Holy Week

This Sunday marks the beginning of our commemoration of ‘Holy Week’, also known as ‘Passion Week’.  This is a week filled with a series of significant events initiated by Jesus’ entry into the city of Jerusalem.  Throughout the week the intensity builds toward the cross as Jesus is captured, tormented, put on trial, beaten and finally crucified on a cross outside the city.

It’s a week full of emotions and heartache as we consider all that Jesus endured for us.  As we look toward this week I encourage us to remember the importance of that week long journey.  Perhaps one way to remember this important time leading to his resurrection is to open the Bible and read through all that took place in these final events of Jesus’ life on this earth.  As you do so consider:

• The sacrifice of Christ before and through his crucifixion.
• The faithfulness of Christ to carry out the mission entrusted to him by God.
• The love of Christ demonstrated in each act and word during the final week of his life.

We can’t fully celebrate the joy of the resurrection without remembering and reflecting on the payment required by Christ for us.  I pray that this coming ‘Holy Week’ would be a time of thoughtful reflection for you.  I pray that you might walk with humility and gratitude for all that Christ has done.

Another way to reflect and remember Christ’s person and work is to come together on Maundy Thursday for a meal, foot washing and communion.  We will be gathering at 6:30 on April 17 for this meaningful time of worship.  Our Good Friday Service on April 18 at 6:30pm is to remember the crucifixion of Jesus, the servant. We encourage you to be a part.

Praying with you and for you,

Pastor Dan