Jesus shone with the power of the sun: the disciples saw Jesus as Son of God, promised for so long! Moses and Elijah longed to see God face-to-face; in Christ, we know who God really is. We don’t need speculation, secret interpretations, or further revelations: Jesus shows us God’s character and goals. As we prepare for Lent, the season of repentance, we turn away from the powers and forces we give our loyalty to and look to God alone.

• Grow in faith and community Christian Education for all ages at 9:45 am. FROG (Fully Rely on God) for children meet in Room 9. Join as we complete our study of Disarming Leviathan. Next week we begin our viewing and discussion of The Chosen, season 5. Learn more!
• Come to our Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 5:30 pm in the Chapel. Enjoy pancakes (gluten-free available), sausage, fruit, and drinks—just bring your appetite! Donations support camp scholarships for children and youth. Sign up in the narthex to attend or help or contact Ann Steinhoff or the church office. Learn more!
• Pick up your Lenten Devotionals in the Narthex or Office or subscribe at LHM.org/Lent. Learn more!
• Worship with us on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18. Services with Holy Communion and the Imposition of Ashes will be held at 12:00 noon and 6:30 pm in the sanctuary and online. Join us as we begin the season of Lent in reflection, repentance, and hope in Christ.  Learn more!
• Plan to join us for our Wednesday Lenten Dinners starting February 25, at 5 pm. There will be soup and bread available. Sign up in the Narthex to bring your favorite soup or bread to share. Learn more!
• Worship with us on Wednesdays in Lent starting February 25, at 6:30 pm. Come pray “Let All be Fed” and hear members of St. John’s reflect on how God is feeding the world spiritually and physically! https://www.stjchurchaz.org/post/join-us-for-wednesday-lenten-worship-at-6-30-pm-beginning-feb-25

Readings for next week (First Sunday in Lent)

Exodus 24:12-18

Psalm 99

2 Peter 1:16-21

Matthew 17:1-9