We invite you to participate in the special worship and devotional opportunities for Holy Week 2017 at MLLC. Here is the schedule of events:
Palm Sunday – April 8 & 9
Worship on Saturday at 6:00 p.m., Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
Palm procession and entering into Holy Week. Holy Communion.
The Holy Triduum – the Three Holy Days: Thursday through Saturday
Maundy Thursday – April 13
Worship at MLLC at 7:30 p.m.
First Holy Communion, presentation of Bibles to First Communion Students, the washing of Feet – following the example of Jesus (we will also offer the washing of hands), Stripping of the Altar.
There will also be a Maundy Thursday Service at 5:45 p.m. at Waldeck 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 – April 14
Worship at MLLC at 7:00 p.m. – a joint event with Waldeck Lutheran Church
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. This is a shared even with Waldeck Lutheran Church.
The Great Vigil of Easter – Saturday, April 15
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.
The Resurrection of Our Lord – Easter Sunday
April 16
6:45 a.m. – Sunrise Service at Carmine Cemetery – a joint event with Waldeck Lutheran Church
Bring a lawn or folding chair for seating
9:00 a.m. – Sunday School
10:00 a.m. – Festival Worship Service with Holy Communion
After worship – Easter Egg Hunt for the children
For those who are interested:
Waldeck 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.