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Click HERE to download a complete list of events and activities Winter and Spring 2010, plus some "save the date" items for Summer and next Fall. See below for our Holy Week Schedule and other upcoming events. For a more complete view of what is happening at Messiah, click on the link at the top of this page for our most current monthly newsletter.
Saturday, March 27th at 10:00 AM
Our popular Community-wide Egg Hunt takes place on our 2 playgrounds and north lawn. Territories are divided by age groups to allow for the best hunting experience! this event is free - all children under 10 are welcome to participate! We will be collecting canned goods for the Maine Township Food Pantry as well on this day.
Sunday, March 28th at 10:15 AM
Palm Sunday (also known as the Passion Sunday) worship service begins with the congregation entering the sanctuary waving palm branches and singing. The responsive, dramatic scripture readings encompass the journey of Jesus from his triumphant entry into Jerusalem until his betrayal and crucifixion. Many find this an enlightening introduction to Holy Week.
Thursday, April 1st at 7:00 PM
On Maundy Thursday we remember Jesus’ Last Supper with the celebration of Holy Communion, as we welcome 11 first communicants to the Lord’s Table! But first we hear Jesus’ words of forgiveness, the command to love one another, and to wash one another’s feet.
Friday, April 2nd at 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM
The Good Friday Family Worship service at 10:00 AM is the message of Good Friday for all ages. It is a great way to expose young ones to the serious nature of Good Friday. At 7:00 PM is the service of Darkness and Light. It is a contemplative Tenebrea Service.
Saturday, April 3rd at 7:00 PM
We gather again in the dark on Saturday for an Easter Vigil. We begin our service around an outdoor fire, then proceed into the darkened sanctuary. As the Scriptures are read, the light gradually increases and we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Holy Communion will be offered, and following the service all are invited to celebrate with a light reception. Like the women gathered at the tomb that night, we enter in darkness and as we gather together as the body of Christ, slowly the darkness of death lifts and we find the warmth and light of a resurrected Christ... our Christ! The service will conclude by 8:30 PM. (If you like the Sunrise Service, this is the service for you!)
Sunday, April 4th at 7:30 & 10:15 AM
The same Easter Celebration is held at both 7:30 AM and 10:15 AM, as we sing praises to the Risen One and celebrate the salvation Jesus won for us. Come, let us worship God!
Easter Breakfast is offered between services (8:30 AM), and is a wonderful time of family fellowship that continues until the Easter Egg Hunt (9:30 AM) for the Sunday School children. There is no cost for the breakfast, and all are welcome to come and eat.
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