Easter Stories includes time-honored favorites from world-famous storytellers such as C.S. Lewis, Leo Tolstoy, Selma Lagerlof, Oscar Wilde, Elizabeth Goudge, Maxim Gorky, Ruth Sawyer, and Walter Wangerin – as well as many you’ve never heard before. Illustrated with original woodcuts. Everyone who believes Easter is about more than bunnies and eggs will be grateful for this new collection of short stories that shed light on the deeper meaning of the season. Selected for their spiritual value and literary quality, these classic tales capture the spirit of Easter in a way that will captivate readers of all ages. Parents and grandparents will find that children love to hear these stories read aloud, year after year. Due to Covid - 19 we were unable to meet on Tuesday, March 17th. As I write this Blog we are officially entering Holy Week. Holy week will be very different this year as we are all "staying at home" and practicing "self distancing". Today is Palm Sunday where children traditionally process down the isle and wave palm branches and we shout and sing Hosanna! Hosanna translates to "Save Please!" The picture below is of a dear family friend who embodies the joy of our faith. This morning she went out of the street corner with her palm branch and shouted Hosanna to the top of her lungs! It is my prayer that during these uncertain times we can all live by such faith. Below is a preview for you of Holy Week. What do these days mean to you? How are you going to make this week meaningful for your family? How are you living by faith in spite of Covid-19? Take some time this week to read a few stories from our Easter Stories book and share about your favorite below along with answering our other questions.
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Christi lenz
4/5/2020 02:00:48 pm
What was your favorite story from our book Easter Stories?
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Jill Willis
4/6/2020 04:24:01 am
I’m not quite finished with the book, but I loved the sacrificial story, “A Dust Rag for Easter Eggs.” The gang of kids, striving to survive after WWII, still had open hearts to help one of their own. So uplifting during our current challenging time.
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Christi lenz
4/5/2020 02:01:57 pm
What do the days of Holy Week mean to you?
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Christi Lenz
4/5/2020 02:03:07 pm
How are you going to make this week meaningful for your family?
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Christi Lenz
4/6/2020 10:28:17 am
I am going to try to recreate childhood fun for my 19 & 21 year old with and egg hunt and coloring eggs. We will participate in the church service and communion Thursday night.
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Christi Lenz
4/5/2020 02:03:59 pm
How are you living by faith in spite of Covid-19?
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