It’s “Ash Wednesday” on February 17th this year!  Every Ash Wednesday as Lent begins, we have a tradition where we mark the sign of the cross on our foreheads using ashes. The mark of the cross is the mark of God’s faithfulness and love for us.  We also wear the mark of the cross to show our own desire to be faithful in love to Him.

This year at Malibu Pacific Church we have two options for Ash Wednesday, ONLINE  and  ONSITE. They are both unique!   Here’s what to expect:

For the ONLINE Ash Wednesday experience, you will hear some acoustic worship in song and a special Ash Wednesday meditation, as well as a “virtual” marking of the cross in ashes. Plan for about 12 minutes for this video experience.  It will be available all day long for you on our website and app and will also premiere on YouTube and Facebook at 8am and 5pm.

For our ONSITE Ash Wednesday experience we are doing a Drive Thru this year for those of you who are able to come in person!  It’s a 5 minute experience.  Come in your car and we’ll be waiting in the parking lot to serve you. We'll share the meaning of Ash Wednesday, read some scripture, mark your forehead with ashes in the sign of the cross, and then pray for you before you drive off.  So, if you can drive by the church at some point during either of the time slots listed below we’d love to bless you! And, if you have family members or a friend you’d like to bring, please do so!

For the Ash Wednesday Drive Thru there are two time slots during which you can stop by:
Time 1: between 8am and 9am
Time 2: between 5pm and 6pm  

Whether online or onsite, we look forward to sharing Ash Wednesday with you soon!

What is Lent?
Lent is the 40 day period  in which we prepare to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus at Good Friday and Easter.  Lent is a season in which we typically focus on prayer, reflection, fasting, and repentance. Lent is also about community renewal, repentance and refocusing on God's mission in the world.

When is Lent?
The 40 days (not including Sundays) starting Ash Wednesday, February 17th ending the Saturday before Easter Sunday, April 4.  The 40 day period is symbolic of Jesus'40 days in the wilderness (Matthew 4:2).

Who is Lent for? 
It is for anybody and everybody. You can join in our lenten journey at any point during these next 40 days.

How to Participant in Lent this Year?
1. Commit to pray for 40 days
2. Join us for morning prayer (8am everyday)
3. Grow in prayer using recommended resources
4. Sign up for our weekly newsletter

See below for more details:

10-Minutes of Prayer
February 17 - April 3
On Zoom & Instagram Live

Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96061752671
Meeting ID: 960 6175 2671
Passcode: 90265

Instagram Live
@malibupacificchurch

10 minutes of prayer includes:
Call to Prayer
Morning Psalm
New Testament Reading
Silent Prayer
The Lord's Prayer
Blessing

40 Day Devotional
Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge, by Mark Batterson

Books
The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears, by Mark Batterson

Praying Circles Around Your Children, by Mark Batterson

App
YouVersion Bible App
Reading Plan -Whisper: How to Hear the Voice of God,
5 Day Reading Plan from Mark Batterson

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