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Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

As Lent approached I began to pray about what we might do thematically that will draw you into the Spirit's tether, as the old hymn goes.  Following the success of last year's sermon series on the "Biblical Stations of the Cross", I am developing a sermon series I have entitled, "People to the Passion."
It goes without saying that the only really important person of the Passion is Jesus Christ himself, but I think we can learn much about ourselves and each other by examining the others who played less significant roles in the drama we know as the Passion, after all, like any drama, its takes many actors to bring the drama to life.

Each week, beginning Thursday evening, February 28 at 7:00 PM, and repeating each following Sunday morning at 9:45 AM, I will lead a discussion on a supporting actor(s) in the drama of the Passion.  I will have done my preparation, but I am interested in your questions and comments.  I may not have all the answers right then, if ever this side of eternity, but the dialogue between the participants and myself will direct the content of the sermon series, which will usually be delivered a couple of weeks later, during the weekend worship services of the season of Lent.  Please consider participating in both the study and the weekend services. 

And if you cannot participate, I hope you will be able to get your questions and comments to me through any of our social media platforms.

Pastor Duane A. Jesse


​As has been our practice the last couple of years, we will begin the season of Lent with the observance of Ash Wednesday and the Imposition of Ashes and gathering with our Mahoning County Lutheran brothers and sisters at midweek fellowship meal and worship. 

The Imposition of Ashes is an appropriate start.  You can read more about the significance of the Imposition of Ashes in this month's Worship Matters.  The Imposition of Ashes will be offered between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM simply by driving up to the front or back door where Sr. Pat Fesler and I will be ready to put a cross-shaped smudge on your forehead and offer you coffee.  Our traditional Ash Wednesday worship service will be hosted at Noon and at 7:00 PM.
Then each Wednesday evening of Lent we will gather for a meager meal of soup and bread at one of the participating Mahoning County Lutheran churches and then worship the Lord around the theme of "Perfect Love Casts Out Fear."  See the advertisement on page X for more information.
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It is my hope that through these and other spiritual disciplines we will feel the Spirit of the LORD drawing us closer to himself.  God bless you this Lenten season.

With you on the journey of faith,

The Rev. Duane A Jesse, Pastor

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