These "Lenten Specials" Were
Offered In
2008:
Ash Wednesday Services—Wednesday,
February 6. Services with the
imposition of ashes at 7:00 am,
12:00 noon, and 7:30 pm (with
choir). There will also be a
special soup supper beginning at
5:45 in the parish hall with a
discussion of the Millennium
Development Goals at 6:30.
Cornerstone—The Practice of
Prayer. We all know that
prayer is important, but
sometimes when don’t know how to
pray. During Lent we will
explore the different types of
prayer and practice new ways to
communicate with God through
song, art, and community. These
services will be fun,
interactive, experiential—and
only last about 45 minutes. Join
us Saturday nights, from
6:30-7:15 in the parish hall—and
bring a friend!
Brewing Questions—Living
Faith is a video-discussion
presentation by noted author and
Church of England Bishop N. T.
Wright. We will gather from
7:30-8:30 for a time of
fellowship, understanding,
encouragement, and
learning—everything that you
need to FUEL your faith. The
group will meet on February 13,
20 & 27 as well as March 5, 12 &
19. Special discussion groups
for adults and youth—nursery
care is provided.
Valentine’s Cookie Decorating—Sunday,
February 10, 2:30-4:00 pm.
Spread a little homemade love
this Valentine ’s Day and make
some cookies for your friends
and family (all ages invited).
Parents’ Day Out—Saturday,
February 16th, 1:00-7:30 pm.
Parents are invited to bring
their young children under age
10 to St. George’s for an
afternoon of food, games, and
crafts. This event is open to
the public—so be certain to tell
your friends and neighbors.
There is no cost, but donations
are accepted to benefit youth
ministry mission. Advanced
registration is required no
later than Feb. 13.
Refresh Your Soul—A Rule of
Life When Life Changes the Rules.
Saturday, March 1, 2008.
Featuring Margaret Guenther,
this conference has breakout
sessions that include the
spirituality of humor, grief
recovery, and prayer. Cost is
$35.00 includes lunch and all
materials.
Easter Egg Egg-Stravagansa—Sunday,
March 16, 2:30-4:00 pm. Learn
different ways to decorate
Easter Eggs (all ages invited).
Lent at
Cornerstone -- We all know
that prayer is important, but
sometimes we don’t know how to
pray. During Lent we will
explore the different types of
prayer and practice some new
ways to communicate with God
through song, art, and
community. Each of our services
will be fun, interactive,
experiential— and only last
about 45 minutes. Join us
Saturday nights as we engage the
ancient faith in a new way that
will make it exciting and
meaningful for all ages—and
bring a friend, too!
• Saturday,
February 9: God Talk?—If you
could say anything to God,
what would you say? Have you
ever heard God talk back?
This is all about how we
communicate with God—both
sharing and listening.
• Saturday,
February 16: “Adoremus”—I
LOVE YOU—what a great thing
to say and to hear!
Participants will experience
new ways to communicate
their love, and faith, to
God.
• Saturday,
February 23: “Confession”—If
you have never made a
mistake in your life, then
this session is not for you.
Come and explore the power
of forgiveness that comes
from confession to God and
others.
• Saturday,
March 1: “Thank You”—What
have you thanked God for
lately? Gratitude is the key
to any good
relationship—come and
experience the joy of
thanking God for the
blessings of life.
• Saturday,
March 8: “Please”—Asking God
to help another, or to help
us, is an act of faith. Come
and practice your faith
through prayer.
• Saturday,
March 15: “The Four
Corners”—Experience the
love, the power, the joy,
and the peace of prayer in
an interactive and life
changing way—this is one
night you don’t want to
miss!
Lent
The word
“Lent” comes from the
Anglo-Saxon word “lencten,”
meaning the time of the year
when the hours of daylight grow
longer. The Lenten
season begins each year on Ash
Wednesday, and continues for 40
days (excluding Sundays) until
Easter. Traditionally, Lent is a
time for spiritual reflection and preparation for Easter. It
is the time for honest
self-examination and repentance
for our sins and the opportunity
to renew and strengthen our
spiritual lives. During
Lent we
make seasonal changes in the use of Eucharistic
prayers and music and in other
aspects of worship. For example,
the color
of vestments worn during the
Lenten season is purple, signifying
penitence.
