We are now just days away from Holy Week, when we remember and reflect on the final days of Jesus' life and ministry leading up to His death on the cross and victory over the grave. It often seems to me that Holy Week arrives more quickly and passes more abruptly each year! I urge you to take time in the days ahead to slow down, quiet your heart, and to observe Holy Week. You can do this publicly and privately: by joining us in gathering for worship as a church family, by setting aside time to celebrate Christ's sacrifice with your own family, and by intentionally spending some time alone with the Lord through prayer, Scripture reading, fasting, journaling, or music. If you're not sure where to begin, I recommend reading through the chapters in the four Gospels that cover Jesus' betrayal, death, and resurrection (Matthew 26-28, Mark 14-16, Luke 22-24, and John 18-21).
As you may have guessed, this Sunday we will focus on Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem, the event which set the events of Holy Week in motion. We will consider Jesus' reception by the crowd, His fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, and the significance of His humble but victorious rule over our lives. As you prepare for Sunday, I invite you prayerfully to read the words of Matthew 21:1-11.
Information about Holy Week celebrations at WEPC is provided below. I hope to see you as we celebrate our glorious Savior together in the days ahead, and I pray that Christ will lead you on a closer journey with Him during this Easter season.
