Dear Beloved of God,

We have entered the season of Lent. It is a special time of year when we reflect on our need for God’s grace and mercy. During Lent, we remember our sinfulness and the sacrifice Jesus made for us so that we can be set free from sin and death.

Lent, which means “spring,” is 40 days before Easter, excluding Sundays. In the Bible, the people of Israel wandered in the desert for 40 days before they entered the promise land. Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness praying and listening to God. We spend 40 days praying, fasting, reading the Bible, studying, and giving our time to help others.  

Sometimes we talk about giving up something for Lent like chocolate or TV. Fasting can also mean taking something on like praying more often or volunteering to serve others. We make a sacrifice to be in solidarity with Jesus who made the ultimate sacrifice. 

Consider what your spiritual discipline(s) will be this Lent. One option is a study on Forgiveness that will begin this Sunday, March 6th, 5:00 pm, via Zoom. It will be repeated for those who prefer to meet in person on Tuesday, March 8th, 12:15 in the Fellowship Hall. Call or email Faith to sign up. Materials and the Zoom link will be sent out in a separate email. 

Peace,

Peggy

Do you love the music of Lent, Holy Week and Easter? If so, consider joining our choir for the holy season. We will be singing familiar hymns and lovely new anthems. Your contibutions would be greatly appreciated. Our 60-minute choir rehearsals are at 7:00pm on Thursday evenings in the sanctuary. Proper masking is provided. If you have any questions, please contact David at Gibson.DavidPaul@yahoo.com or by phone at 502.855.0698. You will be greatly welcomed! 

March 3  7:00pm  The Sanctuary

March 10 7:00pm  The Sanctuary

March 17 7:00pm  The Sanctuary

March 24 7:00pm  The Sanctuary

March 31 7:00pm   The Sanctuary 

Beginning on Tuesday, March 8th, Faith will be available in the church office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am - 2pm.

If you would like to schedule an appointment to meet with Peggy, please contact the church office at 502.893.5381.

You are invited to participate in a series of speakers as part of the Matthew 25 initiative at Anchorage Presbyterian Church, Sundays in March at 7:00 pm. For more information visit: https://www.anchoragepresbyterian.org/matthew-25.

Please have all newsletter submissions turned in every Wednesday by noon. Use this link for submissions and follow the prompts. Thank you!

Gayle Collins is our Deacon of the Month. If you or someone you know is in need of a kind gesture, please reach out to Gayle at collins.gayle@gmail.com or call 502-893-6461.

Harrie Buecker is our Elder of the Week. She can be contacted by phone at 502-592-6347 or via email at harrielynne@gmail.com.