by Bridgette Begle | Mar 15, 2014 | News Slider
Ash Wednesday starts the Lenten season for Roman Catholics and Holy Thursday (Thursday before Easter) ends it. Although a primarily Church of Christ school, Lipscomb is seeing more and more students participate in Lenten sacrifices. Typically Lent is a season of preparation, fasting, self-denial and sacrificing to lead up to the resurrection of Christ. Someone may give something up or add something to his or her daily routine to be sure Jesus is the center of his or her life. Senior and practicing Catholic Tucker Peabody says he appreciates it when other faiths participate in Lent. “I feel as if it doesn’t matter what faith you come from in order to participate in Lent, and I think it shouldn’t have a different meaning either,” Peabody said. “In the end, Lent is a time to be aware of the sacrifices Jesus made for us and for us to try to strengthen our faith and become closer to Him.” Senior Megan Stout who is also a practicing Catholic agrees saying, “It makes me kind of proud to be a Catholic when others decide to join. I think Lent can mean the same to anyone; Jesus sacrificed for us on Earth so why not attempt to better ourselves as humans too?” Other students who have grown up Church of Christ have seen themselves begin to participate in Lent almost every year. Senior Kelsey Reiman says she started giving things up for Lent when she was in high school even though she grew up Church of Christ. “I think sacrificing something for the sake of Christ is an important discipline for any Christian...
by Amy Estepp | Apr 15, 2011 | News Slider
A variety of spiritual events are taking place on Lipscomb’s campus as the end of Lenten season draws near. Lipscomb’s Student Government Association (SGA) Spiritual Life Committee is providing students with events every day of Holy Week. Monday morning students are invited to gather for a sunrise service in the Quad (the field in between Crisman Administration building and the Beaman Library.) The gathering will begin at 6am and will be accompanied with donuts, drinks, student-led worship and one chapel credit. On Tuesday night, students can attend another worship gathering that will be held in the amphitheater. The Tuesday night singing service will be held from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Another service will be conducted from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesday night in Ward Lecture Hall. A member of the community will be showcased and will lead students in a unique worship service. Chapel credit will be given for Wednesday night. A night of great food and fellowship, Thursday night will be paralleling the Last Supper. The Spiritual Life Committee is inviting 100 students to sign up to be a part of this special evening. The first 100 students to sign up in the SGA office will be invited to a free Copper Kettle dinner and time of fellowship. Students will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Hall of Fame room in Allen Arena. The week will conclude with a day sponsored by Campus Ministry. Good Friday will feature the stations of the cross. Student’s will be able to visit and take part in the stations every...
