E-Prompter - February 16, 2010

Stop... Everything! is our worship theme for the season of Lent, which begins this Wednesday evening, February 17 (Ash Wednesday) and concludes on Easter Sunday, April 4. The theme Stop... Everything! describes the powerful invitation extended to us through the Scripture readings during these Sundays in Lent. In these Scripture readings, Jesus offers a radical alternative to the destructive kinds of power, coercion and manipulation that 'rule the roost' here in our world. Instead, Jesus invites us over and again to Stop Everything - to cease using the world's caustic kinds of power - and to live in his way and align ourselves with his kind of power. From the narrative of his temptation in the wilderness (which we will consider on February 21), to his entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (March 28), the Gospel readings describe the way of Jesus that is utterly surrendered to the love of God and thoroughly consistent with the way of the cross. The invitation and challenge, of course, is that we, his people, are called upon to follow in his way.

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February 17:
Ash Wednesday Prayer Labyrinth
The Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17th with a Prayer Labyrinth. The Prayer Labyrinth is a self guided, 45 minute worship experience designed for all ages. Come to the Filling Station any time between 6:30pm and 9:00 p.m.

February 21:
A Taste of ChristCare

We invite you to join us for a "Taste of ChristCare" luncheon at His Place immediately following the second service Sunday, February 21st. Leaders of our three new ChristCare small groups will speak briefly about their groups and show you how you can get involved. Please RSVP for the "Taste of ChristCare" luncheon by Friday, February 19th. A sign up sheet and more information about our ChristCare Small group ministry can be found in the Narthex.

Extravagance: Finding Yourself in the Story
Reflections on the Prodigal Son
A Mid-Winter Retreat for Adults

There's still time to sign up for our first ever Winter Retreat, which will be February 26-28 at Warner Camp. This retreat is open to all adults and mature students. It has been the testimony of countless Christians throughout the ages that spiritual retreats provide a unique setting to encounter God's grace and experience renewal and growth. Click here for more information.

E-Prompter - February 16, 2010

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