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.
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
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