise not hear about how much God really loves them. Rock-n-Roll is egg-themed but it’s Christ-centered. It’s an all-out family affair with games, music, crafts, snacks, and activities that center on the fact that God rolled the rock away.

Kit contains a Director Manual, a music CD/DVD, publicity/resource CD, and more. Group Publishing.

9780764490897. Kit. $59.99

Children’s Dramas for the Church Year Reproducible Dramas for Lent, Easter, and Pentecost Consists of very simple Easter dramas that can be performed by kids of all ages—younger children can participate in rhymes and recitations that require very little or no speaking, while older children will enjoy the speaking and narration parts. Props are minimal and selections can be performed with little rehearsal. Abingdon Press.

9781426778650. $9.99; Cokesbury Price $6.49

The Easter Garden

Walk With Jesus

A Lenten Experience for Children Daphna Flegal and Marcia Stoner

An Easter Event for Families

The Easter Garden is a special place for children of all ages to explore the story and the symbols of Holy Week.

They’ll explore the Bible, make symbols of Lent, and prepare for a presentation of the story of Easter. Includes an intergenerational worship with the presentation of the Easter story and suggestions for making it a one-day event. Abingdon Press.

9781426742965. Book with CD-ROM. $34.99; Cokesbury Price $27.99

Perfect for any size church, this one-day outreach event is a powerful multi-sensory experience that traces Jesus’ footsteps during his last days on earth. Families travel to Jerusalem for Palm Sunday, sit down for the Last Supper, pray in the Garden of Gethsemane, and discover the sacrifice of Good Friday. The kit contains Director Guide, Leader Guides, Media/ Publicity CDs, and resource samples.

Ages 3+. Group Publishing.

9781470710279. Kit. $59.99

Prepare for high-flying Easter family fun!

NEW Rise Up With Jesus Easter Event for Families This fun, hour-long Easter outreach event centered on Luke 24:1-6 will lift the spirits of families as they travel through an engaging, station-based adventure.

The games and activities include gathering puzzle pieces to discover what happened that first Easter morning. The event culminates in an interactive drama that helps kids and parents put the pieces together about the mystery of the empty tomb. Families will leave celebrating the fact that Jesus is alive!

Kit contains a Director Manual (with sections for Setup Leader Guide, Outreach Leader Guide, and Experience Leader Guide); a Media Pack (with Rise Up With Jesus CD and a Publicity & Resources CD-ROM), and a Sample Pack of event must-haves.

Group Publishing.

9781470718787. Kit. $59.99; Cokesbury Price $41.99

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Children’s Books & Activities NEWLY REVISED Easter A Selection of Verses from the King James Bible Jan Pie´nkowski Breathtaking illustrations—black silhouettes and decorative gold ink against brilliant jewel-like colors—accompany text from the King James Bible (The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) in this reverent depiction of the most important story in the Christian religion. Jan Pienkowski’s Easter, originally published in 1989, is a beautiful work of art and a book that families will treasure at Easter time and throughout the year.

Random House. Coming in February.

9780385392778. Hardcover. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $11.19

QUOTE Dazzling beauty and poignant emotion suffuse these illustrations, which give an intensely personal interpretation of the King James version of the Easter gospels.

—School Library Journal (starred selection)

The Tale of Three Trees

Lenten Survival Guide for Kids

What Is Lent?

What We Do In Lent

Special 25th Anniversary Edition Angela Elwell Hunt; illustrations

by Tim Jonke

I’m Supposed to Do What?!

Peter Celano

Preparing for Easter Marcia Stoner

Written for 7–11 year olds, this playful guide appeals to kids who want to know more about this time that they sense is serious, but don’t really understand why. Without talking down to them, yet challenging them to learn and do more than give up soft drinks and M & Ms, this book explores what Lent is...and what Lent is definitely not. Paraclete Press.

This worship tutor for kids is part of an introductory series to the essential elements of worship for ages 9–12.

By working through the fun activities, puzzles, and games, pre-teens will learn the basic fundamentals of the season of Lent. The booklet’s convenient size fits nicely inside a Bible or hymnal. Bonus: a free downloadable Teacher’s Guide is available. Abingdon Press.

A Child’s Activity Book Anne E. Kitch; illustrated by Dorothy Thompson Perez

An enchanting retelling of the American folktale about three little trees on a mountain who dream of what they want to be when they grow up. Children of all ages will be touched as they understand, perhaps for the first time, the significance of Christ’s life and sacrifice on the cross.

David C. Cook.

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9781612615219. $7.99; Cokesbury Price $5.59

9781426708480. $2.99

Fun activities that teach children ages 4–7 and their families about the holy season of Lent include mazes, crossword puzzles, connect the dots, and more, as well as family Lenten devotionals. Suitable for any Christian denomination that follows the liturgical calendar. Also includes a 4-page parent guide. Morehouse Publishing.

9780819222787. $10.00; Cokesbury Price $6.80

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Children’s Books & Activities

Praying with My Fingers

Benjamin’s Box

An Easy Way to Talk with God (Inspired by Pope Francis)

The Story of the Resurrection Eggs Melody Carlson; illustrated by Jack Stockman

Using their five fingers is a “handy” way to teach young children to say these simple prayers. Though this creative form of prayer has been around for a long time, it is often credited, especially today, to Pope Francis when he was the Archbishop of Argentina.

Regardless of its origins, it is a powerful way to teach our children to pray. Paraclete Press.

9781612615257. Board Book. $7.99; Cokesbury Price $5.59

What are the treasures in Benjamin’s box?

When Jesus comes to Jerusalem, Benjamin is curious and decides to follow him and find out who he really is. At first, Benjamin thinks Jesus is a teacher, then a king. At last he learns the good news—news that every child (and grown-up!) will want to share. Can be used in conjunction with Resurrection Eggs (at right). Zondervan.

9780310715054. Hardcover. $7.99; Cokesbury Price $5.59

BILINGUAL Resurrection Eggs Open Up the Wonder of Easter, 20th Anniversary Edition The perennial Easter classic now has a new look; an all-new, beautifully illustrated bilingual book; new upgraded symbols; and stickers for children. The 12 colorful, plastic eggs each hold memory-grabbing objects to reinforce the Easter message. Familylife Publishing.

