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In the early church, baptisms took place the day before Easter in a special worship known as the Vigil of Easter. As the clock struck midnight on Easter morning, the whole community celebrated the new life they have through Christ's resurrection.
The 40 days prior to Easter (not counting Sundays) make up the season of Lent. It was a time of preparation before baptism. It was a time of instruction in theology, of learning the Lord's Prayer, Creed, and 10 Commandments, of learning what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
From those beginnings, Lent has become a time for all Christians to return to the basics of faith: to prayer, Bible reading, self discipline, to humility, and acts of love and service for those in need. Many choose to give something up - a sign of turning away from self-indulgence. Others take on new spiritual practices. You must decide for yourself what will turn your heart toward God - what "noise" can you remove to be more attentive to God?
On Wednesday nights, Lord of Life will be learning spiritual practices from Benedictine Spirituality - the primary focus is listening to God. We will be learning different ways of prayer and Bible reading that is grounded in listening for God's voice.
The final week of Lent just before Easter is called Holy Week. The church reads stories of Jesus' last week of life, with special attention on the events leading to his death.
Easter is April 12
We are making plans to worship together in the parking lot!
Join the celebration of new life in Christ!
God is with us through the valleys and dark places in our lives. Worship with us.
Participate in our modified Vespers worship (evening prayer) as we learn about the Daily Hours of prayer.
If you'd like to try this spiritual practice, click for the Daily Hours worship order for home use. It includes 2 weeks of Scripture readings for each day and the service of morning, evening, and night prayer.
God bless you as you seek God's presence!
Join in worship for prayer, Scripture, and a message from Pastor Amanda.
If you would like the text for worship, click here for the PDF document.
Participate in our modified Vespers worship (evening prayer) as we explore the Psalms as our own prayer book.
God bless you as you seek God's presence!
Join in worship for prayer, Scripture, and a message from Pastor Amanda.
Click here if you would like the written text to today's worship.
Join in this night of Jesus' act of care for his disciples around his last meal, and his final command (mandate) for them, and us.
The primary Scripture for this night is John 13:1-17, 31-35.
Click here for the document to follow along with tonight's worship.
Join in this 30 minute reflection as we hear Scripture and song tell the story of Jesus' betrayal, arrest, trial, and death. Read along with the Gospel of John 18 and 19.
This worship is created and sponsored by North Pole area churches. The voices you hear are the pastors and people of those churches: St. Jude Episcopal, North Pole Worship Center, New Hope Methodist Presbyterian, and Lord of Life Lutheran Churches.
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