Songs of Suffering-Songs of Praise:
Holy Week 2008
“But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, ‘You are my God.” Psalm 31:14
March 16th - Sunday of Passion
8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m.
Enter the sanctuary with songs of praise as we walk with the disciples through the Eastern Gate into Jerusalem with Palms and humble hearts. Hear the gospel of Matthew telling us of our Lord’s triumphal entry and humble walk to the cross.
“Be please, O God, to deliver me. O Lord, make haste to help me.” Psalm 70:1
March 19th – Service of Healing, Noon, 5:15pm, 7:15pm
Come to hear God’s promise of healing for mind, body, and spirit. Kneel at the altar and offer your private prayers. Receive the anointing of oil, prayer, and our Lord’s Holy Meal to refresh our weary hearts.
“I will lift the cup of salvation and call upon the name of the Lord.” Psalm 116:13
March 20th – Maundy Thursday 7:15 p.m.
Join Jesus and the disciples in the upper room. Taste the foods and ritual of the Passover. Open our hearts and hands to receive the Lord’s Last Supper. Tonight we begin the Triduum, the three services that are the climax of Holy Week. Leave in silence as we continue the worship on Good Friday.
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”– Psalm 22:1a
March 21 – Good Friday
10 a.m. – Children Tenebrae: a time especially for children to walk the path of Holy Week.
Noon – 3 p.m. – Hours of Prayer: Sanctuary open for personal prayer time with the last words of Jesus read each half hour.
7:15 p.m. – Tenebrae: a service of shadows with our eyes focused on the Cross.
9 p.m. – Prayer Vigil begins.
“You show me the path of life” Psalm 16:11a
March 23 – Resurrection of our Lord
6 a.m. – Prayer Vigil Ends
6:30 a.m. – Sunrise Worship
8:30, 10, 11:15 a.m. – Festival Services of Life
