GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
This Friday, April 2, 6:00 pm.
A Good Friday service is different than our typical Sunday morning services in some rather “awkward” feeling ways… until you get use to it. Then it becomes quite meaningful; for many Christians it’s one of the most meaningful services of the year. The first difference is that we’re going to ask everyone to gather in silence for worship. There will be some signs on the doors & in the building to remind you of this.
Also, the sanctuary will be darker than usual. And the service will be more somber than usual. And when the service is over, we’re going to be asked to depart the sanctuary in silence.
The whole “tone” of the service feels rather stark, but that’s intentional. We’re remembering and recognizing the role that our sin played in Jesus’ crucifixion.
But on Sunday morning… Easter morning… the Day of Resurrection… we will reconvene with Celebration and Hallelujahs and Joy! Because when Jesus walked out of that tomb, the New World began to break into this old world. Everything is different because of what Jesus accomplished in his death & resurrection! And that needs to be shouted in song!
But we must first enter into solemn bleakness of the Good Friday service if we want to be well prepared for the glorious feast of Easter.
Come join us. Invite a friend.
DPC 101 CLASSES
…will be meeting on April 11, 18, 25… (2 week break)… & May 16, 23, & 30. It’s a six-week introduction to Decatur Presbyterian Church for those who want to consider church membership. Attending the class does not commit you to membership, but this is the place where you can ask any and all questions you would like.
The class will be meeting in the Gathering Room on Sunday mornings, from 9:55 – 10:30 am.
EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA
This Saturday, April 3, 9:00 am. Pancake breakfast, puppet show, egg hunt. Invite two friends!
OPEN HOUSE PARTY
You’re all invited to an open house at the pastor’s home on Sunday, April 11. Drop by (coming & going as you please) anytime from 3:00-5:00. Enjoy some food & fellowship!
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
“When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished,’ and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”
~The Apostle John, eyewitness to Good Friday
“Is it nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look and see if there is any sorrow like my sorrow, which was brought upon me, which the Lord inflicted on the day of his fierce anger.”
~Lamentations 1.12