What is Lent?
The early Christians observed the days of Christ’s passion and resurrection. Later, it would become the Church’s custom to observe a time of spiritual preparation. Just as Advent prepares us for the birth of our Savior, it is Lent that prepares us for Christ’s death and resurrection. Lent is a time of reflection, prayer, fasting, and repentance.
Holy Week Services
Palm Sunday: Sunday, April 13th, 8:45 am and 11:00 am in the Sanctuary
Maundy Thursday: April 17th, 6:30pm in the Chapel
Good Friday: April 18th, 6:30pm in the Sanctuary
40 Days of Lent
During the season of Lent, you are invited to participate in this opportunity to sacrifice, discipline, and serve. For each of these activities completed, place a dollar in a jar. For each of these that are left undone, place 2 dollars. This Lenten offering will be collected on Easter Sunday and given to Isaiah House of Sumner County for their ministry to children awaiting foster care placement in the community.
Day 1: Show yourself some love, grace and understanding every day
Day 2: Keep a gratitude journal
Day 3: Implement a 1 hour a day “No Phones” Rule
Day 4: Pick up some trash every day and recycle or dispose of it
Day 5: Make a Gift for Someone
Day 6: Visit somewhere you have never visited before
Day 7: Look for ways to save energy, water, or other natural resources
Day 8: Tell your family you love them.
Day 9: Pray the Lord’s Prayer throughout the day
Day 10: Donate something of yours
Day 11: Plant some plants
Day 12: Collect Groceries for the Food Pantry
Day 13: Leave positive notes
Day 14: Give up eating out or fast food
Day 15: Ask for forgiveness from someone you have wronged
Day 16: Donate your time somewhere
Day 17: Invite someone to Church
Day 18: Pick a virtue to strive for each day
Day 19: Offer your help to someone
Day 20: Take time each day to appreciate people around you
Day 21: When you are critical of yourself, say a positive affirmation
Day 22: Give up people pleasing
Day 23: Play a game with Family
Day 24: Get up early to read Scripture and Pray
Day 25: Bring a meal to someone going through a tough time or in need
Day 26: Write a thank you card
Day 27: Make a gift for a friend
Day 28: Say something nice to each of your work colleagues and friends
Day 29: Sing a song of praise
Day 30: Read a Bible verse from Proverbs
Day 31: Make a craft for Easter
Day 32: Volunteer at Church
Day 33: Hand your worries over to God
Day 34: Create a Care Kit for the homeless (Bring them to GSUMC)
Day 35: Be Kind to a stranger
Day 36: Volunteer your time at Room in the Inn, the Food Pantry, or another ministry a GSUMC
Day 37: Encourage Someone
Day 38: Learn something new
Day 39: Go for a walk, spending time with God
Day 40: Write down all the things you are grateful for
