Anchored in Christ Curriculum

Times of crisis and pain strike everyone in this fallen world, including the faithful. This truth comes as no surprise; it is just as our Lord taught us. Fires, tornados, floods and hurricanes affect our churches and communities. School shootings, the death of a pastor or teacher, a suicide in the community — all can come and bring grief and confusion.

LCMS Disaster Response has developed Bible study resources under the title Anchored in Christ to offer hope, comfort and peace in Christ to a congregation and its surrounding community during a time of crisis.

Anchored in Christ can be used for a single Bible study or congregational event, or the four modules can be used over an entire year to bring extended comfort and hope to a congregation and community during a time of trial.

Anchored in Christ includes four modules:

Module 1

Anchored at the Cross

Module 2

Why Us? Comfort and Peace for God’s Children

Module 3

What’s Next? Hope in the Days to Come

Module 4

New Beginnings – Joy in the Lord

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Module 1 – Goals

Module 1 – Bible Study Questions

Module 1 – Closing Thoughts

Note

Inside each module study, video segments are referenced and can be streamed or downloaded.

You can choose from two kinds of Anchored in Christ kits, both available at no cost.

Sample Kit

This kit lets you explore the program and tell others who might benefit from it.

Includes:

Introduction Letter

Media Kit Instructions

Event Checklist

Camp Courage: A Place of Hope and Healing Brochure

Bible Study Leader Guides for Modules 1–4

Request Sample Kit

Crisis Care Kit

LCMS congregations can utilize the Crisis Care Kit to provide God’s words of comfort and encouragement to their members and neighbors during times of crisis. Congregational leaders are encouraged to initiate the process by ordering module one, which is foundational. Upon the completion of module one, the same link can be used to order subsequent modules as needed.

Includes:

Introduction Letter

Media Kit Instructions

Event Checklist (3)

Camp Courage: A Place of Hope and Healing Brochure

Media Newspaper Ad and Op-Ed examples

Yard Signs (2)

Banner (72×24)

Postcards with a suggestion guide (as needed)

Bible Study Leader’s Guide (2)

Participant Guides (as needed)

Request Crisis Care Kit

Media Kit

As you plan congregational gatherings to work through these materials, you can use the following resources to advertise these times of fellowship and study to your congregation and community. The media kit includes:

Newspaper Advertisement

Opinion Editorial for your local newspaper

Social Media Shareables

LCMS Disaster Response

lcms.org/disaster

lcms-lert.org