Reflections From Sunday Evening

This Wednesday we begin the season in the Church year called Lent. This is traditionally a time of introspection, self-examination and repentance. This is a time people consider their own mortality. Dust to dust and ashes to ashes. As we were created from the dust of the earth so we return. Frankly that does not sound really exciting does it? Still the season of Lent serves to prepare us for Easter and our new life in the risen Lord Jesus. During Lent we often choose to practice a form of self-denial. Consider something you might "give up" for Lent. The purpose of this is to practice self-discipline. Another practice for the season of Lent might be to "take up" a new practice or devotion. Basically we are invited to take this time until Easter to be intentional about Christian discipleship, devotion and growth. We will begin the season this Wednesday with our Ash Wednesday services. The first will be at 6:30 a.m. Come on your way to work or school and reflect, receive the sign of the ashes and holy communion. We will also have a service at 7:00 p.m. offering the same graces. Together we are invited to walk the way of Christ during this season of Lent. I hope to see you Wednesday. It's been a good day. I hope you've had a good day too. steve