We are encouraging small groups to make use of some small group notes during the season of Lent this year with the aim of us deepening in prayer.

The observance of Lent has been widespread across Christian history. It has been understood as a time of humbling dependance, self examination and encounter with God. This year is also A Passion for Life year and so one aspect of our praying as we approach Easter is for God’s mercy to reach those around us. There will be a weekly prayer meeting to help us do this.

In seeking to deepen our prayer life we will consider four topics, drawing on the wisdom from various authors, hearing some prayer stories, and considering some practices that we may want to adopt. It can easily feel like Lent is just a time of ‘try harder’ but a more helpful way to think of it would be as a season of ‘turn to Him more’.

Week beginning 1st March – Relationship

Week beginning 8th March - Really honest (Lament)

Week beginning 15th March - Request

Week beginning 22nd March - Re-orientation