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IT’S EASTER (2021)AT BIG CANOE CHAPEL
Welcoming All As We Celebrate the Risen Lord
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THE SEASON of LENT
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent – a time 40 days before Easter when Christians prepare for the Death and Resurrection of Jesus. Lent is a period of repentance, fasting, moderation, and heightened spiritual discipline.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday (February 17, 2021) and ends at Easter (April 4, 2021). The 40 days of Lent represent the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert wilderness preparing to begin his ministry and enduring temptation by the Devil (see Luke 4: 1-13).
Sundays in Lent are not counted in the forty days; each Sunday in Lent is a time of joy in anticipation of the coming Resurrection. For the same reason, fasting and abstinence are suspended on Lenten Sundays.
Jesus speaks of Prayer, Charity, and Fasting as 3 keys to the Kingdom of Heaven (Mathew 6)
Fasting: Giving up food (you still drink water)
Abstinence: Giving up something you really like.
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PALM SUNDAY SERVICES
SUNDAY, MARCH 28 – 9:00 & 10:30
10:30 service
On Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
It was prophesied that a Messiah would arise to rescue the Jews from persecution. Jewish scripture foretold that the Messiah would enter Jerusalem through the East Gate, riding on a donkey. On Palm Sunday, Jesus entered Jerusalem accordingly: In Bethphage, he mounted a donkey (Matthew 21: 1-3; Mark 11: 1-7; Luke 19:28-40). From Bethphage, Jesus rode the donkey 2 miles to the Mount of Olives then a short distance across the Kidron Valley, entering Jerusalem through the Eastern or Golden Gate. Throngs of Jews, who were being horribly oppressed by the Romans, welcomed Jesus as their long-awaited Messiah. In joy they waved palm branches and shouted “Hosanna“- a phrase meaning “save us”.
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MAUNDY THURSDAY, SERVICE
THURSDAY APRIL 1 – 7:00 PM
On Maundy Thursday Jesus celebrated the Passover eating supper with his disciples. This is called the Last Supper because shortly afterward Jesus was arrested and crucified.
Two important events occurred on Maundy Thursday. First, before the supper, Jesus washed the feet of all of his disciples, thereby setting the example that his followers should love and serve one another with humility. The word “Maundy” is derived from the Latin word for “command” (mandatum). This refers to the “new commandment” that Jesus gave his Disciples after he had washed their feet: “I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you are to love one another. If there is love among you then all will know that you are my disciples.” (John 13:34, New English Bible).
During the Last Supper, Jesus took bread and, having said the blessing, he broke it and gave it to the disciples with the words: “Take this and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup and having offered thanks to God, he gave it to them with the words: “Drink from it all of you. For this is my blood, the blood of the new covenant, shed for many for the forgiveness of sins.” (Matthew 26: 26-28, New English Bible).’’ With these acts, Jesus instituted the ritual of Holy Communion (the Eucharist).
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GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
FRIDAY, APRIL 2 – 7:00 PM
On Good Friday, we reflect on the death of Jesus Christ. It is called “good” because of what Jesus’ death means for the redemption of the world.
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EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 4
COMMUNITY SUNRISE SERVICE
7:00 AM AT THE TERRACES
EASTER WORSHIP SERVICES
9:00 & 10:30 LIVE AT THE CHAPEL
10:30 service
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EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 4
COMMUNITY SUNRISE SERVICE
7:00 AM AT THE TERRACES
EASTER WORSHIP SERVICES
9:00 & 10:30 LIVE AT THE CHAPEL
10:30 service
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