Lent | Easter Services and Resources

The Lent tradition began in the 3rd and 4th centuries of the early church. The practice derived from the biblical narrative of the people of Israel being tested in the wilderness for 40 years, as well as from Jesus’ forty-day fast in the wilderness. The church has adopted this 40-day period as a season of preparation and repentance in anticipation of the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter day.

In Lent, we follow Jesus to the cross, and discover more and more what it means to belong together to the crucified and risen One. It is also a season of reflecting on our deep need for the great salvation that Christ purchased for us. Whether you are only beginning to follow Jesus, or have been a Christian for quite some time, we hope these resources and services on our church calendar will help to shape your life around the cross and empty tomb of Christ in fresh ways.

Services and Events

February 14th | Ash Wednesday — Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lent season. Join us for our 6:30pm prayer service

March 24th | Palm Sunday — Join us for the start of Holy Week at our normal 9:30am Sunday service

March 29th | Good Friday — Good Friday is the day during Holy Week where we reflect on Christ’s death on our behalf. Join us for our 6:30pm prayer service

March 30th | Easter Egg Hunt — Let’s have some fun together! All kids up to 11 years old are invited to participate in our annual Easter egg hunt. Register here for one of our arrival times.

March 31st | Easter Sunday — On Easter, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus from the dead!  We will celebrate at our 9:30am service

Resources

Scripture Reading and Prayer

Articles on Lent
Keeping a Holy Lent by Craig Higgins
Why Bother With Lent? by Elliott Grudem and Bruce Benedict
Gospel in the Dirt by Beth Felker Jones