2nd Sunday in Lent

Discussion Questions for Reading 1 (Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18): Faith and trust go together. We believe that our God is a God of love. We can trust God with our lives. Faith means complete trust in God. What does this mean to you?  Pray today: Lord, when you call us to journey into new territories, may we, like Abram, put our faith and trust in you.  What new territories is God asking you to explore?  In every way, each new day is "new territory." How will you trust God today?
Discussion Questions for Reading 2 (Philipians 3:17-4:1):  A citizen is not a visitor, a tourist, or a guest. A citizen is someone who belongs to a particular country. Sometimes citizens of a country go to other countries to live or work. Sometimes they become citizens of their new country. Sometimes they remain citizens of their original country. Their citizenship means too much to them to change. What does being a citizen of heaven mean to you?  What are your responsibilities and privileges as a citizen of this country? 
What are your responsibilities and privileges as a citizen of heaven? 
Discussion Questions for Gospel (Luke 9:28b-36):  The disciples are awed when the voice of God confirms Jesus' identity: "This is my Son, my Chosen One." How will you honor Jesus as the Chosen One of God during Lent?  Three traditional ways are: daily prayer, fasting, and sharing with the poor (almsgiving). How can you include these three Lenten practices into your daily life?
 

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Lenten Carbon Fest

Run your washing machine with only full loads.  Turn the knob on your washing machine to "cold/cold", and leave it there.  Washing your clothes in cold water gets them just as clean as washing in hot water, but uses half the energy.

(Compiled from Lenten resurces by: Tearfund, Nat'l Council of Churches' Eco-Justice Programs, Prince of Peace Luterhan Church, Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, Rock Springs Congregational UCC, IA IPL, NC IPL, and from Green America and The Catholic Coalition on Climate Change)

Lenten Carbon Fest

Plan ahead to bring reusable bags with you when you get groceries today.  If you already use reusable grocery bags, purchase a set of reusable porduce bags for fruits and vegies. (ecobags.com)

(Compiled from Lenten resurces by: Tearfund, Nat'l Council of Churches' Eco-Justice Programs, Prince of Peace Luterhan Church, Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, Rock Springs Congregational UCC, IA IPL, NC IPL, and from Green America and The Catholic Coalition on Climate Change)

Lenten Carbon Fest

Look to purchase locally-grown food today.  (Just Local Food is located at 1117 S Farwell St.  The next Winter Farmer's Market at L E Phillips Senior Center will be held on Saturday, March 13 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.)

(Compiled from Lenten resurces by: Tearfund, Nat'l Council of Churches' Eco-Justice Programs, Prince of Peace Luterhan Church, Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, Rock Springs Congregational UCC, IA IPL, NC IPL, and from Green America and The Catholic Coalition on Climate Change)

Lenten Carbon Fest

Let your dishwasher breathe.  Run the dishwasher only with a full load, and skip the energy-instensive drying cycle by choosing the "air-dry" option; or just open the door overnight.

(Compiled from Lenten resurces by: Tearfund, Nat'l Council of Churches' Eco-Justice Programs, Prince of Peace Luterhan Church, Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, Rock Springs Congregational UCC, IA IPL, NC IPL, and from Green America and The Catholic Coalition on Climate Change)

Today's Activities

There is Religious Education Classes this evening for grades 1-6 from 6:15 until 7:30.  The Make-up Retreat for grades 7 and 8 will be this evening from 5:30 until 8:00, in the school cafeteria.  High School Youth Ministry will be meeting this evening in the Loft from 7:00 until 8:30.

Lenten Carbon Fest

Be aware of your hot water use today.  Turn off the water while scrubbing dishes.  Take a shower instead of a bath, and try to take a shower that lasts half as long as usual.

(Compiled from Lenten resurces by: Tearfund, Nat'l Council of Churches' Eco-Justice Programs, Prince of Peace Luterhan Church, Saint Mark Presbyterian Church, Rock Springs Congregational UCC, IA IPL, NC IPL, and from Green America and The Catholic Coalition on Climate Change)