Synopsis "holy moses: a family-focused lenten series (in English)"
In Holy Moses, Arley Fadness takes the reader on a trip with Moses and the Hebrew people. This collection of six family-oriented Lenten services creates excitement and anticipation in children and adults alike as they retell and relive the greatest salvation event in the Old Testament. The Exodus experience is relived and remembered while being applied to the lives of modern Christians. We are so pleased that we did Holy Moses for our Lenten services -- it was an excellent experience! People said it was fun, meaningful, and great to see so many people involved -- we had participants from sixth grade to age 75! Holy Moses has enough humor to add some relief, but it isn't the main point. Moses keeps the story going; the humor adds a special touch but it doesn't detract from the message. Six weeks later, when I asked the confirmation students what songs they would like to sing on Confirmation Sunday, one boy asked, "Why don't we sing 'Holy Moses'?" Evelyn Johnson Pastor, Community Lutheran Church Hill City, South Dakota We love Holy Moses! The series went wonderfully well and was a big draw for children and families. It was truly a gift to us! Jeff Tengesdal Senior Pastor, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Bismarck, North Dakota Holy Moses was great fun! The theme song had a catchy tune and worked well. Overall, Holy Moses was a fabulous part of our Lenten worship. Craig Schweitzer Worship and Music Minister, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Bismarck, North Dakota Arley K. Fadness is a retired ELCA pastor who has served numerous Lutheran parishes in South Dakota and Minnesota. He is currently an associate pastor at Custer Lutheran Fellowship in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota and is also a congregational consultant coaching churches in visioning processes. A graduate of Augustana College, Luther Theological Seminary, and McCormick Theological Seminary, Fadness is the author of several CSS titles, including Hey Joseph!, Where's Noah?, Blueprints for Lent, and Six Spiritual Needs in America Today.
