This anthology provides an abundance of services, dramas, monologues, and sermons for Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, and Easter. Using such things as newspapers and candles, these services will leave a lasting impression. Easy to stage and perform, the programs use varying numbers of people and flexible hymns. Copy privileges are granted.

"Hear the Good News" is a fine volume of worship services for this important week within the church year. The services are particularly significant because they are based on the premise that God's word, scripture, is dynamic and lively. Therefore, the author has provided dramatic readings of the narratives as found in the synoptic gospels. In addition, other portions of scripture are used as antiphonal hymns and liturgies. Brief introductions to the scripture passages are presented, either for oral sharing or for use in the bulletin; the congregation is also given opportunity to participate...