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Devotions for Lent 2003

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Date Devotional Title Author Lent is the 40 days before Easter, not including Sundays. It corresponds with the 40 days that Jesus spent in the wilderness. Originally it was the time provided for training of candidates for baptism. In modern times, it has become a period of self-discipline, spiritual reflection and preparation for Easter.

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By the Congregation
The Church of the Good Shepherd
2351 Hunter Mill Rd.
Vienna, VA 22181
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March 5, Ash Wednesday
The Gift of Christmas
Bev Kinego
March 6
Do Not Worry
Elaine Woodward
March 7
A True Friend
by Ed Federico
March 8
Celebrate the Wedding
Jim Noland
March 9
A Time For Everything
Ginny Johnson
March 10
Blessing In The Midst
B.J. Campbell
March 11
By Any Other Name
Wendy LeBolt
March 12
Guardian Angels
Aubrey Hamilton
March 13
Making The Time
Dave Shields
March 14
Blessed Peacemakers
John Weis
March 15
Miracles and Miracles
Joyce Lynn
March 16
An Anchor
Judy Rudat
March 17
Endings and Beginnings
Joe Matney
March 18
Give Your Talents
Jodi LeBolt, age 13
March 19
A Church Family
Joan Fletcher
March 20
God's Voice
Anonymous
March 21
A Sign of God's Promise
Pat Evers
March 22
Listening To God
Patty Icke
March 23
Quiet In New York City
Pam Rawlinson
March 24
Faith, Trust and a Child
Anonymous
March 25
Rest in Peace
Scott Tilley
March 26
The Game of Life
Becky Todd York
March 27
A Special Reunion
Michele Bair
March 28
God's Time is Always Now
Barbara Appling
March 29
God's Special Grace
Elisabeth Russell
March 30
Be Still
Leia Francisco
March 31
Your Body Is A Temple
Mary Ann Noland
April 01
Dogs In Heaven
Kathy Hansen
April 02
Circle Of Faith
Jane Euler
April 03
Learning To Forgive
Nancy Searls
April 04
Mustafah's First Prayer
Wendy LeBolt
April 05
Rejoice And Be Glad In It
Susan Shearhouse
April 06
A Special Companion
Marilyn Dukes Bursch
April 07
Happy Birthday, Patrick
Jim Lovelace
April 08
The Gift Of An Idea
Carol Yoho
April 09
The Joy Of Singing
Faith Fisler
April 10
The Living Water Of Life
April Frazier Simmons
April 11
No Strings Attached
Alice Ross
April 12
One More Chance
Joe Matney
Palm Sunday, April 13
A Teacher In The Procession
Haydee and Jim Toedtman
April 14
Family Through Faith
Mary Ellen Flather
April 15
Tax Day And Birthday
Myron Hanke
April 16
What Brings Us Together
Marey Oakes
Maundy Thursday, April 17
Lord, Make Me A Servant
Melanie Snyder
Good Friday, April 18
What Hangs On The Cross
Ursula Wilder
April 19
Eternity
Chuck Appleby
Easter Sunday, April 20
Look Upon Jesus
Michael York

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