Lent @ First Presbyterian

What is Lent?

Lent is a time of prayer, fasting, and self-examination in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of the Lord at Easter.
Lent is a period of 40 days — like the flood of Genesis, Moses’ sojourn at Mount Sinai, Elijah’s journey to Mount Horeb, Jonah’s call to Nineveh to repent, and Jesus’ time of testing in the wilderness.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and continues through Easter. The 40 days of Lent do not count Sundays, as every Sunday is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent with a public act of confession. Acknowledging that we have all sinned and fallen short of God’s glory, we repent and return to our loving creator. Acutely aware of our failure and frailty, we express our utter reliance on God’s saving grace.
Ashes are an ancient symbol of repentance, sorrow, and sacrifice. Traditionally, the ashes for this service are made from the palm branches of the previous year’s Palm Sunday; thus the ashes and palms together frame the season of Lent.
Scripture: John 11:1-44
Sermon: “Untie Him and Let Him Go”
Scripture: John 13:1-17
Sermon: “Completely Clean”
Scripture: John 18:12-27
Sermon: “Aren't You One of His Disciples?”
Scripture: John 18:28-40
Sermon: “What Is Truth?”
Scripture: John 19:1-16a
Sermon: “We Have A Law”
Scripture: John 19:16b-22
Sermon: “A Public Notice”
Scripture: John 19:23-30
Sermon: “I Am Thirsty”
Tenebrae Service