As Christians, we want to say the “right” thing when we express God’s love and faithfulness to others. But we often resort to clichés that are ultimately less than helpful.    But while these phrases make good bumper stickers, do they accurately express what we believe to be true about God and discipleship? In this series we’ll take a look at a few common clichés and see just how useful (or useless!) they really are when it comes to healing.

St. John’s drama ministry will also be sharing an Anne Frank Lenten Drama series this Lent.  “Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl” discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank’s remarkable diary has since become a world classic—a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. Her diary excerpts provide thoughtful, moving, and amusing accounts of a fascinating commentary on human courage and frailty and a compelling self-portrait of a sensitive and spirited young woman whose promise was tragically cut short.

Week 1 – Ash Wednesday, March 5:
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 – “God helps those who help themselves”
Anne’s Diary June 20^, 1942
Week 2 – March 12:
Luke 5:12-16 “Everything happens for a reason”
Anne’s Diary June 30, 1942
Week 3 – March 19:
Luke 18:9-14 “God won’t give you more than you can handle”
Anne’s Diary July 2, 1942
Week 4 – March 26:
Mark 4:35-41 “You are holding up so well”
Anne’s Diary July 8, 1942
Week 5 – April 2:
John 14:25-27 “God wants to make you stronger through this”
Anne’s Diary January 4, 1943
Week 6 – April 9:
Matthew 26:36-42 “This is all part of God’s plan”
Anne’s Diary March 17, 1944