Embark on a transformative Lenten journey with First Church from February 14 to March 30, 2024. This season, we delve into the Wandering Heart: Figuring Out Faith with Peter series, exploring the life and faith of Jesus’ renowned disciple. In Peter, we find reflections of our own steadfast yet unsteady nature, a dear friend intertwined with betrayal, a follower navigating the path of a wanderer.
Together, we will explore Peter’s story, finding connections to our own faith journeys and those who have influenced us. Join us in this introspective Lenten season. As we wander, may our hearts be attuned to God’s grace, resting in the continuous streams of mercy.
2024 Lent Calendar Dates
Ash Wednesday Worship Service: February 14, 7:00 PM Sanctuary
Palm Sunday Worship: March 24, 9:00 & 11:00 AM Sanctuary
Maundy Thursday Worship Service: March 28, 7:00 PM Activities Center
Good Friday Worship Service: March 29, 7:00 PM Sanctuary
Easter Sunday Worship: March 31, 9:00 & 11:00 AM Sanctuary
In addition, the Sunday School will study the book Simon Peter: Flawed But Faithful Disciple by Adam Hamilton which will include a guided conversation enhanced by weekly videos filmed by the author in the Holy Land.
While Simon Peter’s shortcomings are clearly on display in the Gospels, so also are his courage, his determination, his longing to follow Jesus even if it costs him his life. The early church knew how his story ended after his dramatic denial of Jesus on the night Jesus was arrested. Following Jesus’ resurrection and ascension, Peter would, in fact, become the rock upon which the church was built. He would carry his cross to follow Jesus. He would lay down his life for the gospel. While in Peter’s flaws Christians might see themselves, they might also see themselves in the moments of Peter’s courage and faithfulness, and ultimately they might see in him a picture of what they might aspire to be when empowered and led by the Spirit.
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