The 40-day season beginning with Ash Wednesday and ending on Good Friday; during this time, Christians are often devoted to fasting, abstinence, and penitence in commemoration of Christ’s fasting in the wilderness.
March 7, 2021 3rd Sunday in Lent Scripture reading – John 2: 13-22 Two weeks ago, when the cold weather hit and our power went out and our water stopped coming through the pipes, my wife and I “hunkered down” in …
Scripture – Philippians 4:6 and 1st Thessalonians 5:17 Theme: March 5 is the World Day of Prayer, an ecumenical idea first started in 1887. Christians and Christian groups around the world join in prayer for all people on the earth. …
February 28, 2021 2nd Sunday in Lent Scripture readings – Genesis 17: 1-7,15-16 and Mark 8:31-38 In the days following the end of World War II, Americans of all kinds returned from the business of war and got back to normal. Or …
Scripture – Matthew 6: 1-4 Theme: Giving alms is something the people of God have been asked to do for generations. Giving after a national disaster – such as the winter storms in Texas last week – seems to bring …
February 21, 2021 1st Sunday in Lent Scripture readings – Nehemiah 9: 1-8 and Genesis 9: 8-17 How many of you had a tough week last week? How many of you lost power at least once? Anyone still without power? Anyone lose …
April 10, 2020 Good FridayScripture readings – Passion accounts from all four Gospels The stations of the cross is an ancient rite that recognizes 14 scenes from the Good Friday passion accounts of Jesus. In recent years, Protestant reformed churches have adapted these …
April 9, 2020 Scripture readings – Mark 14: 22-25 Because we cannot gather for our Maundy Thursday service with Communion, we offer this “virtual Communion” message. Prior to viewing this video, please gather your family at your own table. Have …
April 8, 2020 Scripture readings – John 13: 1-17 When Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, he made them all feel extremely uncomfortable. Foot washing was a duty for the lowliest servant to do – NOT their beloved Teacher. …
April 5, 2020 Palm Sunday Scripture readings – John 12: 1-19 Lent is a church season of preparation…we are getting ready for Easter and all the triumph and promise and dreams that follow that magnificent, incredible event. Lent’s 40 days gives …