Maundy Thursday, April 2
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 for Maundy Thursday
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
Good Friday, April 3
Prayer of the Day Almighty God, look with loving mercy on your family, for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed, to be given over to the hands of sinners, and to suffer death on the cross; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Readings for Good Friday
Isaiah 52:13—53:12 / Isaiah 52:13—53:12 NRSVUE – The Suffering Servant – See, my servant – Bible Gateway
Psalm 22 / Psalm 22 NRSVUE – Psalm 22 Plea for Deliverance from – Bible Gateway
Hebrews 10:16-25 / Hebrews 10:16-25 NRSVUE – “This is the covenant that I will – Bible Gateway
John 18:1—19:42 / John 18:1—19:42 NRSVUE – The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus – Bible Gateway
Easter Sunday, April 5
Prayer of the Day O God, you gave your only Son to suffer death on the cross for our redemption, and by his glorious resurrection you delivered us from the power of death. Make us die every day to sin, that we may live with him forever in the joy of the resurrection, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Readings for Easter Sunday
Acts 10:34-43 / Acts 10:34-43 NRSVUE – Gentiles Hear the Good News – Then – Bible Gateway
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 / Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 NRSVUE – Psalm 118 A Song of Victory – O give – Bible Gateway
Colossians 3:1-4 / Colossians 3:1-4 NRSVUE – The New Life in Christ – So if you have – Bible Gateway
Matthew 28:1-10 / Matthew 28:1-10 NRSVUE – The Resurrection of Jesus – After the – Bible Gateway