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The power of the Resurrection isn't about fair weather; it is about God's resolve to work until our lives and all creation bear the beauty of God's will.
- Alan
Holy Week
Palm Sunday, March 16:9:30 am - Worship Service includes Procession of the Palms. Parents: children should be in place at 9:20 am for the Procession of the Palms. Children's Choir will sing at 9:30 & 11:00 am services. Sunday School for all ages is at 9:30 am. Our Live BIG program is at 11:00 am for Pre-K through 3rd Grade, and nursery care is also available at 11:00.
Holy Thursday, March 20: Tenebrae Service, 7:30 pm, in the Sanctuary
Through music, scripture, and Holy Communion, we will journey with Jesus from the triumph of Palm Sunday to the betrayal and rejections of this night. Through symbolic action, we experience the gathering darkness of when the world tries to destroy its True Light. The Chancel Choir will be participating.
Good Friday, March 21:
- Community Worship Service, at 12:00 Noon – on the Village Green at Rt. 161 & High Street.
- Good Friday Service & Concert, 7:30 pm, in the Sanctuary, featuring Stabat Mater, by Josef Gabriel Rheinberger, with Chancel Choir and orchestra.
Holy Saturday, March 22: Easter Vigil Service, 7:30 pm, in the Sanctuary
This ancient service of worship begins in darkness and moves us from the barren shadow of the cross to the brilliance of Christ's resurrection. Candles are lit and the sanctuary prepared for Easter. The story of our salvation is read and celebrated. The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated and the service concludes with Holy Communion, the feast of Christ's victory over death.
Easter Day, March 23:
You are invited to bring some cut, fresh flowers of your choice to decorate the cross in the courtyard, in celebration of Easter.
8:00 am - Service of Light, in the Potter Chapel
9:30 am - Easter Worship Service, in the Sanctuary. Sunday School for Children and Adults (no youth Sunday School today).
11:00 am - Easter Worship Service, in the Sanctuary. Our Live BIG program is at 11:00 am for Pre-K through 3rd Grade, and nursery care is also available at 11:00 am.
March Happenings
Tuesday, March 4: Primary Election VotingSunday, March 9: Daylight Saving Time Begins
Sunday March 9-Wednesday, March 12: WUMC Welcomes the West Ohio Conference Board of Ordained Ministry
Wednesday, March 12: Taizé Service
Friday-Saturday, March 14-15: JAM Retreat at Camp Otterbein
Sunday, March 16: Palm Sunday and Joyful Family Fun Day
Holy Thursday, March 20: Tenebrae Service
Good Friday, March 21: Good Friday Service/Concert
Holy Saturday, March 22: Easter Vigil Service
Sunday, March 23: Easter Day Services
Monday, March 24: Easter Monday – Church Office Closed