The season of Lenten began yesterday with the Ash Wednesday Lenten Craft Fair. C rafts were chosen to teach children about this season of preparation and prayer. We planted tiny brown seeds that will sprout into lovely green herbs in the coming weeks. We constructed prayer chains to guide our evening prayers through these 40 days. We rolled and baked soft pretzels to remind us of the Lenten focus on prayer (the pretzel shape was created to mimic arms folded in prayer). We made birdseed wreathes to feed the birds during these snowy, winter days. If you missed the event and would like some of these resources for home, please be let me know. We also have several varieties of Lenten devotionals available this Sunday in the Assembly Room. Stop by the table and check out the options.

We also hope you, as parents, will become "linked in for Lent."  To support that goal, Adult Education will begin at 9:30 AM (rather than 9:15) during Lent. Come here Shane Berg teach on the passages from Luke that Pastor Dave is preaching and the Small Groups are discussing. 

Finally, Sunday, March 17 is Youth Sunday. There is no regular church school at 9:30 so children can be present for this youth-led, music-filled service. We will offer a Bible story and craft time in room 07 for age 2-grade one. Older children are also welcome to join as "helpers," if inclined (especially if parents want to attend Adult Education).