From Ash Wednesday to Easter

Join us on the journey!!

Ash Wednesday The Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday with a service of Holy Communion at 7:00 PM. The Ash Wednesay liturgical color is black. the service begins with the imposition of ashes on the forehead reminding us of our sin and frailty. We recall the words of committal in the burial servie: "earth to earth, ashes to ashes, dust to dust." Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of a period of penitential discipline which climaxes in the absolution and the peace of the Maundy Thursday liturgy. "The Ready Room" This Lenten drama by Mike McMillan is directed by Patti Tregoning. Four archangels watch the events of human (Biblical) history unfold from their "Ready Room" and from time to time are called to play a part. They struggle to understand the fullness of God's Plan. The Cast: Gabriel, the messenger>>Larry P Raphael, the recorder>>Gigi H Michael, the defender>>Allison T Uriel, the avenger>>Kendra S Dispatchers>>Kathleen D & Michelle S Virgin Mary>>Jessica H God's Voice>>Bob H Christ's Voice>>Dan T

February 25, 2008 Ash Wednesday Why do we use ashes? Read this information from the ELCA website. 5:30 p.m. Join us first for a Spaghetti Supper. The proceeds from this supper will support our Confirmation Youth at Summer Camp. 7:00 p.m. Worship with the imposition of ashes Wednesdays in Lent March 4, 11, 18, 25, Nursery service will be provided during the 7 PM worship services. Learn more about Lent. Read "What is Lent?"   6:00 p.m. Lenten Supper -- join us for a light supper & fellowship before worship 7:00 p.m. Lenten worship -- using Holden Evening Prayer by Marty Haugen. The message will be presented in a drama series entitled "The Ready Room" by Mike McMillan. Four archangels watch the events of human history unfold from their 'Ready Room.' April 1 -- Seder Meal During a ceremonial passover meal (along with a chicken dinner) we learn how Passover connects with Jesus' Last Supper. Palm Sunday April 5 Hosanna in the Highest!! Worship Services @ 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM 2 PM -- Walk with Jesus -- Oak Forest Council of Churches sponsors a Palm Sunday walk. Begin at Pathway UMC, then to St. Damian's and concluding at Resurrection. At each church there is a dramatic re-enactment of the Holy Week journey. Maundy (Holy) Thursday April 9 Worship Service with Holy Communion @ 7:00 PM -- worship service concludes with the stripping of the altar -- a sign of Jesus' abandonment. Good Friday April 10   Service begins @ 7:00 PM -- at the heart of this service is the passion reading from the Gospel of John which celebrates Christ's victory on the cross. We honor the cross as the sign of forgiveness, healing, and salvation. Easter Vigil Saturday, April 11   8:00 PM Easter Vigil -- On the night before Easter Day, Christians gather to celebrate Christ's passage from death to life. In the spirit of a vigil, we await Christ's coming both now and at the end time!! Christ is Risen!! Christ will come again!! Easter Sunday April 12 Celebrate the empty tomb and the RISEN LORD!!! Alleluia!! He is Risen!! He is Risen Indeed!! 8:30 AM Traditional Worship Service 9:45 AM Breakfast sponsored by confirmation class. 11:00 AM Family Worship Service

Lutheran Church

 of the

Resurrection

15050 S. Central Avenue
    Oak Forest, IL 60452
    708-687-2170
    info@resurrection-oakforest.org

A member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

http://www.elca.org