We know that maintaining a blog is work and want to help congregation’s avoid “blogger’s block.”
Here are some ideas for blogging in February. These are idea starters. It’s up to you to develop them. Remember, you are writing for the whole community, not just your own members.
Church Year
February ends the Epiphany season — the season in which Christ is revealed as the Son of God. Towards the end of the month, the season of Lent begins. This is a time for self-examination and reconciliation. Write about the church year. Many people are unfamiliar with it!
Scripture
A good place to begin looking for ideas is Scripture. Here’s link to a comprehensive list of Scriptures as they pertain to the church year.
Key Verses for the Month of February
Try to relate verses to things going on in your community or which otherwise affect many people.
February 2 (Presentation of the Lord)
- See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight–indeed, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts. —Malachi 3:1-4
- Happy are those who live in your house, ever singing your praise. —Psalm 84:4
Write about your choir or feature your musicians. - Therefore he had to become like his brothers and sisters in every respect, so that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, to make a sacrifice of atonement for the sins of the people. —Hebrews 2:17
- The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. —Luke 2:40 Highlight your educational program.
Sunday, February 5
- Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; but those who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. —Isaiah 40:28-31
- If I proclaim the gospel, this gives me no ground for boasting, for an obligation is laid on me, and woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel! —1 Corinthians 9:16
Sunday, February 12
- For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning. —Psalm 30:5
- Hear, O LORD, and be gracious to me! O LORD, be my helper!” You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, so that my soul may praise you and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to you forever. —Psalm 30:10-12
- Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. —1 Corinthians 9: 24 Is there a community marathon or race coming up? Talk about it and tie it to scripture.
Transfiguration
- “Gather to me my faithful ones, who made a covenant with me by sacrifice!” The heavens declare his righteousness, for God himself is judge. —Psalm 50:5-6
- For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus’ sake. —2 Corinthians 4:5
- Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” —Mark 9:7
This is a church observance many know little about. Use your blog to teach! Link to some online artwork.
Ash Wednesday, February 22
- We entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. As we work together with him, we urge you also not to accept the grace of God in vain. —2 Corinthians 5:20b–6:1
- “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. —Matthew 6:19-21
1st Sunday in Lent, February 26
- He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his decrees. —Psalm 25:9-10
- Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” —Mark 1:14-15
February is Black History Month
Where was your congregation at the pivotal moments of the fight for Civil Rights for all Americans? Are there leaders close to your church who might write a guest blog? Do you have members willing to share their stories?
February includes President’s Day
Is there something from the life of one of our presidents that speaks to your community. Google for good quotes. Try, for example: “Lincoln quotes”. You are likely to find some good ideas.
February includes Valentine’s Day
Write about the history of Valentine’s Day or about St. Valentine. Encourage card sending. For example, ask people to send a Valentine to a favorite teacher or mentor.
February includes Groundhog’s Day
Don’t be afraid to have some fun! Write about the end of winter.
Watch the Newspapers
Are there people in your community who need prayer? Are there issues to be discussed from a spiritual point of view?
What’s happening in your neighborhood? In the schools? In your church and other churches?
Is there a service group or club worth highlighting?