Lent is the 40 days before Easter where we remember Jesus' life, ministry and death. Its a time for us to prepare ourselves to connect and grow closer to God. This can be done through prayer, reading and studying the bible, helping someone, starting something or giving up something....there are many ways!!
We have provided some resources to help both adults and families on your journey this Lent. Please see below.
Please do get in contact with us if you want to chat or need help with this.
Adults
Ash Wednesday at Home
Why not mark the beginning of Lent with an Ash Wednesday service at home?
Download our booklet here, grab some paper, pens, matches and maybe even some marshmallows and join in! You can do this on your own, with your family or household, or even with friends over Zoom!
Lent Course
Through this Bible study, you will be called to evaluate your spiritual life and growth, to uncover your true character, to trust in the God of grace, to declare victory over your true enemy, and to find your identity in your Saviour. This study will serve as a reminder that prayer really is a powerful weapon.
Take the 3 in 1 Challenge
Devotion - Prayer - Fasting
We pray you encounter God in a new way, as you begin your journey through Lent with this 3-in-1 Challenge. Spend a few moments thinking about your one main, dream, desire or concern that you will be praying about daily throughout the next 40 days.
Click below to download the devotional and make your commitment to journeying through Lent.
Read the Lent Book
Click here to find out more and to order.
An outstanding assessment of the theology of the emerging church movement . . . an essential starting point for all reflecting on how to relate the Christian faith and the Christian church to the shifting complexities of postmodern British culture. --Alister McGrath on New World, New Church?
You can also download a study guide to use on your own or with a Small Group below:
Prayer Course II
The New Prayer Course 2 from 24-7 Prayer is coming out this lent. Why not decide to do the course together as a Small Group?
Youth
Instagram photo challenge
Felling creative or do you just like spending time on your phone?
Then why not take part in the Instagram photo challenge during Lent (until Easter).
How do I participate?
- Download the Church of England's LiveLent 2021 app and register.
- Each day read and reflect on the the daily devotional
- Check out the statement of the day and reflect on what you can capture & bring together
- Then upload a photo or video on Instagram
- Tag @StMarksKensalRise on Instagram for every post
- If you're not Instagram, no worries! You can send your photos to our Facebook group or via Whatsapp to your group leaders or by email.
Weekly Challenge Updates
Each week during Lent we will post up the weekly challenge statements here.
Have fun photo-sharing and be ready for your Instagram feed is about to look a whole lot like Lent!
Be as creative as you like - prizes will be awarded for the most interesting photos throughout Lent!
Families