9781602006515. $19.99

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Affordably priced so you can give one to each child in your church NEW The Unexpected King A Child’s Activity Book for Easter Daphna Flegal; illustrated by Joel Spector

Happy Easter Day Daphna Flegal; illustrated by Dan Sharp Parents, grandparents, and preschool teachers will love this fun and colorful board book. Through simple and beautiful illustrations, Happy Easter Day introduces preschoolers to this very special holiday and the news that Jesus is alive!

Abingdon Press.

9781426751417. Board Book. $2.99

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Help your child experience the wonder that surrounds the resurrection of Jesus.

Enjoy singing songs together to help your child remember this amazing story.

The book includes mazes, a coloring page, a word find, and a Holy Week calendar with stickers.

Abingdon Press.

9781426794278. $1.99

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Worship Ready-to-use liturgies with music for all seasons of the Church Year NEW The Rite Place Kids Do Church! Adults Do, Too! Shawn M. Schreiner and Dennis E. Northway Grace Episcopal Church in Oak Park, Illinois has become a model for how to engage all generations in an experiential and fully inclusive Eucharistic liturgy. The Rite Place is a practical guide for child-directed, inclusive worship based on their model.

The Rite Place is a 30-minute service designed for young children in response to the congregation’s desire to offer welcoming worship for all ages. It explores the theology of intergenerational worship (including pastoral issues and how a church might get started to implement such a model), plus the use of music as an integral piece to worship as formation.

It contains complete liturgies for Advent/Christmas/Epiphany, Ash Wednesday, Lent, Maundy Thursday/Good Friday, Easter, and the Season of Pentecost/Summer that are accessible for your congregation to use in your own setting.

Morehouse Publishing.

9780819229458. $24.00; Cokesbury Price $16.32

Just in Time! Prayers for Lent and Holy Week David N. Mosser Drawn from a variety of traditions, the prayers in this collection will aid any congregation as it worships throughout the journey of Lent. Abingdon Press.

Creating Holy Spaces Worship Visuals for the Revised Common Lectionary Delia Halverson and Karen Appleby

Worship should be about more than just the ears. At its best, worship invites in the other senses as well, 9781426710315. $12.99; especially the eyes. This book contains Cokesbury Price $8.44 suggestions for worship visuals tied to each Sunday of all three years of the Also available: Revised Common Lectionary, creating Each, $12.99; Cokesbury Price $8.44 a multisensory experience of worship.

9780687655168. Just in Time! Lenten Services Abingdon Press.

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Worship in the Garden

Altars for Everyone

Services for Outdoor Worship J. Wayne Pratt

Worship Designs on Any Budget Nancy C. Townley and Stephanie Davis

From Easter sunrise services to church retreats, the beauty of creation enhances the special outdoor worship experiences described in Worship in the Garden.

Includes meaningful liturgies for Communion, Blessing of the Animals, Renewal of Wedding Vows, Resurrection/ Memorial Services, Graveside, Baptism, and more. You’ll also learn about liturgical gardens and biblical precedents for outdoor worship. Abingdon Press.

9781426765940. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $9.74

Designed with the needs of small and mid-size churches in mind, this practical book offers guidance for making the altar a more integral part of the worship experience. Includes dozens of beautiful altar designs with detailed instructions and illustrations on how to create the designs, and how and where to find the elements with the least effort and expense. Abingdon Press.

9781426765957. $21.99; Cokesbury Price $14.29

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Worship

Voices for Good Friday

A Jiffy for Eternity

Worship Services with Dramatic Monologues Based on the Gospels Amanda J. Burr

Sermons for Lent and Easter Based on the Gospel Texts, Cycle A Robert Leslie Holmes

These interpretive, dramatic monologues give voice to selected characters from the Gospels.

Presented in a reproducible format, the monologues provide a creative way to present Good Friday/Tenebrae services and the story of the passion of Jesus Christ. Can be presented as a collective work or used individually as sermon helps or Bible study presentations. Abingdon Press.

9780788027628. $17.95; Cokesbury Price $13.82

Holmes provides a refreshing look at the message of the cross in his sermons for Cycle A Lent and Easter seasons. Written for preachers by a preacher, A Jiffy for Eternity provides deep, exegetical analysis to each sermon and delivers truths in a way that are stunningly relevant to today’s reader. CSS Publishing.

9781426783142. $16.99; Cokesbury Price $11.04

NEW CEB Audio Bible on Flash Drive Listening to the Bible will change the way your congregation understands Scripture. Using audio clips in the church service will bring the stories to life and the lessons will come through loud and clear—God’s word becomes part of a living experience. The diverse CEB translators have balanced accuracy with passionate commitment to clarity of expression and have chosen vocabulary that is readily understood when the text is read aloud, making it an audio Bible like none other!

The flash drive contains the full CEB Audio Bible.

Common English Bible. Coming in February.

9781609261832. MP3 Files on Flash Drive. $39.99; Cokesbury Price $25.99

NEW Worship in a Flash for Special Days Everything You Need for Inviting and Inspiring Worship Pulls together all the worship elements you need throughout the year—prayers, calls to worship, special services, music, sermon ideas, projection images, and more—all on one USB flash drive. Worship in a Flash for Special Days includes everything you need to plan worship for liturgical and secular special days.

Abingdon Press.

9781630888350. USB Flash Drive. $34.99; Cokesbury Price $27.99

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Bulletins

New bulletin series takes you from Palm Sunday to Easter with a coordinated look for each service.

NEW “Hosanna” Palm Sunday Bulletin

NEW Maundy Thursday Bulletin John 13:1, KJV Regular Bulletin.

081407014517. Pkg. of 100, $7.50

SIZES

NEW Ash Wednesday Bulletin

Mark 11:9, KJV

Daniel 9:3-4, KJV

Regular Bulletin.

081407014524. Pkg. of 100, $7.50

Regular Bulletin.

081407014463. Pkg. of 100, $7.50

NEW “The Love of God” Good Friday Bulletin

NEW “I Am the Resurrection” Easter Bulletin

I John 3:16, KJV Regular Bulletin.

081407014500. Pkg. of 100, $7.50

John 11:25-26, KJV Regular Bulletin.

