We often hear about Christians giving something up for Lent. I remember as a child how hard it was to decide to give up something I loved, usually candy or television. Later in life, I learned that some people take something on for Lent: a gratitude journal, a book study, or Bible study.
As some of you may be, I’ve been praying about what my Lenten discipline will be. Should I give up desserts? Doing so would provide an added benefit of improving my health. Should I give up screen time or social media? That would help me have more time to do other things I like to do and stop procrastinating on some of the projects on my desk.
Recently, I was alerted to a project that St. John’s Green Team has offered for Lent. They have developed a Lenten Carbon Fast Calendar* which provides one small thing to do each day to help care for the world around us and reduce our harmful impacts. If you would like to participate in some kind of Carbon Fast, you can find the calendar here.
No matter how you decide to observe Lent, whether it is giving something up or taking something on, may it be a time of quiet and discernment as you hear what God is inviting you to today. May you feel God’s presence throughout the season, walking alongside you as you journey to Jerusalem with Jesus.
Our own Thrift Shop donates to Community organizations!
RYSE
(Residential Youth Services & Empowerment)
Pictured here with Carla Houser (center), Executive Director of RYSE
Altogether, three organization received funds generated largely by the very successful Fall Festival Sale in November 2021.
Watch this site for more on the other organizations gifted in February!
https://www.rysehawaii.org/
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March 1st
started the Holy Nativity Community donation drive to support the
Healthy Mothers/ Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawai‘i -- collecting canned and dry non-perishable goods, diapers, and personal hygiene items.
HMHB is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to improving maternal and child health in Hawai‘i through education, outreach, and advocacy.
Holy Nativity School’s Student Council is leading the outreach effort, and will be accepting donations from March 1 - 11at various drop off locations on campus, including the church office.
Donations may ALSO be dropped off on Sunday March 6.
Thank you for supporting our student-led initiatives, and for your donations.
Sunday evenings during Lent (March 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr 3), 5 p.m. "Dinner Church." This contemporary service will include Eucharist, discussion, and dinner.
All are welcome.
Bible Study on Sunday mornings
during Lent.
During Lent, our preachers will offer a series inviting participants to consider themes and lessons in the scripture assigned for each week.
The Revs. Jenn Latham, Bob Steele, Libby Berman, and Alison Dingley will lead conversations in Monteiro Chapel beginning at 10:30am on March 6, 13, 20, and 27, respectively.
We will be looking together at the passages for the following week. Please be in touch with any of our clergy preachers if you have questions. We hope you will join us!
Palm Sunday, April 10, 9 a.m.
Maundy Thursday Service, April 14, 6 p.m.
Good Friday Children’s Service, April 15, 11 a.m.
Good Friday Traditional Service, April 15, 6 p.m.
Easter Sunday Service, April 17, 9 a.m.
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REMINDERS!
"Living Well Through Lent 2022" booklets, now in the HNC office
M-Th 9a-12p
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Refreshing the prayer list:
If you wish to add OR continue names on the prayer list, please contact the office:
