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Lent 2013

Lent and Easter

A gathering of dates and other resources centered on the Lenten season. Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, is a period of 40 days, not including Sundays, that precede Easter.

Calendar of Dates for Lent and Easter 2014

Ash Wednesday - March 5, 2014

First Sunday in Lent - March 9, 2014

Second Sunday in Lent - March 16, 2014

Third Sunday in Lent - March 23, 2014

Fourth Sunday in Lent - March 30, 2014

Fifth Sunday in Lent- April 6, 2014

Liturgy of the Palms - April 13, 2014
Sixth Sunday in Lent

Liturgy of the Passion - April 13, 2014
Sixth Sunday in Lent

Easter Sunday - April 20, 2014


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Music Resources

"Lord, I Want to be a Christian"
(solo for medium voice)

A beautiful solo on Ash Wednesday or any Sunday in Lent, use this as a response or call to prayer. If liturgical dancers are a part of your church ministry, ask the dance team to interpret the sing. From Steal Away to Jesus.

"Saw Ye My Savior"
(duet for sop./bar. or bass)

This arrangement can be sung with the piano accompaniment or consider arranging the accompaniment for a small acoustic ensemble of guitar, keyboard, and hand drum as performed on the CD. Use during Holy Week, especially on Good Friday. From Steal Away to Jesus. Happy Easter