Lent & Easter Resources

for all ages and abilities! (disabilities)
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The Lord's Prayer with Motions

$1.00

This download resource includes words, sketches and descriptions for motions for the Lord's Prayer. Praying with the body helps to focus our mind and spirit on the God who loves us. For individual or group use.(This resource is also found on p. 95 of "Supper with the Savior" Leader's Guide.)

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Palm Sunday Resources

$3.99 $1.00

SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY SALE PRICE! The Palm Sunday Set includes:

• Bible Study for older youth and adults (Bible study is well-suited for "such a time as this"

during COVID-19 virus)

• Complete Lesson Plan with visual icons, responsive reading, music, snacks and more!

Coloring Picture with Bible Story
Jesus on Donkey Puppet Pattern & Instructions
Palm Pattern
Discussion Questions and Prayers for Palm Sunday and other New Testament stories from "Supper with the Savior: Communion in the Bible and Today" (sold separately)

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Varied Ability People Coloring Pictures

$4.99 $1.99

Coloring is a wonderful form of creativity and stress relief for all ages. This set of 5 coloring pictures features people of varied ages and abilities. The pictures include words about Jesus' love in open-faced type that can be colored in. The set includes:

• Girl and Rabbit Coloring Picture

• Jesus Calls Us by Name Coloring Picture (Jesus with Children and Sheep)

• Jesus Loves Me Coloring Picture (line drawing)

• Jesus Loves Me Coloring Picture (shaded pencil drawing)

• Varied People and Communion Coloring Picture

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"Supper with the Savior" Digital Picture Book on Communion and God's Big Story

$5.99 $3.99

Supper with the Savior is a digital picture book which tells the story of Communion and God's Big Story. This is a vital resource in these days of streamed worship and virtual Communion. People of all ages and abilities can read and print this book at home. This resource includes 21 Bible stories/themes relating to Communion, suitable for coloring. Stories/themes include:

PASSOVER
THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY
THE LAST SUPPER
THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE/GOOD FRIDAY
THE CROSS
THE RESURRECTION/EASTER
EMMAUS
THE GREAT COMMISSION and JESUS' ASCENSION
JESUS' NEW CREATION/MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB

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The Last Supper, Passover and Communion

$5.99

Jesus' Last Supper with his disciples was a celebration of the Passover meal.See how the Passover seder points to Jesus and the Christian celebration of Communion. The digital files are to DOWNLOAD and VIEW or PRINT at home. This 25-page resource FOR ALL AGES includes:

Illustration of the Last Supper suitable for coloring, with Bible story on back
4-page illustrated Passover story, suitable for coloring
Introduction and background to the Passover
Haroseth Recipe and explanation of Seder foods
Short Seder plan and Prayers (15- 20 minutes)
Long Seder plan, Scripture and Prayers (45 minutes - 1 hour)
For the complete story of Communion, see "Supper with the Savior" digital book available in this store

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Last Supper image

$4.99

This painting of the Last Supper enhances any visual ministry. Jesus is pictured with the twelve disciples in his last meal on earth, which became the first Communion. The heavenly Jerusalem and the full Passover moon glow in the background. This digital image may be used for online communication, or for streamed worship.

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The Risen Christ Resource Set for All Ages

$4.99 $1.99

Celebrate and proclaim the Risen Christ! This set includes:

Full color 8.5" x 11" Risen Christ poster to PRINT at home
Black and white 8.5" x 11" Risen Christ poster to PRINT AND COLOR at home (posters include words, CHRIST IS RISEN! CHRIST IS RISEN INDEED!)
Mini Easter Garden instructions and Pattern
Adult Bible Study on the Risen Christ (from "Supper with the Savior: Communion in the Bible and Today," Participant Guide

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Risen Christ Coloring Poster (8.5" x 11"), "Wagon Blooms" greeting card

$4.99 $1.00

Proclaim that Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen Indeed!

• Print and color this 8.5" x 11" poster at home

• Words at the top of poster proclaim, "Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen Indeed!

• Also includes 2 "Wagon Blooms" greeting cards: print, cut into two 4.25" x 11" cards and fold

• Add your own message of hope to cards and share with with family, friends and neighbors

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21 Older Youth & Adult Bible Studies, companion to "Supper with the Savior" digital picture book

$4.99 $2.99

21 Bible Studies for Older Youth and Adults

Companion to "Supper with the Savior: Communion in the Bible and Today" digital ebook
Includes Meditative, Journalling and Exegetical elements
Bible Themes and Stories from the Old Testament, the New Testament and Today
Communion in relation to GOD'S BIG STORY of Creation, Fall, New Creation
Professor Mimi writes on Amazon review: "several levels of depth on its topic...what a treasure."
Offered to download both as READ and PRINT at home versions

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God's Kingdom Table & the Psalms: 20 jpg files for PowerPoint (for worship, preaching and teaching)

$24.95 $19.95

This PowerPoint Presentation uses original artwork to cast a vision for God's Kingdom Table & the Psalms. Download is for projection at one church or place of ministry only. Not for print or re-sale.

