Lent:  "spring"
Lent is the church year observance from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday.  Traditionally it has been a time of simplicity and preparation for Christians -- through prayer, self-denial and service -- before the Easter celebration.  The forty days of Lent recall the 40-day fast of Jesus in the wilderness after his baptism (Matthew 4:2 & Luke 4:1-2) and Moses' 40-day fast on Mount Sinai (Exodus 34:28).  Purple, the color of Lent, suggests somberness and solemnity.

Ash Wednesday Worship - Wednesday, February 22 at 7:30 PM.

Mid-Week Lenten Services - joint services with the cluster churches.  A mini-drama will be performed at each service.  Wednesdays, Soup Supper @ 6:15 PM, Worship Service @ 7:00 PM

February 29 Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit
March 7 St. Paul's Lutheran Church
March 14 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
March 21 St. John's Lutheran Church
March 28 First Lutheran Church

Holy Week Worship Schedule
Sunday, April 1, 10:00 AM - Procession of the Palms and reading of the Passion
Thursday, April 5, 7:30 PM - Maundy Thursday Communion Service
Friday, April 6, 7:30 PM - Tenebrae Service
Saturday, April 7, 7:30 PM - Easter Vigil

Easter Services
Sunday, April 8, 6:30 AM - 61st Annual Sunrise Service, Washington Park
Sunday, April 8, 10:00 AM - Easter Festival Worship 

Cluster Collection for March and April -- will benefit the Sister Maureen Joyce Center and the St. James Food Pantry.  We are collecting toothbrushes and toothpaste (no mouthwash -- it contains alcohol).