081407014494. Pkg. of 100, $7.50

Regular Bulletins & Letterheads – 8 ½ " x 11" (bulletins fold to 5 ½ " x 8 ½ ").

Large Bulletins – 8 ½ " x 14", fold to 7" x 8 ½ ".

Offering Envelopes – 6 ¼ " x 3 1⁄8 ".

Bible Bookmarks – 2" x 6 ½ ".

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Bulletins & Supplies

NEW “Have Mercy, Lord” Ash Wednesday Bulletin

NEW “Behold, Your King is Coming” Palm Sunday Bulletin

Joel 2:17, CEB

Matthew 21:9, KJV

Regular Bulletin.

9781426777226. Pkg. of 50, $4.99

Regular Bulletin.

081407014531. Pkg of 100, $7.50

NEW “Hosanna!” Palm Sunday Bulletin Mark 11:9, CEB Regular Bulletin.

9781426777196. Pkg of 50, $4.99 Large Bulletin.

9781426777189. Pkg. of 50, $5.59

NEW “Father” Good Friday Bulletin Luke 23:34, CEB Regular Bulletin.

9781426777172. Pkg. of 50, $4.99

NEW “My Redeemer Liveth!” Easter Bulletin

NEW “He is Risen!” Easter Bulletin

Job 19:25, KJV

Mark 16:6, KJV

081407014470. Regular Bulletin. Pkg. of 100, $7.50 081407014739. Letterhead. Pkg. of 100, $7.50 081407014661. Offering Envelope. Pkg. of 100, $8.50 081407014265. Die-Cut Bible Bookmark. Pkg. of 25, $5.25

081407014487. Regular Bulletin. Pkg. of 100, $7.50 081407014746. Letterhead. Pkg. of 100, $7.50 081407014678. Offering Envelope. Pkg. of 100, $8.50 081407014272. Die-Cut Bible Bookmark. Pkg. of 25, $5.25

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Bulletins & Supplies NEW Tenebrae Bulletin

NEW “Follow Me” Lenten Bulletin

Regular Bulletin.

9781426777035. Pkg. of 50, $4.99

Mark 8:34

NEW “He Isn’t Here” Easter Sunrise Bulletin Matthew 28:6 9781426777165. Regular Bulletin. Pkg. of 50, $4.99 9781426777158. Large Bulletin. Pkg. of 50, $5.59 9781426777141. Letterhead. Pkg. of 50, $4.99 9781426777134. Offering Envelope. Pkg. of 50, $4.99

Regular Bulletin.

9781426777219. Pkg. of 50, $4.99

NEW “Christ the Lord”

Easter Lilies Bulletin 9781426777127. Regular Bulletin. Pkg. of 50, $4.99 9781426777110. Large Bulletin. Pkg. of 50, $5.59 9781426777103. Letterhead. Pkg. of 50, $4.99 9781426777097. Offering Envelope. Pkg. of 50, $4.99

NEW “I’m Alive” Easter Dogwood Bulletin Revelation 1:18 9781426777080. Regular Bulletin. Pkg. of 50, $4.99 9781426777073. Large Bulletin. Pkg. of 50, $5.59 9781426777066. Letterhead. Pkg. of 50, $4.99 9781426777059. Offering Envelope. Pkg. of 50, $4.99

SIZES Regular Bulletins & Letterheads – 8 ½ ” x 11” (bulletins fold to 5 ½ ” x 8 ½ ”).

Large Bulletins – 8 ½ " x 14", fold to 7" x 8 ½ ".

Offering Envelopes – 6 ¼ " x 3 1⁄8 ".

Window Envelopes for Letterhead Use with any of Abingdon’s colorful seasonal letterheads—letterhead design shows through window.

9780687094455. Pkg. of 50, $5.59 Quantity discounts available.

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Holy Trinity 51% Beeswax Paschal Candle

Altarware & Candles

Features a raised Chi-Rho with monstrance styled center—red central medallion struck with the symbol of the Holy Trinity. 2" diam. x 36" L. Available by special order. Contact Cokesbury Custom Sales at 1-800-237-7511.

NEW Floor Model Brass Advent Wreath/Paschal Candlestick Combination

301736. $110.75

This versatile combination Advent wreath and Paschal candle holder will bring beauty to any celebration.

12" diam. (base) x 48" H. Ring is 21" diam. 1½ " sockets. Candles sold separately.

542904. $1,295.00; Cokesbury Price $$1,036.00

Easter Glory 51% Beeswax Paschal Candle Features the Easter lily—an enduring symbol of the Risen Christ and the renewal for His people—and a gold cross. 2" diam. x 36" L. 530825. $110.95

Plain 51% Beeswax Paschal Candle This plain Paschal candle is marked with a cross and an Alpha and an Omega.

Decal design may be easily peeled off.

The four numbers of the year are marked between the arms. Includes incense nails and year dates. 2" diam. x 36" L. 622641. $63.85

Cast Metal Tenebrae Altar Candelabra This 20" wide cast metal candelabra is ideal for the Tenebrae service, featuring heavy cast silvertone and purple branillium metal. Candelabra uses 9" x 7⁄8 " candles (sold separately).

185648. $146.95

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Paraments & More

NEW “He Was Pierced” Economy Paraments These striking yet affordable paraments are printed on 100% poplin polyester with a matte finish and are unlined. Care instructions: Hand wash cold water, hang to dry, warm iron on reverse.

3-Piece Altar Set The Altar Set includes the Altar Frontal, Pulpit Scarf, and the Bible Bookmark.

820830014813. $233.00

Also sold individually:

Altar Frontal 48" W x 46" D (including an 18" drop).

820830014776. $149.00

Pulpit Scarf 18" W x 44" D. 820830014783. $55.00

Bible Bookmark 5" W x 36" D. 820830014790. $29.00

“He Was Pierced” Table Runner Measures 18" W x 96" L.

Crown of Thorns Each crown is hand twisted using real thorns from real trees. Thorns are sharp and range in length from 1"–3" and vary in color depending on time of year harvested. Each crown is completely unique, reflecting the reality of Christ’s suffering and pain and glorification of God.

820830014806. $69.00

Need a special size?

Contact our Custom Sales Department 1-800-237-7511.

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“He Was Pierced” Banners Isaiah 53:5 3-inch pole hem at top with T-pole cut out.

