Know Chocolate for Lent

Know Chocolate for Lent offers a thematic approach for communicating the message of Lent and Easter to children, youth and adults. Know Chocolate for Lent uses the growing and manufacturing process of chocolate as a metaphor for the growth of faith and discipleship in the Christian life. Lent is an appropriate time for reflection and study so that believers comprehend the significance of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Know Chocolate for Lent helps the entire congregation reflect on the significance of the gifts that they often take for granted-the gift of chocolate and the gift of faith. Through their participation, people of all ages will experience the connections between the growing process of chocolate and the growing process of being a Christian. They will con¬nect God's gift of the rainforest and God's gift of the Church. In addition, they will under¬stand that what they often take for granted-whether it is chocolate or faith-is much more satisfying when they know the story behind the traditions they celebrate. Know Chocolate for Lent provides the focus for a wide variety of seasonal experi¬ences including: creating visuals, decorating worship centers, providing special holiday services, preaching sermons, reading Scripture, sharing children's messages, and making visual and concrete the goodness of God's gifts. It includes Adult Education sessions and a Women's Retreat called "A Chocolate Feast: Celebrating God's Goodness" (which could be used for any group). In addi¬tion to weekly worship helps, the book includes family devotions and activities. This temptingly beautiful four-color paperback edition is a great addition to any educator's bookshelf.