Holy Week at Gethsemane
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 24 at 8:45 AM and 10:45 AM
Wave Eco Palms, collected through the University of Minnesota’s Sustainable Rain Forest program, and be led into worship at both services by a live donkey. Come hear the reading of the Passion story from Mark’s Gospel
SELF GUIDED FAMILY PRAYER WALK
9:45AM - 11:00AM
Wander through the prayer garden and collect
stamps along the way at each prayer station, to
carry with you throughout Holy Week.
YOUTH PANCAKE BREAKFAST & RAFFLE
9:45AM - 11:00AM
Gethsemane Youth will host a meal, raffle, and
activities in the fellowship hall! All free-will
offerings will support youth summer trips.
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 PM
Jesus shares a final meal with his disciples, he gives them instructions and the promise of the Holy Spirit to come. In this special service, we will experience Holy Communion and the Stripping of the Altar, signifying Jesus’ agony and arrest in the garden.
Good Friday
Friday, March 29 at 7:00 PM
Jesus Christ is crucified on the cross for the sins of the world. It is a day of mourning and of gratitude over the extreme sacrifice that he made for each one of us. We will worship with readings, hymns, special music, and diminishing light
Easter Sunday
Sunday, March 31 at 7:00 AM, 8:45 AM, & 10:45 AM
CONTEMPLATIVE SUNRISE SERVICE
7:00 AM
Join us in the Gethsemane Courtyard Garden for a contemplative service celebrating the days first light and the joy of the resurrection.
CELEBRATION WORSHIP
8:45 AM & 10:45 AM
With the sanctuary, full of flowers & light, come hear the Easter Choir & Jubilation Ringers lift our spirits as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus! Both services will conclude with Handel’s “Hallelujah!” Chorus.
EASTER BRUNCH POTLUCK
9:45AM
Everyone’s welcome to join us for our Potluck Brunch Easter Morning in the fellowship hall between services. Want to bring something to share? SIGN UP HERE