Message From The Pastor

       

     

The Season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and goes for forty days (not counting Sundays.) This year it begins on Wednesday, February 22. Traditionally it is a somber and sad season. It begins with Jesus in the wilderness fasting for forty days and forty nights and being tempted. The season ends with his death and burial. Christians throughout the ages have chosen to focus on participating in spiritual disciplines to bring them closer to God. Those have included prayer, fasting, giving up certain activities or particular food or drink items. All these practices are done not to pretend to be holy, but to focus time and energy on one's relationship with Christ.

 

Most Protestants have not been as intentional in their Lenten activities as their brothers and sisters in the Orthodox and Catholic traditions. However, choosing to participate can lead to greater love and greater devotion. This Lent, our theme will be "A Place at the Table." After his wilderness experience, Jesus was often found at tables with a variety of persons, religious folks, non-religious folks and people with questionable reputations. At the table, Jesus challenged, taught, loved and reached out for all to experience God's love and grace.

 

You are invited to find "A Place at the Table" this Lent as we journey with Jesus through   these forty days.

 

Graced to serve,                                                                                                                            Pastor Cindy