LENT 2021

Holy Week Schedule
Holy Thursday: Evening Zoom Devotional with Pastor Johnny. Please see the latest newsletter for joining details.
Good Friday: Check your household's bag, our newsletter, and Facebook page for devotional material useful in observing Good Friday.
Easter Sunrise Service at 7:00 AM: We are excited to offer an outdoor worship service on Easter Sunday. If you're able to join us at that time, please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating on the lawn. Service guidelines remain the same as last fall: mandatory masks, social distancing, and use of hand sanitizer. It is imperative that you RSVP using this link so we can accommodate all who wish to gather.
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Lent is the 40 days not including Sundays leading up to Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday, the day after Shrove Tuesday (which is also Mardi Gras). As Christians we traditionally take these 40 days to reflect and practice disciplines to help us focus and deepen our faith. Oftentimes we decide to give up something we love like chocolate, coffee or social media in order to bring us closer to God. Some like to take on a spiritual discipline such as daily prayer time, or scripture reading or something more community based like recycling, collecting for a food pantry or participating in some sort of community action. Whatever way you choose to observe Lent, may it be a time of personal reflection, deepening faith and community outreach.
Not sure what to do? We’ve got you covered. As a church we will be reading through the Gospel of Mark together. We have put together a reading plan to help guide you, and a few reading tips to help you be successful. The gospel of Mark is the second of the four gospels found at the beginning of the New Testament and is the shortest gospel. Mark was written earlier than the other gospels and was actually used as a source as the other gospels were being written. Because of its early date and conciseness, Mark is oftentimes said to be the most historically accurate of the four gospels. 
Some tips for reading
  • Set a time and place where you will do your reading. If possible, choose a consistent time and place.
  • Place your Bible some place visible as a reminder. For example, if you are going to read in the morning, put it in front of your coffee pot. Or, if you are a night reader, place it on your pillow in the morning so it is waiting for you when you go to bed.
  • Be committed. Do your best to be consistent by reading each day without exception or excuse.
  • That being said, remember grace. If you miss a day, don't worry, simply pick up where you left off and catch up on a day where you have a little extra time.
  • Don't skip the prayer. Prayer is an important part of our spiritual life and a wonderful companion to reading your Bible.
  • Make notes. Use a notepad or journal to jot down the things that inspire you, encourage you, and/or confuse you.
  • ​Lastly, think of this as a gift from God. Have fun receiving it and share your journey through Mark with someone else. Your accomplishment may inspire others!

Worship Opportunities
(on our Facebook page)

Check out our Spotify Playlist designed specifically for Lent!

Daily Scripture

BEGINNING OF LENT
​​Ash Wed, Feb 17 Mark 1:1-15
Thurs, Feb 18 Mark 1:16-34
Fri, Feb 19 Mark 1:35-2:12
Sat, Feb 20 Mark 2:13-28

WEEK 1
Mon, Feb 22, Mark 3:1-19
Tues, Feb 23, Mark 3:20-35 
Wed, Feb 24, Mark 4:1-20
Thurs, Feb 25, Mark 4:21-41
​Fri, Feb 26, Mark 5:1-20
Sat, Feb 27, Mark 5:21-34

WEEK 2
Mon, March 1, Mark 5:35-43
Tues, March 2, Mark 6:1-13
Wed, March 3, Mark 6:14-29
Thurs, March 4, Mark 6:30-56
Fri, March 5, Mark 7:1-23
Sat, March 6, Mark 7:24-37

WEEK 3
Mon, March 8, Mark 8:1-21
Tues, March 9, Mark 8:22-33
Wed, March 10, Mark 8:34-9:13
Thurs, March 11, Mark 9:14-29
Fri, March 12, Mark 9:30-50
Sat, March 13, Mark 10:1-12

WEEK 4
Mon, March 15, Mark 10:13-31
Tues, March 16, Mark 10:32-45
Wed, March 17, Mark 10:46-11:11
Thurs, March 18, Mark 11:12-25
Fri, March 19, Mark 11:27-12:12
Sat, March 20, Mark 12:13-27

WEEK 5
Mon, March 22, Mark 12:28-34
Tues, March 23, Mark 12:35-44
Wed, March 24, Mark 13:1-19
Thurs, March 25, Mark 13:20-37
Fri, March 26, Mark 14:1-11
Sat, March 27, Mark 14:12-26

WEEK 6
Mon, March 29, Mark 14:27-42
Tues, March 30, Mark 14:43-65
Wed, March 31, Mark 14:66-15:15
Holy Thurs, April 1, Mark 15:16-32
Good Fri, April 2, Mark 15:33-47
Saturday, April 3, Mark 16:1-20​