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IT’S EASTER (2021)AT BIG CANOE CHAPEL
Welcoming All As We Celebrate the Risen Lord
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THE SEASON of LENT
ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 – 12:00 NOON
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent – a time of 40 days before Easter, when Christians prepare for the Death and Resurrection of Jesus. The 40 days of Lent represent the time Jesus spent in the desert wilderness, preparing to begin his ministry and enduring temptation by the Devil.
At noon on February 17, we will meet in the Chapel for a short Ash Wednesday Service, which will include prayer, a devotional, and a hymn or two. Following this, worshipers will have an opportunity to participate in a centuries-old tradition, the Imposition of Ashes, when, as a sign of repentance, ashes in the shape of the cross are placed on our foreheads. *
On one hand, the season of Lent can be thought of as a time of giving up something- a time of fasting, moderation, and heightened spiritual discipline. However, Lent can also be a time of encouragement- a time of embracing something- a time of prayer, meditation, and reconciliation.
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*Note: The physical imposition of Ashes is optional. For those who choose to have the actual ashes placed on their foreheads, safety guidelines will be followed, in that the pastors will be wearing masks and gloves.
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PALM SUNDAY SERVICES
SUNDAY, MARCH 28 – 9:00 & 10:30
10:30 service
On Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
It was prophesied that a Messiah would arise to rescue the Jews from persecution. Jewish scripture foretold that the Messiah would enter Jerusalem through the East Gate, riding on a donkey. On Palm Sunday, Jesus entered Jerusalem accordingly: In Bethphage, he mounted a donkey (Matthew 21: 1-3; Mark 11: 1-7; Luke 19:28-40). From Bethphage, Jesus rode the donkey 2 miles to the Mount of Olives then a short distance across the Kidron Valley, entering Jerusalem through the Eastern or Golden Gate. Throngs of Jews, who were being horribly oppressed by the Romans, welcomed Jesus as their long-awaited Messiah. In joy they waved palm branches and shouted “Hosanna“- a phrase meaning “save us”.
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MAUNDY THURSDAY, SERVICE
THURSDAY APRIL 1 – 7:00 PM
On Maundy Thursday Jesus celebrated the Passover eating supper with his disciples. This is called the Last Supper because shortly afterward Jesus was arrested and crucified.
Two important events occurred on Maundy Thursday. First, before the supper, Jesus washed the feet of all of his disciples, thereby setting the example that his followers should love and serve one another with humility. The word “Maundy” is derived from the Latin word for “command” (mandatum). This refers to the “new commandment” that Jesus gave his Disciples after he had washed their feet: “I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you are to love one another. If there is love among you then all will know that you are my disciples.” (John 13:34, New English Bible).
During the Last Supper, Jesus took bread and, having said the blessing, he broke it and gave it to the disciples with the words: “Take this and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup and having offered thanks to God, he gave it to them with the words: “Drink from it all of you. For this is my blood, the blood of the new covenant, shed for many for the forgiveness of sins.” (Matthew 26: 26-28, New English Bible).’’ With these acts, Jesus instituted the ritual of Holy Communion (the Eucharist).
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GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
FRIDAY, APRIL 2 – 7:00 PM
On Good Friday, we reflect on the death of Jesus Christ. It is called “good” because of what Jesus’ death means for the redemption of the world.
Worship this evening focuses on three aims: 1) to narrate and remember the last words that Jesus spoke from the cross, 2) to open up to the meaning of these words for our understanding of Jesus and our redemption accomplished by the cross, and, 3) to invite worshipers to renewed prayer and dedication. We worship in a tenebrae worship setting. That is, during the service there will be increased darkness and silence to remind us of the darkness of Good Friday. As the darkness deepens, we can reflect on the great emotional and physical pain that was very real for Jesus as he died on the cross that day. The darkness also reminds us of the darkness that covered the land when Jesus was crucified (Mark 15: 33), and in the darkness and silence we can know the sacrificial love of Jesus for us all.
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EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 4
COMMUNITY SUNRISE SERVICE
7:00 AM AT THE TERRACES
EASTER WORSHIP SERVICES
9:00 & 10:30 LIVE AT THE CHAPEL
10:30 service
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