Coventryville United Methodist Church (CUMC) has planned an eventful Holy Week, starting with Palm Sunday on April 14th. Palm branches will be distributed to all attendees at the 9:30 AM Contemporary and the 11:00 AM Traditional services. The palm, which symbolizes victory, commemorates Jesus' triumphal entrance into Jerusalem. Later in the week, Maundy Thursday is celebrated on April 18th. At 7:00 PM, CUMC will host a complete service of communion with sung responses to remember Jesus' actions at the Last Supper. "Maundy" meaning command as Jesus presented a new commandment during the meal - "love one another". The Good Friday service on April 19th, at 7:00 PM, both light and darkness will be observed as The Passion of Christ is remembered. The simplicity of this service highlights Jesus' unconditional love for everyone.
Holy Saturday, April 19th, marks a change in perspective from death to life. The day starts with a Prayer Vigil at 8:00 AM that runs throughout the day until 4:00 PM. Individuals and/or families are invited to take 15 minute shifts at various locations throughout the church to pray and contemplate the life of Jesus. In addition, CUMC will host a pancake breakfast starting at 9:00 AM on Saturday. This will be followed by an Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 AM. The eggs are a great symbol of Jesus' emergence from the tomb, and the hunt is a celebration of new life. All of these activities are free and open to the public.
Easter Sunday begins with a sunrise service at 7:00 AM. A free community breakfast will be served at 8:00 AM. Later, a second Easter service at 10:00 AM will celebrate Jesus' rising.
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All are welcome to share in the week's prayer, song, fellowship, and fun to remember and rejoice this most important occasion when Jesus rose to life on Easter Day dispelling darkness and providing light for the world!