40 Day Devotional

Take the 40 day challenge to read through the entirety of John's Gospel (following a six day a week reading plan), and engage with pastoral reflections using each day.

Get the 40 Day Devotional through John's Gospel

Pastor Raef (Park South Loop) and Pastor Eric Targe (Park Near North) co-authored a 40 day Lenten devotional that takes you on a journey through the entire Gospel of John. As Protestant Christians, Lent is not a religious duty or requirement in any way. In fact there is no Biblical command to utilize the days leading up to Easter in any particular way.  There is nothing we must do during this season. But for those who are looking for a chance to be intentional and utilize the coming season to lean into the reality of the Gospel, to create space in their life to press into Jesus in new and intentional ways, to grow in their faith, this resources is a supplementary guide to come alongside you in that journey.
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About the Devotional

From Pastor Raef's Introduction

As I reflect on the upward call toward God, that sweet inner life with Christ, and the hunger to continue pressing further in, I think of the words of one of my favorite authors, Octavius Winslow:  “What prompts a constant traveling to the atoning blood? What endears the Savior who shed that blood? What is it that makes his flesh meat indeed, and his blood drink indeed? What is it that keeps the conscience tender and clean? What enables the believer to walk with God as a dear child? O, it is the secret contrition of the lowly spirit, springing from a view of the cross of Jesus, and through the cross leading to the heart of God.” 
Lent is an opportunity for reorientation. It is a season to pull back from the regular rhythms of life, to develop new intentionality that aims to strengthen our resolve in Christ, to focus our vision, and to renew our eternal perspective. What better way to accomplish such heavenly ends than to slowly work our way through the Gospel of John? John, the Son of Thunder who became the Apostle of Love, beckons us to behold Christ in all of His glory."

          ~Pastor Raef

Lent Night of Prayer & Worship

Quarterly, we host a night of prayer and worship designed to give the entire Church a chance to come and linger in prayer. The night will have worship music from our music team, as well as various stations around the room to engage in various types of prayer. You're welcome to simply come and sit and enjoy the space, or utilize any of the prayer stations as you are led. We'll be joined by Park Hyde Park and Park Bridgeport.  Childcare is available and we request that you please register if you need that.

Date: Friday, February 16th, 2024
Time: 6:30pm - 8pm  
Location: Daystar Academy - 26 W. 16th St, Chicago, IL 60616
Parking & Entrance: Please use the Daystar parking lot for parking (on the west side of the building). Enter the building through the main entrance on 16th St.
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