The first day of Holy Week is Palm Sunday, commemorating Jesus’ humble entry (on a donkey) into Jerusalem to observe Passover. The Gospel accounts: he was greeted by crowds who spread their cloaks and laid palm leaves in his path and proclaimed him the Son of David (Matthew 21:5). Palm Sunday is celebrated in many Christian churches with a blessing and procession of palms.
During Holy Week, Christians recall the events leading up to Jesus’ death by crucifixion and his Resurrection according to our faith. The week includes five days of particular significance. This includes Masses, Stations of the Cross, and other remembrances. Maundy Thursday marks Jesus’ institution at the Last Supper of the Eucharist, after that, a central element of Christian worship. In our tradition, Maundy Thursday is accompanied by the priest’s washing of the feet, sometimes of 12 humble or poor persons, in imitation of Jesus’ washing of the feet of his 12 disciples at the Last Supper. Good Friday commemorates Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross, traditionally a day of sorrow, penance, and fasting. Holy Saturday, also called Easter Vigil, is the traditional end of Lent. Easter Sunday is the celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection, which according to the Gospels, was on the third day after his crucifixion. Modern Easter celebration, like Christmas, has become associated with various folk traditions with little connection with the religious festival. They include the Easter lamb, the Easter rabbit, and the painting of Easter eggs. They are a time of celebration of Christ’s triumph over death, including all of us.
Come and join us in this meraculous celebration beginning Sunday, April 2nd. We are a parish family committed to Jesus Christ. Visitors are always welcome. Please join us for Coffee Fellowship and Bible Study after the service. If you are searching, spend some time with our family as you journey.
Buried with Christ, Raised to New Life: Living the Reality of Baptism
Baptism is more than a past event—it is the defining reality of the Christian life. Drawing from Romans 6:3–11, this Trinity 6 sermon reminds believers that they have been buried with Christ, freed from the dominion of sin, and raised to walk in the newness of resurrection life.
Nevertheless at Thy Word: Faith in the Midst of Empty Nets
Sermon Excerpt — Trinity 5
Luke 5:1–11
Have you ever worked hard at something, only to come up empty? Simon Peter knew that feeling well. After a long night of fishing, he and his companions had caught nothing. Exhausted and discouraged, they returned to shore and began washing their nets—resigned to failure.
It was in that very moment that Jesus stepped in and said, “Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets.”
By all human reasoning, this made no sense. The night was over. The opportunity had passed. Yet Peter responds with remarkable faith:“Nevertheless at thy word, I will let down the net.”
Those four words change everything.
Peter obeys—and the result is abundance beyond imagination. The nets overflow. The boats nearly sink. What began in exhaustion ends in overwhelming blessing.
This passage reminds us that faith often looks like simple obedience in difficult moments. Not when we feel strong or confident, but when we are tired, uncertain, and ready to give up. Christ does not wait for us to be perfect or prepared—He meets us in our weakness and calls us to trust Him.
Whatever “empty nets” you are carrying today, bring them to Christ. And then, like Peter, say: “Nevertheless at thy word.” Cast the net once more—and trust that He is faithful.
The Shepherd Who Won’t Give Up: Trinity 3 Sermon Reflection
Discover the comforting truth of Luke 15: God actively searches for every lost soul. A Trinity 3 sermon on grace, love, and being found.