Lent 2025
A Lenten Experience of Community and Worship
March 12—April 9
Wednesdays in St. Michael’s Hall
Meal @ 5:15
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Worship @ 6:00
Bread of Life
Gather | Savor | Share
The world feels heavy—divided and uncertain. Hearts ache, minds seek peace, and souls hunger for hope. In these moments, many search for a way forward. Amid injustice and tragedies, we remember we must first gather around the table for strength so we can respond with love and grace.
Bread of Life highlights how Jesus fed people—not just their bodies but also their souls—with good news, stories of redemption, and parables that showed the way of God’s kingdom. From wedding feasts to eating with tax collectors to feeding thousands, people left Jesus’ presence with full hearts and bellies. A gift Jesus gives freely so we may give to others.
This Lent, let us gather together to break bread, savor the divine generosity of God, and rise to share with the world out of the abundance we have received from the bread of life.
The table is open. Come, be renewed, and take this bread.
Midweek Worship Themes
March 12: Bread of Life
John 6:25–40 (I Am the Bread of Life)
March 19: Bread for Growth
Luke 13:18–21 (Parable of the Yeast)
March 26: Bread for Each Day
Matthew 6:9–13 (The Lord's Prayer)
April 2: Bread for Sharing
Luke 14:7-14 (Parable of the Great Banquet)
April 9: Bread for Community
Luke 19:1–10 (Dinner with Zacchaeus)
Lenten DEVOTIONAL
Printed copies of “Bread of Life” will be available in the church Commons during the season of Lent. You may also click the image to download a digital copy. The devotional will follow scripture’s lead as they explore the weekly themes.
Lenten Giving: LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWA
Lutheran Services in Iowa (LSI) responds to the love of Jesus Christ through compassionate service. Each year, LSI strengthens Iowa families through a variety of programs, ranging from early childhood education to behavioral and mental health services.
There are plenty of ways you can support LSI’s mission of hope and healing. Whether you donate a financial gift or donate your time to LSI, you can ensure hundreds of Iowa children, adults, and families can build brighter futures.
To give a financial gift, volunteer or advocate for Iowans through LSI, go to lsiowa.org/take-action.
Financial gifts will also be received during midweek worship.
Lenten Giving: ELCA WORLD HUNGER
As members of the ELCA, we are called to respond to eradicate poverty and hunger. Working with and through our congregations in the U.S., Lutheran churches overseas, and other partners, ELCA World Hunger is uniquely positioned to reach communities in need.
During the season of Lent, ELCA World Hunger’s 40 Days of Giving invites us to be part of that work and to bear witness to it with partners, companions, friends and neighbors.
Give directly to ELCA World Hunger by clicking here.
Financial gifts will also be received during midweek worship.
Schedule for Holy Week and Easter
Maundy Thursday — April 17 at 7:00* pm
Good Friday — April 18 at 7:00* pm
Easter Vigil — April 19 at 7:00 pm
Easter Sunday — April 20 at 6:30, 8:15* & 10:30 am
* = livestreamed at www.faithlc.org