As we approach Lent, one of the most meaningful seasons of the church year, consider one of these studies for small group or church-wide use.
New to Discovery Place:
Simon Peter: Flawed But Faithful Disciple: This is Adam Hamilton’s newly-published study on the life of Simon Peter, an ordinary fisherman who heard an extraordinary call. Filmed on location in Israel and Italy, the DVD shows key sites in Simon Peter’s life. (6 sessions. Includes DVD, book, and leader guide. Children and youth studies also available.)
Other resources available:
What Makes a Hero? The Death-Defying Ministry of Jesus –
Looking at pop culture heroes through the lens of faith, author Matt Rawle shows how Jesus turned the concept of hero on its head. Learn how Jesus redefines what it means to be a hero. (6 sessions. Includes DVD, book, leader guide. Children and youth books also available.)
Restored: Finding Redemption in Our Mess – Author Tom Berlin encourages us to reflect and meditate on our own brokenness, showing us that it is only when we focus on the cross as a place to surrender control that we can leave our mess and find true redemption. (6 sessions. Includes DVD, book, leader guide. Youth book also available.)
Final Words from the Cross – Adam Hamilton examines
Christ’s dying hours and His final words as seen and heard through the eyes and ears of those who stood near the cross. (6 sessions. Includes DVD, book, and leader guide.)
24 Hours that Changed the World – We travel to the Holy Land with Adam Hamilton, to visit the sites where the earth-shaking events of the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life took place. Each session is designed to help us experience and understand the significance of Jesus’ suffering and death in a new way. (7 sessions. Includes DVD, book, leader guide, and 40 Days of Reflection booklet.)
The God We Can Know: Exploring the “I Am” Sayings of Jesus – Author Rob Fuquay explores the “I am” statements for Jesus found in the gospel of John, to help us answer the most essential question in the Christian faith: “Who do you say I am?” (7 sessions. Includes DVD and book.)
The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus – Author Adam Hamilton follows in the footsteps of Jesus from His baptism to the temptations to the heart of His ministry, including the people He loved, the parables He taught, the enemies He made, and the healing He brought. (6 sessions. Includes DVD, book, and leader guide.)
Creed: What Christians Believe and Why – Adam Hamilton believes that for Christians and others seeking faith, powerful answers are contained in the Apostle’s Creed. In this study we learn not only what Christians believe, but why it matters. (6 sessions. Includes DVD, book, and leader guide.)
Renegade Gospel: The Rebel Jesus - Jesus didn’t come to start a religion. The rebel Jesus came with a renegade gospel to start a revolution. We are invited to be a part. In this study, author Mike Slaughter presents Jesus and his challenging message. (6 sessions. Includes DVD, book, and leader guide.)
Other resources you may want to consider:
A Place at the Table: 40 Days of Solidarity with the Poor, John: The Gospel of Light and Life, Faith Lessons The Path to the Cross, The Easter Experience, and Faith Lessons on the Death & Resurrection of the Messiah.
Complete descriptions of these and all our other resources can be found in our on-line catalog on our website:
www.discovery-place.org. You may place an order directly through our on-line catalog, e-mail
discovery@susumc.org, or call 717-766-7968. Our hours of operation are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with other hours by appointment. We look forward to hearing from you!
Serving Christ with you,
Joni Robison
Susquehanna Conference
303 Mulberry Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
717-766-7968
e-mail discovery@susumc.org
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