The Season of Lent

The season of Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and self-examination in preparation for the celebration of the resurrection of the Lord at Easter. It is a period of 40 days — like the flood of Genesis, Moses’ sojourn at Mount Sinai, Elijah’s journey to Mount Horeb, Jonah’s call to Ninevah to repent and Jesus’ time of testing in the wilderness. (The Sundays in Lent are not counted in this reckoning of the time between Ash Wednesday and Easter, as every Lord’s Day is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.)

From the Presbyterian Mission Agency worship resources

HOLY WEEK MID-DAY SERVICES

Monday, April 3-Friday, April 7 | 11:50am-12:20pm | Sanctuary

Join us for daily devotionals led by pastors from downtown Marietta churches.

All are welcome to a soup and sandwich lunch in the Great Hall following the devotionals.

Volunteers are needed! Sign up here!

MAUNDY THURSDAY

Thursday, April 6 | 7pm | Sanctuary

On this day we remember how Jesus, at table with his disciples, took the bread and the cup and issued this mandate: “Do this in remembrance of me.”

GOOD FRIDAY

Friday, April 7 | 7pm | Sanctuary

Seven different preachers will offer a brief homily based on one of the seven last words that Jesus uttered before he breathed his last.

Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. Meri Kate Marcum

Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise. Rev. Dr. Sam Stevenson

Woman, behold your son. Rev. Cassie Waits, FPC Associate Pastor

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Rev. Dr. Don Esa

I thirst. Rev. Dr. Pem Cooley

It is finished. Rev. Zeta Lambertson

Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit. Rev. Dr. Paul Sherwood

 

 

40 FOR 40 LENTEN FOOD DRIVE

Begins Wednesday, February 22

Visit fpcmarietta.org/pantry for details.

EASTER LILIES

If you would like to dedicate a lily in honor or in memory of a loved one, please complete the form below by Wednesday, April 5.

Donations can be made via Pushpay here. Choose “Easter Lilies” from the drop down menu. Hard copies are also available in the Gathering Space.

Easter Lilies

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LENTEN RECITAL SERIES

Wednesday, March 8-29 | 11:50am

The March 8 recital has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 3 at 11:50am

Admission is free.

View the program here.

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