Lent @ FPC
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.