The Journey of Lent

As we enter this First Week of Lent, I wonder what you are seeking in this sacred season?  The Season of Lent is a time to slow down, push the pause button in our lives, and stop long enough to reset.  Our theme this season is “Seeking”.  As we hear our scripture stories, I believe there are messages about how to seek; by looking past the darkness, seeing clearly, looking with new eyes and focusing on what is important, even taking a closer, deeper look. With the help of the kids in Worship, we will share a variety of ways to seek with symbols for the journey (watch as the symbols build on the Lord’s Table). The Lenten Study will focus on “Meeting Jesus on the Road” and each lesson has a “walking prompt” to encourage us along the journey (We meet following worship in the Community Room, please join us).  The Labyrinth will be available the week of March 1st - 8th in Charter Hall – take some time to walk it, reflecting on the journey (there are hints if you have never walked one before).  Throughout the 5 weeks and Sundays of Lent, we have the opportunity to seek and hear Jesus’ stories in a new way, to breathe, pause and ponder even for just a moment, as we prepare to enter Holy Week and walk in the footsteps of Christ on the way to the cross. I hope you will find the space to pause, to ponder and seek out what God intends for you this Lenten Season.

Sandy Safford

Faith Formation Coordinator

faithformation@soth.net