What is Holy Week?Holy Week is the week leading up to Easter, which is the celebration of Jesus's resurrection.
The week begins with a re-enacted parade as we wave palms and welcome Jesus on his final journey to Jerusalem. On Maundy Thursday, we gather at tables and remember Jesus's last meal with his disciples. We stare death in the face together on Good Friday when we remember Jesus's execution. And we kindle a small flame of new hope in the midst of darkness on Holy Saturday. Easter morning we go all out - celebrating the God-of-Eternal-Do-Overs in grand style. |
Easter is Sunday, April 4.We start the day off right with a celebratory breakfast. Bring your favorite tasty treats to your dining room table and join us at 9:30 a.m. Kids are welcome and we hope they'll join in the laughter and chaos of Easter morning. Click to Zoom or call 1-669-900-6833 and dial meeting ID 152 486 671# at the prompt. Meeting password is 66502. Note: long-distance charges may apply if you use the call-in option.
At 10:45 a.m. we will gather on Facebook Live for Easter worship. If it's your first time worshiping with us, welcome! You can learn more about our online worship here. Because we are still worshiping from home through Easter this year we will not be purchasing lilies for memorials. The Deacons encourage you to remember or honor a loved one by donating to one of the local nonprofits listed below or by choosing one of your own. When you've made your donation, fill out the online form (deadline: April 4). Your loved one will be recognized during the month of April in worship and in the Friday Update e-mail.
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Palm Sunday
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Sign Up for Sanctuary PrayersOur Sanctuary will be open for silent prayer during Holy Week and you can sign up here. You can bring along your Bible, a favorite book, or your own music to enjoy. Each participant will be invited to write/draw a prayer and leave it on the pew before leaving. As we gather at separate times we’ll be able to see how the pews will filled by those who came before us! COVID precautions include all of our general guidelines like masks and distancing. We will only be allowing people from one household in the Sanctuary at a time.
Advance sign ups are required. |
Treat Yourself to an Easter Buddy!Join us for an Easter Buddy Event! Deacons are sponsoring an event for all ages. Individuals can sign up to be matched with an Easter Buddy. The short survey below gathers information like name, address, favorite food or drink, hobbies, would you prefer a call to a gift, etc. and Deacons will match participants with individual buddies and send buddy information to partners via email. Participants can send a small gift, call their buddies, send greetings via letter or email, etc. You can choose your activity between April 4 and April 15, but please complete your Easter Buddy communication by April 15th. All ages are welcome! For more information, email Julie Hunt or contact the church office at 785-537-7006.
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Maundy Thursday
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Good Friday
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Holy Saturday
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