Subscribe to Gospel in Life's 40 Day E-mail Devotional Find out more at gospelinlife.com/devotional/lent/ Have you ever wondered what people are talking about when they say they’re giving something up for Lent? Do you want to understand what Lent is and how it relates to Easter? Lent is the 40 days (not including Sundays) from Ash Wednesday to the Saturday before Easter. Lent is often described as a time of preparation and an opportunity to go deeper with God. This means that it’s a time for personal reflection that prepares people’s hearts and minds for Good Friday and Easter. The three main things people focus on during Lent are prayer, fasting, and giving. Prayer during Lent focuses on our need for God’s forgiveness. It’s also about repenting (turning away from our sins) and receiving God’s mercy [...]

Do you think we can give 100 gifts over the next two weeks? Donate a gift today! Our Church Council would like us to bless 50 men in second-stage recovery with Mission Community Services and 50 women recovering with SARA for Women this Christmas. Donate $20 per gift to see this goal of 100 gifts realized this Christmas. Give online at parksidechurch.ca/benevolence or e-transfer (donations@parksidechurch.ca - add benevolence to memo) or at the office with debit (earmark 'Benevolence' on the envelope). "But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.'" - Luke 2:10