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2026 Dakotas Conference Lenten Study - To Be Made Well - Resources

By: Dakota Conference Communicaitons | February 9, 2026

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The Dakotas Cabinet, in partnership with other clergy in the conference, has created a six-week Lenten study based on the healing stories of Jesus – “To Be Made Well”. In a time in our world where hurt, fear, and trauma are a part of our daily lives, these stories are meant to draw us back to the Great Physician, the source of healing, Jesus Christ. Resources include videos, small group study materials, worship resources, and graphics, and can be accessed through Amplify Dakotas or the Conference website. Gospel stories highlighted include:

Pool of Bethsaida - John 5: 1-15  - Superintendent Dan Bader
Video message - Worship Resources 

Bleeding Woman / Jarius Daughter -  Luke 8:40-56 - Superintendent Kris Mutzenberger
Video message - Worship Resources 

Bent Over Woman - Luke 13:10-17 - Rev. Deann Hardy, hospice chaplain
Video message - Worship Resources 

Four Friends - Mark 2:1-12 - Superintendent Brandon Vetter
Video message - Worship Resources 

Demoniac - Mark 5:1-20 - Rev. Ron Olson, licensed counselor and pastor of Parker-Hurley (SD) UMCs
Video message - Worship Resources 

Blind Bartimaeus - Mark 10:46-52 - Rev. Chang Yi, pastor of Minot (ND) Vincent UMC
Video message - Worship Resources 

Additional resources: complete small group guide (6 sessions)graphics and powerpoint slides.

Amplify Dakotas is made possible by the Dakotas Connection Initiative. Click here for more information and to register and gain full, free access to Amplify Dakotas digital resources.

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