Ash Wednesday Service February 25, 2009
Category: WorshipThis is an achived (past) event
Our Ash Wednesday service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on February 25.
Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent. Lent is the 40 days prior to Easter (not counting Sundays). Lent is a time to think about one’s sins. For many, Lent is a time to give up a favorite food or drink. This helps them remember how Jesus lived a simple life.
Many Christians don’t eat on Ash Wednesday. The day before is often called Shrove Tuesday, or Mardi Gras. It is a day for partying and feasting. People may indulge on that day, especially in whatever they may give up for Lent.
Many like to take up a project for Lent. This represents the servant life Jesus led.
The ashes are made of dried palm leaves left over from the previous Palm Sunday. The palms are burned, and mixed with a little oil.
At the Ash Wednesday service, people have their foreheads marked in the sign of the cross with the ashes. People remember they are dust, and to dust they shall return. People also remember that because of Christ, their spirit does not die with their body.
