Upcoming Events

Holy Week Schedule

Palm Sunday (March 28)
Palm Sunday worship will include the dramatic reading
of the Passion history according to Luke’s Gospel (with
congregational participation), and the making of palm
crosses out of palm branches. The mood of the service shifts
dramatically from cries of “Hosanna” to shouts of “Crucify
him” as the entirety of Holy Week becomes our focus.
Maundy Thursday (April 1)
Maundy Thursday worship takes place in the Fellowship
Hall, beginning with a soup and sandwich supper at 6:30
and followed at 7:30 by Holy Communion and the order of
Tenebrae. The gradual extinguishing of candles accompanies
the words of Jesus from the cross, reminding us of the
abandonment Jesus faced “on the night in which he was
betrayed”.

Good Friday (April 2)
On Good Friday, the church will be open between the hours
of noon and 3 PM, the traditional hours when Christ was on
the cross, for personal meditation and reflection.

Easter At Bethany (April 4)
Festival worship will take place at 10:30, including special
music from the choir, Holy Communion in celebration of
the Risen Christ, and a church decorated in lilies. Following
worship, there will be an Easter egg hunt for the children of
the congregation and community, either on the church lawn
or in the Fellowship Hall, depending on the weather. A 9:30
continental breakfast will precede worship.
We hope that not only will you be able to attend these services,
but that you will invite a friend or neighbor to join you.