The God Who Suffers (and Delivers) 2016 LENT THEME

Join us for Worship every Sunday in Lent at 11 a.m. starting February 14 where we will focus on the theme of seeking and relying on God's presence during times of trial and crisis.

For Lent this year, our worship focus centers around reflections gained from Jurgen Moltmann’s 1975 book, The Crucified God. This incredible book, claimed by some to be the most important theological work in the later portion of the 20th Century, wrestles with the question of the presence of God through perplexing trouble and long-suffering. For the truly ambitious, you are invited to read this work that will be referenced through many sermons this month and next. For those seeking a more readable classic, Elie Wiesel’s Night is another book to aid in your Lenten devotional practice this year.

Feb. 14 First Sunday of Lent "Where is God in a World Full of Trouble?" Luke 4:1-13

Feb. 21 Second Sunday of Lent "Is All This Really a Downer?" Luke 13:31-35

Feb. 28 Third Sunday of Lent Pulpit Guest: Rhonda Abbott-Blevins Coordinator of the Kentucky Baptist Fellowship

Mar. 6 Fourth Sunday of Lent "Open to the Future (and How to Live in the Present)" Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

Mar. 13 Fifth Sunday of Lent "Courage for the Least of These" John 12:1-8

Mar. 20 Palm Sunday "The Weakness of God" Luke 19:28-40

Mar. 27 Resurrection Sunday "Hope Radiating Light" Luke 24:1-12