This Thursday we observe Maundy Thursday, the day we celebrate Jesus’ institution of the Last Supper, as well as his command to his disciples, to love one another. We worship together as a community of faith at 7pm. As we enter the Great Three Days, we are invited to pause and reflect on Jesus’ love for all his disciples, and how we are all invited to enter into that love.
We remember Jesus this holy evening in the breaking of the bread and pouring of the wine, and we hear the words that Jesus spoke, “given for you.” We leave this solemn evening in silence, where our worship pauses and we prepare our hearts to witness Jesus’ passion on Good Friday.
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Prayer of the Day
Holy God, source of all love, on the night of his betrayal, Jesus gave us a new commandment, to love one another as he loves us. Write this commandment in our hearts, and give us the will to serve others as he was the servant of all, your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Readings
Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14 Exodus 12:1-14 NRSVUE – The First Passover Instituted – The – Bible Gateway
Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19 NRSVUE – Psalm 116 Thanksgiving for Recovery – Bible Gateway
1 Corinthians 11:23-26 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 NRSVUE – The Institution of the Lord’s Supper – Bible Gateway
John 13:1-17, 31b-35 John 13:1-17, 31b-35 NRSVUE – Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet – Bible Gateway