PREPARING OUR HEARTS FOR
Easter
PREPARING OUR HEARTS FOR EASTER
At BNC, we want to walk through this sacred season together in a way that feels meaningful and approachable for everyone. This year, instead of only 40 Days of Prayer, we’re offering three ways to engage: reading God on Mute by Pete Greig, joining a weekly class on The Prayer Course II: Unanswered Prayer, or following along with daily prayer and devotionals sent straight to your inbox and posted on our website.
You can choose the path that fits your life—whether that’s one, two, or all three. Our hope is to help you connect with Jesus, find space for prayer, and reflect on the journey toward Easter in a way that’s right for you. We’re here to meet you where you are.
READ TOGETHER
GOD ON MUTE BY PETE GREIG
Dive into this impactful book that explores prayer, silence, and the hope we find in Jesus. You can purchase God on Mute on Amazon and read it independently. There’s no weekly gathering—this option is completely self-paced. If the cost of the book is a barrier, please reach out to us for assistance.
GATHER WEEKLY
LEARN TOGETHER
Register for our weekly class based on The Prayer Course II: Unanswered Prayer by 24-7 Prayer. This class meets Thursday evenings March 13th – April 10th. Registration is required, and you can sign up here or through the Church Center App. If you do not have Church Center, you can get it here.
GATHER WEEKLY
LEARN TOGETHER
Register for our weekly class based on The Prayer Course II: Unanswered Prayer by 24-7 Prayer. This class meets Thursday evenings March 13th – April 10th. Registration is required, and you can sign up here or through the Church Center App. If you do not have Church Center, you can get it here.
DAILY DEVOTIONALS
PRAYER & REFLECTION
Throughout Lent, you’ll receive a weekly email featuring daily devotionals and testimony, they will also be posted on our website. The devotionals will be taken from God on Mute by Pete Greig and posted on our BNC website. This option allows you to reflect and pray at your own pace, even if you choose not to read the book.
If you’re already signed up to receive our weekly emails, you’ll automatically receive the weekly devotional emails during Lent. If you’re not on our mailing list, we’d love to include you—simply sign up here.
Mix and Match Your Journey
You’re welcome to participate in one, two, or all three of these opportunities—it’s completely up to you and what your schedule allows. Whether you’re reading the book, attending the class, following the devotionals, or a combination of all three, each path is designed to help you connect with Jesus in a meaningful way.
At BNC, we want to support you as you prepare your heart for Easter without adding stress to your life. Let’s journey together and grow closer to Him during this sacred season.
HOLY WEEK
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE EASTER AT BNC
WEEKLY DEVOTIONALS
Day 1
Day 1: Dust to Dust (Chapter 2) Ash Wednesday PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly, to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 103: 13-14, repeating the words slowly, several times: "The Lord has...
Day 2
Overwhelmed (Chapter 2) (First Thursday in Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly, to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 23:4, repeating the words slowly, several times: "Even though I walk...
Day 3
Abba, Father (Chapter 3) (First Friday in Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly, to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 46:7 and 10, repeating the words slowly, several times: "The LORD...
Day 4
Everything Is Possible for You (Chapter 4) (First Saturday in Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 62: 11-12, repeating the words slowly, several times:...
Day 5
Take This Cup (Chapter 5) (Monday in the first week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 13: 1-2, repeating the words slowly, several times: "How...
Day 6
Yet Not My Will (Chapter 6) (Tuesday in the first week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 17: 6-7, repeating the words slowly, several times: "I...
Day 7
Serenity (Chapter 2) (Wednesday in the first week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 130: 5, repeating the words slowly, several times: "I wait for...
Day 8
Making the Ask (Chapter 2) (Thursday in the first week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 62: 5-6, repeating the words slowly, several times: "For...
Day 9
God's Love Languages (Chapter 3) (Friday in the first week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 4: 1, repeating the words slowly, several times:...
Day 10
Dealing With Doubt (Chapter 3) (Saturday in the first week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 3: 2-3, repeating the words slowly, several times:...
Day 11
Costly Worship (Chapter 4) (Monday in the second week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 10: 1, repeating the words slowly, several times: "Why,...
