LENT 2013 CALENDAR

7 Holy Virtues


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SEVEN HOLY VIRTUES
This Lent, as we explore how the 7 deadly sins impact all of our lives in our Teaching Series, we also want
to reflect on how we can more fully live into the 7 holy virtues, or fruits of the spirit, as they are also
known. Beginning with the Sunday before Ash Wednesday, this calendar provides 7 full weeks of daily
invitations for entering further into the Lenten season. Each day you and your household, whether youre
family members, housemates, or simply a gathering of friends, will have the opportunity to engage in a
particular activity around the designated weekly virtue. These rhythms are designed to help you let go of
your normal routine and truly engage this season with your heart.


Week 1: Feb 10-16
Kindness [Compassion + Empathy]

Sunday: Celebrate
Every Sunday during Lent we break our fast in celebration of Jesus Resurrection. Join others for a meal
and give thanks for Gods extravagant grace.

Monday: Fast
Fast from background noise [no music in car, no TV in background, etc.]. Be present throughout your day
and take notice of your environment. Ask for Gods peace to fill the moments of silence.

Tuesday: Read
Read Ephesians 3v14-21 and memorize one line or phrase that stands out to you.

Ash Wednesday: Pray
Attend an Ash Wednesday Service. Then, read Galatians 5v13-26, and pray that God would sow the fruits
of the Spirit into your life.

Thursday: Reflect
Reflect on someone who showed you kindness in a moment of need. Take some time to thank God for
them.

Friday: Offer
Perform a random act of kindness [pay for someone elses gas/lunch/coffee/groceries; shovel your
neighbors driveway, offer to care for someones kids for a couple hours so that they can have a break,
etc.].

Saturday: Remember
Take 15 minutes either before or after dinner and reflect on your week. When did you feel the greatest
connection to God, yourself, others, and creation? When did you feel the least sense of connection? What
moment are you most grateful for?

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Week 2: Feb 17-23
Chastity [Honesty + Wisdom]

Sunday: Celebrate
Every Sunday during Lent we break our fast in celebration of Jesus Resurrection. Join others for a meal
and give thanks for Gods extravagant grace.

Monday: Fast
Give up Social networking [Facebook, Twitter, etc.] or texting today. Notice how you connect with others
around you today.

Tuesday: Read
Read Ephesians 3v14-21 and memorize one line or phrase that stands out to you.

Wednesday: Pray
Read Galatians 5v13-26, and pray that God would sow the fruits of the Spirit into your life.

Thursday: Reflect
Join the Mars Hill community in watching No Impact Man [either at Wealthy Street Theatre showing, or on
your own]. Reflect on ways you can reduce your impact on the earth and consider taking the No Impact
Challenge [noimpactproject.org/experiment].

Friday: Offer
Express admiration and gratitude either through a note, a phone call, or a conversation to someone who
has inspired you to live centered on the way of Jesus.

Saturday: Remember
Take 15 minutes either before or after dinner and reflect on your week. When did you feel the greatest
connection to God, yourself, others, and creation? When did you feel the least sense of connection? What
moment are you most grateful for?






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Week 3: Feb 24 - Mar 2
Temperance [Self-Control + Justice]

Sunday: Celebrate
Every Sunday during Lent we break our fast in celebration of Jesus Resurrection. Join others for a meal
and give thanks for Gods extravagant grace.

Monday: Fast
Avoid spending money on food or beverages today [prepare your lunch, dont use vending machines or
drive-thrus, brew your own coffee, etc.]. Take note of how you do or do not participate in our consumer
culture.

Tuesday: Read
Read Ephesians 3v14-21 and memorize one line or phrase that stands out to you.

Wednesday: Pray
Read Galatians 5v13-26, and pray that God would sow the fruits of the Spirit into your life.

Thursday: Reflect
Keep a gratitude journal today. Write down all the blessings, big and small, that come up. At the end of
the day, read them over and thank God for each one.

Friday: Offer
Bring a meal [either homemade or takeout] to someone who is lonely, sick, overwhelmed, or in need.

Saturday: Remember
Take 15 minutes either before or after dinner and reflect on your week. When did you feel the greatest
connection to God, yourself, others, and creation? When did you feel the least sense of connection? What
moment are you most grateful for?






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Week 4: Mar 3-9
Charity [Generosity + Sacrifice]

Sunday: Celebrate
Every Sunday during Lent we break our fast in celebration of Jesus Resurrection. Join others for a meal
and give thanks for Gods extravagant grace.

