To be or not to be? That is the question.
What shall I do for Lent? Shall I give something up? Shall I take something on? Shall I make that change that I have been putting off? These are the usual questions that run around in our heads as we approach Ash Wednesday. Well, Ash Wednesday is here! Lent comes regardless of our choices or commitments. The question really is will we be a part of it. How we enter into this time of reflection is personal. Choose that which challenges and inspires you heart and your faith.
What's Happening for Children & Families
Lent Bags
Godly Play
During the evenning Ash Wednesday service we will hold our regular meeting of Godly Play. The children will receive ashes and we will introduce the season of Lent through the Mystery of Easter.
This series, The Faces of Easter continues each Wednesday throughout the remaining weeks of Lent including Holy Week and beyond Easter with enrichment lessons on Crosses and Easter Eggs.
Sunday School
This year we will follow Seasons of the Spirit curriculum with special activities focused on Palm Sunday and Holy Week. Our kids have great memories of washing feet, sitting down to the Last Super and trying to carry the wooden cross. We look forward to more new experiences this year.
Graced Based Parenting
Continues on Monday evennings through March 18th at 6:30 p.m. in the Guild Room. Ten part series based on the book and video series by Dr, Tim Kimmel. Learn how parenting with love & truth can provide a balance in you home and family.
Parish-Wide Offerings happening in Lent
Come Tweet with us...
As we follow the mini series The Bible on the History Channel. The show will air as a ten week series on Sunday evenings begining 3-3-13. We will stay connected through twitter during the show time. This promises to be a fun and informative adventure. Check out the sneek preview at www.history.com/the-bible. For more information contact Jay Shull or Rev. Lisa Hamilton.
Confirmation/Inquirers Class
Begins Monday, February 25th at 6:30 in the Founders Room. This six week session prepares canididates for the sacrament of Confirmation as well as answers questions, for those that may inquire, about the foundation and practice of the Episcopal Church. Confirmation will be held at St. Peter's Cathedral on Saturday, April 6th at 11:00 a.m..
Some Online Possibilities
Lent Madness - Begins Thursday, Feb. 14th. Follow the run for the Golden Halo as you have your chance to vote for your favorite Saint. Check out Purple Fever, special March Madness music and most importantly the lives of many Saints who can inspire our spiritual journey. www.lentmadness.org
Feeding and Fasting - Credo Join us this Lent for a full plate of insights. CREDO's daily Feeding and Fasting reflections are available in both text and audio; some reflections will end with questions to ponder and some will conclude with a suggested practice. You can read, listen and reflect. Receive the reflections in your inbox each morning via daily emails.
Daily devotions based from Luther Seminary
Looking for spiritual refreshment? God Pause email devotions are short, meaningful reflections on the following Sunday's lessons and gospel delivered directly to your email box. By Sunday, you'll be ready for an extra meaningful worship experience. http://www.luthersem.edu/godpause/daily_view.aspx
Regularly Scheduled programs to consider...
Centering Prayer - Tuesday evenings at 6:00 in the Sanctuary.
Supper, Song & Prayer - Pro!Claim - 6:00 p.m.supper in the Parish Hall, Godly Play and Youth Group, 6:40 p.m. and Service begins at 6:45 p.m.
Silent Saturdays - Saturday mornings at 7:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary.
Holy Week
7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study - Monday through Friday
10:00 a.m. Women's Bible Study - Monday through Friday
Palm Sunday - 8:00 a.m, Traditional Service, Sanctuary, 10:00 a.m. Traditional Service, Sanctuary and Harmony Service, Parish Hall
Monday - Wednesday Services will be held at 12:15 p.m. in the Chapel
Maundy Thursday Service - 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Good Friday Services - 12 Noon & 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary followed by the Watch 8:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
Easter Vigil Service - 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary
Easter Sunday Services - 8:00 a.m, Traditional Service, Sanctuary, 10:00 a.m. Traditional Service, Sanctuary and Harmony Service, Parish Hall
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