ABOUT THE SERIES:

Lent was originally a season for new converts to learn and prepare for their baptism on Easter. During that time, they would study what was central to Christianity. As we crafted this series, we asked: what are the core, foundational concepts of Jesus’ life and ministry? What makes each of these good news? Can we trust that the good news is truly good, even when it challenges us?

Jesus’ words are easily distorted and sanitized in our modern world. Following Jesus leads to a richer, more expansive life, but it’s not necessarily comfortable. We often describe Jesus’ ministry as “radical” which comes from the Latin word “radicalis,” meaning “root” or “ground.” Therefore, the good news should bring us back to our roots, back to what grounds us: loving our neighbor, caring for the vulnerable, pursuing justice and mercy, and resting in God’s unending grace.

The good news is extravagant, untamed, illogical, and persistent. It is joyful—like fine wine saved for celebration. It grows like a mustard seed that flourishes rapidly into a tree to shelter the birds. It smells like expensive perfume poured from alabaster and like crumbling bread passed endlessly through a hungry crowd. It sounds like children laughing and like stones dropped to the ground instead of violently thrown. It feels like feet washed with tender care. The good news is alive in the world.

We hope this series will provide fertile ground for conversation and worship, rooting our hearts and lives in the expansive goodness of God. This Lent, let the teachings of Jesus lead us forward. Let the good news ground us. And let that good news inspire us to take action in a world desperate to hear, see, and taste what is good.

About the Bundle:

This is a bundle of 12 multimedia ministry resources for the season of Lent–Easter. It includes materials for 7 weeks starting with Ash Wednesday and concluding with Easter Sunday. Download our free theme infographic to preview the series and scriptures included. We bundle our resources because they often overlap in use, and because we want to equip you with comprehensive materials for a whole season. Each resource is also available separately. Scroll down this page & click the “Resource Details” buttons to learn more about each individual resource.

Note: All resources are digital files. Please purchase the tiered bundle price that best fits your community’s size and budget. For additional purchasing options, read this page.

HOW TO PURCHASE THE BUNDLE:

Lent Devotional Booklet

(Individual Price: $18–$85)

Beginning with Ash Wednesday and concluding on Easter Sunday, this devotional follows the focal texts of our Tell Me Something Good series. Each week offers commentary, poetry, visual art, hymns, and reflection prompts. We encourage you to walk through these weekly readings at your own pace throughout the season, following the rhythm that works best for you. The devotional features biblical commentary by our guest writers, Rev. Brian Blount, PhD and Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail, and art and reflections by our guest artists, Rev. Nicolette Faison, Carmelle Beaugelin Caldwell, and Rev. T. Denise Anderson. It can be printed or shared digitally with your community.

Words for Worship for Lent–Easter

(Individual Price: $25)

A collection of over 50 prayers, this resource provides fresh language for worship inspired by the Tell Me Something Good scriptures and themes for Lent. We’ve included liturgy for: Ash Wednesday, the 1st-5th Sundays in Lent, Palm/Passion Sunday, and Easter Sunday. For each of these holy days, we provide: A call to worship, a call to confession, a prayer of confession, words of forgiveness, a prayer for illumination, a prayer of the people, and an affirmation of faith. We have also included a benediction and affirmation of faith for the series and Communion liturgy for Easter Sunday.

Daily Devotional Cards for Lent

(Individual Price: $7–$55)

Beginning with Ash Wednesday and continuing through the first few days of Eastertide, we invite you to use these daily devotional cards to deepen your spiritual walk through Lent. You might place the stack of cards by your bed to read first thing in the morning or right before you sleep at night. Display the prayers that resonate with you the most. Perhaps use the questions as prompts to journal and reflect.

Sermon Planning Guide for Lent–Easter

(Individual Price: $20)

Our sermon guide is designed for preachers, worship planners, and adult faith formation leaders. For each Sunday in our series, this guide offers:

• Biblical commentary (written by our guest contributors, Rev. Brian Blount, PhD and Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail)

• Theme connections

• Considerations for the week

• Guiding questions

• Inspiration for further reading & research

Children’s curriculum + Pageant

(Individual Price: $20)

This skit-based curriculum invites children (ages 5-11) to explore the texts and subthemes in our Tell Me Something Good series. The children’s curriculum includes 7 weekly lessons that each feature: a main idea, opening questions, an opening message, a skit based on the scripture, questions for discussion, a prayer, and activities to further engage the theme. Also included is a full script that can be used to act out these stories in worship or as a standalone play. You are welcome to adapt these components for use in Sunday School, worship, or Lent take-home kits.

Maundy Thursday Liturgy

(Individual Price: $12)

This creative liturgy by guest contributor Dr. Cláudio Carvalhaes invites us to consider the radical nature of Jesus washing the disciples’ feet—even Judas. The liturgy includes directions for hand/foot washing and Communion liturgy.

Children’s Bulletins for Lent–Easter

(Individual Price: $12)

To engage all ages in worship, these printable bulletins invite children deeper into the stories and themes for each Sunday in Lent through Easter Sunday. Each week’s bulletin includes a main idea, a coloring page of the weekly scripture, words to listen for in worship, and space for drawing and coloring in response to prompts.