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Special advertising supplement to the Wood County Monitor 2 • WOOD COUNTY MONITOR FAITH GUIDE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 The season of Lent and Easter Spring is eagerly anticipated, as many peo- mortality and sinfulness, but also of the op- blood of Jesus Christ and the institution of ple look forward to enjoying the great out- portunity for absolution. Christians typically the sacrament of the priesthood. doors once more. Spring is also a special time fast on Ash Wednesday, though some simply Good Friday of year for practicing Christians. abstain from eating meat. Good Friday commemorates the crucifix- Beginning on Ash Wednesday and lasting Palm Sunday ion of Jesus Christ. Jesus was condemned by 40 weekdays until the arrival of Easter Sun- On what is now called “Palm Sunday,” his peers as King Herod and Pontius Pilate day, the Lenten season is a very important Jesus Christ rode a donkey into Jerusalem had found him not guilty of his crimes. But time of year for Christians. During Lent, while villagers welcomed him and waved crowds were enraged, and Pilate reluctantly Christians prepare for Easter by observing palm branches. This is mentioned in each of ordered his crucifixion rather than face a a period of fasting, repentance, self-denial, the Biblical Gospels and occurs a week be- mass riot. and spiritual discipline. While the Bible does fore His subsequent resurrection. Jesus pos- Holy Saturday not reference Lent, the practice of observing sibly rode a donkey rather than a horse as Holy Saturday marks the final day of the Lent has become a standard. a sign of peace, as a war-waging king might Triduum, or the three days preceding Easter The following focuses on each of the spe- ride a horse. The “Passion of the Christ” is Sunday. Scripture states that Holy Saturday cial days of this church season as they pertain typically read during Palm Sunday masses. was when Jesus’ body was placed in the tomb. to Western Christianity (Eastern Orthodox Holy Thursday Easter Sunday churches observe Lent somewhat different- Holy Thursday is sometimes referred to as A festive and celebratory day for Chris- ly). “Covenant Thursday,” “Maundy Thursday” tians, Easter Sunday is a time for sharing the Ash Wednesday or “Thursday of Mysteries.” Holy Thurs- good news of Jesus’ resurrection. His body is The Day of Ashes commemorates the re- day commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus discovered missing from the tomb, and Jesus pentance of sin. On Ash Wednesday, Chris- Christ with the apostles. According to Cath- appears to his followers again showing proof tians have ashes placed on their foreheads in olic News Agency, Holy Thursday might be that He is alive. Typically, Easter Sunday is the shape of a cross in recognition of their one of the most important, complex and one of the most well-attended Sunday servic- need to repent. Many churches host Ash profound days of celebration in the Catholic es for Christians. It also is a day to spend with Wednesday services, and those who receive Church. Holy Thursday celebrates the insti- family, and many families share large meals the ashes are not only reminded of their tution of the Eucharist as the true body and to mark the end of the Lenten season. Holly Tree Chapel Invites you to attend an Easter Sunrise Service Sunday, April 1, 8:00 a.m. in our Outdoor Chapel (weather permitting) Brunch Immediately follows in Fellowship Hall Everyone Welcome! 1620 South FM 2869 Holly Lake Ranch, TX 75765 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 WOOD COUNTY MONITOR FAITH GUIDE • 3

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MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP 6:30 p.m., March 29

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE 7:00 a.m., April 1-Followed by Free Country Breakfast for all

REGULAR WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday School 8:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Tuesday Ladies Prayer Circle 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Bell Choir Practice 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Night Fellowship 6:00 p.m. Friday Ladies Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Liberty United Methodist Church MONTHLY ACTIVITIES Fellowship Dinner - Third Thursday Night Each Month “The Little Church With The Big Heart” Annual 4th of July Picnic - 4-6 p.m.-Free hot Dogs and Hamburgers 2581 Hwy 154 East | Quitman, Texas Annual Youth Camp Garage/Bake Sale - Saturday May 5th • 8:30 a.m. Annual Hayride in October - Free Picnic Semi-Annual Craft/Bake Sale in November 903-967-2510 Annual Christmas Caroling in December

TO LIVE BY Faith, TO BE KNOWN BY Love, AND TO BE A VOICE OF Hope.

