Holy Week

 Holy Week is here.  This week we follow along with Jesus.  

We walk with Him as Jesus enters Jerusalem to shouts of praise and much fanfare. 

You and I walk with Jesus as He is led from the Garden to trial after trial.

We are even there as Jesus is crucified for us, giving up His life that we might live.

Many local church communities will have special services this week to mark this holy week:


Maundy Thursday:  Jesus' last meal with His friends when He asks them to share bread and wine in His name.  Jesus also washes their feet and commands them to love one another as He loves them.  The disciples accompany Jesus to the Garden of Gethsemane for prayer.

Good Friday:  Jesus is hung on a cross to die after several trials and after being beaten and mocked by the crowds.  As Jesus dies, He asks God's forgiveness for those who betrayed, mocked, beat, and crucified Him - - and you and me.

Holy Saturday:  Jesus' body lies in the tomb.  His friends and followers gather in an upper room behind locked doors.  Perhaps they pray.  Maybe they share what Jesus has taught them.  Many liturgical churches will gather around sunset to kindle the first fire and to anticipate the joy of Easter.

Easter:  He is not here!  He is risen!  Sin and death no longer have the last word.  The woman go to anoint Jesus' body only to find the tomb empty .  Angels tell them the wonderful mystery of death giving way to life.  Jesus also appears to His friends.


Holy Week and the joy of Easter are best experienced when you have participated in the full range of events and emotions.  I encourage you to be part of your church community as often as you can this week.  I wish you and your the blessings and joys of this week.

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