Mar 13 - Apr 24, 2011

Lent 2011

40 days of renewal

The season of Lent is a traditional period of reflection and preparation for Easter. During this series, we will study scriptural passages appropriate to the season. Additionally, each Sunday we will discuss a classical spiritual discipline that will give you a new way to connect with God during the week.

Message line-up:

• 3/13: First Sunday in Lent (Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11) - Pastor Scott Austin [Listen]

  A brief homily on the day’s Lectionary readings and a lesson on the classical spiritual discipline of fasting

• 3/20: Second Sunday in Lent (Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; John 3:1-17) - Pastor Scott Austin [Listen]

  A brief homily on the day’s Lectionary readings and a lesson on the classical spiritual discipline of pilgrimage

• 3/27: Third Sunday in Lent (1 Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41) - Pastor Scott Austin [Listen]

  A brief homily on the day’s Lectionary readings and a lesson on the classical spiritual discipline of testimony

• 4/3: Fourth Sunday in Lent (TBA) - Returning Pastor Jason Condon! [Listen]

  We welcome back Jason, one of our founding pastors, for a special message.

• 4/10: Fifth Sunday in Lent (Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45) - Pastor Scott Austin

  A brief homily on the day’s Lectionary readings and a lesson on the classical spiritual discipline of submission

• 4/17: Palm Sunday (Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Matthew 21:1-11) - Pastor Scott Austin [Listen]

  A brief homily on the day’s Lectionary readings and a lesson on the classical spiritual discipline of worship

• 4/22: Good Friday - Immersed Worship: The Stations of the Cross

  Immersed Worship is non-linear, multi-sensory, and self-directed. Whether you’re a longtime Artisan or brand new to the community, you won’t want to miss this powerful worship experience. We’ll continue our theme of classical spiritual disciplines with The Stations of the Cross.

• 4/24: Easter Sunday (Isaiah 50:4-9a; Psalm 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:14-27:66) - Pastor Scott Austin [Listen]

  A very special Easter message, centering on the classical spiritual discipline of confession.
  Today Only: Two services, 9:30 and 11:30, with coffee and conversation in between!

We’ll also be participating in the 40 Days of Water fast sponsored by Blood:Water Mission. Each week, we’ll offer an opportunity for people to donate the money that they would have spent on non-water beverages, collecting the money throughout Lent and donating it to a clean water charity following Easter.