All people are valued for who they are. Bethany offers a wide variety of worship experiences for Holy Week and Easter. On Palm Sunday, April 10, we begin with the parade of palms as we tell the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem, being heralded as a king. On Maundy Thursday, April 14, we remember the events of Passover and recount how they lead us into the Christian celebration of Holy Communion. Good Friday, April 15, offers the blend of sorrow and joy, violence and love, a time for personal reflection in the midst of readings, prayers, and music that stirs our souls.
The Festival of Easter is celebrated throughout the weekend. Easter begins on Saturday afternoon with a family event including an Easter egg hunt for the children. Worship follows the family event, a full festival worship experience of Easter. Sunday morning brings three festival Easter worship experiences. The Denver Brass joins in to add to the joyous expressions of the morning.
The celebration of Easter as recorded in the Gospel of Luke highlights the remarkable women who arrived at the tomb in the early morning. After a conversation with two men in dazzling apparel they are more than ready, and quite capable, of sharing this Good News that would forever transform the world.
Pastor Gary Sandberg
Pastor Nate Preisinger
Pastoral Intern Rita Argus