JOIN US FOR HOLY WEEK…
Sunday March 29: Palm Sunday Worship at 10:00 Am
Tuesday March 31: Upper Room Supper
April 02: Maundy Thursday Worship (with Communion) at 7:00 PM
April 03: Good Friday ― Church Open for Quiet Reflection, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
April 05: Easter Sunrise Service at 7:00 AM (outside, weather permitting)
April 05: Easter Continental Breakfast at 9:00 AM
April 05: Easter Morning Worship at 10:00 AM
Palm Sunday worship service shown on separate menu item.
Upper Room Supper – Begin service in Sanctuary
March 31, 2026 6:30 PM
PREPARATION
Prelude
Welcome & Prayer of Adoration Pastor Rose
Psalm of Praise Julie Hettel
Psalm 96:1-9
Hymn for Passover “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” #167, vs. 1
Preparation of the Feast
Mark 14:12-17 Julie Hettel
(Please proceed to the Upper Room Table in silence, allowing those with readings to leave first. Be seated at once.)
THE MEAL IN THE UPPER ROOM
Lighting of the Festival Lights Audrey Blocchi & Sheila Williams
Passover Significance Pastor Rose
Passover Thanksgiving Audrey Blocchi
(The partaking of the food on the plate is in no special order,
except for the bread and the cup. These are to be taken at the
time of that particular reading.)
Who is the Greatest
Luke 22:24-27 Sheila Williams
Show us the Father
John 14:8-13 Becky Hibbard
Taking of the Cup
Luke 22:14-18 Wendy Shust
Breaking of the Bread
Luke 22:19 Wendy Shust
New Commandments
Matthew 5:43-48 Diane Phelps
John 13:33-35 Diane Phelps
Personal Messages
John 13:12-17 Pastor Rose
John 14:1-7 Pastor Rose
Words of Assurance
John 14:15-21 Pastor Rick
John 16:16-20 Betsy Leipold
The Hour is Coming
John 17:1-5 Becky Hibbard
Prayer of Consecration
John 17:11-19 Sheila Williams
MEDITATION Pastor Rose
HYMN (Please stand to sing.)
When I survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince of Glory died,
My richest gain I count but lost,
And pour contempt on all my pride.
BENEDICTION (Please remain standing.) Pastor Rose
CLOSING HYMN
(Remain standing and grasp the hand of a friend on either side.)
God be with you ’til we meet again;
By His counsels guide uphold you,
With His sheep securely fold you:
God be with you ’til we meet again.
PLEASE LEAVE REVERENTLY AND QUIETLY.
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The unoccupied chair at the head of the table symbolizes the living spirit of Jesus who is ever present with those who partake of the Bread and Cup in remembrance of Him.
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Lakeview “Upper Room Supper”
This is a very special time shared by the ladies and men of Lakeview each year during Holy Week. After a short worship service in the Sanctuary, the attendees proceed in silence to the table set up in the shape of a cross and surrounded by a chair for each participant. An empty chair at the head of the table signifies the living spirit of Christ. After seating themselves, those present partake of the meal “in silence” except for the reading of Bible passages. This is all done by candle light and no utensils are used. All food on the plate is eaten in whatever order you wish, but the cup and the bread are taken in unison after scripture reading. The meal consists of matzah (unleavened bread, a reminder of the flight of the ancient Hebrews from Egypt); horseradish (a bitter herb recalling the bitter lives and hard labor of the Hebrews in Egypt); roasted eggs and paschal lamb (symbols of the sacrifices by Jews on Holy Day); nuts and apples (ground with wine to resemble the clay and bricks which the Jews made for the pharaoh); parsley (symbol of Springtime, hope, and everlasting life); hard-boiled eggs (signifying life and health) dipped in salt water in memory of the tears shed by the Jews when they were slaves in Egypt; raisins, figs, grapes, dates, olives, and nuts (food frequently served in Jesus’ time); and grape juice (a reminder to the Jews of the blood sprinkled on the doors which saved them from the Angel of Death). To Christians, this symbolizes the blood of Christ shed for us.
During the meal, a short meditation is given followed by the singing of a hymn and a benediction. Finally, all rise, clasp hands, and sing “God Be with You.” Everyone leaves reverently while quietly contemplating the wonderful experience they have just had.