A Note from the Pastor
March places us right in the heart of Lent, and Lent is not just a season on the calendar. It is an invitation. It is a forty–day journey that leads us to the cross and, ultimately, to the empty tomb. It is a time to slow down, listen more carefully, and allow God to shape our hearts.
This year our Lenten theme is “ISAIAH: Trusting God’s Promises.” The prophet Isaiah spoke to people living in uncertain and anxious times. They faced political tension, moral confusion, fear about the future, and questions about whether God was still with them. In many ways, their world does not feel so different from ours.
Yet again and again, Isaiah points to this truth: God keeps His promises. Through Isaiah we hear promises of forgiveness, restoration and the coming of a Savior. Promises that light will overcome darkness. Most of all, we hear the promise that God is faithful—even when we are not.
Throughout March, I invite you to lean fully into this season.
Lent is not about adding more pressure to your life. It is about making space for God. Maybe that means beginning each day with the Isaiah reading before checking your phone. Maybe it means fasting from something that distracts you. Or maybe it means asking God, “Where do I need to trust your promises more fully?”
Isaiah reminds us that God’s Word does not return empty. When we open Scripture, God speaks. When we trust His promises, He strengthens our faith. I am praying that this Lent will not simply be another church season, but a holy turning point for many of us. I pray that by the time we arrive at Easter, our hearts will be steadier, our trust deeper, and our hope stronger.
Let’s walk this road together. The promises of God are sure. The Savior has come. And He is faithful still.
Lenten Blessings,
Pastor Tom
This year our Lenten theme is “ISAIAH: Trusting God’s Promises.” The prophet Isaiah spoke to people living in uncertain and anxious times. They faced political tension, moral confusion, fear about the future, and questions about whether God was still with them. In many ways, their world does not feel so different from ours.
Yet again and again, Isaiah points to this truth: God keeps His promises. Through Isaiah we hear promises of forgiveness, restoration and the coming of a Savior. Promises that light will overcome darkness. Most of all, we hear the promise that God is faithful—even when we are not.
Throughout March, I invite you to lean fully into this season.
- Worship each week as we walk through Isaiah together in our sermon series.
- Use the daily devotional guide found on our website to read through Isaiah during the week. Even 10–15 minutes a day in Scripture can change your perspective.
- Join a small group or Bible study using the weekly discussion guides (also on our website). Faith grows best in community.
Lent is not about adding more pressure to your life. It is about making space for God. Maybe that means beginning each day with the Isaiah reading before checking your phone. Maybe it means fasting from something that distracts you. Or maybe it means asking God, “Where do I need to trust your promises more fully?”
Isaiah reminds us that God’s Word does not return empty. When we open Scripture, God speaks. When we trust His promises, He strengthens our faith. I am praying that this Lent will not simply be another church season, but a holy turning point for many of us. I pray that by the time we arrive at Easter, our hearts will be steadier, our trust deeper, and our hope stronger.
Let’s walk this road together. The promises of God are sure. The Savior has come. And He is faithful still.
Lenten Blessings,
Pastor Tom
