The Weekly - 03/18/10
March 18th, 2010The Weekly, a once-a-week blog post from Lafayette First Church of the Nazarene, highlights event information, offers opportunities to get involved, and shares some of the story of what God is doing. For more information, visit us on our website.
This Sunday
This Sunday we are continuing in our series called "Savior" by reading and reflecting upon some of Jesus' last words: "my God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
We'll notice that believing in God when we do not 'feel' him; calling on God when everything tells us that God is not there; crying out to God in the midst of our darkness is what faith is all about. It is what Jesus demonstrated in his darkest hour.
Because Jesus has been there, none of us needs to ever feel alone, forgotten or forsaken.
Good Friday
The Friday of Holy Week has been traditionally called Good Friday. On this day the church remembers the arrest, trial, crucifixion and burial of Jesus.
In an effort to remember the loneliness, pain, humiliation and suffering of Jesus, our Savior, we will be gathering for a Good Friday worship service on April 2 at 7 PM. The worship service will be an adapted version of a "Tenebrae" service. "Tenebrae" is the latin word for shadow or darkness.
Throughout this service the lighting will be continually dimmed, eventually leaving the room in darkness. This powerful service will include Scripture readings, hymns, and worship songs.
Please plan on attending with your family. It is hard to celebrate a resurrection if you have not first experienced death. Participating in this Good Friday service will help to make your Easter experience even more significant.
Family Easter Celebration
This Easter season we are planning a fun event to celebrate with our church family and with the community on Saturday, March 20 at 10:00 AM. We will be start with a special presentation of the Veggie Tale's "An Easter Carol" followed by an Easter Egg hunt for kids through 6th grade. We would love for you to bring your family and friends and have a great time.
