February 17th, 2010 starts the season of Lent with what is called Ash Wednesday.
"Ash Wednesday emphasizes a dual encounter: we confront our own mortality and confess our sin before God within the community of faith. The form and content of the service focus on the dual themes of sin and death in the light of God's redeeming love in Jesus Christ."
"The use of ashes as a sign of mortality and repentance has a long history in Jewish and Christian worship, and the Imposition of Ashes can be a powerful nonverbal and experiential way of participating in the call to repentance and reconciliation." -UM Book of Worship
Rockport UMC will be offering the Imposition of Ashes at a 7pm service which immediately follows our first Meager Meal which consists of soup, bread and butter at 6pm. Prayerfully consider starting your Lenten journey with us.
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