Lent at Hawley Lutheran Church
What is Lent?
Lent is a season of the church year when we focus and reflect on our sin, our need for Christ and what Christ accomplished on the cross. During Lent, there is an intentional focus on Christ, through prayer, worship, study, service and worship. These spiritual practices help us to focus on Jesus’ sacrificial love.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Here, we are marked with ashes that remind us of our sin and mortality. We are reminded that we fall short and need Jesus to reconcile us to God. As we hear the scriptures and sing the songs of Ash Wednesday, we’re invited to “rend our hearts and not our garments” and begin the Lenten journey.
Lenten Sermon Series
Wednesday Series | Tempted and Tried
Before Jesus began his ministry, he was first led into the wilderness where he was tempted and tried. Join us Wednesdays as we explore the following topics
How do we overcome fear and uncertainty?
What is the wilderness?
How does the enemy deceive us?
What temptations did Jesus face?
Don’t miss this powerful series as we follow Jesus on the way to Holy Week and the cross.
Begins March 12
Sunday Series | Covenant: Our Promise Keeping God
Throughout the Old Testament, we see the promises of God in his covenants with his people. These covenants, help us to better appreciate and understand the God who has given us a new covenant in Jesus, revealed and made perfect in Christ Jesus. Join us Sundays during Lent for a powerful, in depth study of God’s covenants and his promise keeping nature.
Begins March 9
Holy Week and Easter Services
What to expect Easter Sunday
As you arrive, our main parking is located to the east of the building. Need to drop off young children or a family member or friend with mobility limitations? Feel free to drive right up to the east doors and one of our doorholders will assist you! There is on-street parking to the north, south and west. When you enter the church, one of our doorholders or ushers will greet you and can answer any questions you have.
Kids are welcome and encouraged to participate in the entire service. If you have a young one that needs to exit during the service, please feel free to do so - but at Hawley Lutheran, we don’t mind the sound of kids! Relax and let them be little! Both services will include a Children’s Message. An adult or older sibling is welcome to accompany children to the front for this time.
The Early Service is contemplative as we come out of Holy Week and enter into proclamation of Jesus’ resurrection. The Late Service is filled with music, joy and celebration as we sing Alleluia and proclaim Jesus’ victory over death. Communion is celebrated at the 7:30 a.m. service. Gluten Free and Juice are available.
All who believe in the promises of Jesus victory over sin and death are welcome to communion.
You may wonder what to wear. Hawley Lutheran Church the answer is whatever is comfortable! Pastor Andrea will be in traditional pastor robes and stoles for the Easter celebration, but we invite you to come as you are!
Can’t Join Us In Person? Watch Live.
Stream will begin 5 minutes before the service starts.
Lent and Easter Events
Grab your baskets and join us for our annual Family Easter Celebration! Easter Egg Hunt (ages 2 - 4th grade), craft, photo booth, Easer Story and a visit from the Easter Bunny!
All are welcome!