24 Hours That Changed the World
Article for Church Newsletter

24 Hours That Changed the World—Subject of a Churchwide Study
 
Walk with Jesus on his final day.
Sit beside him at the Last Supper.
Pray with him in Gethsemane.
Follow him to the cross.
Desert him. Deny him.

Experience the Resurrection.

Beginning ___________, our church will offer a seven-week study you won’t want to miss: “24 Hours That Changed the World.” In the study, Adam Hamilton will guide you through the last 24 hours of Jesus’ life. The study is designed to help you experience and understand the significance of Jesus’ suffering and death in a way you never have before. 
Whether you are a long-time Christian or simply curious about the story of Christ’s crucifixion, you are invited to join us on this inspiring journey. The study includes:
•	24 Hours That Changed the World, a book by Adam Hamilton
•	24 Hours That Changed the World: 40 Days of Reflection, a book of reflections 
•	24 Hours That Changed the World: Video Journey, a DVD with seven sessions that were filmed in the Holy Land, plus a leader guide
•	24 Hours That Changed the World, youth edition
•	24 Hours That Changed the World, edition for younger children
•	24 Hours That Changed the World, edition for older children 
The study is based on a sermon series of the same name featuring Adam Hamilton, founding pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas. During the original series, the Church of the Resurrection dramatically increased the number of people attending worship.
 As part of this event, we will be making an extra effort to invite members of the surrounding community to participate. “Since the final 24 hours of Jesus’ life are so central to our faith, we will be making a special effort to invite people in the community to join us,” stated [name of church leader]. “One or more new study groups will be formed to welcome our guests, and we are asking members of the congregation to invite neighbors and friends.”
 For more information about this special event and how you can participate, please contact [name] at [telephone number and e-mail address].