All Saints Anglican Church between Fayetteville and Peachtree City will conduct Ash Wednesday services Feb. 18 at noon and 7 p.m. in the new church facility at 149 Ebenezer Road (just south of Ga. Highway 54, east of Peachtree City).
Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent — the 40 weekdays before Easter.
As Jesus fasted 40 days in the wilderness before embarking on his ministry, so Christians have long undertaken a 40-day preparation for the Easter celebration.
Ash Wednesday gains its name from the ashes Christians receive on their foreheads as a sign of penitence.
In the Anglican tradition, Ash Wednesday is also set aside as a fast day in which Anglicans are urged to make certain sacrifices and perform extra acts of devotion.For more information on the service or on All Saints Anglican Church, call 770-486-5374.
