In worship yesterday, I gave a brief announcement about our worship schedule for Holy Week. Here is more detail about what to expect, along with a modification for Good Friday from what was shared last week. All of this is subject to change due to pandemic conditions, weather and the amount of people who sign-up to attend.

Palm Sunday

8:30am – In-person worship in our sanctuary, maximum of 40 people. We will begin outside with our palms outside and parade into the sanctuary. Live-stream available.

9:30am – Zoom worship

Maundy Thursday

6:30pm – In-person worship in our sanctuary, maximum of 40 people. Live-stream available.

Good Friday

All Day – Good Friday Experience - Come to the sanctuary and walk through the coloring posters of the Stations of the Cross and read the accompanying scripture.

6:30pm – Tenebrae Service held in-person and in our sanctuary, maximum of 40 people. Live-stream available. (This is a change from last week.)

Easter Sunday

6:30am – Sunrise service at Hilton Park in Dover (just on the Dover side of the turnpike bridge. Drive as if you are going to Newick’s and proceed back under the bridge.)

8:30am – In-person worship in our sanctuary, maximum of 40 people. Live-stream available.

9:30am – Zoom worship

11:00am – If weather permitting, join us for a worship service in our fenced in area where we held our summer outdoor gatherings.

As I put together this worship schedule, I wonder if it will suffice. I ask myself, “Are there enough opportunities for people to participate in the way they want or are able?” or “Will these provide meaningful experiences?” “Should I/we… (fill in the blank)?”

Honestly, I don’t know. What I do know is I am trying to let go of those questions and instead just trust. Trust that it is not dependent on me. Trust that it is not dependent on you. Trust that it is not dependent on how we feel or what we do. Trust that whatever we do it will suffice and it will be enough. This is because our faith is not about what we do, rather it is about what God has done.

Remember the mystery of our faith.

Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.

Our job is to proclaim it. I trust come Holy Week, we will proclaim our crucified God has risen from the dead.

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Tim