820830014943. 3' x 5'. $149.00 820830014950. 4' x 6'. $199.00

531043. 12" Crown. $65.99 537784. 20" Wall Crown. $119.99

“He Was Pierced” Stole Measurements: 5" W x 100" L. 820830014905. $129.00

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Paraments & Stoles

NEW “Easter Cross” Economy Paraments

3-Piece Altar Set

Beautiful graphics printed on a winter white background of 100% unlined poplin polyester with a matte finish. Care instructions: hand wash in cold water, hang to dry. Warm iron on reverse. Do not dry clean.

820830014868. $233.00

Includes the Altar Frontal, Pulpit Scarf, and the Bible Bookmark.

Also sold individually:

Altar Frontal Measures 48" D x 46" W (includes an 18" front drop).

820830014820. $149.00

Pulpit Scarf Measures 18" W x 44" D. 820830014837. $55.00

Bible Bookmark Measurements: 5" W x 36" D. 820830014844. $29.00

“Easter Cross” Table Runner Measures 18" W x 96" L. 820830014875. $69.00

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“He Has Risen.”

820830014981. 3' x 5'. $149.00 820830014974. 4' x 6'. $199.00

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“Alleluia.”

820830014929. 3' x 5'. $149.00 820830014936. 4' x 6'. $199.00

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Paraments & Stoles

Seasons of the Church Stole Series Manufactured in Monkscloth fabric. Stoles measure 4½ " W x 110" L. Symbols of the church appropriate for each season are featured in embroidery and appliqué.

Specify color when ordering.

Colors/design with embroidered crosses: Purple: INRI banner and Lamb of God appliqué.

Red: Dove and flame appliqué.

White: Crown appliqué.

SP217542. Each, $195.00

Men’s Wraparound Alb with Embroidered Collar This wraparound style alb is manufactured in 100% polyester Lancer fabric, wash and wear. It features a double pleated front and back, and includes a collar embroidered with a tone on tone Canterbury style cross.

The double pleated style offers a tailored fit.

SP217591. $205.00

Reversible Paraments Lent/Easter Parament Sets As Lent is a time of preparation for Holy Week, and Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we offer these stunning reversible Lent/Easter parament sets for your use at the celebration of these significant events. Sets are 100% polyester polyfaille and are embellished with gold chainette fringe. Easter side is white and reverses to purple for Lent.

2-Piece Set. Includes one Bible bookmark, 3½ " x 36"; and one pulpit scarf, 18" x 36".

519679. $279.95

3-Piece Set. Includes one Bible bookmark, 3½ " x 36"; one pulpit scarf, 18" x 36"; and one Communion table runner, 20" x 80".

519692. $399.95

4-Piece Set. Made up of one Bible bookmark, 3½ " x 36"; one pulpit scarf, 18" x 36"; one Communion table runner, 20" x 80"; and one stole, 90" long, 4½ " wide, narrowing to 1½ " at the contoured neck.

519716. $550.00

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Aldersgate Series Stoles

Paraments & Stoles

Handmade Ephesus Stole

The Aldersgate series stoles are manufactured in 100% polyester Monkscloth with appliqué symbols.

Stoles are 4½ " W x 110" L.

The Ephesus stole features a 1" wide strip of pieced cotton prints in a variety of patterns and designs, against a background of lustrous silk Dupioni. A gold cross is embroidered at the back of the neck. Each stole is handmade. No two are exactly alike. Length is 110". Please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery if not in stock.

Colors/Design: Red: Eternal flame symbol.

Purple: Cross and crown of thorns.

White: Cross and crown.

Colors: purple, white, blue, red, green.

SP217543. Each, $199.00

Backs

Wesley Series Stoles The Wesley Series stoles combine a conventional stole with a fitted cape back. Embroidery and appliqué are featured on the front and back of the stole. The stole is 5½ " W x 112" L and is manufactured in Monkscloth fabric.

It includes a cross clasp at the neck.

Colors/Design: Red: Flame on front, dove on back.

Purple: Alpha Omega on front, cross with crown of thorns on back.

White: Cross on front, crown on back.

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SP217535. Each, $199.00

Reversible stoles— an affordable change

Latin Cross Reversible Stoles (Above)

Plain Reversible Stoles (Not shown)

The quality, versatility, and value of these stoles make them some of our most popular! 92" L x 4 ½ " W, tapering at the neck.

Same style as Latin Cross stoles, at left, but without Latin Cross embroidery.

Each, $95.95 007865. Red/White 007854. Purple/Green 193182. Blue/White

Each, $57.75 007912. Red/White 007923. Purple/Green 193171. Blue/White

Reversible Embroidered Satin Stoles (Above) Chest-high embroidered symbols.

92" L x 5" W. Each, $124.95 284425. Red/White 284436. Blue/White 284447. Purple/Green

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Special Service Supplies Anointing Oil Cruse This beautiful myrtlewood anointing oil cruse makes a perfect container for anointing oils (sold separately). The cruse features a tear drop screw-on cap and measures 4¾ " high x 2" in diameter.

Holds ¼ -oz. bottle of oil.

BESTSELLER Anointing Oil Carrier Case The essential accessory for anointing services! Features a washable insert and a plastic see-through window.

Anointing oil sold separately.

745057. $17.75

735105. $3.00

BESTSELLER Anointing Oil Comes unscented or scented with aromatic frankincense and myrrh.

Olive oil base.

4-Ounce Bottle.

Acrylic Ash Pyxis

735162. Scented. $31.95 735220. Unscented. $19.95

The understated design of this ash pyxis makes it perfect for holding palm ashes during your Ash Wednesday service. Each pyxis is made of white acrylic with gold trim and a palm leaf is hand engraved on the top of each lid.

The small pyxis holds 15ml of palm ashes and serves 100+ people; the large pyxis holds 60ml and serves 500+ people.

¼-Ounce Bottle.

486486. Scented. $5.00 486420. Unscented. $3.50

534378. Small. $15.40 534391. Large. $17.45

Handmade Palm Crosses These crosses are handmade throughout the year by families in seven mud hut villages in Tanzania, East Africa, to supplement meager incomes. Sales help support community projects such as agricultural and vocational training, schools, water systems, and emergency relief. These crosses are formed with a loop at the top, allowing them to be hung or worn on a cord. Crafted from dry palm fronds.

