Friday, February 01, 2008

Lenten and Holy Week Services

Ash Wednesday Service February 6 7pm at Thornton Heights UMC. Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, which is the time of year the Church reflects on the events leading up to the crucifixion of Christ and on our own faithfulness as disciples who follow Jesus. Weekly Lenten services are sponsored by our cluster (other United Methodist Churches in our area). Peoples will be hosting on February 20th and we will be responsible for food after that worship service – if you can help out please contact Chris Ward. The following is the schedule:

Feb 6 What is Grace? Thornton Heights UMC
Feb 13 Fasting Elm Street UMC
Feb 20 Prayer Peoples UMC
Feb 27 Holy Conferencing First UMC
Mar 5 Scripture West Scarborough UMC
Mar 12 Sacraments Cape Elizabeth UMC
Mar 20 Passover Meal Peoples UMC
Mar 21 Good Friday Thornton Heights UMC
Mar 22 Easter Vigil Clark Memorial UMC

The Maundy Thursday service on March 20th will include a Seder or Passover meal. This is a special opportunity to both remember the saving work of God in the Exodus story as well as better understand the setting for the Last Supper. Come and invite a friend. Children are particularly encouraged to come.

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