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Lent 2012

February 22

Ash Wednesday
Create a mite box (just a small container) and begin collecting loose change during Lent to donate to a charity.

23
Challenge yourself and your family to not use what you consider non-essential technology today (computers, TV, cell phones)… a technology fast!

24

Visit the library, the church library, or bookstore and pick up Easter books telling the real story of Easter.

25
Work on memorizing The Lord’s Prayer; aim towards praying this prayer at least once a day over the 40 days.

 

26
Read today’s scripture lesson.  Spend time today doing something you enjoy.

27
Read John 19:28-37

28
Write a note to someone to brighten their day.

29
Do a treasure hunt in your house for ‘treasures’ (books, clothing, toys) you do not need but could donate to a local organization.

March 1
Fast from any radio or music in the car.

2
Pray before and after every meal you have today.

3
Go outside and take note of the beauty in the world God has created for you.

4
Read today’s scripture lesson.  Spend time today doing something you enjoy.

5
Burn a candle today as a reminder that Jesus is the Light of the World

6
When you get groceries this week, buy one thing specifically for the food bank donation box in the store.

7
Read Mark 15:33-41

 

8
Go for a walk in your neighbourhood and pick up any litter you see.

9
Do an anonymous and random act of kindness.

10
Set a timer and have a time of silence- no talking, no computer, TV, or radio.

11
Read today’s scripture lesson.  Spend time today doing something you enjoy.

12
Choose to give up a meal or snack.  During that time pray for those in our world who are hungry.

13
Don’t complain about anything all day today.

14
Phone someone that you love and tell them!

15
Find out the name of someone in a nursing home and bring or send them a picture, card, or treat.

16
Invite someone to share a meal.

17
Wear something green today!

18
Read today’s scripture lesson.  Spend time today doing something you enjoy.

19
Read Matthew 27:45-56

20
Pray for each member of your family throughout day.

21
Speak kindly all day.  Try and give at least three compliments

 

22
Read the story of Jonah.

23
Carefully clean a room in your house and keep thankfulness for your home in mind while you do it.

24
Have picnic today.  If the weather isn’t nice, have it inside your house!

25
Read today’s scripture lesson.  Spend time today doing something you enjoy.

26
Make a list of three people and pray for them throughout the day.

27
Instead of watching any TV today, sit with someone and read a couple of books

28
Spend time discussing and/or remembering family members and friends who have passed away.

29
Read Luke 23:32-43

 

30
Give up going on the computer today.

31
Cook a meal for someone and take it to them.

April 1
Palm Sunday Service 9:15 and 10:30
Read today’s scripture lesson.  Spend time today doing something you enjoy.

2
Memorize John 3:16

9:00 morning prayers at church

 

9:00 evening prayers at church

3
 Write down a list of 10 blessings in your life.

 

9:00 morning prayers at church

 

9:00 evening prayers at church

4
Read Psalm 22

9:00 morning prayers at church

 

9:00 evening prayers at church

5
Maundy Thursday
9:00 morning prayers at church
Go to the potluck supper at the church 6:00 and stay for the 7:00 prayer service.

6
Good Friday
8:00 Men’s breakfast

 

9:00 morning prayers at church

 

7:00 service

7

7:00 Service celebrating confirmations and baptisms

8
8:00 Breakfast

9:15 Service
10:30 Easter Sunday Service

Christ is risen.

Christ is risen indeed.  Halleluiah!