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Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, 40 days prior to Easter (Sundays are not included in the count). The forty days represent the time that, according to the Bible, Jesus spent in the wilderness (before the beginning of his public ministry), where he endured temptation by Satan. The name Lent actually comes from the word lengthen as in the season when daylight hours are lengthening. Since medieval times it has been a season of fasting and spiritual reflection. Fasts have often consisted of giving up things like meat. (Though fish was okay to eat.)
Many still look at this season as a time to give up desserts or chocolate. Others have begun to look at ways of giving up television, video games, a bad habit like smoking or gossiping. As a boy I remember my home church would hand out self-denial folders with little slots. Each day of Lent we would place a dime in a slot. On Easter those little folders would come back to church bulging with four dollars worth of dimes. As time went by, dimes were replaced by a quarters, and then, sometimes, by two quarters a day.
This year we will continue with our stewardship focus throughout the season of Lent with a daily devotional that will ask us to reflect on how we can put God first and focus our lives on serving God. This year I encourage you to join me in this time of Lent by not just giving something up, but by taking something up. Take up a new and good habit of a spiritual discipline like regular prayer, Bible reading, attending worship, or giving of yourself and your time in mission or ministry.
With forty days, Lent is almost a tithe, or a tenth, of the year. Would you give your tithe of time and resources to God during these lengthening days?
~ Pastor Jeff
Lenten Events
Luncheons/Program every Wednesday in the family room at noon:
February 24/The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
March 3/The Cleansing of the Temple
March 10/The Teachings and Controversies
March 17/The Anointing of Jesus
March 24/Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet
Wonderful Wednesdays (food, fellowship, fun, and discussion) in the family room from 6-8pm.
At 6:30 p.m. children will head off for "Kidmo" while youth and adults watch a short video and enjoy a short time of discussion on the following topics:
Feb. 17/The Last Supper (Pot Luck Supper)
Feb. 24/Condemned by the Righteous (Bring a Dessert)
Mar. 3 /Jesus, Barabbas, and Pilate (Bring a Dessert)
Mar. 10/The Torture and Humiliation of the King (Bring a Dessert)
Mar. 17/The Crucifixion (Bring a Dessert)
Mar. 24/Christ the Victor (Bring a Dessert)
Mar. 31/What If Judas Had Lived (Pot Luck Supper)
At 6:55 p.m. the discussions will end with a closing prayer. Then, many who have gathered will disperse into small group activities, as well as Praise Band rehearsal. Those wishing to continue with the table discussion on the evening's topic are invited to stay in the family room until 8 p.m. closing.
| Trinity United Methodist Church
PO Box 38
2100 Whitehaven Road
Grand Island, New York 14072 Telephone: 716-773-3322
Fax: 716-773-3366
Sunday • Informal Worship Service With Open Communion - 8:00 AM • Contemporary Worship Service in Historic Trinity - 9:00AM • Traditional Worship Service - 10:30AM • Childcare and Children's Activities at 9:00AM and 10:30AM Wednesday • Every Wednesday Night of the Month is FAMILY NIGHT! - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM • Simple Meal - 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM • Kidz Time, Youth, and Adult Activities - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM   DISCERNING OUR CALL TO PRAYER MINISTRY SEMINAR Speaker Rev. Roy Miller from the Better Place Ministries (Equipping the Church, Refreshing Pastors, and Networking for Revival)
- For the brochure, click here: SEMINAR
- For information about Roy Miller and the Better Place Ministries, click here: BETTERPLACE
- For information about seminar topics (Jesus Our Model, Releasing the Power, Persistence, Vision for Transformation) click here: TOPICS
OUR HAITI CLINIC For information about the project and amount of money collected so far, click here: HAITI BENEFIT CONCERT FOR HAITI PROJECT SUNDAY, MARCH 21st: Trinity's Chancel Choir, St. Martin's Church Choir, Brighton Community Church Choir, St. John Vianney Church Choir, Amherst Trinity Choir, and other community and church ensembles. Help non-English speakers learn English Seminar Saturday, March 13 at 2PM. Mary Cummings from Buffalo State College. Refreshments. LAWN MOWING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Only a few hours every few weeks! Contact Dan Brown CHILDCARE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED WE NEED HELP! Once, twice, every-once-in-a-while, weekly, daytime, evening. Contact Liz VonWald TO VOLUNTEER IN HAITI CRITICAL NEED FOR HELP WITH REFUGEE FAMILIES Help needed with tutoring and/or transportation. Contact Eve Swarts. REFUGEE FAMILIES For the latest information about our special Journey's End families, click here: FAMILIES REFUGEE STUDENTS NEED SCHOOL SUPPLIES Journey’s End Refugee Services needs school supplies: backpacks, notebooks, crayons, scissors, markers, pens, pencils, colored pencils, folders, calculators, dividers, rulers, glue sticks, and eraser. Use the collection box in the Family Room. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY WOMEN BUILD A new house will be built in the Buffalo area by women only, beginning in May 2010. For more information call the Habitat for Humanity office (204-0740), Anne Fetzer, or Diane Blum. WOMENBUILD STAY CURRENT WITH COMMON GOOD RADIO For the latest and greatest, click here: COMMONGOOD |
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