Martin Luther Lutheran Church
211 Luther Lane, Carmine, Texas Click here for map
P O BOX 362
Carmine, TX 78932-0362
Office Phone: 979-278-3388
Office Fax: 979-278-3387
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Holy Week 2019
The Holy Triduum – the Three Holy Days: Thursday through Saturday
Maundy Thursday – April 18
Worship at MLLC at 7:30 p.m.
This worship service will feature several elements. Several youth will receive their First Holy Communion, and will be presented Bibles from the church. Additionally, there will be the washing of Feet and Hands. At the end of worship we will have the Stripping of the Altar as a symbolic way of remembering the arrest, trial and torture of Jesus.
There will also be a Maundy Thursday Service at 5:45 p.m. at Waldeck Evangelical Lutheran Church, our shared ministry partner. The Church is located at 6915 Waldeck Church Lane, Ledbetter, TX 78946 – this is about 6 miles south of Ledbetter at the corner of FM 2145 and FM 1291.
Good Friday Tenebrae Service – April 19
Worship at MLLC at 7:00 p.m. – a joint event with Waldeck Lutheran Church
We will be remembering the Suffering and Death of Jesus Christ our Lord.
This will include the reading of the St. John Passion account from chapters 18 and 19. At the end of worship we will prayerfully ponder the Seven Last Words of Christ.
The Great Vigil of Easter – Saturday, April 20
Worship at MLLC at 7:00 p.m. – a joint event with Waldeck Lutheran Church
Service of Light, Services of Readings, Remembrance of Baptism, First Holy Communion in celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is the first of our three worship services celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Click this link to view a blog post from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) regarding this service and its connections with Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
Click this link to view a blog post by our own Jennifer Clark Tinker which tells about her experience and joy related to attending the Great Vigil of Easter each year.
The Resurrection of Our Lord – Easter Sunday, April 21
6:45 a.m. – Sunrise Service at Carmine Cemetery – a joint event with Waldeck Lutheran Church. Bring a lawn or folding chair for seating at the cemetery.
9:00 a.m. – Easter Reception in the Parlor (the room near the sanctuary entrance) for all ages – coffee and various treats will be served
10:00 a.m. – Festival Worship Service with Holy Communion
After worship – Easter Egg Hunt for the children
For those who are interested:
Waldeck Evangelical Lutheran Church Easter Sunday Schedule:
8:00 a.m. – Festival Service with Holy Communion. This will be outside in the covered pavilion, as weather permits, or inside as needed.
After worship – Easter Breakfast. This will be a pot-luck meal, and you are invited to bring a food item to share.
About 9:30 a.m. – Easter Egg Hunt
Waldeck Evangelical Lutheran Church is in a shared ministry with MLLC. The Church is located at 6915 Waldeck Church Lane, Ledbetter, TX 78946 – this is about 6.5 miles south of Ledbetter at the corner of FM 2145 and FM 1291.
Join us for Worship & Sunday school!
Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. for children starting around age 2 or 3 up to adults
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
Worship on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month at 6 p.m. (February, March and April 2019)
Beginning May 4, 2019, we will offer worship every Saturday at 6:00 p.m.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion is offered at our regularly scheduled Sunday morning and Saturday evening worship services.
For more about our worship services click this link.
Meet our Pastor
Pastor David Tinker – click here for more information about our pastor
Email for the pastor: pastordjt at industryinet.com
