Jonah ... for Lent? Sounds fishy, but it's a natural fit. When the Jews asked Jesus for a sign, Jesus said, "I will give you only the sign of Jonah." After three days in the belly of the earth, Jesus rose with news of God's prodigal grace. This year for our Mid-Week Lent Series will explore the meaning of "The Sign Jonah" as we follow Jonah on his journey ... and Jesus on his way to the cross. The schedule is as follows:

"God is Calling" - Jonah 1: 1-3

Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville

"Saved in the Storm" - Jonah 1: 4-16

Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton

"Our Providing God" - Jonah 1: 17

St. Paul Lutheran Church in Irwin

"Praying in the Belly of the Great Big Fish" - Jonah 2:1-10

Bethany Lutheran Church in Kimballton

"The God of the Second Chance" - Jonah 3:1-4

Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Jacksonville

"About Face" - Jonah 3:5-10

Immanuel Lutheran Church in Kimballton

"On the Same Page" - Jonah 4: 1-2

St. Paul Lutheran Church in Irwin

"The Answer!" - Jonah 4: 3-11

Bethany Lutheran Church in Kimballton

The series begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22, with Holy Communion and a service of ashes. Worship begins at 7:30 pm. (Soup Supper and fellowship from 6:00 - 7:00 pm, except for Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday.)