We begin the Lent season this Wednesday.  Lent signifies the 40 days (not counting Sundays) that begin on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday, or the day before Easter Sunday.  The forty days are significant because the Israelites journeyed through the desert for 40 years and Jesus himself fasted in the desert for 40 days.

Historically, early Christians also adopted this rhythm of ‘giving up’ something during this Lenten season.  The purpose isn’t simply to give something up but in doing so, it helps us to focus on Jesus Christ - his suffering, sacrifice, and resurrection.  It is true that the Bible never mentions Lent or the Lenten season.  It is a ‘rhythm’ created by the early church to help the body of believers to set their hearts and minds on things above.  Would you consider giving something up this Lenten season?

Join other Questers for an ASH WEDNESDAY reflection and worship this Wednesday.  Doors will open at 6.45pm with quiet meditation till 7.15pm to give people open space/time to pray.   The gathering will end at 8.15pm.  Children are welcome to join their parents as we collectively mark the beginning of the Lenten season.