534925. Pkg. of 50, $20.00

Palm Branches Natural dried palm branches complement your Palm Sunday decor and celebrations.

13" Branches. 780090145729. Pkg. of 100, $25.99 24" Branches. 780090145712. Pkg. of 100, $27.99 30

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Special Service Supplies

Earthenware Ash Pyxis This well-designed ash pyxis offers convenience, functionality, and ease of use for your Ash Wednesday service. The attractive earthenware design features an etched palm leaf and is glazed with varying shades woven throughout. Dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe, and completely lead free. Measures 5" high x 3½ " wide and holds 4 ounces or 124 grams.

Each, $35.95 546411. Brown.

546386. Blue.

Palm Leaf Ashes These palm ashes are 100% pure and packed in resealable plastic containers. The 10-gram package serves approximately 200 people. The 50-gram package serves approximately 1,000 people.

511115. 10-Gram Package. $4.95 511104. 50-Gram Package. $19.95

Footwashing Sets These well-designed and attractive earthenware pitcher and basin sets are an ideal way to help your congregation engage in the tradition of footwashing services or ceremonies, most often experienced in connection with Maundy Thursday services or ordination services. Each is completely unique and glazed in varying shades throughout. Sets are dishwasher safe, microwave safe, oven safe, and completely lead free.

Earthenware Pitcher and Basin The basin is a generous 3½ " high and 12½ " wide. The pitcher stands 9" high and has an easy-to-grip handle.

Each, $215.95 239651. Tan. 999900. Dark Blue.

Miniature Earthenware Pitcher and Basin

The basin is 1¾ " high x 7¼ " wide. The pitcher is 5" high with an easy-to-grip handle; its small size makes it easy to pick up and handle.

Each, $69.95 514764. Miniature Tan. 514752. Miniature Dark Blue.

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Devotional Booklets NEW The Sanctuary for Lent 2015 Sue Mink Through The Sanctuary for Lent 2015, your congregation and members of your outreach groups will experience a closer walk with Jesus this Lenten season. The booklet focuses on the names and characteristics of Christ using Scripture as the foundation. Each of the 40 daily devotions includes a suggested Scripture reading, a Bible verse, an inspiring message, and a prayer. Economically priced in packs of ten.

Abingdon Press.

9781426781698. Pack of 10, $9.99

NEW Pocket Prayers

NEW Believe

40 Simple Prayers That Bring Peace and Rest Max Lucado with Andrea Lucado

The Hope of Easter Randy Frazee, general editor

Contains 40 guided prayers and complementary Scriptures that offer simple encouragement for those who struggle to pray. Great as a an outreach tool for ministries and churches. Thomas Nelson Publishing.

With three chapters from Believe—this inexpensive outreach booklet uses the NIV Bible that unlocks the 10 key beliefs, 10 key practices, and 10 key virtues based in Scripture. It explores the subjects of hope, eternity, and sharing your faith. Zondervan.

543699. Pack of 10, $29.90; Cokesbury Price $19.43

543620. Pack of 10, $29.90; Cokesbury Price $19.43

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Devotions for Lent

Once-A-Day: 40 Days to Easter

From The Mosaic Holy Bible

Kenneth D. Boa

This year, use this unique Lenten devotional taken from the Mosaic Holy Bible to reflect on the words of Scripture and the works of Christians across times and cultures. Includes beautiful full-color art.

Tyndale House Publishers.

This powerful Lenten booklet contains readings from the Old and New Testaments. Each of the 40 devotions examines critical passion narratives in the Gospels and provides thoughts for meditation along with a daily prayer.

Perfect for personal, family, or smallgroup use. Zondervan.

543643. Pack of 10, $29.90; Cokesbury Price $19.43

543688. Pack of 10, $29.90; Cokesbury Price $19.43

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Devotional Booklets

Lent with St. Francis

Lent and Easter

Change Our Hearts

Daily Reflections Diane M. Houdek

Gathered in His Name: Six-Week Meeting Guide for Small Groups Margo Doten

Daily Meditations for Lent Rory Cooney

By pairing the words and deeds of Francis with the Scripture readings for Lent, this booklet—written in a simple and engaging style—helps readers reflect on how they, too, can live the Gospel in the circumstances of their daily lives. Franciscan Media.

543665. Pack of 10, $39.90; Cokesbury Price $25.93

Explores the life-giving dimensions of Lent and Easter. Each session addresses the themes of each season, the call to identity, simplicity, prayer, conversion, and rebirth/being fully alive in the Spirit. Franciscan Media.

A celebration of the richness of Catholic liturgy and tradition, this booklet uses the lectionary readings for the Lenten season as a springboard for reflecting on the meaning of our baptism in Christ and its implications for lifelong ministry. Franciscan Media.

543654. Pack of 10, $39.90; Cokesbury Price $25.93

543631. Pack of 10, $39.90; Cokesbury Price $25.93

NEW Not By Bread Alone Daily Reflections for Lent 2015 Jay Cormier Prayerfully journey through Lent with these day-by-day reflections on the Mass readings. In just minutes per day, the insightful meditations can deepen your experience of this solemn season.

Liturgical Press.

543677. Pack of 10, $20.00; Cokesbury Price $13.00

NEW One Little Yes Can Change Your Life Excerpts from The Grave Robber Mark Batterson When Jesus walked out of the tomb, the word “impossible” was removed from our vocabulary. Highlighting the greatest miracle Jesus ever performed, One Little Yes Can Change Your Life shows readers that the miracle of the Resurrection is both a historical event and a reality for our lives today. According to Mark Batterson, “Easter isn’t something we celebrate one day a year. It’s something we celebrate every day in every way.”

Perfect for bulk purchases for giveaways at churches—especially during Lent or Easter—the book allows readers to experience the wonder of the Resurrection for the first time or like the first time.

Baker Book House.

543710. Pack of 10, $39.90; Cokesbury Price $25.93

Lent and Easter Booklet Multi-Packs— buy devotional booklets in multi-packs of 10 for gifting to everyone in the congregation. Also great for mailing!

