Holy week and Easter Schedule                                          

Sunday, April 14 Worship: 8:15 am and 11:00 am;  Sunday School: 9:45 am
Wednesday April 17: No Services
April 19, Good Friday:  Worship at 7 pm
This is the second rite of the Three Days.  We gather to remember the death of Jesus for our sins.  We focus not only on the suffering of his death on the cross, but we also remember that his death brings new light to us.  That is why we call this Friday – Good.  We sing hymns, pray the bidding prayer for the world and the church, and hear the passion story from John’s Gospel.
 
Sunday, April 21, Vigil of Easter:  Worship at 6 am
We gather outside in the parking lot as the new fire and the Paschal (Passover or Easter) candle are lighted.  The candle leads the way down to the outdoor chapel where the ancient Easter proclamation is sung.  This song calls us to join the hymn of all creation in praising God.  We hear the stories of Creation, the Exodus, and the Resurrection.  We affirm our baptism and celebrate Holy Communion.
7:15 am Breakfast is served in the fellowship hall after the Vigil.
 
Sunday, April 21, Festival of Easter:  Worship at 11 am
On this day the Lord as acted!  On the first day of the week God began creation, transforming darkness into light.  On this, the "eighth day" of the week, Jesus Christ was raised from the dead.  We celebrate this new creation in the waters of baptism and in the feast of victory.  With great joy, we celebrate and begin the great fifty days of Easter.  Filled with hope, we go forth to share the news that Christ is Risen!

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