—Jonathan Edwards, American Congregationalist pastor and theologian (1703-1758)
You are invited to join Pastor Jon Burnham and other members of St. John’s in an 8- week Lenten Course called "Unbinding the Gospel." The course will begin the first Sunday of Lent and continue for 8 weeks. The study will include 6 weeks of prayer with a prayer partner and 40 days of praying through a prayer journal. The prayer journal will begin on day 1 after week 2 of the course. On day 5 of the prayer study you will meet with a prayer partner who is also taking this course. The point of the prayer exercises is to help you pray with the scripture, move closer to God and grow as a Christian.
Christ loves us. He loves it when we try to mature in our relationship with him. Our prayers help us. Our prayers help others more than we will. If you are ready to move forward in your faith journey by participating in this transformative Lenten Course, you may speak to Pastor Jon. Everyone is welcome to participate if you are willing to put in the time and do the exercises to experience real spiritual growth during this Lenten season.
Prayer Exercises
Not everyone thinks, works, learns or prays the same way. Some people learn best when they use their creativity through their hands, voice and body. Here are some prayer exercises for Lent.
● Walk around the room while you read the scripture timing the word with your step or breath.
● Read the scripture out loud.
● Act out the Bible story.
● Draw or form a Playdough™ figure of the scripture.
● Read the scripture, then pray while walking.
However you pray, you may discover new methods that work for you. This is not a gimmick but is an expression of your sincere intention to draw closer to God. (Excert from Unbinding the Gospel)
