At Sunday FISHing, we talked about when we feel closest to God. Where we are, who we're with, what we're doing. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, and is a time for doing things, on purpose, that will bring us closer to God. As a p
Do you own a children's Bible? You will need one for Lent, because we will read some Old Testament stories and think about how they help us understand the Sunday Gospels. There's a display of children's Bibles at church, and a resource list here.
arish family, we will be try to be closer to God by reading the Bible, saying our prayers, and helping others. Our Lenten offering will benefit the school feeding program at our partner school in Haiti, St. Peter's. Watch this space for weekly activities to help your family relate to conditions there, and to make a thankful offering. (You might want to go to the bank and get a few rolls of quarters now, so you'll be ready when they are thankful!).
Please post here what you hope will happen for you, and for your family, this Lent.