Lent 2010
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Lent 2010: 24 Hours That Changed The World
Lent is the 40 day season of preparation leading up to Easter. Based upon Jesus’ own wilderness temptation, it calls us to a period of prayerful reflection. Lent is perhaps the most challenging season in the Christian year. It leads us straight to the crucifixion. To enter this season is to confront the reality of our own potential for both good and evil. It was the religious folks who wanted Jesus out of the way!
The intent of Lent is to call us to a deeper awareness of both sin and grace so that we become more deeply committed disciples of Jesus. Spiritual disciplines of prayer, worship, Bible study, and fasting are given special attention so that we become intentional about seeking God’s will and purpose. Often people fast (or give up something) a meal, a particular food or a bad habit. Alternatively they take on something new, such as acts of service, as ways of aligning their lives with God’s purposes. Lent says to us “take time for God, live life at a different pace, change your patterns, reorder your priorities.” You are invited to join us as our Lenten observance will include many opportunities for worship, study, prayer and service.
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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES, February 17
7:00 - 8:00 AM • Morning Come and Go Service - Sanctuary
6:30 PM • Service of Ashes & Holy Communion - Sanctuary
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SERMON SERIES...24 Hours That Changed The World
No single event has had more impact on human history than the death and resurrection of Jesus. Jesus is believed to have died at the age of 33. The gospel writers devoted most of their attention on three of those years, but their primary interest was on one particular day – the day he was crucified. All that preceded led to this one day, where God acted decisively to bring about redemption and reconciliation. In I Corinthians 2:2 Paul writes, “I decided to know nothing else among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified.”
During the Lenten season we will be looking at the events of that one 24 hour period, to gain a fresh understanding as to their meaning and impact on our lives. In addition to a weekly sermon series, a DVD series is available for classroom use and a daily devotional book is also available for personal use. (See details below.)
Dr. Andy Wolfe
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• DEVOTIONAL BOOKS & YARD CROSSES
24 Hours That Changed the World: 40 Days of Reflection, by Adam Hamilton.
Devotional books and wooden yard crosses will be available for purchase on Sunday, February 14, on Ash Wednesday, February 17 and on Sunday, February 21 after each service in the Narthex and in the 2nd floor commons area.
[ Devotional Books: $4.00 each / Yard Crosses: $5.00 suggested donation]
• COMMUNION DURING LENT
Full Communion will be served on Ash Wednesday, February 17, on Sunday, February 21 at all worship services, and at the Maundy Thursday service on April 1. Communion is also offered during Lent following all Sunday worship services in the Sanctuary at 9:45 AM and 12:00 PM.
• LENTEN OFFERING
The Gospel of John says, “God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son...” The Christian faith centers in this radical act of love that led Jesus to bear the cross for us. Through Trinity’s Lenten Offering, we have the opportunity to reflect this love by making a sacrificial offering for others. The Lenten Offering goes to support ministries beyond the walls of Trinity. These outreach ministries touch the lives of children (Baby Love, Babies First), the poor, elderly, and homeless (Birmingham Hospitality Network, Urban Ministry, Firehouse Shelter) and people in other countries or in disaster situations (Volunteers in Mission). This offering can be made at any time during Lent by using the Lenten envelopes.
• WAY OF THE CROSS, Paintings & Devotional
Trinity’s Way of the Cross is a series of twelve paintings created by Trinity artists, which portray Jesus’ journey to the cross. These paintings provide a way to enter into Jesus’ journey in an act of devotion and worship.
CLICK HERE for an online version of this devotional practice, as we join our journeys with Christ’s journey for us.
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