Dear Friends in Christ,
Our 40 day Lenten Journey is nearing its completion now that we have reached the “Holy of Holies” of the entire Christian Year: the celebration of God’s great acts of love and salvation accomplished for us by Christ’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection.
We hope that you will be able to join us for worship during the days of this Most Holy Week. Worship services will be held in person at Trinity and will be livestreamed as well on our church Facebook Page.
THE SUNDAY OF THE PASSION
PALM SUNDAY
April 2, 2023
8:30 AM Adult Bible Study in the Multipurpose Room
9:30 AM The Liturgy of Palm Sunday
Join us as we begin the days of Holy Week through this special liturgy which includes the Commemoration of the Lord’s Entrance into Jerusalem; the Solemn Reading of the Passion according to Saint Matthew; Sermon by Pastor, continuing the Lenten Series “Chronicles of God’s Amazing Grace”: “The Crowd: Grace for the Loveless”, and the celebration of Holy Communion. Palms and Palm Crosses will be distributed.
THE EASTER TRIDUUM – THE THREE DAYS
HOLY (MAUNDY) THURSDAY
April 6, 2023
7:00 PM The Liturgy of Maundy Thursday
As we enter into the great remembrance of the Lord’s Passion, join us in gathering as did the Lord and the Twelve for that Last Supper they shared together. This solemn Evening Commemoration of the Lord’s Supper will include Confession and Absolution; Sermon by Pastor: “A Meal of Grace”; the celebration of Holy Communion on the night of its institution; and the Preparation of the Church for Good Friday.
GOOD FRIDAY
April 7, 2023
7:00 PM The Liturgy of Good Friday
Come and keep the remembrance of this Friday which is truly “good” because it brings us forgiveness, life, and salvation through Christ and His Cross. We will spend time meditating on the great redemption won for us in praying through the Office of Tenebrae–the “Service of Darkness–which includes the Adoration of the Cross; the Reading of the Passion according to Saint John; Sermon by Pastor: “Coup de Grace“; and the solemn Prayers for the Church and the World.
THE FEAST OF THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD
EASTER DAY
April 9, 2023
8:00 AM Easter Fellowship Breakfast in the Multipurpose Room
9:30 AM The Festival Celebration of the Resurrection
Share in the rejoicing of the victory over sin, death, and the devil won for us by our Risen and Ever-Living Lord Jesus in this festive liturgy on Easter Day. This festival service will include Easter Hymns and Special Music; Sermon by Pastor: “Amazing Grace: Now and Forever”; the Renewal of Baptismal Vows; and the celebration of Holy Communion.
We pray that you will share with us in the walk with our Lord Jesus through these days of His Passion and Resurrection, joyfully remembering the great grace and love of God shown and given to each of us through the sacrificial work of His Son.
A blessed Holy Week to one and all!
+Pastor