March 2014

March is the month we begin the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday.  It's also a time to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.  Learn more about both through this month's activities.

Scripture  Memory Verse
"Trust in the Lord forever
for the Lord is a rock for all ages."
Isaiah 26:4 (CEB)

Family Activity for Lent:  Making Pretzels
from Reformed Church of America
Pretzels have an important meaning during Lent.  People began to make  them on Ash Wednesday, the very first day of Lent. The word "pretzel" is a  German word meaning "little arms." The dough was shaped in such a way to look  like two arms crossed in prayer.

The Real Patrick
from Vibrant Faith @ Home
Saint Patrick  was a real person, born in Britain in the year 385 C. E. He was once a slave,  then ultimately a priest in Ireland. He brought many people to God at a time  when many had turned away from the Lord.

Family Worship:  Lenten Candles
from Vibrant Faith @ Home
Join in a weekly candle ritual during Lent to deepen the concept of waiting and preparing for Easter. This may help family members appreciate more deeply the events of the last week of Jesus’ life as they prepare to celebrate the joy of Jesus’ resurrection.