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WORSHIP LIFE in February
marks the transition from the call of the disciples to
first, come and see, then, come and follow, into the harder
call of Lent: to consider the cost of discipleship. During
the Lenten season of renewal, worshippers could do well to
read Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s book by the same name, "The
Cost of Discipleship". It’s not the easiest read, but,
well worth the pondering.
Wednesday, February 29, will
bring the first Lenten Community Night. For all whose
birthday falls on the 29th, it is also their "once every
four years" birthday! Therefore, we’ll have a birthday cake
for this special crew. Dinner will be at 6:15 pm in the
Fellowship Hall, followed by Holden Evening Prayer in the
Sanctuary at 7:00 pm. This is a great chance to bring a
friend, saying to them, come and see!
Sundays in february:
February 5:
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany - Incognito
(Readings: Isaiah
40:21-31; Mark 1:29-39) Jesus is intent, driven to
share the message of what God is up to…how about you?
February 12:
Sixth Sunday
after the Epiphany
(Readings: 2
Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30; Mark 1:40-45) It is a
reversal of fortunes. After Jesus heals the leper, the leper
freely proclaims all that God has done, whereas Jesus
becomes isolated and lonely. Once again we see the lengths
to which God goes to bring us to wholeness and community.
What a gift God gives.
February 19:
The Transfiguration of Our Lord - Yours, too…
(Readings: 2
Kings 2:1-12; 2 Corinthians 4:3-6; Mark 9:2-9) We’ve
all known someone who was transformed somehow. But, Jesus
was transfigured. And so are we…
February
22: Ash Wednesday - Beware
(Readings: Isaiah
58:1-12; Psalm 51:1-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10; Matthew
6:1-6, 16-21) In the Gospel reading for this night,
Jesus has a long list, and most aren’t all that hard. But,
the last one gets me every time. How about you? ** ASH
WEDNESDAY SERVICE IS AT 7:30 pm IN THE SANCTUARY **
February 26:
The First
Sunday in Lent - Identity, Blessing, and Temptation
Readings: Genesis 9:8-17; Psalm 25:1-10; Mark
1:9-15) Here we go into the heart of Mark’s Gospel.
Spare, absolutely parsimonious with words, in six short
verses giving the reader the breadth of what it is to be
grounded in an identity which carries a blessing and leads
to temptation and yet stay on task of what you are called to
in life. How is your identity? |
Worship Events at a Glance
Sunday Worship Services
w/ Communion
9 a.m.
Traditional
10:30 a.m. Contemporary
Services During Lent
2/22: Ash
Wednesday @ 7:30 p.m.
2/29: Lenten Soup Supper 6 p.m.
Holden Evening Prayer 7 p.m.
3/7: Lenten Soup Supper 6 p.m.
Holden Evening Prayer 7 p.m.
3/14: Lenten Soup Supper 6 p.m.
Holden Evening Prayer 7 p.m.
3/21: Lenten Soup Supper 6 p.m.
Holden Evening Prayer 7 p.m.
3/28: Lenten Soup Supper 6 p.m.
Prayer Around the Cross 7 p.m.
Services During Holy Week
& Easter
4/1: Palm
Sunday 9/10:30 a.m.
4/5: Maundy Thursday Svcs. 4:30/7:30 p.m.
4/6: Good Friday Svcs. 4:30/7:30 p.m.
4/8: Easter Sunday |
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