13 Mar 2016

Holy Week Program 2016 – The Beauty of the Gospel

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Holy Week Program – 2016 – The Beauty of the Gospel

Monday to Wednesday we meditate on a beautiful scripture assisted by a beautiful painting and a beautiful song.

 

Monday, 21 March at 19:00 (Sanctuary open from 18:30 for Silent Reflection)

The Beauty of Compassion: The Hospitable Stranger.

Painting: Van Gogh-The Good Samaritan.

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The Good Samaritan by Van Gogh.jpg

 

Tuesday, 22 March at 19:00 (Sanctuary open from 18:30 for Silent Reflection)

The Beauty of Discipleship: Mary’s Devotion.

Painting: He-Qi Mary and Martha

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Wednesday, 23 Match at 19:00 (Sanctuary open from 18:30 for Silent Reflection)

The Beauty of Reconciliation. The Loving Father

Painting: Rembrandt: The Return of the Prodigal Son

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Maundy Thursday, 24 March at 19:00

Tenebrae (Service of the Shadows). Tenebrae means “shadows”; our worship will include an experience of some of the “shadows” that Christ endured.

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Good Friday, 25 March 09:00-12:00 .The Beauty of the Cross

Our Good Friday service will explore the paradoxical beauty of the cross through meditations on Christ’s “Seven Last Words” in the light of seven connected Psalms.

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You are welcome to attend the whole service or to stay for one or more of the 25 minute segments.

 

It is our prayer that, through our Holy Week Worship, God would meet with us in fresh ways, opening our eyes to true beauty and inspiring us to lead beautiful lives.