Good Friday

We are not our own.

We are bought with a price.

The love of Jesus would not turn aside from a cross.

He set His face toward Jerusalem.

What wondrous love is this, O my soul?

Worship with us, today, Good Friday, at Noon.

Wekiva Presbyterian Church

211 Wekiva Springs Ln Longwood

Tonight –Living DaVinci’s Last Supper – 7 p.m.

Tomorrow – 7 Words from the Cross – Noon

Easter Sunrise Service – 6:30 a.m.

Easter Worship – 8:30 and 11 a.m.

Everyone Welcome!

Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday

On Maundy Thursday, we gather as the disciples did, with Jesus, in a room set apart for worship and feasting. We listen to Jesus, as they did, and hear His New Commandment that we love one another. We share the bread and cup, which He first gave to them, saying these were His body and blood, given for them and for us and for the world. We invite you to share in our time of worship, as we see and hear the disciples and as we listen to Christ’s words of life, and we find them gathered together as depicted in the famous mural by Leonardo da Vinci. Worship this coming Thursday evening is at 7 p.m. here at Wekiva Presbyterian Church. Please join us!

Maundy Thursday

On Maundy Thursday, we gather as the disciples did, with Jesus, in a room set apart for worship and feasting. We listen to Jesus, as they did, and hear His New Commandment that we love one another.

We share the bread and cup, which He first gave to them, saying these were His body and blood, given for them and for us and for the world. We invite you to share in our time of worship, as we see and hear the disciples and as we listen to Christ’s words of life, and we find them gathered together as depicted in the famous mural by Leonardo da Vinci.

Worship this coming Thursday evening is at 7 p.m. here at Wekiva Presbyterian Church. Please join us!

Palms on Palm Sunday

When it comes to Palm Sunday, did you know that palm branches are mentioned only in John’s Gospel?

If you read Matthew, Mark and Luke’s account of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, you will not find any mention of palms.

Why did John tell us that the people waved palm branches? What do the palms symbolize?

Palms were a symbol of triumph and victory in Biblical times. The Romans used palms as a reward for those who triumphed in athletic competitions and military victories. In our Christian faith, the palms represent the triumph of God’s purposes and victory of believers over the soul’s enemies. Palms also indicated the joy of the people. From ancient times people who were celebrating, people who were joyful, would carry palm branches in their hands.

The crowd of people who greeted the Lord with palm branches as He rode into Jerusalem followed this ancient custom in expressing the happiness that was in their hearts, because the long-expected Messiah had come at last.

Easter is a Movable Feast

Easter... It is a lot like life. Just when you thought you had it figured out, it moves.

I have heard a lot of people say, during the past month or so, "Easter is EARLY this year!"

True.

It made me wonder how early can Easter be.  So I went looking and this is what I learned.

The earliest possible date for Easter is March 22.  The last time Easter was on March 22, the year was 1818.  And the next time it will be on March 22 is 2285.  So don't hold your breath.

How LATE can Easter be?  That too is impressive. 

The latest possible date for it is April 25. The last time Easter was on April 25 was 1943 (way before MY time!).  And the next time it will be on April 25 is in 2038.  If we all live very healthy, we may just make it!

So yes, "Easter is EARLY this year!"

But not as early as it COULD be...by eight days.

1 Kings 8:15-21. Praises belong to God on ordinary and extraordinary days. Has God done something marvelous in your eyes? Give God the praise! Has God given you another new day? Give God the praise! This is a Wekivaword.