FEBRUARY 2026
From the Pastor’s Desk
Blessed Lenten Season!
Lent is a gracious time in the Church year when we are invited to slow down and turn our hearts toward Jesus. Many Christians use these forty days to focus on prayer, fasting, service to others, forgiveness, and showing mercy—practices that help quiet our minds and open our hearts, all while drawing nearer to God.
On Ash Wednesday, we hear the sober words, “You are dust, and to dust you shall return.” In those words, we remember the fragility of life, the reality of our personal and shared sin, and our deep need for Jesus—the One who forgives our sin and gives us eternal life.
But Lent is not only about what we confess; it is also about what we receive. It is an invitation from God that calls forth a response—not a response to “choose salvation” or to prove ourselves to God. As Lutherans, we rest in the good news that salvation is God’s work, not ours. Instead, our response in Lent is the grateful “yes” of hearts overflowing with thanksgiving to Jesus, who went to the cross and rose again to redeem us.
As part of this Lenten journey, we warmly invite you to join us for our midweek Lenten suppers and services.
Each week, we’ll gather for:
- A simple, delicious meal
- Warm fellowship with brothers and sisters in Christ
- A brief, participatory worship service
All of this is designed to take about one hour of your midweek—a manageable, meaningful way to step out of the busyness of life and step into God’s presence with your church family.
Whether you have come every year or have never attended before, please consider making these midweek gatherings part of your Lenten rhythm. Come as you are. Bring your burdens, your questions, your hopes. Together, we will walk with Jesus to the cross and rejoice in the hope of His resurrection.
You might enjoy reflecting on how this Lenten season could become a special time of renewal for you and your household, or exploring simple practices (like a short daily prayer or Scripture reading) that tie in with our midweek services.
In Christ,
Pastor Kelly