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Lenten Discipline

3/3/2020

 
Lent
We have now entered into the season of Lent, a time of contemplation, of focus on prayer and spiritual discipline. Lent is the traditional time when, in the ancient church, those who wished to be baptized would undertake their study of Christianity. This was an intense time of fasting, prayer, and education, which culminated in a celebratory baptismal festival at the Easter Vigil, the night before Easter. 

As infant baptism became the norm, this time of intensive instruction of the “catechumenate” became less common. However, we still see remnants of it in our practice of instruction for people (often young people) preparing to affirm their faith (known as “Confirmation”.) It is also seen in our focus on fasting, prayer, and other spiritual disciplines during Lent. 

It is also seen in our focus on fasting, prayer, and other spiritual disciplines during Lent.
As we move through this season, we will explore in worship and in our Bible studies the Marks of Discipleship. What distinguishes you as a disciple? What are the marks of Jesus that are on you as a believer that are clear to all who meet you? Is it your grace-filled ability to forgive? Or your tendency to lean on God in faith, rather than needing to see to believe? Are your practices, such as prayer, generosity, or fasting, an example to the believers? 
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No matter where we are in our faith journey, we are beloved by God, and we are called by God to even deeper discipleship. Come walk together with us this Lent, as we explore where God is calling us individually, and as a community. 


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