Alive Now Extended

For Groups:

• as an insightful discussion starter for small groups of all ages;
• as a short-term resource for groups related to topic;
• as a resource for group studies related to Advent, Lent, and Stewardship.

For Personal Spiritual Growth:

• Use for reflection and contemplation during your personal devotional time.
• Perfect for a daily or weekly family devotional time.
• Use as the devotion for large holiday dinners.
• Use the Daily Reflections section as a daily devotional guide.
• Use Stewardship issues as ways of discussing money matters from a scriptural perspective with your children.

For Leaders:

• Gather inspiration for sermon preparation & other speaking engagements.
• Open Board & Committee meetings with a reading. Discuss how the particular piece relates to your individual spiritualities.
• Use the songs, poems and thought-provoking readings to add a creative element to your worship service.
• Excellent for outreach to home bound members and shelters.
• Place copies in local hospital waiting rooms and doctors offices to give spiritual encouragement.
• Offer a copy to visitors who attend worship services or fellowship events.