{"product_id":"dancing-the-sacraments-elaine-m-ward-9780788023026","title":"Dancing the Sacraments: Sermons and Worship Services for Baptism and Communion","description":"The sacraments of baptism and communion are foundational acts of the Christian faith -- in addition to affirming God's grace, they have the power to transform us in the living presence of the Almighty. Elaine Ward believes that the sacraments also \"enable us to become aware of the holy.\" \u003ci\u003eDancing The Sacraments\u003c\/i\u003e is an extensive collection of 20 complete worship services that will help congregations experience the holiness in these rituals. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach thematically unified service provides the framework for a celebration of communion or baptism, and includes: \u003cbr\u003e - a sermon\u003cbr\u003e - a children's message (with brief talking points to reinforce the theme)\u003cbr\u003e - scripture readings\u003cbr\u003e - hymns\u003cbr\u003e - a complete set of prayers \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere's also original poetry, plus an informative discussion of ways to help children understand the symbolism of the sacraments, including suggestions for specific activities. Renew the power and potency of your baptism and communion services -- \u003ci\u003eDancing The Sacraments\u003c\/i\u003e gives you a wealth of inventive material for observing them with awe and reverence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eElaine M. Ward\u003c\/b\u003e, a resident of Austin, Texas, is a storyteller and prolific creator of worship and children's ministry materials. She served for nearly twenty years as Minister of Children at University Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, and is a graduate of Capital University, Union Theological Seminary (New York City) and Lancaster Theological Seminary, where she was writer-in-residence for seven years. Ward is also the author of the CSS titles \u003ci\u003eAsking For Wonder\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAnd The Sea Lay Down\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAlleluia!\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eStory Time At The Altar\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eLove In A Lunchbox: Poems And Parables For Children's Worship\u003c\/i\u003e (Abingdon).\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Elaine M. Ward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0788023020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780788023026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CSS Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 172\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.48h x 5.32w x 0.45d","brand":"Elaine M. Ward","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44058749403391,"sku":"9780788023026","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bbd81b22-774d-4bdc-894f-45af01ea6e91.jpg?v=1685054303","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/dancing-the-sacraments-elaine-m-ward-9780788023026","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}