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Good Friday

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Good Friday is observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday. On this day Christians commemorate the passion, or suffering, and death on the cross of the Lord, Jesus Christ.

Many Christians spend this day in fasting, prayer, repentance, and meditation on the agony and suffering of Christ on the cross. (For a more detailed explanation about Christ’s death, listen to the Palm Sunday sermon Why Did Jesus Have to Die?)

The biblical account of Jesus’ death on the cross, or crucifixion, his burial and his resurrection, or raising from the dead, can be found in the following passages of Scripture:

The Good Friday service at Pender UMC will focus on the “Wondrous Love” of Christ and how that love manifested itself in His sacrifice on the cross. The service will include special music from the Sanctuary Choir.

 

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What is Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday?

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Maundy Thursday, also called Holy Thursday, is a service to commemorate Jesus’ Last Supper and the beginning of our sacrament, the Lord’s Supper.

The word Maundy comes from the Latin mandatum, which means “commandment.” At the Last Supper, Jesus gave the disciples a new commandment to love one another as he had loved them (John 13:34).

Holy Thursday is the first of the three days of solemn remembrance of the events leading up to and immediately following the crucifixion of Jesus.

Prior to breaking the bread with the disciples, Jesus washed their feet. Maundy Thursday worship services include Holy Communion and sometimes foot washing as well.  While John’s gospel does not record the institution of the Lord’s Supper among the events of this night, the other gospels do. Christians therefore keep this night with celebrations both at the basin (footwashing) and at the Lord’s Table (Holy Communion).

 

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Today’s Bible Verse ~ John 13:34-35

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Today’s Bible Verse

““A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”” –John 13:34-35

 

 

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Today’s Bible Verse ~ John 4:24

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Today’s Bible Verse

“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”” –John 4:24

 

 

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Upcoming January Sermon Series

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Please join us in worship for our upcoming sermon series beginning in January 2014:

WHO AM I? – The question that all of us struggle with. Are we defined by what we do? The roles we play? The people we associate with? Who am I?

January 5 – Why We’re Here (John 1:1-18)

Why are we here?  What is our purpose?  Jesus said, “We are light.”  In the midst of the darkness we are light for the world.  Look around you.  It is easy to see the darkness.  How can we make a difference?

January 12 – Who We Are (Mark 1:9-13)

We are God’s children in whom He is well pleased.  That affirmation should fill and guide our lives throughout the year.  Spoken at Jesus’ baptism they are God’s affirmation for us.

January 19 – What We Do (I Corinthians 12:12-27)

We are the body of Christ!  Christ’s hands and feet in the world is our work.  Let’s see how we do that as we Know God, Love God and Others, Grow in God, Share God and Serve God.

January 26 – What We Say (John 1:35-51)

We are the body of Christ!  Christ’s hands and feet in the world is our work.  Let’s see how we do that as we Know God, Love God and Others, Grow in God, Share God and Serve God.

Listen to past sermons in the Pender Podcast.
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