Ash Wednesday Sermon Feb. 18, 2026
Giving Up and Taking On For a Healthy Lent
Sermon by The Rev. Ed Bacon
February 18, 2026
Lent is not just about giving something up. It is a 40-day journey that invites us to see our lives through a Jesus lens, remembering that just as he was tested after his baptism, we too will have our belovedness tested. The real discipline is not chocolate or wine, but letting go of anything that makes us doubt we are deeply loved by God.
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Vacation Bible School We’re going to Israel! Mark your calendars for Vacation Bible School, June 21-24 , when we will travel back to the ancient time of Jesus in the Land of Israel. Sunday (6:30 - 8:00 pm) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (9:00 am - 12:00 pm) Ages Children 4 years (by June 21) through rising 6th graders are welcome to participate in Vacation Bible School. Rising 6th graders will be in their own Elder Tribe. Volunteers Vacation Bible School at All Saints is a very intergenerational experience. We love volunteers of all ages. Rising 7th graders (and others up to any age!) can volunteer any of the VBS days. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Joie Hoke (joie@allsaintsbhm.org) or Jeannie Feldman ( jeanniefeldman@att.net ).






