Lenten events

St. John's Lutheran Church, South Avenue, will hold its Ash Wednesday service at 7 p.m. March 5. The Rev. Thompson will intone the Litany and after the imposition of ashes, communion will be served.The soup and scripture events for the church will be held on the following Wednesdays during Lent beginning at 6 p.m. March 12, 19, 26 and April 2.The service will be held in the Fellowship Hall of the church and this year's emphasis will be on faith formation, discipleship and missions. The Willing Workers of the church will provide the meal.Sunday, March 9 will be Girl Scout Sunday and children's time, during the 10:30 a.m. worship service.