Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17th. This 40-day period of solemn reflection and remembrance and sol begins the 40-day period of Lent that leads us to the joyous celebration of Christ’s resurrection on Easter. Typically, Lent is a period of prayer, penitence and self-denial as we grieve for our own sins and the necessity of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice of His own life on the cross for our sins.

Canadian Baptists encourage all Christians and Christ-seekers to find your own way to mark this holy season. Here are some resources you might use:

Here’s a few links that may prove to be meaningful as you embark on the Lenten journey:

Praying Through Lent

Resources for A Post-Evangelical Lent

More resources are listed in Executive Minister Jeremy Bell’s News & Notes for Wednesday, February 17.

Intercessory prayer team leaders from throughout North America began arriving at Keats Camp on Wednesday, February 10.

For the entire duration of the Winter Olympic Games, February 12-28, they will be praying for Canada and its people, as well as for all those involved in the Olympics while this international sporting event unfolds.

A global network of over 300 intercessory prayer team members will join those on the island in prayer for the nation and for those individuals coming to the Olympics via modern technology and communications networks.

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