A Simple Lent: By the Cross
Posted: February 3, 2010
Join us for a simple Lent. In observance of this penitential season, we will engage three simple values of the Christian life: to worship, grow and serve.
Worship
- Sermon Series – By the Cross: The Week That Changed Your Life, February 20 – April 4
Walk in Jesus’ footsteps and truly prepare for celebration when Easter arrives on April 4. Follow Jesus’ Passion Week journey, from His arrival in Bethany to His crucifixion and finally His triumphant resurrection that changed the course of history forever.
Date Week Sermon Title Study Guide February 20/21 Lent I Friday Before the Week Feb 21 & 28 February 27/28 Lent II Sunday of the Week Feb 21 & 28 March 6/7 Lent III Monday of the Week March 13/14 Lent IV Tuesday Morning of the Week March 20/21 Lent V Tuesday Afternoon of the Week March 27/28 Palm Sunday Thursday of the Week April 1 Maundy Thursday Thursday Night of the Week April 2 Good Friday Friday of the Week April 3/4 Easter The First Day of the Week - Fasting – Please mark your calendars for February 26 and March 26, two days set aside to worship the Lord together through fasting.
- The Prayer Experiment – A Lenten tradition at Christ Church, and a perfect way to connect with the Lord through deep and purposeful daily prayer.
Grow
- Sermon Study Guides
Study guides for each sermon in the Lenten sermon series will be posted on our website (see table above for study guides). Contact Susan Freeman to receive a reminder email each Monday.
Serve
- Service Opportunities
Opportunities to serve at Christ Church, from Christ Church, and through world missions are always available on our website and in the weekend bulletin. Please check back, as there are new opportunities each week. - Children’s Ministry | Lenten Offering
Back in December, Minnie’s Food Pantry lost their entire inventory due to a leak. This Lent, your kids can help restock Minnie’s Food Pantry’s shelves to feed hungry families this year.On February 21 – mite boxes will be distributed at Sunday school
• Take home your mite box.
• Put in your extra coins every day.
• Be grateful you can be a giver.On April 11
• Bring your mite box back to Sunday School.
• We will walk by class to the Sanctuary to make our offering.Every day we have a chance to give something to a family in need. Please put your extra coins in your Lenten giving box to help a family here in the Plano community who needs food in their house.
Lenten Calendar
The penitential season of Lent begins on Wednesday, February 17 with Ash Wednesday services. Our Lenten sermon series, By the Cross, begins on February 20.
- Ash Wednesday – February 17
7 a.m. (Chapel)
12 noon & 7 p.m. (Sanctuary)
Childcare at noon and 7 p.m. (Sanctuary) - Palm Sunday Weekend – March 27/28
Regular Weekend Services
Nursery and Sunday School; ages 0-10 - Maundy Thursday – April 1
7 p.m. (Sanctuary)
Childcare ages 0-10 in the Nursery - Good Friday – April 2
Stations of the Cross – 12 noon (Sanctuary) – Childcare ages 0-10
Good Friday Liturgy – 7 p.m. (Sanctuary) – Childcare ages 0-10 - Children’s Easter Celebration – April 3
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.- 10-10:30 Flowering the Cross
- 10:30-11:15 “Chagy the Clown”
- 11:15-11:30 Easter Egg Hunt
Bring a fresh flower to flower the cross.
- Easter Saturday – April 3
5:30 p.m. (Sanctuary)
Childcare ages 0-10 - Easter Sunday – April 4
Sunrise service at 7:11 a.m. (Chapel)
9 & 11 a.m. (Sanctuary) – childcare ages 0-10