Ivanhoe Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Easter 2010
Lent has begun again. We journey with Jesus toward the cross. But our hope as Christians, is what comes on the other side - the resurrection. I cannot convey the Good News any better than this song:
Ev'ry morning is Easter morning from now on!
Ev'ry day's resurrection day, the past is over and gone!
Good-bye guilt, good-bye fear, good riddance!
Hello, Lord, Hello, sun!
I am one of the Easter People! My new life has begun!
Ev'ry morning is Easter morning from now on!
Ev'ry day's resurrection day, the past is over and gone!
[Words & Tune: Richard K. Avery and Donald S. Marsh, ©1967, Hope Publishing Co. CCLI # 3021121]
The season of Lent flows into Holy Week as a journey of faith, from the reality death to singing with joy the good news of new life. At each stop along the way, we take time to worship and reflect. Our services for Holy Week are outlined below. I look forward to this journey with you, that together as a community, we may fully celebrate with Easter joy!
Lent Supper & Study, Wednesdays: March 3, 10, 17, 24
Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Discussion from 7- 8 p.m.
Palm / Passion Sunday, March 28, 10 a.m.
Palm procession with Children's Choir, dramatic readings, and special music
Maundy Thursday, April 1, 6:30 p.m.
Seder Meal and Holy Communion around tables in Fellowship Hall
Good Friday, April 2, 7:30 p.m.
Tenebrae worship at Ivanhoe (joint service) with joint choir
Annual Good Friday Program, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. for children
Easter Day, Sunday April 4,
Sunrise service outside at 6:30 a.m. led by our youth.
The Men's Club will serve their traditional breakfast between services.
Worship at 10 a.m. will have an anthem by the Senior Choir.
Come celebrate the resurrection, so that we may share the good news,
“Christ is risen. Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!”
Peace,
Pastor Kris
