Holy Week

Palm/Passion March 28 8:30 & 11:00 AM; live stream at 11:00 AM As this service opens we remember how the crowd welcomed into Jerusalem and wanted to crown him Sunday April 4 as king. But as the story of the passion unfolds, shouts of 8:30 & 11:00 AM; live stream at 11:00 AM praise turn to demands for his crucifixion and he is given The Festival of the Resurrection of the Lord celebrates a and handed over to be mocked and Christ’s rising from the grave when all other principalities killed. On this first day of we ponder how our and powers that seek to entomb God’s will were forever praise of Jesus can turn to betrayal and denial. defeated. As part of our celebration we will share the joyful feast of our risen Lord. (Worshipers are reminded to bring their communion elements with them.) April 1 7:00 PM on site and live stream Maundy comes from the “mandatum” meaning “commandment" and refers to the new commandment One Great Hour of Sharing is the single, largest way Jesus gives us (John 13:34-35) after he has washed his that Presbyterians come together every year to work for disciples feet and shared a with them before a better world — sharing God’s love with our neighbors- his crucifixion. In this service we will recall this command in-need around the world by providing relief from natural for our lives and share the Lord’s Supper. (Worshipers are disasters, food for the hungry, and support for the poor reminded to bring their communion elements with them.) and oppressed. Each gift helps to improve the lives of people in challenging situations through three impactful programs: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Service April 2 Hunger Program, and Self-Development of People. Service available at aikenpresbyterian.org The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering will be received beginning at 3:00 PM on Easter Sunday, April 4. Thank you for prayerfully The word "tenebrae" comes from the Latin meaning considering your contribution to this life-giving offering. "darkness." The Tenebrae is an ancient Christian Good Contributions can be made to First Presbyterian Church Friday service that makes use of gradually diminishing with the notation: OGHS. light through the extinguishing of candles to symbolize the events of that week from the triumphant Palm You can also read more about One Great Hour of Sunday entry through Jesus' burial. Sharing at specialofferings.pcusa.org/oghs.