Symbols of Sacrifice: Lenten Congregational Resources, Year 1

The sacrificial life of Christ is a major focus of Lent. Symbols Of Sacrifice provides congregations with opportunities to create visual worship aids representing Christ’s life during worship. Each weekly presentation builds a growing reminder of Christ’s sacrifice for the congregation.

This series offers a list of symbols and explanation of the symbols. These are provided for the Sundays of Lent and Easter Sunday.

Symbols are:

• Ashes
  
• Sponge and stick
  
• Lance
  
• Bread and cup
  
• Whip
  
• Dice
  
• Linen cloth

Richard J. Hull, II is pastor of the West Street Christian Church, Tipton, Indiana. He is a member of the board of directors of The Division of Overseas Ministry of The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He is a graduate of Bethany College (West Virginia), Yale Divinity School, and has studied at Christian Theological Seminary.