During Lent 2000, we will be
looking to the Old Testament lessons for our inspiration. By hearing the
stories of the Prophets, Noah, Sarah, and Moses, we can learn about the
way God guides his people on their journey. As we turn to Holy Week, we
learn about Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem and the way he walks with us through
the times of darkness, leading us on to the light of life. Deacon Cozzoli,
Father McGinley and your Rector, the Rev. Anne Weatherholt, will all take
turns in the pulpit to bring you these messages. Booklets to help you along
your spiritual journey are available in Sunday School (for children) and
in the back of the church (for adults).
The prophet Joel reminds
us that there is a longing in each heart for God. The Good news is that
longing has been put there by our loving Creator. We ask, "Where is God?"
when God is inviting us to come on a journey with him, a journey where
we will learn and grow so that our lives may be lives of purpose and service.
Plan to attend Ash Wednesday services at 11 a.m. or 7:30 p.m.
The rainbow was given as
a sign of hope to Noah, to encourage him to begin again, even in the face
of total devastation. The Litany of Penitence reminds us of the devastation
that sin causes in our lives and in our world. Walk with Noah and learn
about HOPE.
Led by The Rev. Anne O. Weatherholt,
Rector.
Begin with your childhood: What was God like to you?
What was your religious upbringing like?
Move into adolescence: Did you reject your earlier beliefs? What questions still linger?
Young adulthood: Did you leave the church for a time? What faith questions did you have?
Maturity: What does a mature faith look like?
Discover where you are with God now, no matter where you are in your faith journey.
Lunch provided by the ECW.
Please call the Church office
to let us know if you plan to attend.
Abraham was told by God to
sacrifice his son, Isaac. The Bible story does not mention Sarah, but we
will imagine what SHE thought of this lesson in TRUST! The Penitential
Order, used at all services today, reminds us that TRUST involves the reality
of admitting we need God’s power and grace in our lives.
The people of God took a
journey they did not desire when they were forced into Exile away from
their land and Jerusalem, the center of their faith. We, too, find ourselves
in Exile from time to time. King Cyrus ended their exile by permitting
them to return home. We will explore the various times and ways we search
for the road "home." At 11:00 today, we will use the exhortation, a reminder
of the ways we can prepare for the coming of Jesus on his journey into
the human heart.
How do we know God? How does
God know us? Jeremiah begins to "hint" at a new Covenant that is promised,
a covenant of flesh, made fact for us in Jesus Christ. The Song of Penitence
will be used in place of the Psalm at 8 & 11 to remind us of what baggage
on the journey we must lay aside.
Our Lenten Journey will continue
as we walk with Jesus on his journey into Jerusalem. We will learn the
journey towards Community, towards Forgiveness, and finally, on Easter
Day, witness the Journey towards LIFE!
Lenten Offering: Each year a Lenten offering is collected from the Sunday School. We alternate between giving the money to a local concern and sending the money to help the church somewhere else in the world. Last year’s offering was sent to the Presiding Bishop’s fund for world relief to be designated to Honduras and Columbia for flood and earthquake relief. This year’s Lenten offering will go to our local community. Offerings will go to purchase supplies to make up "kits" for children in need: school supplies, small toiletry items, etc. These kits will be donated to various local agencies which serve children. (Please do not donate items as we want each kit to be identical.) Mite boxes for your donations will be handed out on March 5.