FINDING LIFE IN GOD

SHARING LIFE TOGETHER

Canyon Hill Church of the Nazarene is a place where you can grow in your faith, find a place to serve, and join us as we partner with God’s restorative work in our neighborhood, city, and throughout the world. We hope you will choose to worship with us and are encouraged in your relationship with God. 


HAPPENING ON MARCH 9

Canyon Hill Family,


Last Wednesday was Ash Wednesday, the first day of the season of Lent: the 40 day journey with Jesus to the cross preparing ourselves for Easter. Today many around the world are participating in a special service where they receive ashes on their forehead or hands as a reminder, "That from dust you were created and from dust you will return." It sounds a bit morbid, but it is the reminder of our mortality and prompts us to examine our hearts before God asking for God's forgiveness and surrendering our lives to him. This surrender begins the journey of self-examination and declaring our dependence on God. The season of Lent is a great time to start or participate in spiritual practices such as prayer, reading a Gospel, or fasting as we journey towards Good Friday.


Not sure what to do or how to start? Below are some ideas and resources to help:

  • Follow a Bible reading plan on the YouVersion Bible app on your phone or tablet.
  • Use the daily prayer and meditation prompts in the Bible App on your phone or tablet.
  • Practice guided prayer with Lectio 365 app.
  • Read the Gospel of Luke, follow the daily lectionary scripture readings, or study the lectionary passages for each Sunday during Lent.
  • Fast from social media or technology (that means phones and TV) at least one day a week
  • Fast from food for 8 hours for one day a week or fast from a specific type of food or drink during the week (Fasting isn't typically done on Sundays).
  • Find ways to serve others or donate your time and skills for others.
  • Focus on intentionally living out the fruits of the Spirit (or maybe just one).

There are so many ways to practice your faith and engage in spiritual practices this season. A quick search on the internet will provide several ideas and options. But above all, be devoted to loving God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength so you can love everyone you come in contact with. We were created in the image of God to be his image in the world and to be in relationship with God and each other. May you draw closer to God through this season.


A FEW REMINDERS

  • Daylight Savings begins this week! Set your clocks ahead this Saturday evening.
  • If you are helping with the Toiletries Closet this Saturday, 10th Ave will be closed from 6am-6pm as a crew works on the street below I-84.


See you Sunday,

Pastor Lindsey


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