On Ash Wednesday, February 22nd , we begin the Season of Lent. Our joint
Worship Service will be held at Paris Presbyterian at 7 PM. Lent is a forty-day period, not counting Sundays, in which the church is asked to reflect on Jesus’ sacrificial death on the Cross of Calvary by participating in spiritual disciplines. One way we can honor and remember our Lord’s suffering and sacrifice is by giving up something important to us during this period of time. Almsgiving is also a Lenten spiritual discipline. This is giving over and above our regular tithe and offerings. We give an extra offering to those who are truly in need. During Lent our youth and others are invited to use a Wanda the Fish Offering Box for the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering. This offering supports the Presbyterian Disaster Relief Fund which helps people in our country and all over the world in times of natural disaster. On Palm Sunday, April 2 nd , we will collect the boxes Offering envelopes will be provided for those who wish to contribute. Prayerfully consider your gift. There have been so many natural disasters over the course of the past year. Your donation will make a difference in the life of someone who has been affected by these tragedies. Another spiritual discipline of Lent is spending additional time in prayer. With that in mind, during Lent, I will be preaching on the Lord’s Prayer. Often this prayer is referred to as the Model Prayer because it is the way our Lord taught us to pray. I hope you will make a special effort to be present at our morning worship services. There are two events this month I would also like to make you aware of: Family Night will be held on Saturday, March 11th at 6 PM. Following our potluck supper, we will play BINGO. All are welcome. On Sunday, March 19th , The Rev. Dr. Rebecca Blair, Lead Presbyter for Transformation and Stated Clerk of our Presbytery, will lead us in worship. Following our morning worship service, she will provide training for members of the Session. A simple lunch will be provided. All church members are invited to attend the training. Listed below are our sermon titles for February 26th - March 26th : Sunday, February 26th – Our Father Sunday, March 5th – The Lord’s Supper; Whose Will Be Done? Sunday, March 12th – Daylight Saving Time Begins; Our Daily Bread Sunday, March 19th – The Rev. Dr. Rebecca Blair, guest preacher Sunday, March 26th – Forgive us…as we forgive I Count It All Joy, Pastor Vallerie
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