num_pages: 64
description: Death took me. I found myself in an empty, dark void. I don't remember anything of it, just emptiness. Then I heard his voice, ""Lazarus, come out!"" Jesus called me from death to life. Struggling through the darkness, I came out of my tomb. (from Lazarus' personal confession)Using the theme ""confessions"" this resource offers 12 worship options to enhance your congregation's Holy Week and Easter journey.The journey begins with a Palm Sunday worship service and the confession of Lazarus. Resources are also offered for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and various Saturday and Sunday services.Two communion services for Easter Sunday and an Easter message, ""The Sun Has Risen, Behold -- The Risen Son!"" conclude the series.Stephen and Cynthia Cowen , Escanaba, Michigan, have worked together to develop many creative worship resources for their congregations. The husband-wife team is active in the Northern Great Lakes Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Cynthia is author of many CSS books. This is the first CSS book jointly authored by the couple.
language: English
title: Holy Week Confessions
titlecomplete: Holy Week Confessions
publisher: CSS Publishing Company