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Lent-A Celebration of Life 

This year the Great Lent begins on Feb.18. It is a time; we focus our meditation on the meaning of cross and on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Lent is annual feast of 50 days in commemoration of Christ's fast in the wilderness for 40 days. Anglican and the Catholic Church observe only 40 days but our Church and the other Eastern Churches observe lent for 50 days. 

The number 40 recalls several great moments in the journey of faith: the flood of Noah lasted 40 days, Moses stayed on mount Sinai for 40 days, prophet Elijah worked for 40 days with the food given by the angel (1Kings 19:8), the Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 days. 

The great pillars of Lent are fasting, prayer and almsgiving. These three components work together to strengthen and guide us back to new life in Jesus. Jesus Christ offers healing and forgiveness to the repentant.

Fasting 
Fasting is not just "giving up" something we dearly love. There are so many ways we can fast: not just dieting, but getting healthier. Not just doing without, but also coming to understand the suffering of those who do not have food to eat. It is a fast from selfishness. 

Prayer
 It is not just going to church more often, it is turning to a life of prayer, for us and for others. Believers are encouraged to read and meditate on the word of God.

Almsgiving The Prophet's words that disturb us (Isa.58: 5ff) throughout the Lent are clear: all the fasting are worthless unless they turn our heart towards our neighbors. That is not an easy task. 

St. Elizabeth used to say; "well, if you don't have money, you do have a heart to take pity on the needy; eyes to see them; feet to visit them; and a mouth to encourage and comfort them.

May this Lent season be a time of repentance and renewal.

Snellville/Loganville Area:

Feb 24, Sat. 6.00pm at the residence of 
Mr. Rajan Abraham & Mrs. Achamma Abraham 
3645 Charlton Ives Dr. 
Lilburn GA 30047 
Tel. 770-806-1854

Marietta-Alpharetta area: 

 Feb 10, Sat. 7.00pm at the residence of
 Dr. Thomas C. Varughese & Dr. Juliet Thomas 
 4954 Ridge Oak Run 
 Mableton GA 30082 
 Tel. 770-948-2228

Outer Area: 
 Feb 3, Sat. 6.00pm at the residence of 
Mr. John Manaloor & Dr. Elsie Manaloor 
4234 Riverside Drive 
Evans GA 30809 
Tel. 706-210-1847

 Feb 17, Sat.2.00pm at the residence of 
Mr. KM Thomas & Mrs. Leelamma Thomas 
2469 Halcyon Way 
Lawrenceville, GA 30044 
Tel. 678-442-0024

 Feb 24, Sat.4.30pm at the residence of 
Mr. Benny George & Mrs. Jessy George 
332 Arboretum Place 
Grayson GA 30017 
Tel. 770-995-1772

Feb 3, Sat. 1.00pm at the residence of 
Mr. Cijo George 
C/o Mr. PC George 
2337 Twenty One Cotton 
Lawrenceville, GA 30044 
Tel. 678-344-6541

Feb 24, Sat.10.30am at the Church