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Friday, March 29 is day 39 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. The devotions for this week, Holy Week, are focused on scripture texts related to events in Jesus’ final week. We offer these reflections to guide you as you continue your journey in Lent, moving closer to the cross. The devotion today, is based on John 19:16-30 The Crucifixion of Jesus and is given by Matt Marston.

Thursday, March 28 is day 38 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. The devotions for this week, Holy Week, are focused on scripture texts related to events in Jesus’ final week. We offer these reflections to guide you as you continue your journey in Lent, moving closer to the cross. The devotion today, is based on Matthew 26:20-29 The Last Supper and is given by Emily Glass.

This podcast serves as an audio guide for walking and meditating on the 14 Stations of the Cross. It is designed for use in the Prayer Garden at First Baptist Church in downtown Athens, GA. The Garden is open on MAUNDY THURSDAY or GOOD FRIDAY (March 28 & 29, 2024)through the day. The podcast is timed so that once it is started, a person can allow it to play continuously being guided from station to station with time for silence and meditation at each station. A bell tone will sound, followed by a prompt indicating it is time to move to the next station.  OptionWhile it is designed to be used when physically walking a path of the 14 stations, this podcast can be adapted for use in other settings. One can simply find a quite place, inside or outside, and listen to the prayers, identified stations, and prompts for reflection.  Information about the StationsThe Stations of the Cross are a 14-step devotion commemorating Jesus Christ's last day on Earth as a man. These stations focus on specific events beginning with his condemnation. These are commonly used as a mini pilgrimage. At each station, recall and meditate on the specific event from Christ's last day.

Wednesday, March 27 is day 37 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. The devotions for this week, Holy Week, are focused on scripture texts related to events in Jesus’ final week. We offer these reflections to guide you as you continue your journey in Lent, moving closer to the cross. The devotion today, is based on Mark 14:1-9 The Anointing at Bethany and is given by Tom Granum.

Tuesday, March 26 is day 36 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. The devotions for this week, Holy Week, are focused on scripture texts related to events in Jesus’ final week. We offer these reflections to guide you as you continue your journey in Lent, moving closer to the cross. The devotion today, is based on Mark 12:28-34, The Great Commandment and is given by Janet Cleland.

Monday, March 25 is day 35 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. The devotions for this week, Holy Week, are focused on scripture texts related to events in Jesus’ final week. We offer these reflections to guide you as you continue your journey in Lent, moving closer to the cross. The devotion today is based on Mark 11:15-9, Jesus Cleanses the temple and is given by Frank Granger.

Friday, March 22 is day 33 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion today is given by Bobbie Epting. 

Thursday, March 21 is day 32 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion today is given by Addison Aycock. 

Wednesday, March 20 is day 31 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion today is given by Ivy Young. 

Tuesday, March 19 is day 30 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion today is given by Michael Cleland. 

Monday, March 18 is day 29 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion today is given by Bridget Silvert. 

Friday, March 15 is day 27 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion today is given by Susan Greene. 

Thursday, March 14 is day 26 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion today is given by Claire Jordan. 

Wednesday, March 13 is day 25 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion today is given by Ray Noblet. 

Tuesday, March 12 is day 24 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion today is given by Cathy Wilkinson. 

Monday, March 11 is day 23 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion today is given by Joanna Hill. 

Friday, March 8 is day 21 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion today is given by Jill Dawson. 

Thursday, March 7 is day 20 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion today is given by Jon Hogan. 

Wednesday, March 6 is day 19 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion today is given by Jennifer Baxley.

Tuesday, March 5 is day 18 of the Lenten Journey. First Baptist Church of Athens offers daily devotions for reflection during Lent. These are personal stories given by members and come from their personal life and journey in faith. Real people sharing their joys and sorrows, doubts and convictions, fears, hopes, and gratitude. As you make your personal journey, and choices, during Lent, we hope their insights will bring you inspiration, encouragement, and discovery. The devotion today is given by Perry Cunningham.