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Season of renewal: a Lent course from ReSource

Bill Goodman and Alison Morgan

Lent is the spring-time of the church's year. It is the season of renewal - John Moses

                                    Lent


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This is a brand new course, written for 2007. Combining traditional elements with a fresh approach, it is ideal for groups and churches who want something a little different which will act as a stimulus for future growth. The course material is contained in a main Coursebook, with an accompanying member’s booklet containing brief notes and a pattern of spiritual exercises for each member to follow during the week between meetings.


Written by Alison Morgan, author of The Wild Gospel and editor of the Rooted in Jesus interactive discipleship and nurture course now in wide use throughout East Africa, and Bill Goodman, experienced both in parish ministry and as a theological college lecturer, Season of Renewal offers a gentle but challenging approach to Lent. It includes notes on the history and meaning of Lent as well as suggestions for how to tie the course into the liturgical pattern of the church.

The course itself is divided into six sessions - five for the five weeks between Ash Wednesday and Maundy Thursday, and one final session for the week after Easter, structured round a shared meal. Each session includes creative and practical elements as well as a focus on scripture and some times of prayer. We hope that participation in the course will bring about significant spiritual growth both for course members and in the life of the church of which they form part, and various suggestions are offered for how to maintain the impetus which has been created.

Weekly Themes:

1. Seasons of change
2. Praying with Jesus
3. All things new – growing as individuals
4. Depending on the Holy Spirit - resourcing the church
5. Made new for mission - reaching the community
6. Celebrating the kingdom

Course packs (1 Leader’s Coursebook and 10 member’s booklets) are available for £25. The Coursebook may also be purchased separately for £6, and the member’s booklet for £3.

Alison Morgan is the author of The Wild Gospel and editor of the Rooted In Jesus discipleship course now in use throughout East Africa. Bill Goodman has taught for 6 years in various theological colleges. Both are experienced in parish ministry.