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Lent Planner
Where do I sign?
Saturday, January 14, 2012
In the course of daily life, we are routinely asked to sign in, sign on, and sign up. We do so without giving it a thought – at the computer, as a wedding guest, at the bank, or when attending a funeral. We sign when we agree to pay for goods received or when we volunteer to bake cookies for a fund-raiser. We sign forms when we start a new job or become eligible for Social Security.
Lent is the season of the church year when we reflect on our relationship with God and especially the invitation to sign in, sign on and sign up for the journey to new life in Christ. During Lent 2012 we will be inspired by two biblical stories: the story of the children of Israel as they responded to God’s invitation to sign on again and again to the covenant, and the story of Jesus who shows us that even though signing up may lead to suffering, God will never abandon us.
Signing on with God leads to a journey of liberation and healing that is worth living and encourages us to invite others to consider: “Where do I sign?
Lent Planner is a day for equipping pastors, worship leaders and musicians to guide congregations through the renewal of the Lenten season to the vibrant new life of Easter. The day offers creative ideas for scripture presentations, visual elements, movement and rituals, prayers, and music.
Participants will sample elements of worship for the Sundays of the season. Using the Mennonite Church Lent-Easter 2012 theme, this workshop introduces the lectionary-based worship resources published in Leader magazine. Participants should bring a copy of the magazine or order one when registering for the workshop.
The content of the Planner is focused particularly for congregations who are part of Mennonite Church USA and Mennonite Church Canada, but participants from other denominations and congregations that use the lectionary are welcome and have found similar events very helpful.
Leaders
Marlene Kropf, D.Min., AMBS Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation and Worship
Rosanna Eller McFadden, 2011 AMBS M.Div. and pastor at Creekside Church of the Brethren
Rebecca Slough,Ph.D., AMBS Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Worship and the Arts
Allan Rudy Froese, Ph.D.(ABD), AMBS Assistant Professor of Christian Proclamation
Schedule
Saturday, January 14, 2012
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Time |
Description |
Location |
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8:00 AM |
Registration (hot drinks provided) |
Dining Hall |
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8:30 |
Welcome and introduction to the day |
Dining Hall |
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8:50 |
Opening retreat - "Holy writing" |
Dining Hall |
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9:15 |
Introduction to the Lenten theme and resources |
Dining Hall |
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9:40 |
Sample service: Lent 1 - "Where do I sign?" |
Dining Hall |
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10:15 |
Morning break |
Dining Hall |
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10:45 |
Surveying the Sundays of Lent, including children's time, |
Dining Hall |
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12:00 PM |
Lunch |
Dining Hall |
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1:15 |
Exploring music for Lent-Holy Week |
Dining Hall |
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2:15 |
Afternoon break |
Dining Hall |
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2:30 |
Visuals for Lent-Holy Week: Creating stations of the cross |
Dining Hall |
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3:00 |
Entering Holy Week |
Dining Hall |
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3:15 |
Closing worship: This is the day! |
Dining Hall |
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3:30 |
Evaluation |
Dining Hall |
Continuing Education Units
Participants earn 0.5 CEUs for attending Lent Planner.
Cost
$85 before December 30
$75 each for three or more from one congregation before December 30
$95 after December 30
Additional student discounts are available on the online registration form.
Lunch is available for an additional $6. Please pre-register for lunch or plan to eat off campus.
Registration
Questions?
Contact the Church Leadership Center
(574) 296-6269
ChurchLeadership@ambs.edu
