LENT 2023
Once again, this Lent Season, I will be teaming up with UMC Discipleship to bring Centenary a Lent and Easter Sermon series. This year’s focus concerns the big questions we have for God. The series runs from Ash Wednesday through Easter. – Pastor Mel
SERMON SERIES
Ash Wednesday • February 22, 6:00 p.m. Centenary Sanctuary – Living with Questions and Doubts
Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 6:1-6
Ash Wednesday Holy Spokes Event – February 22, Cedarhurst Senior Living – 10:00 a.m.
1st Sunday in Lent • February 26 – Who Is God?
1 John 4:7-19
2nd Sunday in Lent • March 5 – Is The Bible Reliable?
Isaiah 6:1-8; Matthew 6:1-6
3rd Sunday in Lent • March 12 – Why Should I Go To Church?
Psalm 100
4th Sunday in Lent • March 19 – Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?
Psalm 137:1-6; John 11:23-35
5th Sunday in Lent • March 26 – How and Why Do I Forgive?
Matthew 6:9-15
6th Sunday in Lent, Palm Sunday • April 2 – Why Is Jesus Special?
Mark 11:1-1
Palm Sunday Holy Spokes Special Event – Sunday, April 2
Packing Rice Bags at Grace UMC 3-5 p.m. Pizza Dinner to follow, All are encouraged to participate
Maundy Thursday • Thursday, April 6 – Seder Meal, 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall
Good Friday • Friday, April 7 – Conference of Churches Community Service – Time and Location TBD
Easter Sunday – Sunrise 6:30 a.m. Regular Worship 8:30 a.m. • April 9 – Why Be A Christian?
Mark 16:1-8; Galatians 5:22-26