Forgiveness is timeless and always timely! While we naturally focus on forgiveness on Good Friday and Easter the seeker and the committed Christian alike benefit from having the Good News of forgiveness through Jesus Christ presented in a clear and imaginative way.
"Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a permanent attitude"
Martin Luther King
We live in an age and a culture in which people are quick to blame others but slow to offer or to receive forgiveness. Countless relationships are blighted by bitterness and thousands of people carry the burden of guilt. They are unaware that Jesus Christ offers them the chance to be forgiven and the strength and grace to forgive other.
As Christians we should be helping people to be sprung from the guilt trap rather than putting them on a guilt trip!
This resource is designed to help you hold a seeker-sensitive presentation or guest service with Christian forgiveness as the theme. They are tried and tested ideas and resources for you to use in your setting. You will find video and musical ideas, a youth group session outline and even liturgical material!
Take and make them your own. We hope they may trigger your own creative gifts and talents.
Paul Harris, 2002
