Ash Wednesday
LENT BEGINS
"...for you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”
Genesis 3:19
Lent is a gift not a requirement. It's a time to prepare our hearts so we don’t rush into Easter in an unthoughtful way. It's a season to slow down and create space. Join us for our Ash Wednesday services to mark the start of the Lenten season.
Ash Wednesday derives its name from the practice of ash being placed in the shape of the cross on the participant’s forehead (in our Ash Wednesday services in the past we have placed it on wrist), as the words, “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return” are spoken. This vivid imagery represents the heart behind the service and entire season of Lent: We are sinners, life is short, and we desperately need gospel grace.
We hope you will join us for a time of worship, prayer, silent reflection, and confession. All ages are welcome.
Please note: There is no childcare for these services. Activity sheets will be available for all children.
CHILLIWACK SERVICE
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | 6.00pm - 6.45pm
Chilliwack Campus - 46100 Chilliwack Central Road | MAP
HARRISON SERVICE
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | 6.00pm - 6.45pm
Harrison Campus - 514 Lillooet Avenue | MAP
LENT GUIDE
To help you engage in the Lenten season, we are providing you with a guide as an easy to use resource. The guide has seven weekly Scripture readings to correspond with the seven weeks of Lent. Every weekly section also includes space for prayers and what God is teaching you throughout Lent. The guide is not cumbersome but simply prompts us to be intentional rooted in the Word.
You can also pickup a copy (limited quantities) at your campus - available from Sunday, February 19.
Got questions? We'd love to answer them!
Please contact Tyson Beesley | Worship Pastor - tyson@centralcommunity.ca