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Communion Resources &Supplies NEW Holy Communion Celebrating God with Us Kenneth M. Loyer; William H. WIllimon, general editor The more Christians link Communion with spiritual formation and daily faith practice, the more likely congregations will be invigorated and empowered to carry out the missional directive to transform the world. This second book in the Belief Matters series gives insights and practical suggestions for allowing Communion to have a more prominent role in church life and the Christian formation of individuals. Suitable for a 4-week study with study questions at the end of each chapter.

Communion and United Methodists In this brochure, the Rev. Hoyt L. Hickman answers questions about Communion, such as: “Why do United Methodists call this sharing of bread and cup by different names, such as Lord’s Supper, Holy Communion, and Eucharist?”; “May young children receive Communion?”; “May I receive Communion without standing or kneeling?”; as well as many other questions and answers.

Abingdon Press.

9781426711510. 69¢

Also available:

Baptism and United Methodists 9781426711497. 69¢

Abingdon Press.

9781426796333. $13.99; Cokesbury Price $9.09

Communion Bread

¼" squares of

What is Communion?

unleavened Communion bread. Carefully molded sealed edges prevent crumbs. Stock rotates on a regular basis to maintain freshness.

Learning About Communion in The United Methodist Church G.L. Reed An introduction to the essential elements of Communion for ages 9 to 12. By working through the fun activities, puzzles, and games in this booklet, pre-teens will learn the basic fundamentals of Communion. Its convenient size fits nicely inside a Bible or hymnal.

Abingdon Press.

008357.

Box of 500, $5.50

Also available:

Soft Communion Bread

9780687493371. $2.99

Remembrance Individually Packaged Bread and Juice Sets Prefilled Communion cups fit in standard Communion trays and contain unleavened Communion bread and 100% grape juice.

Recyclable cup has ergonomic design.

081407006147. Box of 480, $90.99 081407008653. Box of 240, $54.99 081407008677. Box of 80, $19.99 081407008660. Box of 6, $3.99

782983.

Box of 500, $5.25

Fellowship Cup® Prefilled Communion Cups with Soft Wafers Ready to serve, prefilled Communion cups contains 100% grape juice and an unleavened wafer. No refrigeration.

081407011592. Box of 500, $99.99 081407011578. Box of 250, $57.99 081407011585. Box of 100, $24.99 081407014005. Box of 6, $3.99

Communion Wafers These thin Communion wafers with a symbol of a cross cut into the wafer are 11⁄8 " in diameter. Exceptional in quality and packaging, the stock rotates on a regular basis to help maintain freshness.

778354. White Wafers. Box of 1000, $13.50 778296. Wheat Wafers. Box of 1000, $16.75

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Plastic Communion Cups Economical, disposable or recyclable Communion cups are designed to fit standard trays. Cups hold approximately ½ - ounce of juice.

9780805471212. Box of 1000, $21.50 9780805469615. Box of 500, $11.99 9780805402599. Box of 100, $4.99

Gluten-Free Communion Wafers Free of: gluten, wheat, casein, dairy, nut, egg, corn, yeast, soy, low protein. Stock rotates on a regular basis to maintain freshness. Approximately 40 wafers per box.

514351. Box of 40, $10.35

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Communion Supplies

“This Cup” Communion Bulletin 1 Corinthians 11:25, CEB Bulletin reads: “This cup is the New Covenant.”

Regular Bulletin.

9781426773051. Pkg. of 50, $4.99

“Chalice & Bread” Communion Bulletin

“Knowing Christ” Communion Bulletin

“The Bread and the Cup” Communion Bulletin

1 Corinthians 11:24, CEB

I Corinthians 11:26, CEB

I Corinthians 11:28, KJV

Bulletin reads: “Do this to remember me.”

Bulletin reads: “For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.”

Bulletin reads: “But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.”

Regular Bulletin.

9781426755392. Pkg. of 50, $4.99

Regular Bulletin.

9781426736131. Pkg. of 50, $4.99

SIZE Regular Bulletins – 8½ " x 11", fold to 5½ " x 8½ ".

Regular Bulletin.

081407014425. Pkg. of 100, $7.50

Bulletins are blank inside and on the back cover.

“Do This” Communion Bulletin Luke 22:19, NRSV Bulletin reads: “Do this in remembrance of me.”

Regular Bulletin.

9781426736124. Pkg. of 50, $4.99

“Holy Communion” Communion Bulletin Psalm 51:10, KJV Bulletin reads: “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”

Regular Bulletin.

730817350455. Pkg. of 100, $8.25

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Appropriate for a Communion, Lord’s Supper, or First Sunday service. A free online template is available at www. bhpublishinggroup.com.

“A Communion Prayer” Communion Bulletin John 15:13. KJV Bulletin reads: “Greater love hath no man than this...”

Regular Bulletin.

730817350462. Pkg. of 100, $8.25

“Thanks Be” Communion Bulletin 2 Corinthians 9:15, KJV Bulletin reads: “Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.”

Regular Bulletin.

730817351209. Pkg. of 100, $8.25

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Baptism Supplies

“Repent, and Be Baptized” Baptism Bulletin

NEW Celebration of Baptism Bulletin

Acts 2:38

John 1:12, KJV

Regular Bulletin.

730817351193. Pkg. of 100, $8.25

Regular Bulletin.

081407014401. Pkg. of 100, $7.50

Baptism Certificate

Baptism Certificate

Acts 2:38, NIV

Mark 16:16, NIV

This contemporary baptism certificate is on folded premium stock with blue foil embossing and measures 5" x 7".

The certificate features a dove and blue foil embossing on folded premium stock.

Certificate measures 5" x 11".

730817350899. Pkg. of 6, $11.95

730817350882. Pkg. of 6, $11.95

SIZE

Regular Bulletins – 8½ " x 11", fold to 5½ " x 8½ ".

BESTSELLER Steel-Engraved Baptism Certificates Help your congregation welcome a new member and give the person being baptized a special keepsake to commemorate their baptism. These 5" x 7" steel-engraved Abingdon certificates feature a French fold and fine, close-lined artwork. Each certificate includes an envelope. Sold in packages of three.

Each Pkg. of 3, $9.99

Traditional Certificates.

Contemporary Certificates

9781426791697. Youth/Adult.

9781426791680. Child.

9781426710575. Youth/Adult.

9781426710278. Child.

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Abingdon Select Children’s Baptism Certificate Collection These beautifully designed keepsakes have foil stamped covers. Each certificate is French-folded to 5" x 7" and comes with an envelope, making it easy to give and save.

