Lenten Journey 2012
The Season of Lent extends 40 days. Sundays are not included in these 40 days since each Sunday is a commemoration of the first Easter. This season of the church year is a time of preparation, reflection, growth and change.
For some, Lent is a time of fasting - a time of sacrifice. For others, it is a time of reflection and repentance, giving up past sins and failures, and becoming more receptive to God's grace and forgiveness. Some people spend time in prayer and study, while others discover how they can share God’s love with others in the world through service.
Purple is the liturgical color used during this season. It is reminiscent of royalty, repentance and the somber nature of this time.
During Lent, you are invited to fast one meal a week and bring the money you saved for an offering for Lexington Interfaith Community Services (LICS) and Snack Sack ministries. Offering baskets will be located in the Narthex, the corner of the Altar Rail and Wesley Hall. Make checks to LUMC and specify “Lenten Fast.”
Worship Schedule:
February 21 - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
February 22 - Ash Wednesday Services - 7:00 AM, 12 Noon, 7:00 PM
March 13 - Prayer with songs of Taizé 12:10 p.m.
April 1 - Passion/Palm Sunday - 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
April 1 - Healing Service with songs of Taizé - 7:00 p.m.
April 5 - Holy Thursday Communion Service - 7:00 p.m.
April 6 - Good Friday Service - 7:00 p.m.
April 8 - Easter Sunrise service - 6:30 a.m.
April 8 - Easter Sunday Services 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.(Sanctuary)
11:00 a.m. ANew Service (Wesley Hall)
Lenten Related Bible Studies and Small Groups
Adult Bible Study: “The Final Words From the Cross” by Adam Hamilton. The study will view lecture from Rev. Hamilton, examining Christ’s dying hours and his final words as seen and heard by those who stood near the cross. The discussion will be led by leaders.
Time and Location: Wednesday, February 29 through April 4
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. (Room 154/155) / 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (MC005).
Leaders: Morning: Ruth Arant, Bob Ackerman, Bob Pettus, David Marshall
Evening: Ruth Arant, David Huffstetler, Bob Graham
Adult Bible Study: Searching the Scriptures: The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ
This is an on-going study, currently studying the miracles of Jesus. New people are welcome!
Time and Location: Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. (Room 154/155)
Leader: Barbara Bodie
Centering Prayer: Praying the scriptures during Lent!
Time and Location: Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. / Friday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. (Susanna Wesley Prayer Room)
Leader: Bob Pettus
Cross Making as Prayer: Meet three Tuesdays to make a cross as prayer by using recycled materials and share your experiences.
Time and Location: Tuesdays, March 6, 13 and 20, 7:00 p.m. (Asbury Hall)
Leader: Rev. Miyoung Paik
Men’s Prayer Breakfast: Gather for breakfast and short devotion to get you going for the day or week!
Time and Location: Every Wednesday, 6:30 a.m. (Asbury Hall)
Children’s Ministries:
Children will continue with their regular scheduled program, KidsWay on Wednesday 6:15 p.m.
February 29th – KidsWay Movie Night
March 4th – Children’s Church to receive Communion
March 9th – Breakout attending Winter Jam (4th & 5th grade)
March 14th – Circle Drawing during KidsWay with Rev. Paik
March 25th – Children to sing in 11:00 Traditional Service
April 4th – Labyrinth Walk during KidsWay (6:15 p.m.)
April 7th – Easter Egg Hunt at Annie Laurie George’s Home, details TBA
April 8th – Easter Sunday, bring flowers for cross and Art Sunday School in Wesley Hall
Youth Minisries: Refuge Student Ministries
Youth will continue their regular Sunday evening Fellowship and Wednesday evening Small Group study on Courage with Frances Chan.
March 9 - Winter Jam Colonial Life Center, Columbia
March 16-18 - Revolution 2012 Colonial Life Center, Columbia
April 4 – 7:15 p.m. - Youth Labyrinth Walk Wesley Hall
Labyrinth Walk
A Labyrinth is a sacred path and space used for prayer, mediation and contemplation.
March 2 - 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. - Labyrinth Walk - Wesley Hall
April 2 – April 6 - 10:00 – 8:00 p.m. Holy Week Labyrinth - Wesley Hall
April 4 - 6:15 p.m. - Children’s Walk - Wesley Hall
April 4 - 7:15 p.m. - Youth Walk - Wesley Hall
The Art of Worship
Lenten Journey
During this season of Lent, you are invited to participate in a unique expression of scripture entitled The Art of Worship!
Each Sunday of Lent will focus on a theme inspired by the Lectionary Scripture. Each week, you are encouraged to read the Scripture and spend time in prayer and contemplation as you share your vision of the Scripture through art. Be creative! There is no limit to the medium you choose and ALL ages and generations are encouraged to participate. This could be a coloring page, drawing, painting, photo, or something all your own!
Bring your art to Wesley Hall each Sunday to be displayed on the back wall as we watch our “gallery of art through Scripture” GROW!
On Easter Sunday, April 8, we will celebrate in Wesley Hall with a short time of praise and worship through music during the Sunday School hour as we journey together the walls of our gallery!
Please lend your time and talent to this meaningful expression of Lent! This could be a wonderful time shared as a family, Sunday School class, or for yourself to seek God’s word.
Scriptures and Theme
February 26, 1st Sunday in Lent: Wilderness
Scriptures: Mark 1: 9-15 / Psalm 25: 1-10
March 4, 2nd Sunday in Lent: Take up Thy Cross
Scriptures: Mark 8:31-38 / Psalm 22:23-31
March 11, 3rd Sunday in Lent: Jesus Clears the Temple
Scriptures: John 2:13-22 / 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
March 18, 4th Sunday in Lent: God so Loved the World
Scriptures: John 3:14-21 / Ephesians 2:1-10
March 25, 5th Sunday in Lent: Jesus Predicts His Death
Scriptures: John 12:20-33 / Psalm 51:1-12
April 1, Palm / Passion Sunday: Jesus Enters Jerusalem
Scriptures: Mark 11:1-11/ Psalm 31:6-16/ Philippians 2:5-11/ Mark 15:1-39
April 5, Holy Thursday: Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet
Scriptures: John 13:1-17, 31b-35/ Exodus 12:1-4, 11-14/ Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19/ 1 Corinthians 11:23-26/
April 6, Good Friday: The Death of Jesus
Scriptures: John 18:1-19:42/ Isaiah 52:13-53-12/ Psalm 22/ Hebrews 10: 16-25/
April 8, Easter Sunday: Christ Is Risen!
Scriptures: John 20:1-18 /Mark 16:1-8/ Acts 10:34-43 / Psalm 118: 1-2. 14-24/ 1 Corinthians 15:1-11/