The Season of Lent
“This Lent, we will look for ourselves in the stepping stones of Peter’s story. We will reflect on the stages of our own faith journeys as well as who and what has shaped us along the way. As we wander, let us tune our hearts to sing God’s grace. May we rest in streams of mercy, never ceasing.”
Lent & Holy Week 2024
February 14 AT 5:30 PM — SIMPLE SOUP SUPPER
at 7 pm — Ash Wednesday WORSHIP
FEBRUARY 25 at 10 AM — PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
Feb. 18 to Mar. 17 at 8:45 AM & 11:15 AM — SUNDAYS IN LENT
MARCH 24 at 8:45 am & 11:15 am — Palm Sunday
March 28 at 7 pm — Maundy Thursday
March 29 AT 11 AM TO 1 PM — STATIONS OF THE CROSS
at 7 pm — Good Friday TENEBRAE WORSHIP
March 31 at 6:45 am — COURTYARD EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
AT 8:45 am & 11:15 am — SANCTUARY/LIVESTREAM SERVICES
AT 10:00 AM — eASTER eGG hUNT AND FELLOWSHIP
Lenten Devotional Cards
Pick up Lenten Daily Devotional Cards in the Narthex or request below.
“WANDERING HEART”
Lenten DEVOTIONAL
Pick up a “Wandering Heart” Devotional Book in the Narthex or request a digital copy. The devotional book includes scripture, commentary, poetry, visual art, coloring, and written reflections. Register to join Pastor Elizabeth and others online on Mondays at 6:30 pm to explore the Lenten Devotional. The “Fill Your Cup” Wonder Hour class is also following this curriculum during Lent.
easter sunday
flower dedications
Celebrate Easter by purchasing a flowering plant in honor of friends and/or family. Thank you for helping us celebrate Easter! Purchase by Sunday, March 24. You may take your plant home following the 11:15 am Easter Sunday service.
Lent and Holy Week Information
ash wednesday, FEBRUARY 14
Simple soup supper at 5:30 pm in the fellowship hall
ash wednesday worship service at 7 pm
Wandering Heart - Tune My Heart
The Lenten journey begins on Ash Wednesday as we reflect on human mortality and the great need for redemption through Christ. Begin the season of Lent together with a simple soup supper (plus PB&J sandwiches) at 5:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Attend the in-person or livestream Ash Wednesday service at 7 pm. This moving service includes music by the Sanctuary Choir, hymns, reflection, communion, and the imposition of ashes.
WEEKLY LENT Exploration, FEBRUARY 18 - MARCH 25
7:00 pm on Mondays “Figuring Out Faith With Peter” Lent Online Study
Join Pastor Elizabeth and others to explore our weekly Lenten Devotional. Register.
2:00 - 5:00 pm on Sundays Lent Open Studio for “Hope” Art Gallery
Work independently on projects (drawing, crafting, painting, writing, sculpting, etc.) to display in a gallery show after Easter. Register.
YOUTH PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
SUNDAY, February 25, 10 am, FELLOWSHIP HALL
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast prepared by FPCA Youth to support their summer mission trip. Suggested donation: $15-20 per plate
“Then They Remembered” by Lisle Gwynn Garrity | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
Palm Sunday, MARCH 24 at 8:45 am & 11:15 am
Wandering Heart - Songs of Loudest Praise
Join the in-person or livestream Palm Sunday services at 8:45 am & 11:15 am.
Bring your filled fish banks for One Great Hour of Sharing offering.
Palm sunday Parade
Arrive 15 minutes early to worship for the Palm Parade! Grab a palm and parade into the Sanctuary to celebrate Palm Sunday.
“Golden Hour” by Nicolette Peñaranda | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
Maundy Thursday, MARCH 28 at 7 pm
Wandering Heart - Streams of Mercy
Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples. Their ritual meal was a celebration of the Jewish Passover, but Jesus gave new meaning to the bread and wine they shared. Our sacrament of Holy Communion is a constant reminder of this meal and Jesus’ promise to be with us always. This service of remembrance includes a chamber choir, handbells, and spoken word.
Attend the in-person or livestream Maundy Thursday service at 7 pm.
“Disarming Peter” by Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
Good Friday, MARCH 29
Wandering Heart - Prone to Leave the God I Love
11:00 am - 1:00 pm Self-Guided Stations of the Cross
Attend outdoor family-friendly stations of the cross based on Peter’s life.
View the Stations of the Cross Guidebook.
7:00 pm Tenebrae Worship with “Return to Me” by Sanctuary Choir
A deeply spiritual major choral work, with original texts by Terry York and original music by Taylor Davis, Return to Me takes us on a journey through the traditional Stations of the Cross. The combination of familiar scripture texts and powerful new images creates a deeply spiritual experience. The music is simply set for solo cello, choir, and piano.
Join the in-person or livestream Good Friday service at 7 pm.
Easter Sunday, March 31
COURTYARD SUNRISE Service at 6:45 am (in-person only)
SANCTUARY/LIVESTREAM AT 8:45 am & 11:15 am
EASTER EGG HUNT AND FELLOWSHIP AT 10 AM
Wandering Heart - And I Hope
The Lenten journey ends with the glorious celebration of Easter! Easter faith recalls the past, especially the act of God in raising the crucified Christ from the grave. Easter hope looks to the promised future, to that which awaits us. Whether you prefer outdoors as the sun begins to rise or in the Sanctuary with choir, brass quintet, handbells, and the spoken word, you are sure to feel the resurrection power of Christ.
Childcare available at 8:45 am & 11:15 am services.
Bring flowers to decorate the cross in the courtyard!
