Lenten Study
All those stories in the Bible where the number 40 is a prominent feature… forty days and forty nights of rain in the time of Noah… the Israelites wandering in the wilderness for forty years… the resurrected Jesus seen alive for forty days. Somebody goes through something hard in order to be prepared for something better in the kingdom.
Hopewell UMC has shared a brand new Bible Study curriculum for the Season of Lent: seven weekly lessons looking at these stories… periods of testing or temptation or rigorous effort by God’s people in order to equip them for some new adventure in ministry.
These lessons include video teachings from United Methodist clergy, including our own Pastor Monica, group discussion, and personal reflection. During this Season of Lent, let’s empower ourselves for action: 40 days of getting prepared through fasting and prayer and confession of sin and study of the word, readying ourselves for a fresh experience of Easter grace that together we might be bold witnesses to His resurrection!
SAVE THE DATES!
Wednesdays in Lent: February 21-April 4, 6:30-8:00 p.m. We will gather to share a potluck dinner and then enjoy the Lenten Study together.
Sundays in Lent: February 18-March 25 and April 8, 9:45-10:45 a.m., Room #3 Pastor Monica will teach the Lenten Study.