February 10, 2021 - Ladue Chapel Presbyterian Church, St. Louis, MO
I have a confession…
It wasn’t too long ago that the last of my Christmas decorations finally came down. It was hard to pack up the ornaments, box up the nativity set, take down the lights, and return my apartment to its typical, not as festive, décor.

But this is also one reason why I love our liturgical calendar. Because even as I make the shift away from Advent and Epiphany, I get to turn my gaze toward the next season, Lent.

Granted, Lent doesn’t come with the same festive decorations as Advent– but it does offer me and all of us as a community, new opportunities to gather, to watch, and to listen for God’s presence with us.

Something I’m looking forward to during Lent is our drive-through Ash Wednesday service, Feb. 17 from 5:00-6:30 p.m., which will be followed by an online service at 7:00 p.m. And on Sunday Feb. 21 we will move from a pre-recorded worship service to a livestream service—you will still be able to access the service on Facebook, but it will be livestreamed from the sanctuary!

I’m also looking forward to the in-person events and services we have planned for Holy Week: a Easter egg hunt on Palm Sunday, an opportunity to partake in communion in small groups on Maundy Thursday, prayer stations to walk on Good Friday, the Labyrinth on Holy Saturday and a sunrise service on Easter morning.

Shifts in the seasons can be challenging, but as we prepare for Lent, I’m looking forward to seeing how God’s Spirit will move in and among us as we journey through this holy season together. 

Peace,
 
Mel
CARES, CONCERNS, AND CELEBRATIONS

Recently hospitalized or recovering at home
Martha Ruiz, Justin Williamson, Greta Talen

We offer our congratulations to Kathryn and David Oetting on their wedding, which took place on Friday, February 5, 2021.
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MUSIC MINISTRY

Music for Sunday, February 14
Chamber Choir will sing “Dazzling as the Sun” by Gwyneth Walker, and Karen Kanakis and Johanna Nordhorn will sing “The Last Allelujas.”

“The Last Allelujas” is a dramatic duet by Ukrainian-American composer Paul Stetsenko depicting the sadness of saying farewell, or burying the “alleluia” for Lent. The music is full of the influences of chant, harmony and mysticism of the Orthodox Church. Removing the use of the word “alleluia” during Lent is an ancient practice of the Church. It creates a sort of “verbal fast” which in turn increases the joy when this familiar exclamation of praise returns at Easter. The Lenten boxes for children and for adults will include a related activity, and Courtney Chandler will be talking about the practice in this Sunday’s worship. 
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