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FIRST CHURCH OBSERVES LENT

The season of Lent began Ash Wednesday, February 17th. Since ancient times the church has used this period of forty days before Easter as a time of preparation, a time to renew our commitment to being disciples of Jesus Christ. Being a disciple is difficult work. Jesus called us to become servants of all, to love our enemies, to take up our cross and follow him. This business is not for sissies. It is so difficult in fact that many Christians suffer from burnout trying to follow Jesus. At first church we believe the secret to avoiding burnout is a full and rich spiritual life built around one or more spiritual practices. Trying to be a disciple without a meaningful spiritual practice is like trying to propel a 747 by flapping your arms.

Unfortunately many folks have never learned any of these practices, or they have hit a dry spot in what may have worked in the past and need to find a way through it. To help with this we are providing special Lenten programs to help each disciple find a practice that works for them. For those experiencing a fast, we want to provide a feast. Here is one way:

Sunday, February 21 through March 28
First Church Lenten Study of the book
What God Wants for Your Life
by Dr. Frederick W. Schmidt <Click here> for information.

For other FirstJourney programs check out the menu at the top left of this page for details or call the Christian Education Office at (214) 220-2727 extension 224.

We want to help you grow and understand.

Yours in Christ,

Tom Downing
Minister of Adult Education

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