CELEBRATING EASTER
At Woodforest Presbyterian Church, our journey towards Easter begins with ASH WEDNESDAY, which marks the beginning of Lent. Lent is the season commemorating the forty days Jesus fasted in the wilderness. The ashes in question are made from palm branches blessed in last year's Palm Sunday service. We place ashes on our foreheads to remind us to observe this season with personal piety. With "Ashes to Go", we reach out to our community, offering ashes and prayers to passing motorists on Ash Wednesday.
PALM SUNDAY is the Sunday before Easter. In this special 10:00 am worship service, we remember and celebrate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem by carrying fresh palms into our sanctuary.
MAUNDY THURSDAY is the Thursday before Easter. At 6:00 pm, we gather to commemorate Jesus' Last Supper by sharing a soup supper. At 7:00 pm we worship with communion and recall the commandment to love and serve each other.
At 10:00 am on EASTER SUNDAY, we join in worship and communion in the joyous celebration of Jesus' resurrection and God's love. Alleluia - the tomb is empty!
MAUNDY THURSDAY is the Thursday before Easter. At 6:00 pm, we gather to commemorate Jesus' Last Supper by sharing a soup supper. At 7:00 pm we worship with communion and recall the commandment to love and serve each other.
At 10:00 am on EASTER SUNDAY, we join in worship and communion in the joyous celebration of Jesus' resurrection and God's love. Alleluia - the tomb is empty!
FLOWERING OF THE CROSS - This strikingly beautiful display on the church grounds is a visual symbol of the new life that is promised through Christ. Church and community members alike are welcome to place flowers on the cross.