Anglican Parish of Horsham
proclaiming Christ in the Wimmera since 1876
Events
The Season of Lent is upon us. Lent as we know lasts forty days. The first mention of Lent lasting forty days is in the canons of Nicaea, in A.D. 325. It came about as a time of spiritual preparation, due to those seeking to become Christians, who were preparing for Baptism during the Easter Vigil Ceremonies. Though primarily intended for candidates for Baptism, the season of Lent soon spread to the whole Church, and became a period when, apart from fasting, Christians refrained from festivities and gave themselves up to penance, almsgiving, and exercise of devotion. Perhaps the following reflection best sums up what lent means spiritually. Lord, let me fast most truly and profitably, by feeding in prayer on they Spirit. Reveal me to myself in the light of thy holiness. Suffer me never to think that I have knowledge enough to need no teaching, wisdom enough to need no correction, talents enough to need no grace, goodness enough to need no progress. Humility enough to need no quickening, strength sufficient without thy spirit; lest, standing still, I fall back for evermore.
Lenten Studies will be taking place at 7.00pm on Sunday in the Maree Antoinette Room.
Now that Restrictions have eased:
A Mothers' Union Bible Study will be starting up after Easter.
Sunday School will soon be recommencing 2nd and 4th Sundays.
The Men's Bi-monthly men's evening meal out will soon be recommencing after Lent now that restrictions have eased.
The monthly weekday lunch gathering out will soon be advertised in the Pew Sheet.
Morning Tea will soon be taking place after Church Services.
Fifth Sunday Luncheons will now be able to take place given the easing of restrictions. A local venue yet to be named.