Today the First Methodist Church of Kennedale will be holding special services for Ash Wednesday, March 1. {{more: Read more …}}
There will be an English Service at 7:00 p.m. that will be followed by a Spanish Service at 7:30 p.m. Kennedale First United Methodist Church is located at 229 W 4th St, Kennedale,TX 76060.
Lent background …
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, a period of 40 days (excluding Sundays) which comes before Easter in the Christian calendar.
Christians who observe Lent use it as a time for prayer and penance. By observing Lent, Christians are remembering the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who withdrew into the wilderness and fasted for 40 days before his crucifixion.
Traditionally, pancakes are eaten on the day before Ash Wednesday to use up rich, indulgent foods like eggs and milk before the 40-day fasting season of Lent begins.
This year, Easter falls on Sunday, April 16. The English word Lent is a shortened form of the Old English word ‘lenten’, meaning ‘spring’.
other 1st Methodist Church news:
All of March will be March Madness at The Mission Store. It will be out with the Winter & Fall Clothes to make room for the Spring & Summer.ALL clothes, shoes and belts will 25 cents each through April 1.All are welcome!!