Day 12
Learning to Lament (Chapter 5) (Tuesday in the second week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 5: 1-2, repeating the words slowly, several times:...
Day 13
The Stages of Grief (Chapter 6) (Wednesday in the second week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 6: 2-3, repeating the words slowly, several times:...
Day 14
Big Red Switch (Chapter 7) (Thursday in the second week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 16: 1-2, repeating the words slowly, several times:...
Day 15
Stupid Ain't Stupid (Chapter 8) (Friday in the second week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 91: 2-3, repeating the words slowly, several times:...
Day 16
The Necessary Scarcity of Miracles (Chapter 8) (Saturday in the second week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 119: 76-77, repeating the words...
Day 17
Tough Life (Chapter 8) (Monday in the third week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 18: 28-29, repeating the words slowly, several times: "You,...
Day 18
Good Friday: Bloody-minded Faith (Chapter 8) (Tuesday in the third week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 19: 14, repeating the words slowly,...
Day 19
Victory! (Chapter 8) (Wednesday in the third week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 22: 10-11, repeating the words slowly, several times: "From...
Day 20
A Higher Way? (Chapter 9) (Thursday in the third week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 23: 1-3, repeating the words slowly, several times: "The...
Day 21
Wake-Up Call (Chapter 9) (Friday in the third week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 38: 9-10, repeating the words slowly, several times: "All my...
Day 22
Changing the Conversation (Chapter 9) (Saturday in the third week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 25: 16-17, repeating the words slowly, several...
Day 23
Choosing Life (Chapter 9) (Monday in the fourth week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 27: 1, repeating the words slowly, several times: "The Lord...
Day 24
This Means War (Chapter 10) (Tuesday in the fourth week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 25: 1-2, repeating the words slowly, several times: "In...
Day 25
Chariots of Fire (Chapter 10) (Wednesday in the fourth week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 27: 13-14, repeating the words slowly, several...
Day 26
Naked Trust (Chapter 11) (Thursday in the fourth week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 31: 9-10, repeating the words slowly, several times: "Be...
Day 27
When Hope Dies (Chapter 11) (Friday in the fourth week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 57: 1, repeating the words slowly, several times: "Have...
Day 28
Silence without Absence (Chapter 11) (Saturday in the fourth week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 42: 5, repeating the words slowly, several...
Day 29
Rushing the Resurrection (Chapter 11) (Monday in the fifth week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 40: 17, repeating the words slowly, several...
Day 30
God on the Gallows (Chapter 11) (Tuesday in the fifth week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 55: 6-8, repeating the words slowly, several times:...
Day 31
God's Presence in God's Word (Chapter 12) (Wednesday in the fifth week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 69: 16-18, repeating the words slowly,...
Day 32
God's Presence in God's People (Chapter 12) (Thursday in the fifth week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 80: 3, repeating the words slowly,...
Day 33
God's Presence in Silence (Chapter 12) (Friday in the fifth week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 83: 1, repeating the words slowly, several...
Day 34
Approaching Easter: Bethany (Chapter 12) (Saturday in the fifth week of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 27: 4, repeating the words slowly, several...
Day 35
Approaching Easter (Chapter 13) (Monday in Holy Week) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 88: 1-3, repeating the words slowly, several times: "Lord, you are...
Day 36
Approaching Easter: Unfinished Glory (Chapter 14) (Tuesday in Holy Week) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 130: 5, repeating the words slowly, several...
Day 37
Approaching Easter: Eternal Prayers (Chapter 14) (Wednesday in Holy Week) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 61: 1-2, repeating the words slowly, several...
Day 38
Maundy Thursday: Gethsemane (Chapters 2-6) (Thursday in Holy Week) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 86: 1-4, repeating the words slowly, several times:...
Day 39
Good Friday: Golgotha (Chapters 7-10) (Friday in Holy Week) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 31: 2 and 5, speaking slowly, several times: "Turn your ear...
Day 40
Holy Saturday: The Garden Tomb (Chapters 11-12) (The last day of Lent) PAUSE As I enter prayer now, I pause to be still; to breathe slowly to recenter my scattered senses upon the presence of God. (pause) I pray Psalm 40: 1, repeating the words slowly, several times:...
