Enter the Story...

Our theme for Lent is Enter the story. Lent is not a time when we hear the story of Jesus on his journey to Jerusalem, as an event that happened some 2000 years ago, to be read about from a distance. We participate in the story, as we listen for the ways in which our own lives are reflected in the lives of the early disciples. We start today with a reminder that "from dust we come and to dust we will return." We are reminded of our mortality. We walk with Christ in the valley, knowing that we will eventually follow to the cross, and trusting that we will be there for the resurrection and new life. We all participate in the kin-dom of God that comes when we live our lives as resurrection people with the knowledge and hope that nothing can separate us from the love of God. Which brings us back to where we start today. From dust we come and to dust we will return. Thanks be to God as we enter the story.


Starting tomorrow, there will be posts each day by different participants in the Centennial UMC congregation. Please check out the blog each day for a reflection, and offer any responses you would like. Comments will not be posted immediately, as they need to be approved first. I will not change anyone's comments, but need to ensure that inappropriate content is not posted to this site.

Blessings to you as we journey together!
Melanie