Each, $3.99 9781426755682. Gold.

9781426755583. Silver.

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Baptism Supplies

“I Baptize Thee” Baptism Candle Made of pure white wax and appropriately decorated with baptismal symbols. Candle comes in a presentation box which provides space for the name of the person baptized, as well as the name of the church and the date of baptism. Candle measures 9 ½ " x 7⁄8 ".

072094054009. $4.50

“Holy Baptism” Baptismal Candle This natural wax color candle features decorations of red baptismal symbols.

Includes a gift box with space for record of ceremony. Candle measures 9"x ¾ ".

What Is Baptism?

Learning About Baptism in The United Methodist Church G.L. Reed

072094054108. $3.75

By working through the fun activities, puzzles, and games in this booklet, preteens (ages 9–12) will learn the basic fundamentals of baptism.

Abingdon Press.

9780687493272. $2.99

Glass Baptismal Bowl on Earthenware Pedestal This unique baptismal bowl features a clear glass bowl with etched cross/shell atop an earthenware pedestal.

Bowl is 6 ¼ " high and 7 ¾ " in diameter and holds 44 ounces. Dishwasher safe, microwave safe, oven safe, and completely lead free.

535758. $71.95

Earthenware Baptismal Bowl on Pedestal Inspiration and talent have combined to produce this beautiful baptismal bowl of lasting quality to complement your baptism occasion. It is dishwasher safe, microwave safe, oven safe, and lead free. Bowl is 5 ½ " high and 10" in diameter.

Each, $79.95 301986. Brown.

301975. Blue.

Contemporary Solid Brass Pedestal Baptismal Bowl and Cover with Latin Cross Finial The large, polished, solid brass baptismal bowl features a pedestal style round base. Stately in design, it is functional, attractive, and exquisite in craftsmanship. Protected with clear urethane finish; use of a liner (included) is recommended.

Bowl is 9" in diameter, 8 5⁄8" high x 2 ¾ " deep.

Cover with Latin Cross finial is sold separately.

205827. Baptismal Bowl. $483.30 115863. Cover with Finial. $154.25

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Confirmation Supplies

NEW “Confirmed In You” Confirmation Bulletin

Abingdon Select Collection Confirmation Certificate This beautifully designed keepsake has a foil-stamped cover and is French-folded to 5" x 7". Comes with a resealable cellophane envelope.

1 Corinthians 1:5-6 This features a colorful design on the front cover with a blank inside and back cover.

Size: 8 ½ " X 11" unfolded. 5 ½ " X 8 ½ " folded.

9781426755637. Each, $3.99

730817347271. Pkg. of 100, $8.25

“Confirmed in the Faith” Confirmation Bulletin 1 Corinthians 16:13, CEV This features a colorful design on the front cover with a blank inside and back cover.

Size: 8 ½ " X 11" unfolded. 5 ½ " X 8 ½ " folded.

730817344485. Pkg. of 100, $8.25

Contemporary Steel-Engraved Confirmation Certificate Certificate is French-folded to 5" x 7" with a foil stamped cover and an envelope.

Confirmation Candle

9781426710582. Pkg. of 3, $9.99

Decorated with descending dove and cross design.

Includes presentation box with space for name, church name, and ceremony date.

Measures 8 7⁄8 " x 7⁄8 ".

072094130406. $5.15

Confirmation Dove Pendant This silvertone, 100% lead-free pewter, rhodium-plated necklace features a descending dove within a trefoil. ½ " H x ½ " W. Comes on an 18" cable chain.

Made in the U.S.A. 637955057539. $24.99

Premium Foil Embossed Confirmation Certificate

My Confirmation Memories

Psalm 119:106, NIV This beautifully designed certificate works well in both contemporary and traditional settings. Made of premium stock and silver foil embossed, the certificate is 5" x 7" when folded. Each certificate comes with a white envelope.

730817336671. Pkg. of 6, $11.95

The perfect place to collect remembrances of confirmation day!

With padded cover, metallic imprint, and gift box it’s a great gift for youth confirmation. Guest pages and inspirational text make it a thoughtful way to mark this important day in the life of young Christians.

Concordia Publishing House.

9780570046936. Hardcover. $15.99; Cokesbury Price $11.19

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Confirmation Resources

Credo Confirmation is a program that is not your conventional classroom experience!

It brings worship, Sunday school, Bible study, service, and church ministries into confirmation. In addition to print components, Credo has vast and dynamic web content for leaders and confirmands at CredoConfirmation.com. The leader’s section has access to web content that includes training for leaders, adult mentors, and parents; updates; additional ideas; promotional materials; and networking opportunities. Confirmands have their own section of the website to support what they’ve learned in class with lesson summaries, games and quizzes designed to reinforce their faith formation.

Credo can be used the way you want: over a semester, the course of a school year, or a 3-year span.

Cokesbury.

Director’s Tools

Student Journal

Session plans, retreat plans, reproducibles, more.

Devotional readings, key information, and questions.

9781426706240. $74.99

9781426706257. $10.99

Director’s Tools for Small Churches

Guide for Parents, Mentors, and Adult Leaders

Session plans/activities adapted for groups of 5 or fewer. Scheduling options: 18 sessions in 36 weeks (school year) to fewer sessions with retreats added.

Six age-appropriate units emphasize baptism and Communion and contain multiple learning activities and discussion starters plus instructions for retreats.

9781426751448. Leader Guide. $19.99 9781426751479. Student Journal. $10.99

Learn what confirmands learn.

9781426706271. $8.99

The Quadrilateral Game

9781426715310. $29.99

Session Plans

Teaching Plans for 8 Weeks 9781426742194. $28.99

A quiz-show style competition based on the Wesleyan Quadrilateral. Teams test their Bible and church history knowledge. Includes games for children, families, and church leaders plus youth games that review Credo program materials.

9781426706264. $26.99

Teaching Plans for Including Youth With Special Needs

Credo Confirmation TalkPoints®

Clear, structured lesson outline formats meet the requirements of individuals with physical and cognitive challenges.

9781426740428. Downloadable file only.

Order at Cokesbury.com. $15.99

Multimedia Teaching Tools Contains 18 videos, PowerPoint slides, and more.

