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Dear Friends in Christ,
A journey of 40 days has begun
this past month. Together, many Christians from mainline
denominations have started the observation of Lent and its
disciplines with the ashes of repentance and the forgiveness that is
offered in the Lord’s Supper.
By now, we are solidly on our
way following the path of Lent’s disciplines: worship, prayer,
service, giving, fasting and study. The goal is not just to have a
closer personal relationship with God in Jesus Christ although, by
the power of the Holy Spirit, that is certainly one welcome outcome
of this journey. The goal is to see people near and far, Creation
itself, ourselves, and literally everything in our lives more like
Jesus sees: through the eyes of God’s deep and abiding love for
all.
You are invited
to be part of this journey. Our mid-week Lenten services are helping
us see other Christians around the world through the eyes of Jesus.
The Holden Evening Prayer is helping us worship Jesus. The Simple
Suppers are helping us make connections in Christ’s name with other
members of TLC through times of fellowship. Our Bible studies are
helping us learn who Jesus is. Our opportunities for giving of
ourselves and our treasure are helping others along their journeys.
Come, journey
with Jesus this Lent and learn to see through his eyes of love.
Yours in
Christ’s Service
Pastor
Bill
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