
The Twelve Days of Christmas are the days between Christmas Day and January 6. And what is special about January 6? It is the day when the Christian Church celebrates the Festival of the Epiphany. The Sundays that follow January 6 comprise the season of Epiphany. The final Sunday in Epiphany is Transfiguration Sunday (February 15), when Jesus gave his disciples a glimpse of his glory as the Son of God.
“Epiphany” comes from a Greek word that means “reveal.” It is the season when you see Jesus begin his public ministry, revealing the reason the Son of God came to earth. During the season of Epiphany, you will come to understand that when the true identity of Jesus is revealed, you realize your own true identity as well.

“I didn't know I needed that” is a common expression of surprise and realization. It suggests that something, whether it’s a piece of information, a lesson learned, or a newfound understanding, has come to light and is now recognized as being essential or valuable, even if it wasn’t previously apparent.
Lent is the season of the Church Year when I recognize my greatest needs. During Lent, I realize that in Christ all my greatest needs are met. God knows what I need even when I don’t have any idea. The Holy Spirit makes it clear, week after week, that if I lack Christ, I have nothing. But if I have Christ, I have exactly what I need.
Lent worship begins on Ash Wednesday (February 18) with a 7pm service. Each Sunday in Lent, through March 22, we worship at 9:30am, and we'll look at the things that God provides for us, which are exactly what we need.