![]() The words “Remember, you are dust, and to dust you shall return,” are spoken by the pastor as the ashes are applied because they paraphrase the words of God in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3:19). Also, the ashes are applied to the forehead in the ‘sign of the cross’ – the very instrument by which our Lord Jesus took upon Himself the punishment for our sin… in our place. This will be done at the particular worship service we are planning, the message to be given and, in particular, with the ‘Imposition of Ashes’ onto the foreheads of those who would like to participate in that special part of the worship service.īy receiving the ashes, the worshipper acknowledges that God’s judgment against their sin is right and just. The focus during the season of Lent is the recognition that we are all sinners which leads us to confess our sins and repent of them. All Christian churches with a history before 1500 AD observe Lent, and St. Lent is observed as 40 days (not counting Sundays) beginning on Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday. ![]() ![]() ![]() It may be hard to believe but the season of Lent is only days away beginning on Ash Wednesday February 17! It is a very special time in the church year: a time of reflection and soul searching – a time of preparation for Resurrection Sunday (Easter). ![]()
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