Lent is a time when we try to understand how our brokenness and sin pulls us away from God and when we look for ways to renew our faith through prayerful practices. A deeper commitment to spiritual disciplines can help us live out our faith.
Common spiritual disciplines practiced by many Christians include blessing a meal before eating, attending weekly worship in community, daily Bible and devotional reading, and saying morning or evening prayers. Extra giving or service opportunities are often part of a growing spiritual life in Lent, as is fasting from certain meals or foods. Intentionally nurturing our relationship with Christ is the key to a good Lent. (The Thoughtful Christian)
If you attended our Ash Wednesday service, you had an opportunity to consider your spiritual practices for Lent. If not, I hope you will be in worship on Sunday to begin Lent with us at Peace, as we seek to draw nearer to God, reading Psalm 25:1-10. On each Sunday of Lent, the youth of Peace will read scripture and will extinguish one of the seven purple candles, reminding us of Christ’s steady journey toward the death which saves us.
We are grateful for all who supported the youth at our Fat Tuesday Brinner; $850 was raised. The Voices of Peace will be thankful for any who are able to support them at the Harvest Choir Festival on Lorraine Road Saturday at 6:00. The Mission Team is appreciative of the growing stack of diapers, underwear, and checks/shares for rice and beans. Peace had a strong group of elders present at the presbytery meeting in Bradenton.
Pastor Tricia, Music Director Gia, and I are thankful for all of you and for the ministries you are leading or supporting. To God be the glory.
See you Sunday!
Elizabeth
