God's Family Tree E-Book

TRACING THE STORY OF SALVATION

by Anna L. Liechty and Phyllis Vos Wezeman

This e-book offers a thematic approach for communicating the message of Lent and Easter. God's Family Tree uses the varied trees found in the Old Testament and the New Testament as a focal point for telling the stories of God's people as they struggle to find faith and hope for life.

Beginning with the "Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil" and the arrival of sin through Adam and Eve, the series traces the sequence of God's plan for our redemption to "Calvary's Tree" and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Each week the story unfolds as a different tree is featured and a new symbol makes the Biblical characters and lessons memorable and meaningful. Through their participation, people of all ages will experience the message of salvation and trace God's action in human history directly to their own branch of the "family tree."

Themes and Scripture passages for Ash Wednesday, the six weeks of Lent, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday include:

• Ash Wednesday - Choices - Genesis 3:16
• First Sunday - Covenant - Genesis 6:14
• Second Sunday - Commandments - Exodus 25:10
• Third Sunday - Connection - Isaiah 11:1
• Fourth Sunday - Challenge - Amos 7:14
• Fifth Sunday - Compassion - Luke 2
• Palm Sunday - Contrasts - John 12:13
• Maundy Thursday - Contentment - Matthew 26:30
• Good Friday - Convictions - Matthew 27:29
• Easter Sunday - Celebration - Matthew 28:5-6

Includes PDF file and congregational license to make as many copies as needed for your congregation. You can send copies home with parents, develop pages on bulletin boards or include selections in your newsletter. Plus you can use the file again and again over the years.

Also available as a printed book -- Click HERE!