Holy Week

Angela Ivey • February 23, 2023

Holy Week is the observance of the events that led Jesus on the journey to Resurrection for the whole world. Over the course of a week, Jesus experiences betrayal, a trial, suffering, and death. But, then, Sunday comes and Jesus walks out of the tomb, which changes everything! Our story of brokenness changes into a story of redemption through Jesus. Easter is about Jesus giving you and me a brand new start - a new beginning! And it doesn’t matter who you are or where you’ve been, it’s God’s gift for you.


 Passion Sunday is the Sunday prior to Easter Sunday. This year, we spend more time remembering Jesus with his disciples during the Last Supper, emphasizing the meal Jesus shares with them, which symbolizes his sacrifice. We remember that Jesus’ sacrifice becomes our healing and redemption.

 

Join us at  our 11 a.m. worship experience where we remember Jesus’ sacrifice and share in the same simple, sacred meal that Jesus shared with his disciples that night through Communion

Through Maundy Thursday, we continue to "sit” with Jesus and his disciples around the table of the Last Supper. This year, we emphasize Jesus modeling humility, sacrifice, and servitude through the act of bodily washing. We remember that Jesus came to serve and not be served.

 

Join us at 7 p.m. for a simple, in-person service with a teaching, reflection time, singing, and Communion. (This service will be live-streamed)


Good Friday is the observance of Jesus’ betrayal and trial, which culminates with his suffering and death on the cross. As you can imagine, this observance is a somber one. It’s during this time that we are meant to reflect and remember Jesus’ sacrifice for us all.

 

Download our reflection guide here.


You will find readings, prompts, meditations, and prayer. You’re welcome to use this guide as part of your devotion at any point throughout the day.


EASTER - Following Jesus’ death, three days later, he rises and walks out of the tomb alive and well! Jesus’ resurrection signals to us a new beginning! No longer does our story end in death but, instead, extends into new life in Christ. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead extends to us so that we can experience freedom, joy, and an abundant life on this side of eternity. Easter Sunday is about celebrating Jesus giving you and me a brand new start! And it doesn’t matter who you are or where you’ve been, it’s God’s gift for you.

 

Join us on Easter Sunday in the following ways:

 

·        Easter Sunrise - Join us at 7 a.m. for a simplified, in-person, outdoor worship experience as we read the Easter story, reflect, and rejoice in the good news of Jesus’ resurrection dawning as the sun rises on this sacred day. Afterward, you are invited to join us for a church-wide breakfast. (This service will not be live-streamed)

·        Easter Service - Join us at 11 a.m. for song, prayer, the Easter story, and the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection and what it means for us today. (This service will be live-streamed)

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