Preparing Hearts and Minds

Tonight we had a great Maundy Thursday service.  The community came together, shared a time of worship, gathered round the communion table and let the scriptures speak for themselves.  It was a truly special time as we remembered and celebrated Christ and prepared for our Easter morning worship.

This idea of preparation is one of the reasons I really like the season of Lent.  Without Lent Easter can sneak up on us.  All of a sudden we find ourselves in a packed church celebrating the resurrection without having thought about the sacrifice that came before the celebration of the empty tomb.

While it does make for a busy week…Maundy Thursday…Good Friday…Saturday celebrations and preparations…all getting ready for Sunday morning…let me encourage you to take some time and find a Good Friday service in your community to remember what and who we celebrate on Easter morning.

If you happen to be in the Kennett Square area and are looking for a Good Friday service, First Baptist will have our service at 7 pm, Friday night.