As we send out the March Newsletter, the 40-day
season of Lent will soon dawn around us. March 5th, Ash Wednesday,
marks the 40-day beginning of our “walk of faith” with Jesus. All the way to
the cross, and then his triumphant resurrection on Easter Sunday, April 20th!
These days leading up to Easter, weekly
and even daily, via our individual and group Bible Study and Worship time, we
the church and community will “seek” to draw closer to Christ and his “divine”
spirit, which is fueling our faith.
Central to the “overarching” theme
and purpose of Lent, is its clear focus and calling for we disciples, lies in
our intent for we the Church, to look deep into our lives or faith, belief and
calling to walk with Jesus, our Messiah! One way we can do this, is to take
some set aside “dedicated time” each day or night to pray, meditate on and
study the Holy Scriptures from the Bible.
Please note, as we draw ever closer
to Passion week, and our Lord’s final days of earthly life and ministry, take the
time to “consciously” stop and read the Bible in humble faith! I will ask Ralph, our new Outreach Chair to see
what he would like to implement regarding a mission outreach to feed the poor,
clothe the naked here in Seattle, and in our ever-faithful way, seek to help
the poor and the needy in Christ’s Holy Name.
Brothers and Sisters in Christ, as
we the church and Christ’s disciples walk alongside Jesus, during the season of
Lenten remembrance. Please keep this simple, yet powerful truth ever
“conscious” in your hearts and minds. It is this sacred truth, by our personal
faith in Christ, we disciples of Christ never walk alone! Rather, Christ’s
Spirit and presence, always walks beside us. Please also remember Jesus is
always and forever, only a quiet prayer away from reaching out to us by our
individual faith. As we the church, across every denominational line walk the sacred
days of Lent. May the Holy Spirit reach out, touch, lead and even guide our
lives of faith and missions!
God Bless and keep us all, walking
the Lenten road to Jerusalem, with Lord Jesus.
