It’s Ash Wednesday and many mid-Missourians will begin a period of Lent in preparation for the celebration of Easter. At the Columbia Missourian, we’re looking for services and people who will be gathering to observe this holy day.
The president is making note of Lent, too. This is his statement, provided to the media by the White House press office.
Statement by the President on Ash Wednesday
Michelle and I join Christians here in America and around the world in observing Ash Wednesday. We mark this solemn day of repentance and promise, knowing that Lent is a time for millions to renew faith and also deepen a commitment to loving and serving one another.
How are you renewing your faith this Lenten season?
Send your comments to us by e-mail at johnstonlc@missouri.edu or post them here.
After reading your blog today about Ash I thought you may like to join us on facebook and “give up something for Lent to help Haiti”!
Please join and encourage others to join too so we can walk the journey of Lent together while helping Haiti.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=468308345460