Lent 2023
Soul Care: Celebrating Sabbath
Two church congregations invite you on a journey of Sabbath.
Sabbath is a time for rest and delight, and is distinct from a day off, date night or a self-care afternoon – though any of those things can become sabbath time, with intention.
Engage in Sabbath throughout Lent: February 22 through April 7th, with a series of events that:
Reconnect to wholeness and renewal
Ground ourselves in spiritual strength
Spark and deepen friendships with others
Pastor Natalie Bell
Pastor Diane Ford
Ongoing Lent Activities
Weekly Sunday Worship
February 26 – April 9
(In-person, Zoom & Facebook Livestream)
- Feb. 26 “What is Sabbath?”*
- Mar. 5 “Sabbath as Celebration and Delight”*
- Mar. 12 “Sabbath vs. Servitude”*
- Mar. 19 “Sabbath and Surrender”*
- Mar. 26 “Sabbath and Community”*
- April 2 Palm and Passion Sunday
- April 9 Easter Morning
Link to Audio Sermons: https://lincroftchurch.org/sermons/soul-care-celebrating-sabbath-lent/
Wednesday Bible Study
March 1 – 29
@FPCM Adult Lounge, via Zoom*
March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 6:30 to 8:00 pm at FPCM Adult Lounge, just inside the Chapel Doors (look for Contemporary Worship signs). Pastor Natalie will lead a 5-week deep dive into the topic of Sabbath, studying the Bible together. Bring a brown bag supper, refreshments to be served. Friends, food and Sabbath await you!
*Call the FPCM Office for the Zoom link invitation, Mon – Fri, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm,
732-566-2663
Indoor Labyrinth
February 27 – March 30
@LPC (Inside)
Mon. – Thurs., 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Walk into a peaceful room with a unique labyrinth, where the path is marked not by stones or a painted canvas, but by blue fabric chairs for this self-guided time of prayer and contemplation. As you walk the meandering path, you get closer to the center of the room as well as your heart. Take a breath and remain there in the Holy Presence. You then continue on the path which leads you out to the world again, bringing whatever gift or word you received to share.
Small groups can reserve times by calling the LPC’s church office, Mon.–Thurs. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm:
732-741-8921
Special Lent Activities
Ash Wednesday
February 22
12:00 to 1:00 pm: @LPC:
Receive a blessing & ashes on LPC’s patio with Pastor Diane.
7:30 pm: @FPCM:
Worship Service with a message on Lent and Sabbath, prayers, music, a blessing and ashes with Pastor Natalie.
Maundy Thursday
April 6
Imagine you are a first-century person intrigued by or already a follower of Jesus. Because of the Roman presence, it is not safe to openly gather with Christians, so you gather with us in a “catacomb.” You will be greeted by a disciple who will lead you through a secret passageway to the gathering place.
As you enter you hear music and gentle laughter. You smell bread, olives and hummus as you sit at a small table across from new friends. Pastors Diane and Natalie will guide us through this first century Christian gathering like an ancient Supper Club, with food, short readings, guided discussions at your tables, stories told by disciples who walked with Jesus, and concluding with receiving communion together.
RSVP: First Century Supper in a “Catacomb”: Click here to RSVP your seat:
https://bit.ly/MaundyCatacomb
(Because there is a light food menu and limited space in this catacomb, we are asking all to reserve your free seat to this evening; donations are welcomed to cover costs.)
Good Friday
April 7
@FPCM
7:30 to 8:30 pm: Seven Last Words of Christ: A Service of Darkness.