Lent is the 46 days prior to Easter, celebrated by Christians since the 3rd century as a time of penitence, reflection, and service to others. The original 40 days of prayer and fasting, representing the 40 days Christ prayed in the desert, was supplemented later with 6 Sundays that were mini-celebration days of Christ’s ministry. Lent begins this year on February 14 with a service of the church called “Ash Wednesday.” Plan to join us this Wednesday at 7 pm in Cowan Chapel for a simple service to mark our prayer work during this holy period. (no WNL on the 14th)
Lent gives us a chance to focus ourselves on our need for God’s grace as mortals, and to commit to our Lenten disciplines.
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