LENT: 40 Days of Prayer
The 40 days (46 with Sundays) of the Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Traditionally, Christians would receive ashes on their foreheads as a sober reminder that we will return to dust and to relate to Jesus’ death on the cross. While Advent is a time of joyful anticipation in preparation for Christmas, Lent is commonly regarded as a period of sober observance in preparation for the death and resurrection of Jesus. Lent is a meaningful way to connect and relate to Jesus in His rejection, arrest, suffering, death, burial and ultimately His resurrection.
40 Days of Prayer Devotionals
Embark on a transformative Lenten journey with ‘Walking in His Words,’ a devotional series centered on Jesus’ Farewell Prayer in John 17. Immerse yourself in the path of Jesus’ suffering and redemptive mission on the cross through daily devotionals crafted by diverse voices within our church family.
This prayer, unfolding in the upper room during passion week, reveals Jesus’ heart, the purpose behind His sacrificial work on the cross, and His aspirations for the earthly church. This series is intended to help us focus on becoming resilient disciples, and reminding us of our call in reaching our community, extending love to neighbors during this Easter season.
Daily devotionals will be available in pdf format on a weekly basis here on our website. Devotionals can also be accessed via Facebook and the Prayer Chain email. Sign up for the email Prayer Chain.
Week 1 Devotionals (February 14-17): Download the pdf.
Week 2 Devotionals (February 19-24): Download the pdf.
Week 3 Devotionals (February 26-March 2): Download the pdf.
Week 4 Devotionals (March 4-9): Download the pdf.
Week 5 Devotionals (March 11-16): Download the pdf.
Lent Encounter
We invite you on Ash Wednesday, February 14, to set aside distractions and enter into a unique evening of reflection and prayer as we begin Lent, walking with Jesus to the cross. The sanctuary will be set with five self-guided stations designed to cultivate a sensory experience of reflection and prayer as we begin the season of Lent. The experience will take about 30 minutes to complete and will be open 5:45-8:45pm in a come and go format. This is a great event for all ages. Kids 5th grade and under should be accompanied by an adult. Don’t miss this incredible evening!