Lent begins on March 7th.   Here is a list of some great resources to take advantage of, which are availble for free download.

Preaching Tools:
Lent Series - 2008 Series developed by Major Ray Harris and Major Bruce Power, available on HELPS as a free download - complete 7 week series with sermon notes, and bible study guides.

Luke's Journey to Easter (2010)- an ongoing series availabe on this website for download.  This includes more than just the Lent period, but can also be used beginning at Lent.  This series also includes worship tools, Bible study notes, and sermon notes - a collection by Major Ray Harris, Major Bruce Power, and Kim Garreffa.

Other Corp Leader's Tools:
Partners in Mission - Self Denial/Lent effort - Resources for Officers on www.Salvationist.ca - this collection of resources includes videos, powerpoint images, logos, audio and more.
Partners in Mission Fundraising - Weekly challenge idea for the whole congregation - submitted by Major Beth Pearo, Catherine Rawlins, and Captain Brenda Allen.

Readings:
The Way of the Cross - 14 short readings outlining an event from the last days of Jesus life - submitted by Major Jane Shirran.
Holy Week Bookmark - Daily readings for Holy Week on a bookmark - to give out to congregation - submitted by Major Beth Pearo

Prayer:
Seek God for the City - Prayer Guide - Spanish and Children's Version - These are still available for download through www.waymakers.org - the prayer guide begins February 17th.
Easter Prayer Walk - an outdoor experience, walking through the holy week experiences of Christ - submitted by Captain Corinne Cameron.
I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked - prayer walk.
Journeying With Jesus - Holy Week Prayer Room Stations
Stations of the Cross - a worship experience moving between prayer stations - submitted by Major Loriann Metcalf

Children:
Clean Between - An object lesson for children teaching about lent and Jesus' sacrifice.
Partners in Mission Olympic Fundraising Idea

For more great ideas and lots of free downloads visit www.MinistryHelps.ca