Praying Together During Lent

The prayer Jesus taught begins with "Our", so it is fitting that we take time to pray together through Lent.  While our schedules do not always allow us to pray in the same place at the same time, we can join together in creative ways, to reflect and pray as a community.

At this Website we will discuss the Lord's prayer.  Each week our bloggers will write their thoughts about a section of the prayer.  Join in the conversation as a guest blogger or by writing comments.

On Ash Wednesday we will set up stations throughout the Park on Polk, each depicting part of the prayer.  We invite you to take time during the 40 days of Lent to pray and walk through the park, thinking about the words you pray as you reflect on others' images of the prayer. 

Throughout Lent, our ministers will offer prayers for wholeness and healing.  Immediately after worship services, join them in Latimer Chapel for a time of silent prayer and reflection.  Those who wish may come to the altar rail, where our ministers will offer prayers and anoint with oil.

LENTEN SEASON SCHEDULE

Ash Wednesday Service and Holy Communion
Wednesday, February 17th, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary

Palm Sunday Worship Services

Sunday, March 28, 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., Sanctuary
Maundy Thursday Worship Service
Thursday, April 1, 6:30 p.m., Sanctuary

Good Friday Stations of the Cross
Friday, April 2 , 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 3, 10:00 a.m., Park on Polk Street

Easter Worship Services
Sunday, April 4
Sunrise Service in the Park on Polk: 6:30 a.m.
Worship in the Sanctuary: 8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 11:15 a.m.

Prayer Stations in the Park

Thanks to the Ministry Teams and Sunday School classes who are providing stations in the park throughout Lent (Ash Weds Feb 17 - Easter Apr 4)

Lord, Teach us to pray - Discovery Class
Our Father, who art in heaven, - Children's Ministry
Hallowed be thy name - Music Ministry
Thy kingdom come - Inquirers Class
Thy will be done - J.O.Y. Class
On earth as it is in heaven. - Kindred Spirits Class
Give us this day - Lightseekers Class
Our daily bread - Senior Adult Ministry
And forgive us our trespasses - Available
As we forgive those that trespass against us - Available
And lead us not into temptation - 11th and 12 grade Sunday School class
But deliver us from evil - Experiencing Joy Class
For thine is the kingdom - Phileo Class
And the power and the glory forever - John Strother Class
Amen - Open Door Class

Many thanks to Scott and Sandra Anderson for preparing the crosses and setting these throughout the park.

Lent 2010

In 2010, as we journey toward the cross, we will follow the path given by Jesus for prayer.

Throughout the park there will be several stations set up, each representing a part of the Lord's prayer. Take some time for a journey of prayer, walking throughout the park, reflecting on this prayer.

Our church will also provide copies of Ellsworth Kalas' Lenten study of the Lord's Prayer. Each weekly lesson considers a part of the prayer. Meet here, at this website, to discuss the parts of the prayer, as well as sharing our experiences in and of prayer.

Week beginning:
Feb 17 (Ash Weds) - Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Feb 21 - Thy kingdom come, thy will be done,
Feb 28 - On earth as it is in heaven.
Mar 7 - Give us this day our daily bread,
Mar 14 - And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those that trespass against us,
Mar 21 - And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil,
Mar 28 - for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Apr 4 - Easter