Shelbyville UMC and Short UMC Season of Lent

Shelbyville UMC and Short UMC invite all people to join us in celebrating and participating in the season of Lent beginning with Ash Wednesday. 

"Lent, the period of 40 days before Easter (excluding Sundays), begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Saturday, the evening before Easter. During Lent, we enter into a season of preparation, self-reflection and repentance when we seek to literally  turn aroundd and realign our lives and focus toward God. It is a time to give up things as well as take on new life-giving practices, helping us rid ourselves of distractions and our own selfish desires. By doing so, we seek to live and love as more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ." 

Here are the worship opportunities and other ways you can participate with us this year:

Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, February 10 Imposition of the Ashes 6:00am. We will also be holding a 6:00pm worship at Shelbyville UMC with imposition of the ashes.

Wednesday Worship: During the season of Lent, we will be offering a Wednesday morning worship service with prayer and Holy Communion. This is a great way to start the day, and have a mid-week spiritual recharge. Wednesdays February 100March 23 6:00am

Lent Bible Study:  John: Gospel of Life and Light
Tuesdays at 10:00am February 16 - March 22
The Gospel of John is the most deeply spiritual of the four gospels. It includes some of the loftiest and most loved verses in all the Bible: "And the Word became flesh...," "For God so loved the world...," "You who are without sin cast the first stone...," "I am the resurrection and the life...," "I am the way, and the truth, and the life." The writing is filled with rich images and profound truths, but John notes that his aim in writing the gospel is that his readers will not only believe in Jesus Christ, but that they "may have life in his name."
Book donation cost: $12

Missions
Shelby County Outreach Ministries 
Green Acres Nursing Home in Center Bible Study, Prayer, & Worship Wednesdays 10:00amm11:00am Hands On Mission Opportunities: Health Kits Gathering supplies and putting kits together Tuesday, March 22nd at 2:00pm. 

We will be offering a community mission project this Lent. Look for more information soon.

Join us for worship each Sunday!
9:00am - Short UMC
11:00am - Shelbyville UMC (live stream option at www.ShelbyvilleUMCWorship.weebly.com )