1. 'Lenten Resources
FROM NORTHWESTERN PUBLISHING HOUSE
CROSS EXAMINATION
The theme of the Lenten series for 2004 is "Cross Examination:'
During Lent, a series Of questions highlights the Passion History
. of our Lord Jesus Christ to help us prepare ourselves for the
celebration of his suffering, death, and resurrection,
The Lenten Resources Kit includes
• Sermon helps, including complete texts of the nine sermons
• 'Resources for the nine services that include the following:
Notes and suggestions for using the orders of service
Sermon themes and texts
Hymn suggestions
Psalm and Psalm Prayer suggestions
Scripture reading suggestions
• Copy master for a midweek order of service
• CD With electronic files of the resources
• Sample bulletin available from Northwestern Publishing House
Note: Suggestions are given for congregations using anyone of these four hymnals:
Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal (CWl. Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary (ELH),
Lutheran Worship (LW), and The Lutheran Hymnal (TLH). .
Sermon and Service Themes Cross Examination Lenten Resources Kit
Includes a CD-ROM for IBM/MAC computers.
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Do You Understand
What I Have Done for You? Cross Examination 2004 Lenten Bulletins
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John 18:38 2004 Easter Bulletins
Midweek 5: This full-color cover complements the Easter Sunday service
theme-"Why Do You Look for the Living among the Dead?"
What Shall I Do. Then. with Jesus?
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Ch~lstiariVVorship: New Servi~e Settings
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