April 1, 2026
Holy Week Greetings,
Diana Butler Bass has written a beautiful devotional titled, "A Beautiful Year." It guides readers through the liturgical year and draws them into a deeper reflection on the meaning of each section of our journey with Jesus. In one of her sections on Easter she writes, "This Easter, we are invited to go back to the place where it all begin. You need to know the whole story before it makes sense."
My heart and mind were opened the first time I experienced all the services of Holy Week. I felt all of the emotions of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday and it transformed my faith. The journey enabled me to realize a deeper understanding of the hope of Easter morning.
This year we will look at Holy Week through the lens of Matthew. There are similarities, but there are enough differences to open your heart to encounter Easter in a new light.
One of the blessings of livestreaming our services is that if you can't attend service you can watch it on-line. I am grateful to Terry, Wendy, and Colleen for making this experience available to so many people.
Wishing you a blessed Easter to you and your family.
Pastor JJ
Diana Butler Bass has written a beautiful devotional titled, "A Beautiful Year." It guides readers through the liturgical year and draws them into a deeper reflection on the meaning of each section of our journey with Jesus. In one of her sections on Easter she writes, "This Easter, we are invited to go back to the place where it all begin. You need to know the whole story before it makes sense."
My heart and mind were opened the first time I experienced all the services of Holy Week. I felt all of the emotions of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday and it transformed my faith. The journey enabled me to realize a deeper understanding of the hope of Easter morning.
This year we will look at Holy Week through the lens of Matthew. There are similarities, but there are enough differences to open your heart to encounter Easter in a new light.
One of the blessings of livestreaming our services is that if you can't attend service you can watch it on-line. I am grateful to Terry, Wendy, and Colleen for making this experience available to so many people.
Wishing you a blessed Easter to you and your family.
Pastor JJ
