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Journey to the Cross

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Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, for many of us the beginning of a journey to the cross.  For some Lent is nothing more than six long weeks of going without some favorite food or pleasurable experience for some reason long since forgotten (and, hence, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, a last chance to indulge). As we have incorporated the practice of Lent into the Presbyterian Church in the last 30 years or so, we have focused more on Lent as a spiritual journey, a time to reflect on and grow in faith.

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Like a Child at Home:  One additional opportunity that will be listed on a Sunday Bulletin Insert is the beginning of Lenten Small Groups and ABC the week of February 26.  All the details you need are in the insert.  We often call Lent the season of the journey to the cross, a journey that is best made in the company of faithful friends.  Our Small Groups and ABC provide just such a company for this year's journey.

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