Lent
Our weekly Lenten Services are on Wednesdays at 7:15 p.m.
Many Christians challenge themselves during the 6 weeks of Lent to grow in their spiritual life. One way to discipline yourself toward a more full and complete spiritual life is to follow the practice of “giving something up for Lent.” This practice draws attention to the fact that many things in our lives become so ordinary that we regard them as necessary. The Bible urges us to learn to sacrifice—by using our gifts, time, and energies for the service of others. By “sacrificing” for others, we learn to put them ahead of ourselves. This is a strong message of love that reveals the Spirit of Christ in us. If you “give something up” this Lenten season, use the money and time that you save, for a mission project. Help spread God's Word; help someone in trouble; visit someone who is lonely; speak about Christ to someone; try to resolve a troubling relationship with your family; or spend time reading the Bible. As you get into God's Word, you will find that you will want to continue to read more. This Lent as you give something up, it will serve as a blessing to you and to others.
Lent is a good time to remind our children that Christ died not only for them personally but for all people. Teach them to be more thoughtful and loving toward others. One way to show love is through sharing with those less fortunate. The Lenten mite boxes given to the Sunday school children can be used as a daily reminder to share.
