The countdown is on as we triumphantly march onward towards the joys of Resurrection Sunday! This Sunday we celebrate a monumental milestone in Jesus’ journey, as we remember the events surrounding His triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Not only was that event the fulfillment of centuries of prophecy, it marked the beginning of the end of Jesus’ earthly ministry that climaxed at the cross and culminated with an empty tomb.
During Holy Week, there are many opportunities for you to participate in for personal edification and corporate worship. Of course, the community churches will come together for a series of lunchtime reflections over at First Baptist Church on Old Bremen Road. It is always a joy to experience spirited fellowship with other Christians of varying denominational affiliation. I encourage you to at least come to one of these times for uplifting fellowship.
As way of reminder, we will still have our normal Wednesday night activities, but we will be offering several other opportunities for you to participate in additional worship this Holy Week. Throughout the week, the chapel will be open for our Stations of the Cross guided prayer walk. You can come at any time during office hours to experience a self-led time of scripture reflection and introspective prayer, as you prepare for gravity of the Resurrection event. In addition, we will be led by the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra in a Maundy Thursday Lord’s Supper Service. This is a meaningful time for everyone to focus on the events of Christ’s crucifixion. Childcare will be provided, so I hope you make the most of that opportunity. Finally, we will have a great celebration on Resurrection Sunday as we celebrate our Risen Savior.
I want to encourage you to pray about the “one” person that God is putting on your heart to invite to one, or all, of these opportunities. We have cards available to hand out as an invitation, but I want to encourage you to take an extra step: offer to either pick up that person or family or intentionally meet them at the door or save them a seat in your Sunday School class or worship pew. This is the best week of the year! I look forward to experiencing more points on the pathway with you over the next week.
Expecting His Best,
Stephen V. Allen, Senior Pastor
