Walk with Jesus in his suffering and share in his resurrection during Holy Week.
We have three services – Wed (Tenebrae), Thurs (Maunday Thursday), and Friday (Good Friday) all at 7pm as well as Easter Sunday at 11am to explore the events and meanings of this important week in the life of the Church. As part of Maundy Thursday, we also have the Seder Supper at 5pm.
The Biblical verses below will lead you along Jesus’ path during Holy Week. After each day there is a link from "Progression of Faith" that includes a summary based on The Last Week (Borg/Crossan)
There are a series of focus links to examine other topics, such as Holy Week Art and a special presentation on Leonardo’s Last Supper. The music of Holy Week is explored by examining Bach’s Passion works, St. Matthew and St. John’s Passion.
Sunday, March 24, 2013 – Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is the hinge between Lent and Holy Week. Here is a page that uncovers the meaning of the day
The Trek from the Mount of Olives –Luke 19:28-40
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Monday, March 25, 2013 – The Temple
Fig Tree is cursed –Mark 11:12-14
Temple Protest – Mark 11:15-19
Focus on Holy Week – Art of Holy Week
Progression of Faith Blog – Monday
Tuesday, March 26, 2013 – The End Times
Fig Tree part 2 – Mark 11:20-25
4 questions – Mark 12:1-44
Prophecy about the Temple – Mark 13:1-2
Prophecy about the Future – Mark 13:3-37, Mathew 24:3-25:46, 26:1-2
Progression of Faith Blog – Tuesday
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 – The Plot and the Perfume
Plot to Kill Jesus Mark 14:1-2
The anointing at Bethany – Mark 14:3-9
Judas goes to meet with chief priests – Mark 14:10-11
Progression of Faith Blog – Wednesday
Tenebrae 7pm This service introduces the events of Holy Week and provides an opportunity to meditate on those events through the words of the Psalms. The most conspicuous feature of the service is the gradual distinguishing of candles until only a single candle, considered a symbol of our Lord, remains.
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Thursday, March 28, 2013 – The Arrest
Preparations for the Meal – Mark 14:12-16
The Last Supper – Mark 14:17-31, John 13.1-17.26
Gethsemane, the arrest – Matthew 26:47-56
Gethsemane, the arrest – Luke 22:47-53
Gethsemane, the arrest – Mark 14:32-52
Progression of Faith Blog – Thursday
Focus on Leonardo DaVinci’s Last Supper
Maundy Thursday 7pm At this service, we focus on the institution of Holy Eucharist, given to us by Jesus at the Last Supper, the gift of love in the sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood. We also focus on the law of love, the demonstration of self-giving which is symbolized in the washing of hands. This service is the beginning of the celebration of the Passion and Death of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Friday, March 29, 2013 – The Execution
Interrogation by Annas – John18:12-15, John 18:19-24
Night Trial – Mark 14:53-65
Peter in the Courtyard – Mark 14:66-72
Morning Council Meeting – Mark 15:1, Luke 22:66-23.1
First hearing before Pilate – Luke 23.1-7
Interrogation by Antipas – Luke 23.8-12
The Death of Judas – Mathew 27:3-5
Second hearing before Pilate – Luke 23.13-23
The flogging – Mark 15:16-20
The crucifixion – Mark 15:16-32
Darkness at noon – Mark 15:33
“It is Finished” – Mark 15:34-47
Joseph of Arimathea – Mark 15:42-47, John 19:38-42
Progression of Faith Blog – Friday
Focus on the Music of Good Friday – St. Matthew’s Passion, St. John’s Passion
Good Friday, 7pm This service is a time of prayer and reflection as we meditate on Christ’s passion and death. At this service, we will hear the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. A large cross will be brought into the church and we will have time to meditate on Christ’s passion and death during the Veneration of the Cross.
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Saturday, March 30, 2013 – The Silence
Pilate Posts Guard – Mathew 27:62-66
Women prepare for Anointing – Mark 16:1
Progression of Faith Blog – Saturday
7th Community Dinner in Port Royal . A photo gallery is here.
Sunday, March 31, 2013 – Easter, the Resurrection
The Empty Tomb – Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:3-18, Mathew 28:1-10
The Road to Emmaus – Luke 24:13-35
The Upper Room – Luke 24:36-53, John 20:19-23
Progression of Faith Blog – Sunday
Easter Sunday, 11am
Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion
The service will begin with the lighting the paschal flame. We will carry the light of our Risen Lord and Savior into the church. We will light the paschal candle with the light from the paschal flame. And during this service, we will celebrate the new life available to all of us through the resurrection of Jesus.
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Special Easter Gifts
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Holy Week Geography
