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Sunday, March 16, 8:15 and 10:45am
Palms and Passion Service-Hudson FUMC Sanctuary
The FUMC Children's choir sings Hosanna and leads the procession waving
palm branches to announce Jesus' long-expected entrance into Jerusalem
and confrontation with the authorities. The FUMC adult choir invites us
deeper into the tragic story of Jesus Christ's last night on earth and
his passionate promise to his disciples...and to us all.
"Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is the one who comes
in the name of the Lord!" Matthew 21:9
Monday, March 17 - March 22
Dawn Devotional- 6am - Wesley Hall
Each weekday disciples gather in Wesley Hall for thirty minutes of worship
and friendship in Christ.
"Lead me through the vale of shadows, bear me o'er life's
fitful sea; then the gate of life eternal may I enter Lord with thee."
Hymn #407 "Close to Thee"
Thursday, March 20, 6pm
Holy Thursday Sede -
6 am -Lamson Hall
Our spiritual ancestors made three annual pilgrimages to Jerusalem: Two
occasions related to the beginning and end of harvest and one recalled
the liberation of the Hebrew people from Egypt. Jesus observed a "Seder"
or "order" recalling the Passover-the liberation of the Hebrew
people-on his last night on earth. It was then that Jesus gave disciples
a new way of understanding "liberation." This Holy Thursday
observance, sponsored by the United Methodist Women, takes us to Jerusalem
and to the Holy Pesah that Jesus transformed into Holy Communion. Join
us for a delicious meal, rich in symbolism.
"This day shall be a day of remembrance for you...throughout
your generations you shall observe it." Exodus 12:14
Friday, March 21
11:45am Stations of the Cross-Hudson Catholic High/St. Luke's
Gathering in the parking lot of Hudson Catholic High School and
walking with our sisters and brothers from all local Christian Churches,
we will travel to Saint Luke's Episcopal Church on the Hudson Rotary for
a formal remembrance of Jesus' suffering and death. The worship will conclude
by 1pm.
1. Jesus is condemned to death
2. Jesus receives the cross
3. Jesus falls the first time
4. Jesus meets His Mother
5. Simon of Cyrene carries the cross
6. Veronica wipes Jesus' face with her veil
7. Jesus falls the second time
8. Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem
9. Jesus falls the third time
10. Jesus is stripped of His garments
11. Crucifixion: Jesus is nailed to the cross
12. Jesus dies on the cross
13. Jesus' body is removed from the cross (Pieta)
14. Jesus is laid in the tomb
7pm Service of Seven Last Words-Sanctuary
This somber gathering recalls the words Jesus shared from the cross on
the day of his crucifixion. In spite of the physical and emotional pain
of crucifixion, Jesus words are filled with love and hope. Easter is not
fully understood without first understanding Jesus' last words. All ages
are expected and welcome in this hour-long service of candles, music and
memories.
"It is finished." John 19:30
Sunday, March 23 EASTER!
6am Sunrise Gathering-First Federated Church (200 Central)
Church
Gather with sisters and brothers across denominational lines to celebrate
what we share-Good news of everlasting life! We will meet in the parking
lot and move a short distance into a special devotional spot in a clearing
in the woods. Pastor Doug will lead singing and prayer and Pastor Jay
will preach a short lesson. In case of precipitation, the worship will
take place indoors at the Federated Church.
"Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark,
Mary came to the tomb and noticed that the stone had been rolled away
from the entrance." John 20:1
7am -10am Youth-Sponsored Breakfast-Lamson Hall
Free-will offering accepted.
10am Easter Egg Hunt!-Outdoors
Your chilcren are sure to love this annual event. Join in the fun Easter
morning, decorating a goodie bag they searching for eggs!!!.
Celebration of Resurrection!-Sanctuary
Celebrate a flower-full sanctuary and blooming faith! This is the day
that the Lord has made; let us REJOICE and be glad!
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