Finding Our Way in the Wilderness

Rev. Dr. Carolyn Scanlan-Holmes • February 20, 2023

Our Lenten Journey Begins

This year during Lent, we will explore the art work of Henri Matisse, using it as a guide for the season. This is the a time of year when we follow the final chapter of Jesus’ earthly journey through the wilderness to resurrection. During the 40 days of Lent, we, too, are invited by the Spirit to look deeper within and listen. This week, we head into the “wilderness,” a place where we can clear our heads, challenge ourselves, and reflect on how we want to continue to grow.


This service features The Good Earth Band covering:


True Colors, sung today by Julie Hackett. Written by Billy Steinberg and Tom Kelly. Originally recorded by Cyndi Lauper. True Colors lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC.


Desperado, sung today by Rhonda Baker, Michael Read and Julie Hackett. Written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey. Copyright Asylum Records. Cass Country Music/Red Cloud Music, LLC.


Can't Find My Way Home, sung today by Michael Read. Written by Steve Winwood. Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

0:00 Opening and SONG: True Colors sung by Julie Hackett

3:53 Welcome and Announcements

10:30 Stepping Stones with Lea Ann Koekenberg

12:08 Centering and Prayer

17:49 SONG: Desperado sung by Rhonda Baker

21:50 Message: "Finding Our Way in the Wilderness"

50:38 SONG: Can't Find My Way Home sung by Michael Read

53:40 Benediction


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