Monday: Fast
Go through your closet or dresser and donate at least 1 item. What do you notice about your purchasing
habits? Are you holding onto things that you do not need or perhaps do not even use?

Tuesday: Read
Read Ephesians 3v14-21 and memorize one line or phrase that stands out to you.

Wednesday: Pray
Read Galatians 5v13-26, and pray that God would sow the fruits of the Spirit into your life.

Thursday: Reflect
Reflect on someone you know who lives a generous life. What do you admire about them? How have they
blessed you? What can they teach you about generosity?

Friday: Offer
Give to The White Bucket Project [marshill.org/twbp] or find a way to meet the need of someone you
know.

Saturday: Remember
Take 15 minutes either before or after dinner and reflect on your week. When did you feel the greatest
connection to God, yourself, others, and creation? When did you feel the least sense of connection? What
moment are you most grateful for?





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Week 5: Mar 10-16
Diligence [Persistence + Integrity]

Sunday: Celebrate
Every Sunday during Lent we break our fast in celebration of Jesus Resurrection. Join others for a meal
and give thanks for Gods extravagant grace.

Monday: Fast
Choose 1 technological device to go without today [computer, television, phone, iPod, iPad]. What do you
notice about yourself as you refrain from using these devices? What do you notice about the world around
you?

Tuesday: Read
Read Ephesians 3v14-21 and memorize one line or phrase that stands out to you.

Wednesday: Pray
Read Galatians 5v13-26, and pray that God would sow the fruits of the Spirit into your life.

Thursday: Reflect
Think about 1 goal or project that has been weighing on you [planning a vacation, finishing a house
project, returning a phone call]take a first step towards completing that goal today.

Friday: Offer
Pick one person and pray for them 3 times today.

Saturday: Remember
Take 15 minutes either before or after dinner and reflect on your week. When did you feel the greatest
connection to God, yourself, others, and creation? When did you feel the least sense of connection? What
moment are you most grateful for?





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Week 6: Mar 17-23
Patience [Peace + Mercy]

Sunday: Celebrate
Every Sunday during Lent we break our fast in celebration of Jesus Resurrection. Join others for a meal
and give thanks for Gods extravagant grace.

Monday: Fast
In light of World Water Day this week, only drink water today. Be mindful of those throughout the world
who dont have access to clean water. Consider taking a 20 Liters Water Challenge [20liters.org/wc].

Tuesday: Read
Read Ephesians 3v14-21 and memorize one line or phrase that stands out to you.

Wednesday: Pray
Read Galatians 5v13-26, and pray that God would sow the fruits of the Spirit into your life.

Thursday: Reflect
Join the Mars Hill community in watching Last Call at the Oasis [either at our Wealthy Street Theatre
showing or on your own]. Reflect on ways you can protect and conserve the water we all share.

Friday: Offer
Offer up an item this week, and donate the money you save to 20 Liters. As little as $20 can provide 1
person with clean water for up to 10 years. Then, sign up for Walk for Water [20liters.org/WFW] and use
that momentum to begin fundraising.

Saturday: Remember
Take 15 minutes either before or after dinner and reflect on your week. When did you feel the greatest
connection to God, yourself, others, and creation? When did you feel the least sense of connection? What
moment are you most grateful for?






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Week 7: March 24-31 [Holy Week]
Humility [Grace + Love]

Sunday: Celebrate
Every Sunday during Lent we break our fast in celebration of Jesus Resurrection. Join others for a meal
and give thanks for Gods extravagant grace.

Monday: Fast
Refrain from talking about yourself today. Instead listen to others attentively, ask questions, and practice
curiosity.

Tuesday: Read
Read Ephesians 3v14-21 and memorize one line or phrase that stands out to you.

Wednesday: Pray
Read Galatians 5v13-26, and pray that God would sow the fruits of the Spirit into your life.

Maundy Thursday: Reflect
Jesus washed the feet of the disciples in an act of loving service. Who has washed your feet by humbly
serving you? Who is someone that you can serve?

Good Friday: Offer
Attend a Good Friday service and reflect on Jesus offering on our behalf.

Holy Saturday: Remember
Take 15 minutes either before or after dinner and reflect on your week. When did you feel the greatest
connection to God, yourself, others, and creation? When did you feel the least sense of connection? What
moment are you most grateful for?

Sunday, March 31
Resurrection Sunday: Celebrate
Alleluia, He is risen! Take some time to reflect on your Lenten journey and how you encountered God.
Join with loved ones today to feast and celebrate that Jesus has victory over the grave.

















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