Giving It Up for Lent-Leader Guide: Bible Study, Drama, Discussion
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| Rating | : | 4.78 (591 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00UCHFYEI |
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| Number of Pages | : | 241 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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Individual workbooks for study participants are available separately.. Cast is one male, three females, plus three of either gender. Minimal staging. Want to put more GIVING in the tradition of giving something up for Lent? How about a few chuckles in your church studies? Try this fun, life-changing, five-to-seven session Bible study.Features THE SACRIFICE SUPPORT GROUP, a two-act dramatic comedy about a mixed bag of church characters whose pastor challenges them to offer Lenten sacrifices that glorify God and benefit their families and
. Her poems, devotions, and Bible study materials have appeared in literary and devotional magazines, anthologies, and online publications. Learn more at LindaBonneyOlin. Linda Bonney Olin is a veteran leader of Bible studies and Sunday school programs for adults and children. Her writing ministry has produced a wealth of dramas, songs, sermons, puppet plays, and church programs for special occasions
Realistic Characters, Great Humor, Powerful Points In Giving It Up for Lent Linda Olin writes a two act drama that includes five Bible study sessions and numerous optional handouts. True to form, Olin creates dramas that include easily created scenes, realistic characters and powerful points that preach as strong as any sermon. Having served on many church committees, I could see and hear in my mind the whole scenario as I read through the script. In fact, I wondered at one point if Olin had been spying on one of the committees at my own church! Her ability to capture realistic emotions, including . "An entertaining guide that teaches about true sacrifice - well done!" according to Aaron P. Lazar. Teaching by example is always the most effective way to get an idea across, and in Giving It Up for Lent, Linda Bonney Olin provides a thought-provoking and entertaining two act play to show how a diverse group of Christians rose to their new challenge to examine the true meaning of "giving something up" that would please the Lord. Ms. Olin's writing is crisp and clear, and her characters had me laughing out loud. I especially loved the sarcastic parishioner, Pat, and the gentle, humble young girl, Gina. They seemed very real, and the lessons they . Linda and her Jesus! I know Linda Bonney Olin for sometime now. She had been my co-author in the global anthology, Twist Of Fate, edited and produced by Stephen L Wilson. Linda is, honestly, a gem of a person. She was the one whom I had interviewed long back. Excerpts from the interview was even published in my first nonfiction work, The Unheard I, published by Inner Child Press, Limited. I can remember that as I asked her the meaning of 'Linda' she said, "I don't think Linda means anything particular in English, but supposedly it means "beautiful" or something like th
Her writing ministry has produced a wealth of dramas, songs, sermons, puppet plays, and church programs for special occasions. Her poems, devotions, and Bible study materials have appeared in literary and devotional magazines, anthologies, and online publications. About the Author Linda Bonney Olin is a veteran leader of Bible studies and Sunday school programs for adults and children. . Learn more at LindaBonneyOlin