Sunday, February 22, 2015

FIRST SUNDAY IN LENT
WORSHIP: 8 & 10:45 AM
Gen. 9:8-17; Ps. 25:1-10; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Mark 1:9-15

One does not live by bread alone,
but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION, 1st SUNDAY IN LENT (Matt.6:4)

Lord Jesus, think on me,
And purge away my sin;
From earthborn passions set me free,
And make me pure within.

Lord Jesus, think on me,
Nor let me go astray,
Through darkness and perplexity
Point thou the Heav'nly way.

Lord Jesus, think on me,
When flows the tempest high:
When on doth rush the enemy,
O Saviour, be thou nigh.

Lord Jesus, think on me,
That when the flood is past,
I may eternal brightness see,
And share thy joy at last.

Synesius of Cyrene, 370-430, tr. Allen Wm. Chatfield, 1808-1896

 INVITE FRIENDS OR FAMILY TO BAKE PRETZELS  (recipe below)

Lent: Pretzels 425° oven Makes 12
(Pretzels were devised in a German monastery because they have no fat. The name comes from “Brezeln.” meaning “little arms” from the shape, which is meant to portray the crossed arms of a monk in prayer.)

Combine:                 Stir in:
1 pkg. yeast 4 c. flour
1½ c. warm water
1 T. sugar
1 t. salt

Knead well. Roll out to 16” x 12”. Cut into 12 strips. Roll strips between palms to about 24”. Shape into pretzels. Brush with 1 beaten egg white. Sprinkle with coarse salt and bake at 425° for about 15-20 minutes, until golden. Makes 12.