by lovelylane | Mar 1, 2025 | Lent, Pastor Scott
“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry.” – John 6:35 (NRSV) I really enjoy the music of rocker, Bruce Springsteen. I saw Springsteen in concert at Chicago’s Soldier Field in 1985 when I was in high school. From that point on, I have been...
by lovelylane | Feb 12, 2025 | EASTER, Lent, Lovely Lane News
Matthew 25: Is a local non-profit that exists to strengthen core urban neighborhoods in Cedar Rapids. They build strong neighborhoods by focusing on fresh, healthy food; affordable, sustainable housing and education. Projects include the state’s first urban...
by lovelylane | Jan 3, 2025 | Bible Studies, Lent, Music, Women
Join us Wednesday, January 15th at noon in Fireside for Women’s Bible Study.
by lovelylane | Apr 5, 2023 | EASTER, Lent, Pastor Kristina
Lent is certainly not the joy and peace of Advent, is it? We just celebrated that time of year it seems like. Christmas carols, movies, chocolates and candy, gift giving, decorating, etc. Lent doesn’t necessarily bring that. This season is the transition to spring as...
by lovelylane | Mar 6, 2023 | EASTER, Lent, Pastor Kristina
Ash Wednesday marked the beginning of the season of Lent, this period of 40 days and 40 nights. Right, it’s the journey to the cross. It’s a solemn season. We just celebrated the birth of Christ, and now our attention turns to his death by crucifixion. We recognize...
by lovelylane | Mar 6, 2023 | EASTER, Lent, Pastor Scott
Saint Augustine, the Fourth Century Bishop of Hippo, wrote in his book, Confessions, “You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” Over the centuries these words have described the human condition. Many of us have...
