LENT SEASON
Lent, which is the 40 days leading to Easter, is a season traditionally used to focus attention toward repentance and reflection on our mortality, sin, brokenness, and the ultimate need for a Savior. Much like Advent, Lent focuses attention on the work of Christ. To help us use the season well, consider participating in two ways:
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RESOURCES:
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Weekly Prayer Gathering: Every Sunday through Lent we will have a weekly prayer gathering before service. This gathering will include guided prayer led by several leaders. The gathering will occur on Sunday mornings from 10:00-10:20 am in the prayer room at the worship space If you have any questions, email eastharlem@redeemer.com​
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Lent Prayer Walk in East Harlem: Join our diaconate-led Lent prayer walk through East Harlem on Saturday, March 22. This will be a time to walk through East Harlem, praying for the burdens and concerns of our neighborhood. The walk will begin at 10am at the East Harlem Ministry Hub (2271 2nd Ave.
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Lent Devotional: Check out this video by Kathy Keller and sign up for a free daily Lent devotional. Each day you will be sent a short reflection to assist your engagement with this season.​​
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Lent Article: A few years ago Angela Adour, who oversees our pastoral care, was asked to write a Lenten article for Redeemer churches and ministries. We hope you find it helpful. You can read it here. ​
NEW SERIES:
New Series: Each Lent season, we consider the impact of sin and death on us and the world we live in by returning to the biblical notion of lament. Lament gives language to the suffering we and those around us experience. In this series, leading up to Easter, we will look at the seven last words of Jesus––words spoken in the midst of Jesus’ suffering on the cross. Through these words, we will discover not only how Jesus thought about suffering but how his suffering––suffering done on our behalf––shapes how we might also approach suffering that will befall us all. For more on this series, check out www.reh.nyc/currentseries
SPECIAL SERVICES:
Ash Wednesday Service: We will join local church partners for an Ash Wednesday service. Join us! We will meet for a brief service at 6:30pm at the Grace Center located at 178 124th Street.
Good Friday Service: We are glad to again join our East Harlem church partners again for a joint Good Friday service. This service will take place on April 18th at 7 pm at Redeemer East Harlem (109 E. 116th). We hope you’re able to join us.
Easter Service: Join us for our Easter Celebration service on Sunday, April 20. We will have a day of special music, poetry, and an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids immediately following the service. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors!