OUR EASTER HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

 Palm Sunday

Prepare for a completely different way to start a service. We will all gather in the back of the church with the folded doors drawn. On the first note of the organ we will enter together in a procession down the center aisle to the front, across the front and down the side aisles to our seats. When you come in wait in the back for further instructions.

 Maundy Thursday, April 1^st at 6 p.m.

Passover Seder and Communion Service

On the Thursday night before Jesus Christ went to the cross on Good Friday, he celebrated the Passover Seder with his disciples. Out of that event, which we call the Last Supper, Christ instituted our Communion Service. On Maundy Thursday, First Baptist Church of East Aurora and St. Luke’s Anglican Church are joining together to present a “teaching” Seder followed by a traditional Communion service. A “teaching” Seder follows all the traditions and the ancient format laid out in the Old Testament. These are the same steps Jewish families use today to celebrate the Passover meal. During the “teaching” seder, Pastor Tim Ayers and Father Seth Brooker (of St. Luke’s) will teach the significant Christian meanings behind each item on the Seder plate and each step of the meal. As a note, dinner is not included. This is an instructional meeting with the traditional Passover Seder plate. Understanding the Passover means we understand and appreciate our Lords Table more. This is a must-attend event for any Christian.

Following the “teaching” Seder, the two churches will join together for a joint time of communion where we blend our two styles of taking the bread and cup. This worship service will end with the traditional “Stripping of the Altar.” This meaningful evening is designed to help you grow in your knowledge of your faith and will enhance you worship experience.

Good Friday Service, April 2^nd at Noon

The East Aurora Ministerium is sponsoring a collective Good Friday Service at Immanuel Lutheran at Noon. Choir members and readers will be from all participating churches. Those who are attending should contact the Pastor so we can coordinate our sitting together. Those wishing to participate in the choir should contact the Pastor for copies of the music and plan to be at Immanuel Lutheran at 11:15 a.m.

Easter Sunrise Meditation, Sunday, April 4^th at 7:30 a.m.

Our Easter Sunrise Meditation will be held at 7:30 a.m. on Easter morning. If the weather is permitting, we will go outside by the cross in the back of the church. If the weather is inclement then we will utilize one of the rooms in the church. If you plan to attend please let the Pastor know.

Easter Sunrise Service on the Radio,

Sunday, April 4^th at 7 a.m.

Pastor Tim is joined by Father Seth Brooker of St. Luke’s Anglican Church on his radio show. This taped version of the show is designed to help you focus on the Resurrection of Christ and begin your Easter Sunday with interesting talk and great Easter music. If you are unable to make the Easter Sunrise Meditation at 7:30 a.m. then listen into WECK AM1230 to start your day with an uplifting discussion on the meaning of Easter.