Lenten Challenge

Jesus said in John 7:37-38, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said,‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’”

For the past 18 years, St. Mark has supported Marion Medical Mission through our Christmas Alternatives Gift Fair. During the past two years, St. Mark member donations have funded the construction of 15 wells. We are beginning our second annual Lenten Challenge on Ash Wednesday.

Pastor Dave has encouraged his congregations for the past 10 years to drink only clean tap water for the 40 days of Lent. Giving up the morning trip to Starbucks or the evening glass of wine might be a tall task for some, but it will help us comprehend how much money we spend on beverages. Moreover, we can use the money we save to support more wells in Africa.

We are blessed to have clean water in our community, and this challenge helps us to understand the needs of those who have less, and support groups who are working to provide living water for all God’s children.

Christine Polak, Mission Committee