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Maundy Thursday
Live Zoom/Virtual Worship
7PM
This evening our Lenten observance comes to an end, and we gather with Christians around the world to celebrate the Three Days of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Tonight we remember Christ’s last meal with his disciples, but the central focus is his commandment that we live out the promise embodied in this meal. As Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, so we are called to give and receive love in humble service to one another. Formed into a new body in Christ through this holy meal, we are transformed by the mercy we have received and carry it into the world. Departing worship in solemn silence, we anticipate the coming days.
Readings
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes
John 13:1-17, 31b-35
The service of Christ: footwashing and meal
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Good Friday
Live Zoom/Virtual Worship
7PM
Life and death stand side by side as we enter into Good Friday. In John’s passion account, Jesus reveals the power and glory of God, even as he is put on trial and sentenced to death. Standing with the disciples at the foot of the cross, we pray for the whole world in the ancient bidding prayer, as Christ’s death offers life to all. We gather in solemn devotion, but always with the promise that the tree around which we assemble is indeed a tree of life. We depart silently, and we anticipate the culmination of the Three Days in the Easter Vigil.
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Easter Sunday
In-Person Worship
8:30AM, 11:30AM
Live Zoom/Virtual Worship
10AM
Christ is risen! Jesus is alive, and God has swallowed up death forever. With Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome, we may feel astonished and confused, unsure of what to make of the empty tomb. But this is why we gather: to proclaim, witness, praise, and affirm the liberating reality of Christ’s death and resurrection. In word and feast, we celebrate God’s unending love, and depart to share this good news with all the world. Alleluia!
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View Worship Using Either the Live Stream or Zoom Button!
If you cannot get in through Zoom, click the Livestream button. See you on Sunday!
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Easter in-person worship
We are having in-person service on Easter at 8:30am and 11:30am. If you are thinking about attending one of our services on Easter, please review our guidelines, and sign up now so we can plan accordingly. We will, of course, still have our 10am virtual service on Zoom, but it would be helpful to know ahead of time how many people are planning on attending the in-person service.
No in-person worship on Sunday, April 11
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No Virtual Coffee Hour on Easter Sunday
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Scripture Tuesday
No Bible Study on Tuesday, April 6th. We will resume Bible Study on April 13th.
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Holy Week Worship Schedule
Join us online Maundy Thursday for our 7PM zoom service; Good Friday 7PM for our zoom service; and Easter Sunday 10AM for our zoom service. There are two in-person services on Easter Sunday at 8:30AM and 11:30AM (sign up required).
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Easter Giant Cinnamon / Caramel Orders
It’s not too late to pre-order your Giant Cinnamon and Giant Caramel Rolls for Easter Sunday! You can use this link to register to pick up your Giant Rolls after services on Easter Sunday. Rolls will be available after 8:30AM service and 11:00AM service. These Giant Rolls are prepared by High School Youth attending our summer trip to Camp Amnicon this summer. They will be taking up a free will donation for the rolls. Feel free to make your donation in person on Sunday morning or ahead of time in the Youth Activities/Trips column on the giving page of our website.
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Socially Distant Easter Egg Hunt
You’re children are welcome to join us for a Socially Distant Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 9:00AM for children 3YO – Kindergarten along the Blaine Street grassy area and 9:15AM for children 1st – 6th grade along the 1st Street grassy area. Please use this link to register so that we can know how many families to expect for each Easter Egg Hunt.
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Private Easter Egg Hunt (at Your Own Home!)
If you would prefer to have a private Easter Egg Hunt at your own home this Easter, the Redeemer Youth Group will deliver eggs filled with candy and Easter Toys. This is another opportunity our youth will use to raise funds to help bring down the cost of their summer trip. If you are interested, please click this link for more information.
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Friends, Redeemer would love to hear your voices for Easter Sunday. Heike will be putting together a video for our Hymn of the Day for Easter, and would love to gather as many videos as possible so it can sound and look like we're all together in person. Please follow this link to view the model video. The instructions and music are all in the video, so just take a moment to preview it before you begin recording. Video your whole family together, or just yourself. We can't wait to hear our joyful noise! Please email your videos to Heike by Thursday, April 1.
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Caring for Creation Adult Forum Series
Coming in the season of Easter, Redeemer’s Church & Community group will be hosting a series of Adult Forums on Caring for Creation. This three week series will be hosted by members of the Redeemer community (Sunday, April 11), a professor of Old Testament from Luther Seminary (Sunday, April 18 – Earth Day!), and the Executive Director of a local organization on the frontlines of caring for God’s creation (Sunday, April 25.) Join us for these Virtual Adult Forum sessions during our Virtual Coffee Hour time after the 10AM service. We look forward to partnering with you this Spring as we learn how we can better care for God’s creation!
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Thank you Redeemer!
Mission Outreach would like to thank everyone who contributed personal care and hygiene kits for The Night Ministries. We far exceeded our goal. We were able to deliver 107 kits and additional donations.
Thank you Redeemer friends!
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Redeemer is a polling place on Tuesday, April 6th. The church building will be closed that day and the staff will be working from home. Please email staff members to reach them directly. Thank you.
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Redeemer Hinsdale Podcast
Hear stories from friends and members of the congregation this Lent in Redeemer's Podcast. We reference these conversations during our Wednesday evening Adult Education, but the stories stand on their own and are great for any time. Just search for the Redeemer Hinsdale Podcast on any podcast app or listen directly on the web here.
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