This resource Includes:

• 20 jpg files for PPT, telling God's Grand Story of Creation, Fall, Redemption, New Creation

• Multi-ethnic, varied ability and intergenerational

• Illustrated OT and NT stories and 18 Psalm verses

• Emphasizes biblical social justice and Communion worship

• Includes introduction and closing benediction/responsive reading

• Great resource for in person or online worship and Christian faith formation

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"Jesus' Baptism" Worship Visual (in b/w)

$4.99

"Baptism of the Lord" Worship Visual depicts Jesus' baptism by John in the Jordan River
Hover over image to see turtle & fish detail
As the Holy Spirit descends, you can almost hear the Father's words: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well-pleased (Luke 3:22, NIV)."
Use for print, projection or online preaching and Christian faith formation
For Lectionary usage January 10, 2021
Copyright information must appear with image: ©2017 BarbaraBjelland.com
For one-time usage; not for re-sale

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"Whale Song (Psalm 8 & 22)" single slide PowerPoint (for worship, preaching & teaching)

$11.99 $7.99

This worship visual/liturgical art can be used for print, projection or digital worship; it is sized for PPT.
Type alternates in bold for responsive reading or prayer
Use for a sermon or discussion starter
Relates to themes of Creation care and environmental stewardship
Poetic Message Version of the Bible
Copyright information must be included: ©2020 BarbaraBjelland.com
Not for re-sale

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"Supper with the Savior" includes the stories of Passover, the last supper and easter
for all ages
includes 21 bible studies, discussion questions, prayers & coloring pages
coloring pages can be used with activities for stations of the cross
great for individual, family or group devotions & worship during lent
leader's guide includes crafts, snacks, music and interactive worship activities such as:
- circle dance
- labyrinth
- processions
- responsive readings
deep & broad theological perspective

CHRIST IS RISEN!
CHRIST IS RISEN INDEED!

The Risen Christ appears in the Mini Easter Garden at right.
The stone that was rolled away, stands next to the "empty tomb" made out of an Easter egg.
Garden instructions and pattern for Risen Christ are available on Store page.
Also see Risen Christ poster (shown at right). Display this poster to proclaim our sure hope of the Resurrection! Full color version available to print, and black and white version to print and color, are both in Store. Both color and black and white posters are sized to 8.5" x 11.," so you can print at home.

"Supper with the Savior" Digital Picture Book on Communion and God's Big Story

$5.99 $3.99

PASSOVER
THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY
THE LAST SUPPER
THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE/GOOD FRIDAY
THE CROSS
THE RESURRECTION/EASTER
EMMAUS
THE GREAT COMMISSION and JESUS' ASCENSION
JESUS' NEW CREATION/MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB

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21 Older Youth & Adult Bible Studies, companion to "Supper with the Savior" digital picture book

$4.99 $2.99

21 Bible Studies for Older Youth and Adults

Companion to "Supper with the Savior: Communion in the Bible and Today" digital ebook
Includes Meditative, Journalling and Exegetical elements
Bible Themes and Stories from the Old Testament, the New Testament and Today
Communion in relation to GOD'S BIG STORY of Creation, Fall, New Creation
Professor Mimi writes on Amazon review: "several levels of depth on its topic...what a treasure."
Offered to download both as READ and PRINT at home versions

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God's Kingdom Table & the Psalms: 20 jpg files for PowerPoint (for worship, preaching and teaching)

$24.95 $19.95

This resource Includes:

• 20 jpg files for PPT, telling God's Grand Story of Creation, Fall, Redemption, New Creation

• Multi-ethnic, varied ability and intergenerational

• Illustrated OT and NT stories and 18 Psalm verses

• Emphasizes biblical social justice and Communion worship

• Includes introduction and closing benediction/responsive reading

• Great resource for in person or online worship and Christian faith formation

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Below is my oil painting of the risen and ascending Christ.

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Last Supper, Passover and Communion Set

You are invited to experience the golden thread of God's deliverance through the
Last Supper, Passover and Communion set.

• The recipe for this sweet "Heroseth" mixture is included,

• The mixture of apples, nuts, cinnamon, honey, wine/juice
recalls the mortar that the Hebrews made to make bricks
while slaves in Egypt.
• God's rescue through the Passover
points to our deliverance from sin, death and evil,
by our risen and ascended Savior.
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On his last night on earth Jesus told his disciples,
"I have earnestly desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer" (Luke 22:14).
This Last Supper became the first Communion.

Through this resource you will see the roots of Communion in the Passover seder. It includes a short (20 minutes) and long (45 minutes) seder plan, description and recipe for seder foods, Scripture, prayers and coloring pages for all ages. (Painting of Last Supper shown at left is sold separately.)

This set is DESIGNED for devotional reading and coloring, whether you celebrate alone or with others. Feel free to substitute foods or use words or pictures to represent foods, You may want to grab some pillows and sit on the floor, like Jesus and his disciples!

Also see "Supper with the Savior: Communion in the Bible and Today" digital book
to learn more about Communion and God's big story.
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Palm Sunday Set (The Triumphal Entry of Christ)

The Palm Sunday Set includes:

Bible Study for older youth and adults. Though I wrote this study years ago, it seems uniquely suited for "such a time as this" during the COVID-19 Virus. The Bible study and other resources help us know that Jesus is a loving Lord in uncertain times.
Complete Lesson Plan using Visual Icons with Responsive Reading, Prayer, Music, Snack and More!
Coloring Picture with Bible Story
Palm Sunday Puppet Pattern & Instructions (Jesus on a Donkey)
Palm Pattern
Discussion Questions and Prayers for Palm Sunday and other New Testament stories from "Supper with the Savior: Communion in the Bible and Today" (This 110 page book is sold separately on this website in digital and print format)
Please go to STORE PAGE to order your Palm Sunday Set!

PALM SUNDAY PUPPET

Jesus was a humble King who rode on a donkey during his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The people yelled "Hosanna!" ("Save us, we pray!" ) and waved palm branches in Jesus' honor.

This puppet will help you join the celebration!

Find this pattern (with instructions for a Shadow Play)
and more in the Palm Sunday Resource Set.

Pictured above: Palm Sunday Coloring Picture with Bible Story; Victory Lamb Banner and Palm Sunday Puppet (these are found in Leader's Guide)

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