Lord God, immanent in His creation, Great in His ways, I bring before You the ways of the Church established in Your Son’s name in Antioch to be the body of Christ, and to confess that the Church has been a perpetrator of all manner of sin – the Church has continued to split;
Give ear, O heavens, as I say my adoration to God Almighty, the Rock, Whose work is perfect; Whose ways are justice; a God of truth, The Only Righteous One, the Great Creator, the Ancient of days Who shakes the earth, Who made the seas by His heavenly decree;
Father, I repent of all my sins, including adultery, in lusting over things of this world; in idolatry by way of financial idolatry: the worship of man, position and material things; greed, stinginess, self-centeredness, arrogance, pride, love of money, stubbornness and financial disobedience.
Abba, Yahweh Hessed, God of forgiveness, Lord Almighty King, the All Powerful One, the Uncreated Creator, Father All-Glorious, Majestic Life Giver from above, God Most Awesome, Most Merciful God of spotless purity – I kneel before You,
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Lord All Powerful, Maker of all things and Judge of all men, I have confessed my sins to the extent I can, and pray You not to count against me those sins and wrongdoings, I do not recollect or realise I committed, rather Lord God shed upon me the divine influence of Your mercy, and confirm in me true and steadfast faith, and a renewed mind,
Lord God of Host, Who covers our sins and forgives our iniquities, I thank you Lord for the opportunity to witness another Ash Wednesday, for all vouchsafed to me in the past year, and keeping me till this day especially in faith.
Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday, marks a 40-day period of penitence and preparation for Easter, inviting Christians to self-examine, repent, and seek God’s forgiveness. The imposition of ashes symbolizes mortality and sin, reminding worshippers of Christ’s sacrifice. This solemn period encourages reflection on the need for genuine repentance and spiritual renewal.
Lord God of Host, Who covers our sins and forgives our iniquities, I thank you Lord for the opportunity to witness another Ash Wednesday, for all vouchsafed to me in the past year, and keeping me till this day especially in faith.
Emmanuel Chapel celebrates 13 years of faith, worship, and community growth. Reflecting on a journey marked by God’s grace and love, the church recognizes its foundation in faith and transformed lives. With gratitude for past blessings and hope for the future, they express appreciation and anticipation for continued ministry and service.
Lent is a 40-day Christian season preceding Easter, focusing on self-discipline, reflection, and preparation for baptism and conversion. Originating from early Church practices, it encourages repentance and penitential prayer. Lent commemorates Jesus’ sacrifice, involving fasting and charitable deeds, while promoting humility and recognition of God’s grace amidst personal and communal need for healing.
