What to Expect at an Ash Wednesday LCMS Service
If you're thinking about heading to an ash wednesday lcms service, you're probably looking for a bit of a heads-up on what the atmosphere is actually like. It's a day that feels a bit different from your standard Sunday morning. There's a certain weight to the air, a quietness that settles over the pews, and, of course, the very visible tradition of people walking around with black smudges on their foreheads. For many in the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, this day marks the beginning of a forty-day journey that isn't always comfortable, but it's incredibly meaningful. ...