Lent begins on February 26th, 2020. Borrow your small group and churchwide studies, worship plans, and movies for all ages from the NC Conference Media Center. Small Group DVD Studies Two new offerings for 2020 are The Grace of Les Miserables by Matt Rawle and The Passion Play: Living the Story of Christ’s Last Days… Continue Reading→
connections: The Mystery of Easter
As we walk this week with Jesus, the Apostle Paul reminds us that at the end of the journey is the mystery of Easter – resurrection, new life, abundant life, eternal life.
connections: Holy Week
As we journey through Holy Week, let us be aware of the pain as well as the hope and the grief as well as the anticipated joy. We are called to bear the grief and pain of our world even as we witness to the light of Christ to the world.
Activities & Movies for Lent & Easter
Now that you’ve got your Lenten study, consider adding in some special activities or movie events to provide additional opportunities to observe Lent or reach out to your community with the Easter message. The NC Conference Media Center has activity programs, craft ideas, animated movies, and documentaries to enhance your Lenten season. Request These Resources… Continue Reading→
Lent and Easter Resources
Lent begins on February 14th. Get your requests in now for your Lenten study, devotional, video, youth study, children’s curriculum, and activity programs. View all of our resources for Lent and Easter in the following pathfinders: Lent and Easter Videos for Adults Includes DVD studies, documentaries, and movies. Lent and Easter Books for Adults Includes… Continue Reading→
connections: Communicating the Good News of Jesus Christ
As followers of Jesus, we are called to be communicators of the Good News of the love, light and grace of God through Jesus Christ.
From the Bishop: Easter Greetings
Bishop Ward greets us with the ancient words – Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed!
connections: Resurrection Light Overcomes the Darkness
For Christians, the events of Holy Week lead to the crucifixion and death of Jesus, bringing the ultimate darkness. But death and darkness cannot overcome the resurrection light and life of Easter morning.
connections: This Is The Day
Bishop Ward uses Psalm 118 scripture to guide us through Holy Week events from Jesus’ triumphant entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to his resurrection on Easter morning.