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During the succeeding centuries this practice spread to the rest of the Church. the churches in vicinity of the Rhine River began the practice of placing ashes on the people as a sign of repentance. Ashes are also associated with the mortality of death which sin brought into the world, for as God said to Adam after the fall, “By the sweat of your face you will eat bread, until you return to the ground, because from it you were taken for you are dust and to dust you shall return” (Genesis 3:19).Īround sixth century A.D. In the Old Testament, ashes were a sign of repentance and mourning. We also seek to grow in the faith through catechesis (instruction) during this time of spiritual discipline. We repent of our sins as we prepare to observe Good Friday and our Lord’s death for the sake of those sins. Lent emphasizes the twin themes of repentance and growth in the faith. March 30th - Barabbas (Seminarian Daniel Vanderhyde)Īpril 6th - Pontius Pilate (Seminarian Christopher Dhuse)Īsh Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent - a six week period during which we prepare to observe our Lord’s death and celebrate His resurrection. March 9th - Mary, Sister of Lazarus and Martha (Pastor Adle) March 2nd Ash Wednesday - John the Baptizer (Pastor Walther) Join us for Lenten Suppers from 5:15-6:15 p.m. As we prepare for Easter this year, we take a little extra time to meditate on the the eyewitnesses to Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.