SUNDAY WEDNESDAY 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 5:00 p.m. Team Kid (Ages 5-12, Aug.-May) 11:00 a.m. Worship Youth Activities -Student Center 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Youth Bible Study- Student Center

MIKE MIDKIFF JARROD YEAGER PASTOR ASSOCIATE PASTOR YOUTH MINISTER / WORSHIP LEADER 405 S Hart | Quitman, TX 75783 903-492-3535 | FaithBaptistQuitman.org

FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. -JOHN 3:16 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 WOOD COUNTY MONITOR FAITH GUIDE • 5

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MATTHEWMATTHEW 12:2312:23 FAMILY FOCUSED SCHEDULE TheThe crowdcrowd wawass amamazedazedd aandnd aasked,sked, Sunday Morning “Could it be that Jesus is the 9:45 1st CONNECTION & FIRST KIDS Son of David, the Messiah?” 10:55 WORSHIP SERVICE HaveHave youyou everever wonderedwondered iiff JJesusesus reallyreally isis thethe SonSon ooff GGod?od? Wednesday Evening IsIs tthehe BibBiblele ttrue?trruue?e? ComeCome ﬁndﬁnd oout...ut... 5:00 FAMILY SUPPER 5:45 FIRST KIDS 3 years - 6th grade God’s Word, Gametime & Good Friends 5:30 SALT 7th - 12th grade Students Abiding in Light & Truth TThenh they said to the woman, 6:00 ADULT BIBLE STUDY ““NowNow we believe, not just because of what you told us, but because we have heard him ourselves. NNoNoww we know that he is indeed the Savior of the world.” JOHN 14:40-42 Celebrate with us Easter and every Sunday! .org EASTER SERVICE & EGG HUNT 301 East Lane Street, Quitman TX 9:45AM Sunday School | 10:55AM Worship Service with Egg Hunt following for Pre-School - 4th Grade firstquitman | (903) 763- 4142 8 • WOOD COUNTY MONITOR FAITH GUIDE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2018 Easter symbolism complements the holiday Tradition plays an important role in Eas- season because of their fertility and abil- ter celebrations for many families. Cher- ity to bring forth new life. According to ished traditions and symbols of Easter may the Christian living resource Crosswalk, include anything from egg hunts to lilies to believers associate the rabbit coming out lambs. Understanding the importance be- of its underground home as a symbol of hind these symbols can make sharing the Christ emerging from the tomb. miracle of Easter that much more special. Lilies Lilies are often exchanged during Easter Eggs celebrations or presented as hostess gifts Eggs are one of the more recognizable for those sharing the holiday meal with symbols of Easter. For Easter egg hunts, others. The American Bible Society says eggs are hard-boiled and decorated in lilies grow in the spring around the time bright hues. It’s believed that the origins of when Easter is typically celebrated. Also, Easter eggs are both secular and religious. because they look like trumpets, they can From the secular (once pagan) perspective, be a symbol that heralds Christ’s resurrec- the egg is an ancient symbol of new life, tion. according to The History Channel, and has Lamb been associated with pagan festivals that The lamb is another symbol associated celebrate spring. Some Christians feel that with Easter. Lambs were originally associ- Easter eggs represent Christ’s emergence ated with the Jewish holiday of Passover, from the tomb and his subsequent resurrec- of Easter and Christianity. The cross is a Rabbit when lambs were sacrificed and their tion. Eggs were once a food not consumed symbol of Christ’s crucifixion and sacrifice. The Easter bunny is very much a sec- blood was used to mark which houses con- during Lent, therefore painting and deco- The crucifix also highlights the ability of ular symbol of the holiday, but one that tained those faithful to God. As a result rating them to mark the end of fasting and God to give new life to people after death. has become so ingrained with the season of his crucifixion, Christ became the sym- penance became a way to celebrate Easter. In addition to wearing and displaying the that many people ascribe to it a Christian bolic lamb for all -- the ultimate sacrifice. Crucifix cross during Easter, some people bake “hot meaning. Pagan celebrations of spring In fact, Christ is often referred to as “The The crucifix is one of the central symbols cross buns” as another symbol of the season. often linked rabbits or hares with the Lamb of God.” Lake Fork Baptist Church

7:00 am Sunrise Service corner of 515 & 17 A Lighthouse on the Lake 8:30 am Early Service Worship Center (no childcare) 9483 W. FM 515 Alba, TX 75410 • 903-473-9523 • www.lakeforkbaptist.org No Sunday School SUNDAY SERVICES WEDNESDAY SERVICES 9:15 am Sunday School 6:15 pm Children & Youth Service 10:30 am Regular Service 10:30 am Worship 6:30 pm More Word Mid Week with Worship Center (childcare available) 6:00 pm Worship, Children & Youth Bro. Perry Crisp

Bro. Perry Crisp, Senior Pastor • Dr. Tracey Bartley, Associate Pastor & Education • David Allen, Administrator & Music Director