Today, I finally packed away the final Christmas ornaments (except the one I said I would keep out to remember Jesus’ birth throughout the year), Epiphany is in full force, and I’m in full Lenten planning phase.
I try to finish my planning within my blocked out planning time, but this season, it just didn’t pan out. I continue to fill in the blanks, but I have gotten pretty far and should be ready long before March 5th.
Here is a glimpse into the overall theme:
And here is a Call to Worship and Invocation from the series:
CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Psalm 51 & 103 – DMA)
Pastor: We come to you, O Lord, imperfect, but hungry.
People: We trust in your steadfast love and take hope in your abundant mercy.
Pastor: We turn to you, O Lord, recognizing that too often we turn away.
People: We trust that indeed you are merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in compassion and lovingkindness.
Pastor: We desire, O Lord, your wisdom in our inmost heart.
People: We open ourselves to you.
INVOCATION (DMA)
Creator, Meet us here. Meet us now. Walk with us on our Lenten Journey. Continue to create us and form us in your likeness. Let our very being act as an offering to you. AMEN
If you are a pastor, what are you considering for this Lenten season?
If you are not a pastor, what would you hope to hear in church this spring?
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Wandering and Wondering 