Dear church,
Some texts don’t just speak to us, they hold us.
Psalm 121 is one of those psalms for me, a prayer that has steadied countless hearts across the centuries.
If you are looking for a simple practice this week, I wonder if you might take these days to commit it to memory, or simply to read it once each day, slowly, letting the promise sink in.
As we move into the Lenten season, please remember our neighbors who are struggling with food insecurity needs.
The Social Ministry Committee is sponsoring the 40/40 food drive for Maine Township food pantry. This pantry serves over 400 families in our area. As you shop these 40 days, please pick extra nonperishable food items, soap, and hygiene items for the pantry.
We will collect them on Palm Sunday and bring them to the pantry. Cash donations are also welcome.
Dear church,
This Sunday, the First Sunday in Lent, we will begin worship as we did last year with a special prayer called The Litany or the Great Litany.
The Great Litany has been spoken or chanted by the people of God for centuries. It is persistent, urgent, and full of confidence that help will come.
It plumbs the depths of our common humanity and gives voice to our deepest needs. It is unselfish in its intercessions, reaching beyond ourselves to pray for all who suffer, all who struggle, and all who long for mercy.
Midweek Lent Services on Wednesdays February 25-March 25 Soup Supper at 6:00 p.m. Worship at 7:00 p.m.