“CHRIST OUR PASSOVER”
PRE-LENTEN RETREAT
January 9-11, 2012
Dr. David Peter, Presenter
“For Christ, our Passover [Lamb], has been sacrificed. Let us therefore celebrate the feast” (1 Cor. 5:7-8).
The Apostle Paul encourages us as Christians to celebrate the fulfillment of Passover in Jesus Christ. The Old Testament Passover ceremony commemorated God’s deliverance of his people from their bondage in Egypt. The New Testament Church recognizes in the Passover a type of the ultimate salvation of God’s people from their bondage in sin. Because of the sacrifice of Jesus, the true “Lamb of God,” on the cross, God’s wrath and judgment “passes over” us.
In this Pre-Lent Retreat, we consider the various elements of the Passover meal, and how those elements point to the ultimate fulfillment of Passover in Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection. Parts of the service orders derive from the actual Passover liturgy (seder). Each midweek service will focus on one aspect of the Passover meal (including partaking in the food, such as bitter herbs, unleavened bread, charoseth sauce, etc.) as we consider its symbolism and significance.
This retreat will provide the following resources for an integrated Lenten presentation: sermons, reproducible liturgies for each service, children’s messages, announcements for the church newsletter and bulletin, leader’s guide, suggested hymns, and printed lector sheets. Additional resources include participant and leaders guides for small group reflection and interaction.
Outline of the Retreat
Session One: Introduction to the Lenten Series
Outline of the retreat
Background to the series
Components of the series
Connections between the Passover and Lent/Easter
Session Two: The Drama of the Passover
Study of the Passover account: Exodus 12:1-51
Session Three: The Drama of the Passion
Study of the Passion account: Matthew 26:1-5, 17-29
Session Four: Preview of Midweek Services
Ash Wed. – “Marked for Salvation” (Blood Markings)
Lent 1 – “Cleansed by a Servant” (Hand Washing)
Lent 2 – “The Bitterness of Suffering” (Bitter Herbs)
Session Five: Preview of Midweek Services
Lent 3 – “Sin Removed” (Unleavened Bread)
Lent 4 – “The Burden of Betrayal” (Charoseth Sauce)
Lent 5 – “Redeemed from Wrath” (Wine)
Session Seven: Preview of Holy Week Services
Maundy Thurs. – “Invitation to Acceptance”
Good Friday – “The Sacrificed Lamb”
Easter/Pasch – “The Feast of Victory”
Session Eight: A Passover Seder Meal for a Lutheran Congregation
Our Schedule for the retreat:
Monday January 9
8:30-11:30 a.m
1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
4:00-6:00 p.m. Wine/Snacks (free)
Tuesday, January 10
8:30-11:30 a.m.
1:00-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, January 11
8:30-11:30 a.m.
RETREAT held at: Best Western Doublewood Inn & Conference Center – FARGO
3333 13th Avenue South
Fargo, ND 58103
(800) 433-3235
http://www.doublewoodinn.com/
Rooms blocked at the rate of: $89.00 Please make your reservations by Dec. 9, 2011.
Call 800-433-3235 to make your reservation.
The Registration Fee is $50.00 payable to North Dakota District, LCMS. Please pay as you arrive at the retreat Monday morning.
For more information call:
Rev. Dr. Mark Buchhop 701-772-3992 mark.buchhop@und.edu
Rev. Clark Jahnke 701-282-4195 revchjahnke@ideaone.net
ND District Office 877-526-7633 ndlcms@ideaone.net
Rev. Dr. David J. Peter
David Peter is Associate Professor of Practical Theology, Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program, and Chairman of the Department of Practical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis MO. He teaches courses primarily in homiletics (preaching), pastoral leadership, parish administration, and occasionally in Old Testament survey. Prior to joining the seminary faculty in 1998, Rev. Peter served as pastor (associate, then senior) for over ten years at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Peoria IL. At different times since 1998 he has served as the vacancy pastor of three Lutheran congregations (currently at St. John Lutheran Church, St. James, MO). Dr. Peter is married to Tonya (nee Kirst). They have two sons: Ethan and Benjamin.
