Lenten Images

From the Open Files of: NW Synod of Wisconsin Resource Center (715) 833-1153 Contributed by: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI

At Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Baptismal Font was the focal point in the narthex during the Lenten season. Suspended above the font was a mirror with directions displayed below it for the worshiper to follow. The worshiper is invited to look into the mirror. And of course, they'll see Jesus reflected back to them. However, in all cases, Jesus will look like the worshiper! During our Lenten journey, we remember our old sinful image. Through our baptisms, we are reborn in God's image. Because of this new image, we can honestly face our old image. The positioning of the mirror above the font invites the worshiper to remember both images.

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