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Here is a family Christmas worship resource that provides opportunities to involve children from pre-kindergarten on up.Included are:• Call to Worship• Christmas hymns• The Christmas scripture lessons• Age group presentations from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade• A suggested bulletin layout• Leader's helpsCynthia E. Cowen is a Christian resource writer and liturgical evangelist. She has authored program resources for women, youth, and spe...

Lent is a time when many Christians approach the cross. This Lenten series approaches the cross from many different directions.Author Cynthia E. Cowen explores the cross with meditations and orders of service for Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter vigil, and Easter sunrise.Themes in the series include:• The cross of repentance• The cross of salvation• The cross of destiny• The cross of commitment• Crossroads (East...

Pilate: Are you the king of the Jews?Jesus: Do you say this on your own or did others tell you this about me?Narrator: Pilate was startled to hear the authority and depth of the man's voice.-- from This Is the King! dramatic readingThis Is the King! is a complete resource for congregations wanting a special Palm/Passion Sunday celebration.Worshipers will find:• An order of service with a blessing of the palms• Scriptures for the day• A childre...

Christians, Christians, Everywhere, How Do Your Gardens Grow? helps congregations to get the proper focus on stewardship for youth through a suggested order of service to be presented by youth.Within the service are songs, a skit and meditation, all centered on a gardening theme.Cynthia E. Cowen writes that her goal for this resource is to enable youth to participate in a worship service based on the theme of sowing and reaping in the kingdom ...

This second volume follows the tremendous demand for and interest in Cynthia Cowen's first book. These programs are designed for easy implementation at women's meetings, youth gatherings, and congregational events. Leader's helps are provided to indicate what props, songs, or readers are needed. This collection of 15 programs, like the first volume, is reflective, at times humorous, and includes skits, meditations, and other suggestions to fit...

It's Jesus' Birthday! incorporates all the elements that help to create a beautiful and inspiring Christmas Eve Worship service:The call to worshipThe Christmas hymnsThe announcement of Jesus' birthThe Old Testament prophecyThe New Testament fulfillmentThe setting for children's choir or bell choirThe responsive Christmas litanyAn easy-to-produce skitThe pastor's reflectionsThe Christmas prayersCynthia E. Cowen is a prolific writer of worship ...

Anyone who has used Cynthia Cowen's resources knows that they have the following characteristics:They are complete -- everything you need is here.They require little preparation, rehearsal, or props.They are theologically sound and spiritually uplifting.Many churches have discovered recently that families wish to include worship in the festivities of their Christmas day. This is the perfect way to do it without requiring a lot of work.It's all...

The title of this book is a cry often heard by leaders of organizations. This resource is a response to that cry. Designed to be a twelve-month guide, there are programs for Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Halloween, the Christmas season, Lent, and more. The programs are designed for easy implementation at women's meetings, youth gatherings, and congregational events. Leader's helps are provided to indicate what props, songs, and readers a...

Death took me. I found myself in an empty, dark void. I don't remember anything of it, just emptiness. Then I heard his voice, "Lazarus, come out!" Jesus called me from death to life. Struggling through the darkness, I came out of my tomb. (from Lazarus' personal confession)Using the theme "confessions" this resource offers 12 worship options to enhance your congregation's Holy Week and Easter journey.The journey begins with a Palm Sunday wors...

Lights, Symbols And Angels is a compilation of related worship resources that will enhance the Advent/Christmas worship life of any congregation, large or small."O Come, Blessed Light Of The World!" is ideal for raising awareness of the Advent season for families. Those using the material will learn about the Advent candles, read God's Word for the day, and have a challenge of action each week. Devotions include a reading, reflection, and pray...

God is constantly adding ingredients to our life of faith and creating a wonderful mixture of faith, hope, and trust in Jesus.-- from A Feast Of WorshipAs a quilt wraps us up in the warmth of its cover, we thank God and mothers for the warmth of their love.-- from A Special Youth Service For Mother's Day18 Special Worship Celebrations is a collection of worship resources that enhance the life of any congregation. It follows the style of The We...

Three all-new inspirational programs from the pen of popular CSS author Cynthia Cowen are sure to bring wonder and joy to your congregation's seasonal celebration. In Our Advent Journey we travel with youth as they pick up friends and road signs on their way to a church Christmas party. It's an exciting resource with a salvation message that's perfect for a Sunday school program or worship service. Then join Mary and Joseph as they make their ...

Popular CSS author Cynthia Cowen returns with three more imaginative programs that will spice up the Advent/Christmas season for any size congregation. Prepare Your Heart For Christmas is a service of carols and reflections that's perfect for a midweek Advent program. Designed as a youth program, Advent Bells includes a brief skit with bell ringers and unique chorus songs. We Welcome The Light Of Christmas is a memorable family service for Chr...