March 1, 2026

Lent Series - Everyday Jesus Spirituality

"The Spiritual Disciplines of Getting Lost / Being Grounded"

Have you ever gotten lost?  We usually regarded it as something to be avoided.  We don't readily change our familiar routines, ironically because we've settled into an "efficient" way of getting things done.  But as we glide through our day, are we actually paying attention to what we're doing; to what is right in front of us?  How truly "present" are we, in the common, repetitive tasks that make up so much of our day.  Or, are we more likely on "cruise control"; numb to what is before us. 

If we can do that in our weekday life, is it also something that may happen in our worship?  God called the Children of Israel into the wilderness to worship him.  Away from their slavery, but also into a place beyond their control; a place where they would wander for a lifetime, as they were shaped into the people of God.

When we realize that we are lost, there is a heightened awareness of our surroundings - we may begin to "see" things in a sudden, fresh, and unexpected way.  

So, in this Sunday's worship service we will disrupt our familiar routine to explore what it is to be lost: to be disoriented.  And open ourselves to allow God to re-orient us - to Him.  

All are invited to come, - now is the time to worship; and to submit all things to Him - even the way we are used to offering worship.