Rehab is a word that can refer to many different things. Just a quick glance through the Wikipedia article on rehabilitation, or “rehab,” points to issues ranging from health (cognitive rehab, wildlife rehab, drug rehab, occupational rehab, physical rehab, psychiatric rehab, vision rehab, vocational rehab) to politics (restoration of disgraced politicians) to home improvement (Rehab Addict!). In general, the word rehabilitate means to restore to a condition of good health, ability to work; to restore to good condition or operation; or to restore a person’s reputation.
Similarly, the annual observance of the Lenten discipline among Christians is a time to seek restoration for our lives. It is a time to reflect, take stock of our spiritual condition, and realign our lives. Our method for taking stock is the baptismal covenant as our reference point and making good use of the means of grace as our method.
On each Sunday of this journey, the Scriptures provide the core guidance for the work of the week to come in our own lives and with others in midweek formation groups.
Ash Wednesday Service – February 14th
Worship @ 7:00 PM
We begin on Ash Wednesday by recognizing the limits placed on us by our mortality and the depths of our sinfulness.
First Sunday of Lent – February 18th
Study @ 9:30 AM & Worship @ 10:30 AM
On the first Sunday of Lent, we acknowledge we are entering a wilderness, uncharted and perhaps unchartable territory for us.
Second Sunday of Lent – February 24th
Study @ 9:30 AM & Worship @ 10:30 AM
On the second Sunday of Lent , we become aware of the degree to which we need intervention and help beyond ourselves, and we identify how we can access it and start doing so.
Third Sunday of Lent – March 4th
Study @ 9:30 AM & Worship @ 10:30 AM
On the third Sunday of Lent, we encounter the specifics of the kind of program that can keep us moving forward and learning this new normal, if we stick with it.
Fourth Sunday of Lent – March 11th
Study @ 9:30 AM & Worship @ 10:30 AM
On the fourth Sunday of Lent, we address the sense of progress (and lack of progress) that comes with beginning to make some recovery.
Fifth Sunday of Lent – March 18th
Study @ 9:30 AM & Worship @ 10:30 AM
On the fifth Sunday of Lent, we remember with gratitude and hope the promise of healing and wholeness that awaits us as we continue to persevere, even in the face of challenging circumstances.
