
Holy Week represents the last week of Jesus' life on earth, beginning with his triumphant entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and culminating with his glorious resurrection from the dead the following Sunday, Easter. This year Holy Week is from Sunday, April 1st through Sunday, April 8th. During this week, Cornerstone United Methodist Church will be offering a variety of worship and fellowship opportunities at our West Road Campus at 18081 West Road (across from the CFISD Berry Center). The following is a list of the Holy Week worship opportunities for young and old alike presently planned at Cornerstone UMC:
PALM SUNDAY SERVICES (April 1): At the 10:45 a.m. service, the children will lead a processional in worship waving palm branches as we remember and celebrate Jesus entry into Jerusalem. Also at the 8:30 and 10:45 a.m. services, the Chancel Choir accompanied by an orchestra will be performing their Easter Cantata entitled: "Come, Touch the Robe". The Journey Praise Band will lead an inspirational service at 9:30 a.m. with a special “Reader’s Theater” presentation.
MAUNDY THURSDAY COMMUNION SERVICE (April 5): The word Maundy literally means “command,” reminding Christians that Jesus commanded his followers at the Last Supper to “do this in remembrance of me.” The service will be held at 7 p.m. and will include an inspirational celebration of the “Last Supper” with the serving of Holy Communion.
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE (April 6): At 7 p.m. we will gather to commemorate the crucifixion of our Lord with a blackening of the sanctuary. Special music for the service will be provided by the Chancel Choir.
EASTER EGG HUNT (April 7): At 10 a.m., the Fellowship Ministry will be sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt for children through the 3rd Grade. The Easter Bunny will also be there for pictures and there will be crafts, snacks and other fun activities.
EASTER MORNING WORSHIP SERVICES (April 8): There will be several opportunities to worship the resurrection of our Lord. At 6:30 a.m. the Youth will be leading a “Sunrise” service.
At 8:30 & 10:45 a.m. we will have inspiring services with the Chancel Choir and an accompanying orchestra providing the special music. At the 9:30 a.m. service, the Journey Praise Band will lead the celebration of Christ's resurrection.
Mark your calendars now and make plans to be a part of each of these wonderful worship and fellowship opportunities as we remember and celebrate the last week of Jesus’ life and his glorious resurrection at Cornerstone United Methodist Church. A nursery will be available as always for all of the worship services except the Sunrise Service. For more information, please call the church at 281-859-4141.