Why Ash Wednesday

​We put ashes on our heads to:
-Remind us of all those around the world who are mourning
             and suffering
-Remind us that we all have sinned, we all need repentance, 
              all must cling to the promises and love of Christ
-Remind us that in the passage of time we must all at some
              time, die
-Remind us of Christ's suffering, death and resurrection
-Remind us that in the midst if this, we are still called, named,
              claimed and loved
                 Children of God
PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS

Merciful God,
I confess that I have not loved You with my whole heart.
I have failed to be obedient.
I have not done Your will,
I have broken Your law,
I have rebelled against Your love
I have not loved my neighbors, and
I have not heard the prayer of the needy.
Forgive me I pray. Free me for joyful obedience,  through Jesus Christ,
my Lord and Savior.
           Amen

When Jesus saw their faith, He said,
"Friend, your sins are forgiven."  Luke 5:20 and Matthew 9:1-8