40 Days of Gratitude - 5th Week of Lent
03-26-2023Weekly ReflectionRev. Emmanuel I. IhemeduThis week, we will give thanks for the ways we do not live by bread alone (Matthew 4:4). When Jesus suggested that man cannot live by bread alone, he was really talking about Scripture, but it’s also true that we need more than carbohydrates to keep us healthy. This week, we are going to take a look at our favorite foods and give thanks for them.
Sun, Mar 26
SELF-CARE SUNDAY: Share one kind thing you can do for yourself today in thanksgiving for all you have done in the previous week.
Mon, Mar 27
TODAY WE BEGIN BY TAKING STOCK OF OUR FAVORITE FRUITS, ESPECIALLY THOSE WE CAN ONLY GET AT CERTAIN TIMES OF THE YEAR.
What fruits do you enjoy and look forward to with gratitude?
40 Days of Gratitude - 4th Week of Lent
03-19-2023Weekly ReflectionRev. Emmanuel I. IhemeduThis week, we will give thanks for everything new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9) by reflecting on technology. Each day, we want to reflect on the technology we use, and not only give thanks for the things that help us, but also the things that are no longer serving us well that we might need to let go of with gratitude.
Sunday, March 19
SELF-CARE SUNDAY: Share one kind thing you can do for yourself today in thanksgiving for all you have done in the previous week.
Monday, March 20
TODAY, CONSIDER YOUR PHONE.
In what ways are you grateful for your phone, the apps on it, the photos, and what things around the use of your phone might you be willing to let go of with gratitude?
40 Days of Gratitude - 3rd Week of Lent
03-12-2023Weekly ReflectionRev. Emmanuel I. IhemeduThis week, we will give thanks for the goodness in our communities (Psalm 133:1) by reflecting on our communities and those people who make our lives easier, better or more functional.
Sun, Mar 12
SELFCARE SUNDAY: Share one kind thing you can do for yourself today in thanksgiving for all you have done in the previous week.
40 Days of Gratitude - 2nd Week of Lent
03-05-2023Weekly ReflectionFr. Emmanuel I. IhemeduThis week, we will give thanks for the home we live in (Psalms 127:1) by reflecting on the blessings that are found within our homes.
Sun, Mar 5
SELFCARE SUNDAY: Share one kind thing you can do for yourself today in thanksgiving for all you have done in the previous week.
Mon, Mar 6
TODAY WE BEGIN BY GIVING THANKS FOR WHAT IS OFTEN CALLED THE HEART OF THE HOME: OUR KITCHENS. Even if you do not like to cook, your kitchen offers things to sustain you. What appliances are you thankful for in your kitchen? What things in your kitchen bring you joy? What is the silliest thing in your kitchen that simply brings you joy?