The season of Lent is a wonderful time to start a new spiritual practice, such as reading your Bible, attending a Bible Study, praying intentionally, or starting a family devotional time. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday (Feb. 14) and lasts forty days (not including the Sundays). Sundays are excluded because those are the days we remember Jesus’ resurrection. Every Sunday is a little celebration of Easter and thus a time of joy.
Historically, the Christian church has recognized Lent as a time to focus our attention on how we are living for God. It is a time to examine our lives to see how we can be in a better relationship with God. The forty days of Lent are symbolic of Jesus’ time in the wilderness before he began his ministry. During that time, he was tempted; but stayed true to God.
Provided here are Scriptures and suggestions of activities to use during a family time of devotion for the weeks of Lent. Written by MaryJane Pierce Norton, a retired writer from Discipleship Ministries.
Supplies Needed:
Week 1: Pitcher with water, empty bowl, blank cardstock, magazines to cut
Week 2: One piece of paper per family member
Week 3: Coins to pass, container to collect money
Week 4: Large piece of paper, candle cutouts
Week 5: Rugged cross, ingredients to make Hot Cross Buns (Recipe)
Week 6: An Egg, materials to decorate Easter Eggs
Easter: A Butterfly
Historically, the Christian church has recognized Lent as a time to focus our attention on how we are living for God. It is a time to examine our lives to see how we can be in a better relationship with God. The forty days of Lent are symbolic of Jesus’ time in the wilderness before he began his ministry. During that time, he was tempted; but stayed true to God.
Provided here are Scriptures and suggestions of activities to use during a family time of devotion for the weeks of Lent. Written by MaryJane Pierce Norton, a retired writer from Discipleship Ministries.
Supplies Needed:
Week 1: Pitcher with water, empty bowl, blank cardstock, magazines to cut
Week 2: One piece of paper per family member
Week 3: Coins to pass, container to collect money
Week 4: Large piece of paper, candle cutouts
Week 5: Rugged cross, ingredients to make Hot Cross Buns (Recipe)
Week 6: An Egg, materials to decorate Easter Eggs
Easter: A Butterfly
Click on the links below to read the Lenten Devotional or download all of them here.
Ash Wednesday - February 14, 2018
Week 1 - Week of February 18: Jesus Begins His Ministry
Week 2 - Week of February 25: Teach Me Lord
Week 3 - Week of March 4: A Place of Worship
Week 4 - Week of March 11: Jesus Brings Light
Week 5 - Week of March 18: The Meaning of the Cross
Week 6 - Week of March 25: The Meaning of the Resurrection
Easter - April 1, 2018
Week 1 - Week of February 18: Jesus Begins His Ministry
Week 2 - Week of February 25: Teach Me Lord
Week 3 - Week of March 4: A Place of Worship
Week 4 - Week of March 11: Jesus Brings Light
Week 5 - Week of March 18: The Meaning of the Cross
Week 6 - Week of March 25: The Meaning of the Resurrection
Easter - April 1, 2018
