A George Gallup, Jr., poll revealed the following six spiritual needs of Americans in the '90s: the need to believe that life is meaningful and has purpose the need for a sense of community and deeper relationships the need to be appreciated and respected the need to be listened to and heard the need to feel that one is growing in faith the need for practical help in developing a mature faith This book contains a series of six brief dramas with accompanying sermons that address each of these six needs. By speaking directly to those heartfelt concerns of Americans today they provide a perfect Lent or summer series that will boost worship attendance. The six needs are obviously rooted deeply in the human psyche and call for renewed attention. This creative, Christ-centered combination of plays and preaching is life-situation proclamation at its best. It meets us where we are and moves us to become what we can be.Bishop Emeritus Lowell Erdahl In 25 years of ministry I have never had a Lenten series that stimulated so much interest and response. Our Lenten attendance was the highest it has ever been ... Rev. Howard Skulstad Eagle Lake, Minnesota Arley K. Fadness is a graduate of the Boeing Drafting School, Augustana College, Luther Theological Seminary, and McCormick Theological Seminary. He has served as pastor of ELCA congregations in Arizona, South Dakota, and Minnesota. He is the author of several books published by CSS Publishing Company and Onesimus Press.

Six Spiritual Needs In America Today

Religion & Spirituality

Arley K. Fadness

Christian Books & Bibles

CSS Publishing Company

Where's Noah? features the classic biblical story of Noah, the flood, and God's salvation in a worship format that engages all generations. This resource features monologues, brief pithy sermons, the exchange of animal tokens, crossword puzzles, an Easter Sunrise play, and other creative worship/learning experiences. Worship leaders, clergy, and drama players will find this a refreshing series for congregational unity and growth. Children were intentionally drawn into the excitement of these Lenten worship experiences with the dramatic appearance of Noah, and a powerful theme song captivated the attention of all ages. Ed Swanson, DirectorPogolandMadelia, Minnesota My family didn't miss a single Lenten service last year because we didn't want to miss seeing the story mural unfold. This clever worship series made a lasting impression on us. Joanna PetersonWorship, Music and Arts DirectorNorth Mankato, Minnesota Arley K. Fadness is a graduate of the Boeing Drafting School, Augustana College, and Luther Theological Seminary, and earned the Doctor of Ministry degree from McCormick Theological Seminary. He has served as pastor of ELCA congregations in Arizona, South Dakota, and Minnesota, and is currently senior pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church in North Mankato, Minnesota. He is the author of several books published by CSS Publishing Company and Onesimus Press.

Where's Noah: A Lenten Program of Services & Activites

Bring the Old Testament to life with this inspiring and thought-provoking collection of sermons for each Sunday and major celebration in the Church year. Based on the First Readings from Cycle A of the Revised Common Lectionary, these powerful messages by five exceptional preachers from diverse denominations explore the meaning of the Hebrew scriptures for today's Christian living. Abundant insights into vital current issues are woven together with powerful proclamation of timeless themes of justice and righteousness -- and these imaginative homilies are full of compelling examples of how a loving God uses us to further his divine plan. This essential resource is useful for: * Fresh homiletical approaches to the lectionary texts * Preaching illustrations * Understanding scripture passages * Adult study and discussion groups * Personal devotions and Bible study John T. Ball has served United Methodist congregations in Toledo, Cincinnati, and Columbus, Ohio. A graduate of Ohio State University and Boston University School of Theology, he has had articles published in Circuit Rider, Christian Ministry, and Emphasis. Bill Mosley has served several congregations in Texas, specializing in rural and small church settings. Currently he pastors Trinity Lutheran Church in Frelsburg, Texas, and St. John Lutheran Church in New Ulm, Texas. A graduate of Texas Lutheran University and Luther Seminary, Mosley is the author of Paradise Restored (CSS). His writing has also appeared in Emphasis, Lutheran Digest, and Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine. James L. Killen, Jr. has pastored a variety of congregations during a 45-year career in the ministry, ranging from a small open country parish in northeast Texas to Trinity United Methodist Church in Beaumont, Texas, a 2,000-member church with a television ministry serving all of southeast Texas and southwestern Louisiana. A graduate of the University of Houston and Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University, Killen's work has appeared in several publications, including Preaching, Pulpit Digest, Circuit Rider, The Upper Room, and the Abingdon Preaching Annual. He is the author of What Does The Lord Require? (CSS). Arley K. Fadness serves as an associate pastor at Custer Lutheran Fellowship in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. He has served numerous other ELCA parishes in Arizona, South Dakota, and Minnesota, and he is a graduate of Augustana College, Luther Theological Seminary, and McCormick Theological Seminary. The author of several books published by CSS Publishing Company and Onesimus Press, Fadness also serves as a congregational consultant coaching churches in visioning processes. Charles L. Aaron, Jr. is currently the pastor of Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Garland, Texas, and has served other congregations in Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia. In addition to serving in the parish ministry, Aaron has also taught at Perkins School of Theology, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and Duke University Divinity School, where he was a Luce post-doctoral fellow in preaching. Aaron is a prolific writer whose works have appeared in numerous publications, including Lectionary Homiletics, Preaching Great Texts, Catholic Biblical Quarterly, and Word and Witness. He is a graduate of Lambuth College (B.A.), Memphis State University (M.S.), Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University (M.Div.), and Union Theological Seminary in Virginia (Ph.D. in Old Testament).

Sermons On The First Readings

James L. Killen

Bill Mosley

John T. Ball

and Charles Aaron

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