The Lent Eco-Challenge 2007

INTRODUCTION

The people of Earlsdon Methodist Church recognise that as followers of Jesus we have a responsibility to care about our World and environment. We realise that there are many ways that we could improve our own lifestyles so that we live more gently in the world our Father has created. As a small step towards this, we have decided to set aside time this Lent to reflect on what Jesus may be calling on us to change in the way we live.

For each week of Lent, from Ash Wednesday until Easter Sunday there are selected readings, specific eco-challenges and a prayer. During the first week, you are encouraged to look ahead at the weekly challenges and start making necessary preparations, including seeking information at the Eco Fair in Earlsdon Methodist Church Hall on Saturday 24th February. Although a number of challenges are suggested each week, remember we are all starting from different points so try to select challenges that are realistic for you and your family/household.

These challenges are set for Lent in the hope that we will become more conscious of the effect we are having on God’s world and how we could be better citizens of his Kingdom. In the final week, you will be invited to consider which of the challenges/lifestyle changes you intend to carry forward into the coming weeks, months and years.

Link from here to the various weeks:-

Preparation
Week 1   Week 2   Week 3   Week 4   Week 5
Holy Week & Easter

Acknowledgements

Many of the ideas behind this Lent Challenge were inspired by the teaching and notes of Noel Moules, provided as part of the Workshop Course in Applied Christian Living www.workshop.org.uk

Thank you also for the helpful resources provided on the following websites: