Ash Wednesday 2025

Pastor Paul's message (starting at ~6:00) discusses the importance of Ash Wednesday, emphasizing the need for repentance and returning to communion with God and one another. It highlights how our mortality challenges us to live meaningful lives and reminds us that we are dust and will return to dust. The message draws a parallel between Jesus' 40 days of fasting in the wilderness and our own Lenten discipline, which includes self-examination, prayer, fasting, sacramental giving, and acts of love. Pastor Paul encourages us to lean into the practice of giving, praying, and fasting, creating a cycle of spiritual growth and compassion. By examining our theology, we can ensure it fosters harmonious communities and doesn't inhibit our mental health and well-being. The journey through Lent ultimately leads to the celebration of Jesus' death and resurrection, marking a time of transformation and renewal. Amen!