Today is Ash Wednesday, February 18th, the beginning of the season of Lent. You can come to church anytime between 4:30 and 6:00 pm to receive ashes placed on your forehead.

 

Lent is our annual spring cleaning of the soul and serves as a 40-day journey of reflection.

 

The three pillars of Lent are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. They are important practices for spiritual renewal and preparing for Easter. They are meant to draw us closer to God, to foster self-discipline, and promote charity toward others.

 

Prayer deepens one's relationship with God, often through increased reflection, Scripture reading, or spiritual reading.

 

Fasting is a form of self-discipline that involves abstaining from food or pleasures to focus on God.

 

Almsgiving are acts of charity, kindness, or donating money, food, or other items to people in need of them, embodying love and mercy.

These practices are not merely traditions, but opportunities to transform the heart.

 

What are your priorities in life right now? Lent is an invitation to rearrange your priorities—to focus on what matters most and leave behind what matters least.

 

In the fourth chapter of Matthew, Jesus spends 40 days in the desert, fasting, praying, and preparing for his mission. Lent is your opportunity for that same focus.

 

Lent is your invitation to take your spiritual life seriously.

 

Lent is the perfect time to form life-giving habits and abandon self-destructive habits.

 

Lent is your chance to discover the abundant life Jesus invites us to at Easter.

 

Yours in the journey,

Pastor Kristen

 

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                                               Announcements: 

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The Women's Club meets the first Monday of every month. Their next meeting will be held on Monday, March 2nd, in the narthex, at 1:30 p.m.  All the ladies are encouraged to attend. They will be discussing their upcoming outing that is scheduled for Saturday, March 14th. All are invited to attend the outing on Saturday, March 14th. 

 

Remember to save the date, March 14th, as the Women's Club is planning an outing- luncheon and movie.  Movie and show to be announced as the date approaches. 

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EASTER FLOWERS: Order forms are available on the wooden table for you order your Easter flowers, for Sunday, April 5th, Cost per flower, a Tulip or a Lillie, is just $9.00 each. Once the order form is completed, please place in the collection plate, that is on the wooden table, by the entrance to the Sanctuary.  The last day to order flowers will be on 

 

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Today, February 18th is ASH WEDNESDAY, from 4:30- 6p., in the Sanctuary. 

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Scouting Sunday will be held on Sunday, March 1st.  Worship Service starts at 10:00 a.m. 

 

Maundy Thursday, Come N' Go Communion is April 02, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m, celebrated in the Sanctuary. 

 

Good Friday Worship Service will be on Friday, April 3rd, from 2:30 p.m to 3:15 p.m, in the Sanctuary. All are encouraged to attend.  

 

Easter Worship Service will be on Sunday, April 5th, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. 

 

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