Holy Week at FPCE

Palm Sunday, April 9 @ 11AM in the Sanctuary
Emerging Worship.  Palms will wave, the Praise Ensemble will lead us in making a joyful noise, and the events of the first Palm Sunday parade will be remembered. We will listen to an interesting encounter within the family that gave up their donkey so Jesus would have something to ride into Jerusalem.

Wednesday, April 12 @ 7PM in the Lounge
Lenten Discussion Group.  The last of this 6-week journey enriching our lives as disciples by focusing on the virtue of forgiveness in our relationships.

Maundy Thursday, April 13 @ 7PM in the Gathering Place
Jesus was born, raised, and died a Jew. The Christian church is an offshoot of Judaism. The misunderstanding, rancor, and blood-letting that has occurred between Jews and Christians is one of Satan’s greatest victories. In our own humble way, we will attempt to cross that divide on evening of Maundy Thursday. The worship service will be patterned after the Seder meal our Jewish brothers and sisters share on Passover. We will conclude with a celebration of Holy Communion. This service will take place in groupings gathered around tables in the Gathering Place.

Good Friday, April 14 @ 7PM in the Sanctuary
On the evening of Good Friday, you are urged to become part of the somber and meaningful time of worship when we will walk through the darkest hours in the lives of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. The service is muted, the lights are low, the singing is reflective. We will honor and praise the God who loves us so much that he sacrificed himself for us.

Easter Sunday, April 16 @ 11AM in the Sanctuary
Easter Sunday. The morning it all began. Lift up your voices – sing and rejoice with us! Life overcomes death. Hope overcomes despair. The future is brighter than bright. Rejoice with us.  Commune with us.  Worship with us.