Daily Lenten Offering

“Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor.”

—John 12:23-26

Jesus, I love my life and cling to it. I resist every change and grieve every loss. How do I follow you to the cross and to the grave? Afford to me an extra measure of sauce to trust, to embrace the possibility that life after death, living after sacrificing, can be full and more beautiful than I can imagine. Amen.

Until recently, Rev. Traci Blackmon served as the United Church of Christ’s Associate General Minister for Justice and Local Church Ministries. In this sermon from last year Rev. Blackmon explores the story of Jesus and the Woman at the Well. What do we need from Jesus? And what does Jesus need from us?

A Video for the Kids. Join the Veggies as they learn that you don't need to have everything to be happy.

“You Don't Need To Have It All! A Lesson for Lent,” Veggie Tales

After watching: Are you ever tempted to collect all-the-things so you never run out? Share the story of a time you shared what you had with a friend.