Lent 2012: Roads Less Traveled:
“Spiritual Passageways”


This year throughout Lent we will be exploring Wesley's spiritual disciplines, both in worship and on Wednesday nights.  We begin with our annual service of imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday.  Following Ash Wednesday, each week will focus on a single spiritual discipline. The Sunday sermon will explore the theological implications while the Wednesday evening program (immediately following Cafe Decatur) will offer an opportunity to practice the spiritual discipline.

February 26/February 29: Fasting
March 4/March 7: Communion
March 11/March 14: Prayer
March 18/March 21: Scripture
March 25/March 28: Acts of Charity

Our celebration of Holy week will once again begin with a worship service that include both Palms and Passion, as well as a Palms to Passion concert in the evening.  It will include noon services each day and a Taize service of Remembrance for Good Friday.  This year, our Maundy Thursday observance will include foot washing and a love feast.

Café Decatur and
Ash Wednesday Service
Come on out Ash Wednesday night, February 22, at 5:45 p.m. for soup, salad, sandwich, and dessert at Café Decatur.  No price is set, though we ask for your donation to help cover the cost of the food, about $5-$6 per person if you are able.  The Ash Wednesday Service will be held after supper at 6:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.

"Palms to Passion" Concert
On April 1, 2012 at 5:00pm, the Chancel Choir of Decatur First United Methodist Church, accompanied by organ and orchestra, will offer a concert entitled "Palms to Passion: Holy Week through the Heart of Lazarus."  The concert features music of Maurice Durufle, including his Requiem and Notre Pere.  In addition, the concert features a series of dramatic monologues exploring the events of holy week through the eyes and experience of Lazarus, the friend of Jesus.  Admission is free, and childcare is available.

Spiritual Passageways
Wednesday Night Series
February 29 - March 28
5:45 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Program Fellowship Hall

Wednesday nights in Lent (except for Wednesday of Holy Week), we will explore further “Roads Less Traveled: Spiritual Passageways,” the Sunday morning sermon series on spiritual disciplines.  The programs are varied; each offers an opportunity to put into practice the spiritual discipline from the week before.

February 29: Fasting - Jonathan Brown and the Youth Ministry

March 7: Communion Burrell Dinkins and David Naglee

March 14: Prayer - Katy Hinman and the Intercessory Prayer Group

March 21: Scripture - Sharon Brewer and the Drama Action Team

March 28: Acts of Charity

The Missions Action TeamStudy Materials for the Season of Lent
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Radio Show
The Drama Action Team of Decatur First United Methodist Church is presenting its latest version of The Radio Show.  Some of skits that will be included are adapted Prairie Home Companion favorites: Café Boeuf; Ruth Harrison, Reference Librarian; Ketchup; and Earl Sanderson, Eagle Scout; plus Professor Mal O. Propp and The Platinum Girls, original material by George Hickman; and The Days of Our Lunch and The Young and the Wreckless, original material by John Cowden.  There will also be special music by the WDFUMC Women's Trio, and the WDFUMC Men's Gospel Quartet.  Performances will be March 1 and 2, Thursday and Friday, at 7:30 p.m. and March 3 and 4, Saturday and Sunday, at 6:00 p.m.  Tickets are $10 and are available at the door.  The proceeds will go to the Drama Action Team.  For more information call Melinda Mobley at (404) 354-1421.  We look forward to seeing you there.