Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday – April 2
Services of Divine Worship • 8:00 & 10:55 a.m.
Palm Sunday starts off our Holy Week celebrations as we remember Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Children ages K4–6th grade will have the opportunity to begin our morning worship services with a palm branch procession.
Fernando Ortega in Concert – April 2,
Palm Sunday Worship Concert • 6:00 p.m.
Sunday Evening Fernando Ortega leads us in a worship concert at 6:00 p.m. for Holy Week Preparation. This event will be free and open to the public.
Maundy Thursday – April 6
Communion Service • 7:00 p.m.
Maundy Thursday is the night that the Passover was transformed and translated from the Old Covenant Meal to the New Covenant Meal. Join us at 7:00 p.m. for a service of remembrance and celebration with Communion at the Tables.
“The Doors of the Bible” Art Exhibit created by Briarwood Christian High School Advanced Artists, will be on display in the Worship Center Lobby. This artistic work reflects the most important message in the world: the gospel.
*Nursery Reservations are required at briarwood.org/nursery.
Good Friday – April 7
A Service of Reflection on the Cross • 12:00 p.m.
Join us at noon on Good Friday as we assemble in the Worship Center for a Service of Reflection on the Cross, with Bible readings and the singing of the great Atonement hymns.
“The Doors of the Bible” Art Exhibit created by Briarwood Christian High School Advanced Artists, will be on display in the Worship Center Lobby.
*Nursery Reservations are required at briarwood.org/nursery.
“The Doors of the Bible” Art Exhibit
Created by Briarwood Christian High School Advanced Artists, will be on display in the Worship Center Lobby for the Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Services. This artistic work reflects the most important message in the world- the gospel. Through the artistic design of seven doors, viewers are carried through a series of monumental doors reflected in biblical history that point to the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Resurrection Lord’s Day – April 9
Sunrise Service • 6:30 a.m.
Services of Celebration • 8:00 & 10:55 a.m.
Resurrection Lord’s Day we celebrate our risen Savior with a Sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. and worship services at 8:00 and 10:55. What a great privilege to declare on that day that “He is Risen!”
Voice of the Martyrs artists, Gary and Amy Wixtrom (Shreve) in Concert – April 9
Easter Sunday Worship Concert • 6:00 p.m.
We conclude Holy Week with artists with Voice of the Martyrs, Gary and Amy Wixtrom (Shreve), in concert for an Easter evening celebration at 6:00 p.m.
*Nursery Reservations are required at briarwood.org/nursery.
Easter Lillies
On sale until March 26
Place one or more lilies in the Worship Center in memory or honor of someone for Easter. Lilies are $11 each.
Click here to order.
From the Pastor
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Grace and Peace to you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May we encourage you to take advantage of the special worship services during Holy Week as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ?
Palm Sunday, we honor our Lord’s triumphal entry. Palm Sunday night we will have Fernando Ortega lead us in a worship concert for Holy Week Preparation. This will be a wonderful opportunity for you to bring your friends and family to hear the Gospel and offer Him praise.
Maundy Thursday is the night that the Passover was transformed and translated from the Old Covenant Meal, anticipating the Lamb, to the New Covenant Meal, the Lord’s Supper, which declares the sacrifice of the Lamb.
At noon on Good Friday, we will assemble in the Worship Center for a Service of Reflection on the Cross, with Bible readings and the singing of Atonement hymns.
On Saturday, there will be no services as we commemorate the “resting” of our Savior in the grave on the Old Covenant Sabbath.
Then comes Resurrection Lord’s Day, as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Savior with a Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m. and our worship services at 8:00 and 10:55 a.m. What a great privilege to declare on that day that “He is Risen!” On Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m. we will conclude Holy Week with a celebration of music with Gary and Amy (Shreve) Wixtrom, in concert. Please join us and bring your friends and family to give praise to the Lord.
May the Lord use Holy Week in extraordinary ways!
Harry L. Reeder III