Alcohol Free Lent – Try It!

Although I am a Protestant pastor now, I grew up Catholic.  I can remember the gatherings that my parents had with other families in the parish.  I do not remember alcohol being consumed in great amounts, but only "socially".  But as a result of that "social" drinking I know a few friends of my parents that died as a result of liver disease and a few that went on to become full blown alcoholics.  

Here is a great idea to prepare for yourself for the passion week and Easter Sunday.  
Try an alcohol free lent and share the savings with others.  Check out the link below.

http://www.umc.org/news-and-media/could-you-go-alcohol-free-for-lent