Sharing our Stories of Scripture: A Lenten Focus

Sharing our Stories of Scripture: A Lenten Focus

Do you remember the first Bible you were given? Do you still have it? Do you have the Bible of a family member? A Bible filled with notes or bookmarks or pressed flowers? What does the Bible you use on a regular basis look like? This year during our Lenten Midweek Services we will be asking some of these questions as our focus will be sharing stories about our Bibles and how God’s word has impacted our lives.

What is a passage of scripture that took on a special meaning for you at a certain time of your life? What is your favorite Bible verse or passage and why? Is there a Bible verse or passage you have always wrestled with? We will be asking these questions to members of the congregation in “Conversations Under the Cross” similar to how we did last year in Lent. Sharing and listening to each other’s stories is important way to reflect on our own faith and relationship with God. The whole Bible is itself a witness of other people’s stories of God’s action in their lives. We continue the witness of Scripture when we share our stories.

At each Lenten service (11:00am and 7:00pm) we will interview a different member of the congregation (don’t worry, we won’t randomly pick you out of the pews, the person will have agreed and prepared beforehand!) and ask to hear some of their stories about how the Bible has been central in their faith. If you were able to be a part of this last year you know it is a special time. One person remarked to me that they can remember a story from each person who spoke last year—the stories were so vivid and touching. Also, last year the conversation often carried over into the luncheon meal afterward or to the discussions outside of church. In other words the witness carried out into the day and lives of all those who attended.
Come and hear the witness of how God’s word is at work and active in each other’s lives!

Lenten Blessings,

Pastor Shelly