843504020620.

DVD, CD-ROM, Leader’s Guide. $39.99

A Wesleyan Trivia Challenge for All Ages

Lesson plans only for the 18 confirmation class sessions. Ideal for churches with multiple confirmation program teachers.

Eight 90-minute class plans.

Frank Nelson Involve mentors and parents in confirmation for greater participation and more meaningful dialogue outside the classroom experience.

Each, $8.99 TalkPoints for Mentors and Youth.

9781426757556.

TalkPoints for Parents and Youth.

9781426757624.

Credo Faith Formation for Older Youth and Young Adults

843504033743. CD-ROM. $9.99 843504034344. Downloadable file only.

Order at Cokesbury.com. $9.99

Confirmation Cross Necklace For boys or girls. 1" pewter color cross is imprinted with the Credo motto, “Know, Confirm, Live.” With 18” silvertone chain. Gift boxed.

843504031978. Each, $10.99

I Will, with God’s Help Episcopal Confirmation for Youth and Adults Developed with the help of Episcopal educators, clergy, and theologians across the country, this confirmation program contains easy-to-use session plans that include many interactive activities for youth and adults that encourage reflection and discussion. Based on the Baptismal Covenant from The Book of Common Prayer, the study offers a solid reflection on Episcopal heritage and belief, together with the riches of Episcopal liturgy and prayers. The Leader and Mentor Guides contain suggested Scripture readings, discussion questions/topics and prayers for time spent with confirmation students. The journals include prayers, Scripture study, creative activities, and generous space for recording reflections and experiences. Morehouse Education Resources.

Leader’s Guide.

9781889108735. $22.00; Cokesbury Price $16.50 Mentor Guide.

9781606740569. $7.25; Cokesbury Price $5.44

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Youth Journal.

9781889108742. $6.50; Cokesbury Price $4.88 Adult Journal.

9781889108759. $6.50; Cokesbury Price $4.88

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Gift & Award & Outreach Bibles New Revised Standard Version Gift Bible These NRSV Bibles feature a presentation page, a 26-page section of Bible helps, a 16-page dictionary/concordance.

Simulated Leather editions feature a 2-page section of 4-color maps. The Premium Bonded Leather editions feature an 8-page section of full-color maps and include a ribbon, gold gilded page edges, subject index, subheadings and references within the text, section introductions, and footnote references.

Imprinting available for all editions.

NRSV Premium Bonded Leather Gift Bible.

Abingdon Press.

Each, $36.99; Cokesbury Price $24.04 9781426711411. Black.

9781426711459. Burgundy.

Cokesbury NRSV Simulated Leather Gift and Award Bible.

Cokesbury.

Each, $17.99; Cokesbury Price $11.69 Black Letter Edition.

9780687643486. Black.

Red Letter Editions.

9780687643288. Black.

9780687643189. Burgundy.

9780687643387. Blue.

New International Version Outreach New Testament A low-cost, handy-sized NIV New Testament priced to give away.

Features a 2-column format in 9-pt., easy-to-read type, with footnotes and cross references dispersed throughout the text in the bottom margin. Ideal for outreach, evangelism, bulk distribution.

Biblica.

9781563205781. $1.79

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The Faith-Sharing New Revised Standard Version New Testament with Psalms Designed as an outreach tool, this NRSV version contains over 25 questions and answers which provide a framework for learning about and witnessing one’s faith. Each question is confirmed by Scripture. Cokesbury.

9780687642793. $5.99

New International Version Gift and Award Bible For presentations, confirmation, awards, and personal use. Helpful study tools: two-column format, fullcolor maps, Bible dictionary, words of Christ in red, more. Zondervan.

Each, $7.99; Cokesbury Price $5.59 Leather Look™.

9780310434375. Black.

9780310434399. Blue.

9780310434405. White.

9780310434368. Burgundy.

Softcover.

9780310434467. Black.

9780310434443. Blue.

New Living Translation Gift And Award Bible Offers today’s most popular features including book introductions, dictionary and concordance, words of Christ in red, full-color presentation pages and maps, and a durable binding at an affordable price.

Perfect for individual gift-giving or for churches. Tyndale House.

Each, $7.99; Cokesbury Price $5.59 Imitation Leather.

9781414302072. Burgundy.

9781414302065. Black.

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Gift & Award & Outreach Bibles

Common English Bible Gift & Award Ideal for any gift-giving occasion and church event including confirmations, promotions, graduations, and more. Gift Bibles feature translation footnotes, in-text subject headings, and color maps from National Geographic.

Red Letter Editions.

Each, $10.99; Cokesbury Price $7.14 9781609261429. Black.

9781609261436. Burgundy.

Common English Bible Deluxe Gift & Award Imitation Leather Deluxe gift Bibles feature silver foil stamping, presentation page, twocolumn format, translation footnotes, in-text subject headings, dictionary, and color maps from National Geographic.

Common English Bible Thinline

Common English Bible New Testament

This Bible is easy to read with generous 9-point type and easy to carry with a convenient trim size and bulk that is thinner than an inch.

This New Testament is relevant, readable, and reliable. It features 9-point type and color maps from National Geographic.

9781609261771. Softcover. $14.99; Cokesbury Price $9.74

9781609260064. Softcover. $7.99; Cokesbury Price $5.19

Red Letter Editions.

Each, $10.99; Cokesbury Price $7.14 9781609260507. Burgundy.

9781609260491. Black.

Black Letter Edition.

9781609260460. Black.

Common English Bible Outreach Kit With these simple-to-use tools, churches can reach out to visitors and invite members of the community to holiday services or other events including retreats, special services, mission programs, or any Sunday of the year. Each kit includes 50 CEB Common English Bible Outreach New Testaments, 50 door-hanger bags, and 56 customizable invitation cards.

Each, $99.00; Cokesbury Price $39.99 9781609260958. Easter Kit. 9781609260774. Everyday Kit.

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Common English Bible Outreach New Testament Features 9-point type, 2-column text with black letter text, devotional thoughts and prayers, a 90-day reading plan, an index to passages dealing with common issues, and a brief history of the Bible.

Each, $1.99 9781609260965. Easter Softcover.

9781609260767. Everyday Softcover.

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