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Posts Categorized: Lent
Lenten Services 2024
Lent is a solemn religious observance commemorating Jesus Christ’s 40 days of fasting and temptation in the wilderness, as recounted in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Observing Lent… Read more »
The Labyrinth
FUPC has a classical labyrinth on the grounds, built by Shelby Smith as an Eagle Scout project. This is a perfect time to get to know the labyrinth as a… Read more »
God’s Frequency
I remember the day my husband called me and asked if God could use children to answer prayers. I was struck by confusion and curiosity and asked him… Read more »
Good News and Bad News
Saturday! After a relaxing swim and a good breakfast I looked at our local paper’s front page. I was faced with four titles: “Guard was eyed to round up… Read more »
Giving Up
Lent is the season to remember the sacrifice of Christ. For forty days, we purposely consider what distracts from our worship of His sacrifice. We consider what is important… Read more »
Is Lent good for us?
An artist friend of mine was troubled by Lent. She didn’t think it was healthy to spend all that time thinking about your faults. But this is not a… Read more »
Ash Wednesday
Even in a single church, Christians have many different ways of observing Lent. The Bible does not say anywhere to give up swearing for 40 days every year, after… Read more »
Debbie Power’s Artwork to Be Featured at FUPC
The courtyard at First United Presbyterian Church centers on four hanging banners. The everyday banner series shows the church’s mission statement. We also have a special set of banners for… Read more »
I Lift up My Eyes to the Hills
Psalm 121 1 I lift up my eyes to the hills — from where will my help come? 2 My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth. 3 He will… Read more »