The people of the church used to throw around the word “evil” pretty recklessly. Then, in part as a backlash against spiteful messages of condemnation, the word evil largely dropped out of the mainline religious vocabulary. Yet, there is little denying the presence of evil within this world.
So, this Lent, while we follow Jesus on his journey to the cross, we are going to reflect on the presence and meaning of evil… while also celebrating God’s triumph over the forces of darkness. I invite you to join us as we explore the battle of Good VS Evil.

Weekly Bible Readings
● Matthew 4:1-11 Where Does Temptation Come From?
● John 3:1-17 What Does Evil Look Like?
● John 9:1-41 How Does Evil Hide Behind Religion?
● John 4:5-42 Who Does Evil Target?
● Matthew 27:11-54 Why Does Evil Win?
● Matthew 28:1-10 When Will Good Triumph Over Evil?

Farm Build Day
Come help refresh the farm for another year on Saturday, March 7. Volunteer slots are from
9:00am-NOON OR 11:00am-2:00pm. Lunch will be provided!

Maize Manor Market: 2nd Saturday, 9:00-Noon.

Practice Makes (more) Perfect
Read through the gospel of Matthew. Ask: What does evil look like in the Gospel and today?

Church Breakfast

40 Days, 40 Items
As a special Lenten spiritual discipline, we are inviting everyone to take home a bag with
instructions to fill it with donations for the community!

Lent Special Events
● Ash Wednesday - Join Good Shepherd UMC on February 18 @ 7:00pm
● Maundy Thursday - Good Shepherd and Epworth will join us on April 2 @ 7:00pm
● Community Egg Hunt - Friday, April 3 @ 6:00-7:00pm
● Good Friday - Join Epworth UMC on April 3 @ 7:00pm
● Easter Sunday - Sunday, April 5
○ Sunrise Meditation, 7:00am(ish) @ Meditation Garden
○ Campus Worship, 9:30am @ Sanctuary
○ Campus Breakfast, 11:00 am @ Fellowship Hall