1. We gather together in Jesus’ name
Worship Leader:
We gather together in Jesus’ name
All:
Help us to explore, discover and learn together

2. Just another ten minutes……
Do you take a long time to get ready for things?
Just another ten minutes……

3. Getting ready for Easter takes a very long time – 40 days
Getting ready for Easter takes a very long time – 40 days. These are called the forty days of Lent.
Jesus also took forty days to get ready for his special ministry. He spent that time in the desert (wilderness) alone.

5. The story of Jesus in the wilderness can be found in Matthew chp 4 vss 1-11

6. Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday mark the beginning of Lent
How shall we remember Lent and prepare for Easter?
As well as in the support booklet, there is information on Christian festivals at

7. This week’s Lent Challenge
Bishop Stephen is challenging us to do something special each week for Lent and to think about others. This will help us get ready properly for Easter. Easter is the most special day of the whole year for Christians as it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

8. God our Father,
Help us to follow Jesus’ example through all the days of Lent as we hear his story and listen to his message.
Be with us as we take up Bishop Stephen’s Lent challenge, and, as we do so, help us to think about all the people near and far who live in difficult times and we could help.
Amen

9. Go in peace to discover God’s world and your place in it.
Worship Leader:
Go in peace to discover God’s world and your place in it.
All:
We go in Jesus’ name