Our 40-Day Journey Begins
The word ‘Lent’ comes from the word Lengthen or Lencten, referring to the lengthening of days during spring. Like spring, Lent gives way to new life.
The word ‘Lent’ comes from the word Lengthen or Lencten, referring to the lengthening of days during spring. Like spring, Lent gives way to new life.
What a year 2021 has been! We made it through the second year of the pandemic. Many of us faced challenges in one way or other, but we all have learned to adapt. And, we kept pressing forward. More than ever, I feel our faith matters. We do not face storms alone because our God journeys with us.
With our hearts beginning to feel the joy of “Christmas Love” the thoughts of giving gifts is on many of our minds. Once again our thoughtful and generous church has volunteered to sponsor a local family for our annual Angel Tree Project.
Updated November 2021: We contributed over 250 pounds of food as well as $250 to Helping Harvest, and raised enough to fund 16 surgeries through the Operation Smile project!
Join what God is doing and pack a shoebox! At LP, generous participants since 2002 have filled 1,000 shoeboxes for children in need in over 130 countries. Shoebox gifts for children overseas must be brought to the Wagner Room or the Church Office porch, by Sunday, November 21.