Greetings BUMC Family and Friends,

 

I am writing this on the morning of Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the
Season of Lent. Lent is a season in which we take time to examine ourselves,
our words, and our actions during the previous year. We ask questions. Have I
sinned? Have I hurt anyone? Have I been an instrument of peace or a cause
of strife? Have I born the fruit of the Spirit? Is someone’s life a little better
because of my actions? If not, why? We prayerfully take a long and critical
look at ourselves to ascertain where we have fallen short and we ask God to
guide us in this introspective journey.

 

During this season we humble ourselves before God and all humankind and
repent of our shortcomings and poor choices. We commit ourselves to live
better lives through Christ Jesus in the coming year. We trust that God is
walking with us on our Lenten journey and beyond.

 

And then comes Easter—the culmination of our Lenten exploration. On
Easter morning the empty tomb is a message from God that we have been
forgiven, that the evil we let into our lives has no power over us, and that we
need never live in fear again! The risen Christ defeated death and lives on in
this world in us and through us. On Easter Morning, we commit ourselves to
bringing the light and life of the Resurrection to every person who crosses
our path!

 

Take time for a proper Lenten journey and you will find that Easter is a much
more meaningful experience.

 

 

Blessings to All,
Pastor Matt​​

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