Next week we will begin the season of Lent with the celebration of Ash Wednesday with an Ash Wednesday service on Feb. 25th at 7 pm. No season of the church life has more of an impact than the season of Lent. It is a time that we remember the greatest gift ever given...the death of Jesus Christ on a cross out of love for each one of us!
Over the years I have been asked "what should I give up for Lent?" or "what should I sacrifice for Lent?" Well my answer is always nothing. I don't have a problem with people who follow that tradition of giving up something for Lent if it is a means of connecting themselves with God, but it is not necessary. Especially since Christ said that he was the final sacrifice and we do not have to sacrifice any longer.
Take time during the Lenten season to reconnect with our loving savior Jesus Christ. You can do it by attending weekly Lenten services or by taking time out from your busy schedule and walk with God.
My prayer for you is that the season of Lent will be a means of grace in your life. For it is nothing when have done that Jesus Christ went to the cross for each one of us...it was God's love and grace that Christ endured the greatest sacrifice!
Speed Memorial Church
One Church, Many Faiths
About Me
- Rev Dr Donahue
- I am the senior pastor of Speed Memorial Church in Speed, IN. 2009 will be my 21st year in ministry. During that time I have coached youth, junior high, and high school football. I also owned and coached a semi-pro football team.