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From a human perspective, Jesus’ significance runs backward. It is in the light of the empty tomb that we see the meaning of the events of Holy Week. Four Years Ago As I was preparing to write this reflection, I … Continue reading
Do your families jump from the palm parade to hiding Easter eggs? Give them the opportunity to understand and celebrate this awesome Jesus week. Palms to Eggs I have found that many families, adults as well as children, miss out … Continue reading
The Three Days of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter represent the holiest days of the church year. These stories represent both fear and joy. Triduum is an ancient Latin word that means “three days” and is used to refer … Continue reading
Date: April 10, 2022 Bible Reading: John 19:16b-22 [12:12-27] Free Resource: Holy Week Home Devotional (Sharing God’s Story @ Home, NL) Unit Theme (March 27—April 10): God’s Kingdom Revealed The Point: Both the crowds and Pilate say more than they … Continue reading
Date: March 27, 2022 Bible Reading: John 18:28-40 Free Resource: Almost the True Story (Family, NL) Unit Theme (March 27—April 10): God’s Kingdom Revealed The Point: Unlike the powers of oppression in our world, Jesus’ kingdom proclaims the truth. Our … Continue reading
Bible Reading: Luke 19:29-40; 22:1-6, 14-23; 23:32-47 Free Resource: Holy Week at Home (Sharing God’s Story @ Home – NL) Lenten Theme (February 17—April 2): Journey to the Cross The Point: We celebrate Jesus as our savior, who suffers and … Continue reading
The Holiest of Weeks Holy Week is the common term for the week from Palm Sunday to Holy Saturday (April 5-11 this year), which includes Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. In terms of our faith, Easter is our most important … Continue reading
Bible Readings (Palm Sunday & Holy Week): Mark 11:1-11; 15:16-39 Bible Readings (Easter): Mark 16:1-8 Free Resources: Holy Week Stations (Cross+Gen Worship, NL), The Empty Tomb (Cross+Gen Worship, NL) Unit Theme (March 29—April 12): God’s Triumph The Point: We can … Continue reading
Maundy Thursday: A Remembrance of Love Bible Readings: Matthew 26:17-30 Free Resource: What Is Passover? (Cross+Gen Worship) Unit Theme (April 14–April 28): God’s Greatest Promise Maundy Thursday is the first day of the traditional Triduum (Latin for Three Days). This … Continue reading