Month: March 2014
Ash Wednesday Message
Today we begin the season of Lent.
Lent is the forty weekdays & the inclusive Sundays of preparation before Easter. It is traditionally a time of introspection & penitence but it does not have to be solemn. The purpose of Lent is to move closer to God. The traditional question, “What are you giving up for Lent?” can be the wrong question when it focuses on sacrifice for the sake of sacrifice. The better question is, “What are you going to do to bring you closer to God?”
Some try a new spiritual practice. Some “give up” something that gets in the way of closeness with God. What about you? What will you do to bring you closer in-tune with God?
Ash Wednesday service is at noon today. Please join us if you’re able.
Opening the Promise: A Lenten Journey at Condon UCC
Lent is the forty weekdays & the inclusive Sundays of preparation before Easter. It is traditionally a time of introspection & penitence but it does not have to be solemn. The purpose of Lent is to move closer to God. The traditional question, “What are you giving up for Lent?” can be the wrong question when it focuses on sacrifice for the sake of sacrifice. The better question is, “What are you going to do to bring you closer to God?”
Some try a new spiritual practice. Some “give up” something that gets in the way of closeness with God. What about you?
As we journey through Lent toward Easter, we will remember God’s covenant with all of God’s people. Using the colors of the rainbow (non-liturgical) we will remember and explore the promises from God. (The liturgical color of purple will remain consistent on the communion table throughout the season.)
As part of our lenten journey, please read the indicated Bible passage before worship each week and join the adult Bible study. Also, please wear the weekly color as indicated if you’re able.
Ash Wednesday The Promise of a Shepherd
March 5, 2014 @ Noon
Read John 10:1-18 The Good Shepherd
First Sunday of Lent The Promise of Resurrection
March 9, 2014 @ 10:30
Wear Purple | Read John 11:1-44 Raising Lazarus
Second Sunday of Lent The Promise of Cleansing
March 16, 2014 @ 10:30
Wear Blue | Read John 13: 1-17 Foot washing
Third Sunday of Lent The Promise of Mistakes
March 23, 2014 @ 10:30
Wear Green | Read John 18:12-27 Peter’s Denial
Fourth Sunday of Lent The Promise of Conflict
March 30, 2014 @ 10:30
Wear Yellow | Read John 18:28-40 Jesus & Pilate
Fifth Sunday of Lent The Promise of Being Reviled & Shunned
April 6, 2014 @ 10:30
Wear Orange | Read John 19:1-16a Jesus Condemned
Palm Sunday The Promise of Death
April 13, 2014 @ 10:30
Wear Red | Read John 20:1-18
Maundy Thursday The Promise of Grief
April 17, 2014 @ 6:00
Soup Meal @ 5:30 | Read John 19:23-30 & 19:31-42
Good Friday The Promise of Community
April 18, 2014
4:00 Worship @ UCC
Shared meal at 4:45 at St. John’s Catholic Church
6:00 Worship @ St. John’s Catholic Church
Easter Vigil The Promise of Prayer
April 18-April 19
Easter Sunday The Promise of Resurrection
April 20, 2014 @ 10:30
Wear Rainbow | Read John 20:1-18
Bible Study & Worship are a Go
The building is warm though the roads are a bit wintry. Join us this morning at 9:00 for Bible Study. (We’re looking at two healing stories in the gospel of John.) Then, join us for worship at 10:30. We will Skype with Maggie Sebastian who will share observations and answer our questions about her ongoing month-long trip to Guatemala.
As much as we’d like you to join us this morning, if you do not feel safe walking or driving to the church, please stay safe at home. Your safety is more important than your presence today.
