2017 Lenten Devotional - March 1, 2017

March 1, 2017 Joyful Is the Dark Many Christians associate Lent with the wilderness - a place of uncertainty, struggle and sorrow. During the antebellum period, however, slaves had a positive concept of wilderness. It was a free and friendly space where one received, from Jesus, the strength to rise above ailments. With this perspective, our Lenten experience becomes pregnant with possibility. The darkness of Lent no longer stands in sharp contrast to the light of Easter, rather Lent becomes a place of healing and renewal. Darkness becomes a potential source of joy! The women of First Church Brooklyn share with us this season their thoughts on Lent.  Their reflections unite us in a common humanity that reminds us, that we are all God's people, living between light and shadow. I pray these reflections, will encourage your faith, inspire your action, and comfort your sorrow.  May the God of light and darkness, the God of joy and sorrow, the God known in Jesus the Christ, be with us all as we open the door on this 40-day journey. May we be given eyes to see the God who sees us. And may we discover, in this daily connection with one another, a more profound connection with the God who calls us beloved. In the name of Jesus we pray. Blessed Lent, Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Tune in to our Sunday Livestream To subscribe to the daily devotionals: Click this link. Enter your email address and type the anti-spam characters displayed. Respond to the verification message in your email to confirm subscription. March 1st Lord, give me the courage and hope of a new day.  May that new day bring with it renewed love for all that You give us.  May we remember that all is possible when we let go and trust that our wants and needs will be taken care of.  It is not always easy, but we are taught, that when we ask, it is received.  When you have more, more is expected.   This is our prayer. Amen Online Donations: Set up a recurring gift to the church through a secure online account. To set up an account or to edit an existing gift, go to First Presbyterian Church's website. Flower Donations. We welcome flower donations of $30 or more in memory or in honor of friends and loved ones. Call Annie Solages in the Church office at 718-624-3770 or see Barbara Cummings during fellowship hour on Sundays. Appointments with Ministry Staff: Contact the Church at 718-624 -3770.

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