This year at First UMC of Sun City, we will celebrate the events of Holy Week along with millions of Christians all over the world. Here is our worship schedule and what you can expect:
On Sunday, April 13, we will celebrate Palm Sunday at our usual time: 9:30 am. Pastor Jody will preach on “Giving Up Popularity,” and we will hear the story of Jesus’ victorious entry into Jerusalem and what it means to put our faith in God instead of our human ways. Our Handbells and Choir will offer Special Music during worship.
On Tuesday and Wednesday during Holy Week, the Sanctuary will be open from 12 noon—1:00 pm for Prayer and Holy Communion.
On Thursday, April 17 at 5:00 pm, we will remember Jesus’ last supper with his disciples during our Maundy Thursday* service. The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin mandatum, which means command or order, and is taken from Jesus’ words spoken during the Last Supper and recorded in John 13:34, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another.” Pastor Jody will preach on what it means to be “Humble…Yet Holy,” and we will receive the sacrament of Holy Communion as we consider the significance of this holy night.
On Good Friday*, April 18 at 5:00pm, we will share in the darkness of Jesus’ crucifixion and death in a service based on the hymn “Were You There.”
Finally, on Easter Sunday, we will celebrate Jesus’ resurrection at our usual worship time: 9:30 am. Our handbells and choir will also offer Special Music during this celebration of new life. Invite your family and friends to share in this glorious celebration of new life!
*By attending and participating in our Holy Week services, we know you will experience the Passion of Christ and his Resurrection in ways you may never have before. We look forward to sharing this very special time with you.
On Sunday, April 13, we will celebrate Palm Sunday at our usual time: 9:30 am. Pastor Jody will preach on “Giving Up Popularity,” and we will hear the story of Jesus’ victorious entry into Jerusalem and what it means to put our faith in God instead of our human ways. Our Handbells and Choir will offer Special Music during worship.
On Tuesday and Wednesday during Holy Week, the Sanctuary will be open from 12 noon—1:00 pm for Prayer and Holy Communion.
On Thursday, April 17 at 5:00 pm, we will remember Jesus’ last supper with his disciples during our Maundy Thursday* service. The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin mandatum, which means command or order, and is taken from Jesus’ words spoken during the Last Supper and recorded in John 13:34, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another.” Pastor Jody will preach on what it means to be “Humble…Yet Holy,” and we will receive the sacrament of Holy Communion as we consider the significance of this holy night.
On Good Friday*, April 18 at 5:00pm, we will share in the darkness of Jesus’ crucifixion and death in a service based on the hymn “Were You There.”
Finally, on Easter Sunday, we will celebrate Jesus’ resurrection at our usual worship time: 9:30 am. Our handbells and choir will also offer Special Music during this celebration of new life. Invite your family and friends to share in this glorious celebration of new life!
*By attending and participating in our Holy Week services, we know you will experience the Passion of Christ and his Resurrection in ways you may never have before. We look forward to sharing this very special time with you.
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