Water to Thrive is excited for Bethany College to be supporting the mission during Lent!
Ash Wednesday, March 5
· Chapel – The Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion
“The Water of Hospitality: Holy Baptism”
Extended Chapel time: 10:15 – 11:00 am
· Beginning of Lenten Series: “Water to Thrive” Water to Thrive is a faith-based non-profit dedicated to the mission of bringing clean, safe water to those who need it in rural Africa. They work with donors in the U.S. and implementing partners in Africa to create sustainable change. (www.watertothrive.org)
· During Lent, everyone is invited to participate in the daily discipline that involves water and to contribute to building a well in Africa through Water to Thrive. Small collection boxes are available in the Chapel.*
· This week’s daily discipline (March 5-11): say a prayer of thanks for clean, safe water every time you turn on the faucet.
Wednesday, March 12
· Chapel (10:30-10:50 am) – Bishop Mike Girlinghouse, Ark-Ok Synod
“The Water of Integrity” – John 4:1-30
· This week’s daily discipline (March 12-18): take shorter showers (5 minutes or less) and save thousands of gallons of water over a year.
Wednesday, March 19
· Spring Break
· This week’s daily discipline (March 19-25): turn off the water while brushing your teeth, shaving, and washing your hair.
Wednesday, March 26
· Chapel (10:30-10:50 am) – Amelia Fabrizius, EBE in Honduras
“The Water of Community” – John 2:1-11
· This week’s daily discipline (March 26-April 1): use a reusable water bottle instead of single-use disposable bottles and save water and CO2 emissions (in the production of bottles), waste, and money.
Wednesday, April 2
· Chapel (10:30-10:50 am) – Chapel Choir
“In the Morning I Will Sing”
“Water to Thrive” video
· This week’s daily discipline (April 2-8): re-use towels during the week so you don’t have to wash as many or as often. When doing laundry, avoid small loads and match the water level to the size of the load.
Wednesday, April 9
· Chapel (10:30-10:50 am) – Aaron Silco, Study Abroad in India
“The Water of Sustainability” – Mark 4:35-41
· This week’s daily discipline (April 9-15): volunteer at the Community Garden and/or help with Composting. Learn about ways we save water
Wednesday, April 16
· Chapel (10:30-10:50 am) – Wednesday in Holy Week
“I Thirst” – John 19:28-30
Maundy Thursday, April 17
· Maundy Thursday Worship (7:00-7:45 pm) Swenson Chapel
“The Water of Servant Leadership” – John 13:1-20
Holy Communion
*You are invited to bring your offering to Chapel on any day you choose and place it in the earthenware water jug.
*To learn more about Bethany College, their campaign and ways to start your own campaign…contact lizzie@watertothrive.org
Water to Thrive is excited for Bethany College to be supporting the mission during Lent!
Ash Wednesday, March 5
· Chapel – The Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion
“The Water of Hospitality: Holy Baptism”
Extended Chapel time: 10:15 – 11:00 am
· Beginning of Lenten Series: “Water to Thrive” Water to Thrive is a faith-based non-profit dedicated to the mission of bringing clean, safe water to those who need it in rural Africa. They work with donors in the U.S. and implementing partners in Africa to create sustainable change. (www.watertothrive.org)
· During Lent, everyone is invited to participate in the daily discipline that involves water and to contribute to building a well in Africa through Water to Thrive. Small collection boxes are available in the Chapel.*
· This week’s daily discipline (March 5-11): say a prayer of thanks for clean, safe water every time you turn on the faucet.
Wednesday, March 12
· Chapel (10:30-10:50 am) – Bishop Mike Girlinghouse, Ark-Ok Synod
“The Water of Integrity” – John 4:1-30
· This week’s daily discipline (March 12-18): take shorter showers (5 minutes or less) and save thousands of gallons of water over a year.
Wednesday, March 19
· Spring Break
· This week’s daily discipline (March 19-25): turn off the water while brushing your teeth, shaving, and washing your hair.
Wednesday, March 26
· Chapel (10:30-10:50 am) – Amelia Fabrizius, EBE in Honduras
“The Water of Community” – John 2:1-11
· This week’s daily discipline (March 26-April 1): use a reusable water bottle instead of single-use disposable bottles and save water and CO2 emissions (in the production of bottles), waste, and money.
Wednesday, April 2
· Chapel (10:30-10:50 am) – Chapel Choir
“In the Morning I Will Sing”
“Water to Thrive” video
· This week’s daily discipline (April 2-8): re-use towels during the week so you don’t have to wash as many or as often. When doing laundry, avoid small loads and match the water level to the size of the load.
Wednesday, April 9
· Chapel (10:30-10:50 am) – Aaron Silco, Study Abroad in India
“The Water of Sustainability” – Mark 4:35-41
· This week’s daily discipline (April 9-15): volunteer at the Community Garden and/or help with Composting. Learn about ways we save water
Wednesday, April 16
· Chapel (10:30-10:50 am) – Wednesday in Holy Week
“I Thirst” – John 19:28-30
Maundy Thursday, April 17
· Maundy Thursday Worship (7:00-7:45 pm) Swenson Chapel
“The Water of Servant Leadership” – John 13:1-20
Holy Communion
*You are invited to bring your offering to Chapel on any day you choose and place it in the earthenware water jug.
*To learn more about Bethany College, their campaign and ways to start your own campaign…contact lizzie@watertothrive.org
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