Ash Wednesday
Based on Joel 2: 1-2, 12-17
One-What does God ask of us?
All-God wants us to turn back to the One who created us and who loves us.
One-How do we turn back to God?
All-We let our hearts break for the things that break God’s heart. We admit our wrongdoing and are merciful to ourselves and each other.
One-How will God respond?
All-Our God will love us, forgive us, and offer us more opportunities to love and forgive ourselves and each other.
One-You know of God’s compassion and mercy. Now what will you do?
All-We will live as God’s forgiven children always seeking to forgive each other and ourselves.
