PLEASE COME DRIVE THROUGH THIS WEDNESDAY THE 14th.
What is Ashes-to-Go?
You are invited to drive through our church parking lot between the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. or 3:30 p.m. pm to 5:30 p.m. on February 14th and the priest will administer ashes by placing the sign of the cross on your forehead and will pray for you. If you have a specific prayer request, it would be our privilege to pray for you. It typically take less than 3 - 4 minutes.
What’s the significance of Ash Wednesday?
Many Christian denominations observe Lent which begins with Ash Wednesday. It is not a Biblical requirement; rather a season set aside by the Church since ancient times to be a time of reflection, abstinence and repentance of our sins. It is also a time of spiritual preparation as we approach Easter.
Confession of sin is a spiritually healthy practice and one that acknowledges God as we reflect on our need of him and his mercy and forgiveness. As we confess our sins, God promises not only to forgive us but to create in us new and contrite hearts.
Why get a smudge of ashes on my forehead?
Ashes represent the dry, loose earth from which God created mankind. The ashes signify our mortality, that our bodies are impermanent and will someday return to the dust of the grave or cremation. It poses the question to each of us: how are we to live today in light of the fact of our own mortality?
Ashes are the beginning
Lent is often viewed as a journey through something. As a season, yes, but also as a journey through ourselves. Christians today following tradition often abstain from something or they will fast. Therefore, ashes are a sign at the beginning of our Lenten journey, signifying that we are intentionally entering a time of self-examination and reflection of the ways that we distance ourselves from God, but also reflecting on the grace and mercy of God through Jesus Christ that is available to us. Throughout the season we are to think about the ways we have not loved him or loved our neighbors and we abstain from food or other things, instead turning to the Lord, acknowledging our dependence on Him.
Ash Wednesday service
Lenten Resources
You are invited to drive through our church parking lot between the hours of 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. or 3:30 p.m. pm to 5:30 p.m. on February 14th and the priest will administer ashes by placing the sign of the cross on your forehead and will pray for you. If you have a specific prayer request, it would be our privilege to pray for you. It typically take less than 3 - 4 minutes.
What’s the significance of Ash Wednesday?
Many Christian denominations observe Lent which begins with Ash Wednesday. It is not a Biblical requirement; rather a season set aside by the Church since ancient times to be a time of reflection, abstinence and repentance of our sins. It is also a time of spiritual preparation as we approach Easter.
Confession of sin is a spiritually healthy practice and one that acknowledges God as we reflect on our need of him and his mercy and forgiveness. As we confess our sins, God promises not only to forgive us but to create in us new and contrite hearts.
Why get a smudge of ashes on my forehead?
Ashes represent the dry, loose earth from which God created mankind. The ashes signify our mortality, that our bodies are impermanent and will someday return to the dust of the grave or cremation. It poses the question to each of us: how are we to live today in light of the fact of our own mortality?
Ashes are the beginning
Lent is often viewed as a journey through something. As a season, yes, but also as a journey through ourselves. Christians today following tradition often abstain from something or they will fast. Therefore, ashes are a sign at the beginning of our Lenten journey, signifying that we are intentionally entering a time of self-examination and reflection of the ways that we distance ourselves from God, but also reflecting on the grace and mercy of God through Jesus Christ that is available to us. Throughout the season we are to think about the ways we have not loved him or loved our neighbors and we abstain from food or other things, instead turning to the Lord, acknowledging our dependence on Him.
Ash Wednesday service
Lenten Resources
