The LaPorte Ministerial Association invites the public to attend its annual Lenten series, “20 Minutes with God,” beginning Feb. 25. Each gathering will be held at First United Methodist Church, 1225 Michigan Ave., and will begin at noon on the Wednesdays during Lent. These gatherings will offer time for reflection on the cross and resurrection of Jesus, and then a simple lunch. This is an ecumenical series, involving various churches and organizations.
The schedule:
— Feb. 25: message by Evan Lash, First UMC; lunch by Bethany Church
— March 4: message by Greg Irwin, Salvation Army; lunch by First UMC
— March 11: message by Bob Raschka, Salem Chapel UMC; lunch by Louie’s Cafe
— March 18: message by: Jeff Hines, Assembly of God; lunch by Hamilton Grove
— March 25: message by Pastor Dennis Meyer, Bethany Church; lunch by Christo’s
Good Friday CrossWalk
The CrossWalk on Good Friday will begin at First United Methodist Church with the following stops:
Word 1, First UMC
Word 2, First Baptist Church
Word 3, St. Michaels and All Angels
Word 4, LaPorte Hospital Chapel
Word 5, Bethany Lutheran Church
Word 6, LaPorte New Church
Word 7, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church