Lent 2017 part 1

During Lent we are going to focus on the cross by thinking about some different objects that help us to understand Jesus’ last few days leading up to Good Friday, and what Jesus has accomplished through his death on the cross.  We shall take each in turn and consider them, both at our Sunday services and during a prayer time in the church each Wednesday lunchtime throughout Lent.  If you are able to join us on Wednesdays at 12noon, for about 20-30mins that would be great, if not why not join in by praying wherever you are.  Don’t worry if you can’t pray at exactly the same time.  To help you in this you will find a reading, song / hymn, the Lord’s Prayer and a reflection that we will be using during the prayer time.

Our focus this week is on the bread and the cup

Hymn

When I survey the wondrous cross

on which the Prince of glory died,

my richest gain I count but loss,

and pour contempt on all my pride

Forbid it Lord, that I should boast,

save in the death of Christ my God

all the vain things that charm me most

I sacrifice them to His blood

See from His head, His hands, His feet,

sorrow and love flow mingled down

did e’er such love and sorrow meet

or thorns compose so rich a crown

Were the whole realm of nature mine

that were an offering far too small

love so amazing so divine

demands my soul, my life, my all

Reading – Matthew 26v26-29

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, ‘Take and eat; this is my body.’

Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, ‘Drink from it, all of you. ²⁸ This is my blood of the^[a] covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. ²⁹ I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.’

Reflection – As we think about what Christ has sacrificed for us, what does it mean for us to take up our cross and follow Him?

Pray for others (including 5 people you know who don’t know Jesus yet)

Finish with the Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name;

thy kingdom come;

thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread;

and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us;

and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the

glory for ever and ever.  Amen.

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