Worship & Study Series: Transformed by the Bible.
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We all would like to learn how to read the Bible in a way that opens our hearts to the transforming power of God. During the weeks of Lent, we will learn how to read the Bible spiritually – to learn how to listen to the voice of God in scripture.
A spiritual reading of the Bible opens fresh perspectives: we open our eyes to the blessing of God, we open our hearts to our need for God, and we discover new ways to live the life God would have for us. Sunday and Wednesday Each Sunday we will introduce the prayer practice and use it as a guide to preach the Gospel for the day. On Wednesday, we will try it out, engaging a Bible passage for ourselves. We will experience how a Spiritual reading of the Bible can be transformative. Not Just for Lent, but for Life Our hope is that you will learn ways of listening to the voice of God in the Bible so that you can take what you learn in Lent for the rest of life. Learning these practices will prepare us for The Community Bible Experience, when we read through the Bible during the summer and fall. Reading the Bible can be a life transforming experience. It’s not just for Lent — it’s for Life. |
What are ways to read the Bible?
We will practice three different ways of listening to God in scripture and discover their power for our faith journey. Practice #1: PRAY the Scripture. Martin Luther taught his barber a simple way to pray the scripture. It is a four-step approach signified by the letters P-R-A-Y. Praise. Repent. Ask. Yield. Practice #2: Lectio Divina: Divine Reading of Scripture. There are a number of approaches. This approach works well at home with family members or in a small group with others. What in the passage catches my attention? What does it touch my life? What does God want me to do? Practice #3: Reading with All Your Senses: The Ignatian Method Saint Ignatius for whom this method is named was a contemporary of Martin Luther. We will learn how to read a passage with all our senses, to put our self in the midst of the story, to be an active participant, and then to ask—What would Jesus say to me? |
Lent Worship ScheduleWednesday Worship
We offer two services each Wednesday in Lent. We have a midday service over the lunch hour, 12:15 - 12:45 p.m. and an evening service 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. March 6 - Ash Wednesday
12 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. Worship with Ashes and Communion Sunday, March 10: Temptation: Luke 4:1-13 Wednesday, March 13: P.R.A.Y. Reading Practice Sunday, March 17: Parable of God: Luke 13:31-35 Wednesday, March 20: Lectio Divina Reading Practice Sunday, March 24: God’s Patience: Luke 13:1-9 Wednesday, March 27: P.R.A.Y. Reading Practice Sunday, March 31: The Prodigal Son: Luke 15 Wednesday, April 3: Reading with Senses Sunday, April 7: Anointing Jesus’ feet: John 12:1-3 Wednesday, April 10: Reading with Senses Mentor Pairs & HSM Following worship our Middle School Ministry students will pair up with their chosen mentors for a discussion and our High School Ministry will meet down in the Youth Room to talk as well. |
Eat with Us!Dinners will be available starting each week; serving starts at 5 p.m. The cost for dinner will be $10 max for the family, $5 adults, $3 kids, and children 4 and under eat free.
Our Menus Will Be:
Walk the Labyrinth with Us!
Each Wednesday the Chapel is set up as a prayer space /labyrinth walk 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Center yourself in prayer and walk through the experience by meeting with our Director of Spiritual Transformation Marcie Watson.
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