Try Something New for Lent
We have entered the Lenten season within the Christian church. Lent is the 40-day period prior to Easter set aside for reflection and preparation in anticipation of receiving Jesus as our resurrected Lord and God on Easter morning. During this time we seek to know ourselves and our Savior more fully.
Sometimes, Lent is described as a somewhat somber and sacrificial time. We give up or sacrifice something for God, something like chocolate or ice cream. We believe that in denying ourselves something in which we indulge, we are brought closer to the fullness of God’s will in our lives.
I suggest this Lent that instead of giving something up, we take something on. I am not suggesting we eat more chocolate or another bowl of ice cream. I suggest that we seek to put on something more Christ like. In the words of the apostle Paul, we are called to put on things such as compassion, kindness, humility, meekness and patience, and to bear with one another, and to forgive one another, and above all to put on love (Colossians 3:12-14). By putting on things such as these, God’s Spirit can enable us to grow more like the Savior whom we follow.
Please join us in worship on the northeast corner of the historic square in Medina. We offer three unique services each Sunday morning. Come and receive hope amidst a joyful community of faith. May you know that “No matter where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here at Medina United Church of Christ!” God’s love ministers to us all.
May God bless us all as we strive together to follow the Lord,
Neal R. Sadler, Senior Pastor
