LENT

Thought #1
Here we are again - it's Lent! As usual, I am finding that in the midst of my pastoral duties, I am deeply affected by the attempts to provide my congregation with a spirtual experience for the next 40 days. I hope it impacts them as much as it has me. For more information about our Lenten program this year, "Bread for the Journey" check out our church website at www.mtmcob.com. Look at the weekly By-Line for devotional ideas and the March By-Line for our worship schedule. If you are unsure what Lent is all about, check out http://www.freedomyou.com/mil/Lent.htm.

Thought #2
I AM SO READY FOR SPRING - the world Lent is actually derived fromthe Anglo-Saxon word Lencten, which means spring. I heard a woodpecker the other day - surely has to mean something. The hints of warm air of late bring promise - just as Lent moves us closer to the promise of the Resurrection!!! Spend some time in reflection each day this Lent - read a Bible verse, say a prayer, be in relationship with the God who was willing to sacrifice his own son for us. How many of us could do that.....?