Tattered and Mended 

“A time to tear and a time to mend” – Ecclesiastes 3: 7  

A 2024 Lenten Sermon Series  

William Street UMC 

 
“The quality of human life on the planet is nothing more than the sum total of our daily interactions. Forgiveness is the way we mend tears in the social fabric. It is the way we stop our human community from unraveling. This book is an invitation for you to walk with us on the path of forgiveness.” – from The Book of Forgiving 

Join William Street United Methodist Church this Lenten season as we explore forgiveness. The worship series will be enriched with themes taken from The Book of Forgiving by Desmond and Mpho Tutu. It is sure to be a powerful series as we are reminded of the power of forgiveness to mend our relationships.  

Lent

February 11 – Devotional Booklet written by William Street folks available. 

February 14 – Ash Wednesday worship at 7 p.m. 

February 18 – March 24 (Sundays)– Tattered and Mended Worship services at 10:25 a.m. (in person or online)

February 18 – March 24 (Sundays)– Adult Lenten Study at 9 a.m.  

February 19 – March 25 (Mondays) – Adult Lenten Study at 6 pm. 

Holy Week 

March 28 – Maundy Thursday Worship at 7 p.m. Service held at Asbury UMC. 

March 29 – Good Friday Worship at 7 p.m. Service held at William Street UMC. 

March 30 – Easter Vigil Service at dusk 7:30 p.m. Service held at Zion UCC. 

March 31 – Easter Sunrise at 8 a.m. 

March 31 – Children’s Crafts, Snacks and Music at 9 a.m.

March 31 – Easter Traditional at 10:25 a.m

March 31 – Easter Egg/ Scavenger Hunt following 10:25 service


A note from Pastor Jennifer Applegate

March 8, 2024 

Create in me a clean heart, O God, 
    and put a new and right spirit within me. 

Do not cast me away from your presence, 
    and do not take your holy spirit from me. 

Restore to me the joy of your salvation, 
    and sustain in me a willing spirit.  

– Psalm 51: 10 – 12 

Dear Friends, 

Our Lenten journey continues this Sunday as we explore Psalm 51. The psalm may have been written by King David after he’s been knocked low following some serious transgressions. If you’re unfamiliar with David’s story, I encourage you to read through 1 and 2 Samuel. It’s a page turner, for sure! If you can imagine it, David likely lived it – killing a giant with a sling shot, being anointed king, adultery, deceit, murder, and more… 

God was displeased with David (imagine that!) and sent a man named Nathan to help him see the error of his ways. Once David’s eyes were opened, he repented, was deeply troubled by his actions, and may have written Psalm 51. Regardless if David was the author, or someone else, it was written by someone deeply remorseful and desperate for God.  

This Sunday’s sermon will focus on Psalm 51 and the chapter “Naming the Hurt” in the Book of Forgiving. Come to worship to hear the good news that no matter how bad things may be, we are never out of reach of the love and forgiveness of God. It is never too late for any of us. 

I’ll see you on Sunday, March 10 at 10:25 a.m. in person or online at https://www.facebook.com/WilliamStreetUMC/

Pastor Jennifer 


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