Friends,
Next week sees the beginning of another Lenten season and this year I want to invite you to join me in a deeper reflection on our faith and our relationship with Christ. Lent is a time of preparation for Easter, a time to examine our lives and to draw closer to the heart of God.
Lent is not just about giving up something. While giving up something can be a meaningful way to focus on our spiritual growth, Lent is more than six weeks of personal sacrifice. It is an invitation to take stock of our lives, to examine our priorities, and to realign ourselves with Christ.
It is a time to deepen our prayer life. To spend more time in silence and reflection, to listen for God's voice, and to allow our hearts to be transformed by His love.
It is a time to serve others. To reach out to those in need, to offer our time and talents, and to live out our faith in tangible ways.
It is a time to study Scripture. To delve deeper into the bible, to learn more about Jesus, and to allow His teachings and example to shape our lives.
I encourage you to embrace this Lenten season as an opportunity for spiritual growth, to use this time to draw closer to God, deepen your faith, and live out your calling as a follower of Christ.
A special part of our Lenten journey will be our weekly services with our downtown ecumenical partner churches. I invite you to join us each Wednesday at 12 noon for a short worship service together. Information on where we are gathering and who will be preaching each week can be seen in the image below. I hope to see you there.
Blessings,
Pastor Charlie
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