Laura Young
ECB Publishing, Inc.
In the calendar of Christian observances, Holy Week falls between Palm Sunday and Easter. It's a time to commemorate Jesus' last days on earth. Worship services during this week retell the stories of Christ's entrance to the City of Jerusalem, the Last Supper, betrayal and crucifixion, leading up to celebration of the resurrection.
In Monticello during Holy Week, members of various churches come together for five special midday services, with a different local pastor speaking each day, followed by a simple lunch. Everyone in the community is invited to join in. Attendance each year has been around 100 people each day. Offerings collected during the week will help provide food and housing for individuals in need.
These Holy Week services are organized by the Jefferson County Ministerial Association and will take place March 30 through April 3 at the First Methodist Church Family Ministry Center, centrally located downtown at 325 Walnut St. The program begins at noon each day, with lunch at 12:30 p.m. and closing by 1 p.m., for those who might need to return to their jobs.
Speakers are scheduled as follows:
Monday, March 30 - Rev. Mark Lapp, Waukeenah Methodist Church
Tuesday, March 31 - Dr. Glenn Canup, Elizabeth Baptist Church
Wednesday, April 1 – Dr. Chuck Gaines, First Baptist Church Monticello
Thursday, April 2 - Rev. Eddie Yon, Restored Glory Christian Center
Friday, April 3 - Rev. Jonathan Brewster, First Methodist Church