Prayer in Lent

Please pray for Sudan.

a prayer for ash wednesday

"Merciful God, you called us forth from the dust of the earth; you claimed us for Christ in the waters of Baptism. Look upon us as we enter these Forty Days bearing the marks of ashes, and bless our journey through the desert of Lent to the font of rebirth. May our fasting be hunger for justice; our alms, a making of peace; our prayer, the chant of humble and grateful hearts. All that we do and pray is in the name of Jesus, for in his cross you proclaim your love for ever and ever. Amen."

Ash Wednesday at Acts 2 UMC (Edmond, OK)

You are invited to begin the season of Lent by participating in our Ash Wednesday worship experience at Acts 2 United Methodist Church in Edmond, OK.

6:30 p.m.

Message by Rev. Mark Foster, music by our Acts 2 worship team, and the imposition of ashes

Childcare provided. Special message for children during the service and a time for them during the sermon.

We are located on the corner of Penn & Covell in Edmond.

http://www.acts2umc.org/times-directions

thoughts from Henri Nouwen

"At first sight, joy seems to be connected with being different. When you receive a compliment or win an award, you experience the joy of not being the same as others. You are faster, smarter, more beautiful, and it is that difference that brings you joy. But such joy is very temporary. True joy is hidden where we are the same as other people: fragile and mortal. It is the joy of belonging to the human race. It is the joy of being with others as a friend, a companion, a fellow traveler.

"This is the joy of Jesus, who is Emmanuel: God-with-us."

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