{"id":29282,"date":"2022-02-25T14:53:42","date_gmt":"2022-02-25T19:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/?p=29282"},"modified":"2022-04-18T15:30:10","modified_gmt":"2022-04-18T19:30:10","slug":"2022-lenten-devotional-booklet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/?p=29282","title":{"rendered":"2022 Lenten Devotional Booklet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to the 2022 season of Lent!\u00a0 In this period between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday, we examine our lives and adjust our life’s walk to bring bring us closer to God.\u00a0 We consider the roadblocks in our spiritual lives and look for the Spirit’s leading to find new paths. \u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Use this booklet of Lenten Devotionals, written by “non-professional” members of a variety of churches,to help guide you through this special time of the year.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Daily Devotions for Lent 2022<\/span><\/h3>\n

The devotional is presented in PDF format. Instead of presenting the entire booklet in one file (and forcing you to scroll through the whole thing to find the current date’s article), the booklet is broken up into separate week-by-week files.\"\"<\/p>\n

To read the article for any given date, scroll down to the desired month, and click on the button for the desired week. Except for week 1 (which begins with Ash Wednesday) and week “8” (which only includes Easter Sunday), all the files begin with Sunday and run through Saturday of the indicated week.<\/p>\n

Enjoy; and may God bless your devotional time!<\/p>\n

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March\u00a0 2022<\/span><\/h4>\n

The Lenten season (and first devotional) starts out with Ash Wednesday March 2). Week 1 is this short “week” from Wednesday through Saturday…<\/span> <\/em>
\nWeek 1<\/span><\/a> Ash Wed. through Saturday 3\/5<\/p>\n

Week 2<\/span><\/a> Sunday 3\/6 through Saturday 3\/12<\/p>\n

Week 3<\/span><\/a> Sunday 3\/13 through Saturday 3\/19<\/p>\n

Week 4<\/span><\/a> Sunday 3\/20 through Saturday 3\/26<\/p>\n

Week 5<\/span><\/a> Sunday 3\/27 through Saturday 4\/2<\/p>\n

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April 2022
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The season continues until we reach Easter Sunday, on April 17.
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Week 6<\/span><\/a> Sunday 4\/3 through Saturday 4\/9<\/p>\n

Week 7<\/span><\/a> Holy Week (Sunday 4\/10\u00a0 through Saturday 4\/16)<\/p>\n

Easter Sunday<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/a> Sunday, April 17<\/p>\n

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Are you in the habit of reading your Bible? Daily opening yourself up to God’s word could make this Lenten season a life changer. For info on our “Chapter-a-Day” Bible Reading Plans, click this button:<\/span><\/p>\n2022 Bible Reading Plans<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n

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From the Editors…<\/span><\/h3>\n

We welcome the contributions from writers from seven new churches to this edition of the devotional book. Our readership grows wider each year, and\u00a0 we are blessed to be a part of sharing reflections on this holy season. These writers have written from their hearts as they express their thoughts on the\u00a0 meaning of the cross, being thankful, suffering with illness, leaning on the Lord, having a joyful life, coping with loss, caring for others, facing fears, reflecting light, strengthening faith, sharing the Good News, loving and serving others, and connecting with God. Through all the devotionals, the message of hope resounds.<\/p>\n

May you know the peace of the Lord as you travel these pages during these weeks.<\/p>\n

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Where Did these Books Come From?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Members from three local churches have come together to produce this Daily Devotional.\u00a0 Additionally, contributions were made by members of 16 different churches located in NJ and across the country. The booklets were published in hardcopy form and distributed within the participating churches. Electronic copies of this booklet are presented here.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you want a printed copy, visit or contact one of the participating churches:<\/p>\n