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For centuries the Lenten tradition is to clear out the kitchen cabinets of flour, sugar and leavening agents to prepare for 40 days of fasting. This started the tradition of pancake races, pancake breakfasts and suppers around the world.
The Church of the Good Shepherd will treat you to a dinner of pancakes, sausage, beverage and great fellowship as much fun as the Mardi Gras’ held round the world. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children.
Proceeds from this dinner will go to the local Food Bank and International Imagine No Malaria campaign sponsored by the United Methodist Church and the Bill Gates Foundation.
The pancake supper is Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 5-7 p.m. and will be held in Ray Hall at the Church of the Good Shepherd.
The next day on Ash Wednesday a new event will take place in front of the former Bank of the West from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drive by Ashes is a fairly new concept. This year Churches in the Desert South West- South District of the United Methodist Church are scheduling Drive by Ashes.
You will be able to receive a blessing in the form of ashes which begins the Lenten Season as a form of spiritual renewal.
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