css publishing company jun 1997 (5 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Here is a resource that will dramatize the lighting of the Advent candles during your worship service. The lighting of each candle is proceeded by a statement, which the author suggests may be read from offstage. The series of statements reveal the significance of the traditional Advent characters: the angel, the shepherds, the wisemen, Mary and the Christ Child. This simple but dramatic resource provides an explanation of the deeper meaning of the events preceding Jesus' birth, as they spell out the relationship of these individuals to Christ, the Light of the World. Wayne L. Tilden has served as a Minister of Drama and Instructor of Music and Drama at various seminars. He is the founder of 'The Salt and Light Company,' a drama ministry. He holds the Master of Divinity degree from American Baptist Seminary of the West, Berkeley, California. Tilden is also the author of Letters From Bethlehem, a series of dramatic monologues for Advent (CSS Publishing Company).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Five monologues, in the form of short letters, take you into the thoughts and reflections of the traditional Advent figures as they share their experiences with those close to them. The vignettes may be memorized or may be presented in a modified reader's theater format -- the reader actually reading the letter aloud as it is being written. The letters are from: The angel to a friend The shepherd to his family The wise man to his court Mary to her mother Jesus to the children Each letter is followed by a hymn suggestion. These five dramatic monologues for Advent will enrich your worship services. Wayne L. Tildenhas served as a Minister of Drama and as Instructor of Music and Drama at various seminars. He is the founder of 'The Salt and Light Company,' a drama ministry. He holds the Master of Divinity Degree from American Baptist Seminary of the West, Berkeley, California. Tilden is also the author ofThese Are The Candles(CSS Publishing Company).

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - For the small church that does not have a lot of time to prepare, here is an ideal Christmas program and worship service. It can be presented as part of a Sunday School program or Sunday worship service. The true message of Christmas is spoken through the words of 'the friendly beasts,' which include two donkeys, three doves, four cows, and four sheep. This program enables children to become involved in a Christmas project in which they share their Christmas ornaments and angel food cake with the congregation. Phyllis Maclay is a freelance writer living in Sinton, Texas. She has contributed to church publications and the magazine Country Woman. She is a children's choir director and delivers children's sermons in her home congregation. Phyllis has also written What's The Matter With Christmas She and her husband are the parents of five children.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Here is a creative way to introduce ADVENT to your congregation. The program involves youth of any age. Very little preparation time is required. Scripture, tradition, and the lighting of the Advent wreath are combined to provide an enlightening, inspiring worship program. Author Lucille Mewhorter searched for an Advent program to use in her small church. She wanted one that would include young people up through high school age. And with the busy schedules that most people endure, it had to be a program that required very little rehearsal. When she could not find an Advent program, she decided to write one. It went over big in her home church. Lucille Mewhorter is a widow with an adopted daughter, a step-daughter, six grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. Now retired, she has been a homemaker, a photographer, and a deputy in the Probate Court.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - It's Jesus' Birthday! incorporates all the elements that help to create a beautiful and inspiring Christmas Eve Worship service: The call to worship The Christmas hymns The announcement of Jesus' birth The Old Testament prophecy The New Testament fulfillment The setting for children's choir or bell choir The responsive Christmas litany An easy-to-produce skit The pastor's reflections The Christmas prayers Cynthia E. Cowen is a prolific writer of worship and study resources that have gained national recognition. An ELCA Associate in Ministry, she serves on many national and synodical committees, including the ECLA Board of Publications, the Advisory Committee for The Lutheran, and synod president for Women of the ELCA. This marks her twelfth resource published by CSS.