Holy Week at Emmanuel

HOLY WEEK AT EMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH: A Journey through Christ’s Passion, Death, and Resurrection

 Welcome to Holy Week! This sacred time invites us to walk with Jesus from His entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday to the glory of His resurrection on Easter Sunday. Each service tells part of the story, and just as you wouldn’t miss a page in a captivating book, you shouldn’t miss any of these services. Each one deepens our understanding of God’s love and the hope of the resurrection.

 Why You Shouldn't Miss Any of the Services. Holy Week is a continuous story. Each service — from Palm Sunday to Easter — invites us to experience Christ's love and sacrifice. To fully appreciate Easter, we must walk with Jesus through His suffering, death, and resurrection. Every service builds on the last, deepening our faith and hope.

Maundy Thursday Service, April 17:

  • Sanctuary: 5:30 PM

Good Friday Service, April 18:

  • Sanctuary: 5:30 PM

  • Park Welcome Center: 6:00 PM

  • Family Life Center: 7:00 PM - Service in Spanish

Easter Worship Services, April 20:

  • Sanctuary: 7:45 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM

  • Family Life Center: 11:30 AM - bilingual

  • Park: 10:00 AM with Pancake Breakfast following

Join us for each service and experience the full journey that will deepen your faith and fill you with the hope and joy of Easter.

Maundy Thursday: The Last Supper

Date: April 17, 2025
Time: Sanctuary: 5:30 PM

We gather to remember Jesus’ final meal with His disciples. He gives the new commandment to love one another and institutes Holy Communion. This service highlights love, humility, and service, preparing us for the events of Good Friday.

Good Friday: The Passion of Christ

Date: April 18, 2025
Time: Sanctuary: 5:30 PM
Family Life Center: 7:00 PM (Spanish)

On Good Friday, we reflect on His sacrificial death on the cross - a gift of grace, paying the price for our sins.

Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of Our Lord

Date: April 20, 2025
Time: Sanctuary: 7:45 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM
Family Life Center: 11:30 AM
Park: 10:00 AM (Pancake Breakfast following worship)

Easter celebrates the resurrection of Christ — the victory of life over death. Through the joy of the empty tomb, we are reminded that the resurrection gives us new hope, not just for the future, but for today. Don’t miss this joyous celebration, the culmination of Holy Week.