Passion 2023
“The Blood of the Lamb”

“Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!” Very soon, we will once again be celebrating a central event for our faith and the blessed hope of believers – the Resurrection! To help us prepare for this exciting time, we want to make sure we “keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith” (Hebrews 12:2). As we ponder our the last day of Jesus before He died as an eternal sacrifice, we will ask God to bring us deeper into Christ by faith, especially for some of the upcoming events.

Events

Confirmation Sunday
As we move into the Passion season, our Confirmands present their memory work, and we look ahead to what Christ has done in worship.
Sermon: “Preparing For Easter” from Exodus 12:1-8

Palm Sunday
Our Sunday school students lead us in palms and singing “Hosanna!” from Mark 11, there will be professions of faith, and we look for how Jesus’ blood brings its power in worship.
Sermon: “How the Covenant Is Confirmed” from Zechariah 9:11

Our Community Worship service will be at 7pm, with Pastor Clevey Ragsdale sharing in worship. All are invited!
Sermon: “Christ Our Passover Lamb” from I Corinthians 5:7

Maundy Thursday
At 7pm, our church family will remember the Last Supper, Christ’s new commandment, and worship in the Word and Communion.
Sermon: “Blood of the Covenant” from Exodus 24
Sermon: “A New Love” from I Corinthians 13:4-8

Good Friday
Our community CrossWalk service is held at noon, meeting at St. Paul’s Lutheran church and concluding at Zion. The entire community is invited.

There is no evening service planned, but digital resources will be offered.

Easter Sunday
Jesus is alive, and we will celebrate! Our Youth Group will lead the SonRise service, followed by breakfast, an egg hunt for children, and our worship service with Holy Communion.
8:00 a.m. SonRise Service
9:00 a.m. Breakfast and Egg Hunt
10:00 a.m. Worship & Communion

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