Heather Ainsley
ECB Publishing, Inc.
In the Christian faith, Holy Week is the week that falls between Palm Sunday and Easter, and is observed with special solemnity as a time of great devotion to the passion of Jesus Christ. The week begins with Palm Sunday, when Jesus enters the city of Jerusalem. The week continues from there, leading through The Last Supper and the crucifixion, ending on Easter Sunday with Jesus' resurrection. Members of various churches come together in faith during this week to celebrate and recognize Jesus' sacrifice, which launched the New Covenant that God promised that many had prophesied throughout the Old Testament. The dates for Holy Week 2022 are Sunday, April 10, through Saturday, April 16. Easter is on Sunday, April 17.
The Jefferson County Ministerial Association will be hosting Holy Week services from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, April 11 through 15. These services will be held in the Family Ministry Center at First United Methodist Church, located at 325 Walnut St. in Monticello. Services will be led by a different local pastor each day, and will include a half-hour message, accompanying music from either a music group or an individual, and will be closed with a fellowship meal.
On Monday, April 11, Pastor Ron Cichon will share the message, with Father Stephen Pessah assisting. First United Methodist Church will share the music and provide lunch.
On Tuesday, April 12, Pastor Ken Turner will share the message, with Pastor Sean Vickers assisting. Pastor Steve Lenzo and Company will share the music, and First Baptist Church of Monticello will provide lunch.
On Wednesday, April 13, Pastor Eddie Yon will share the message, and Pastor Jon Brewster will assist. Sissy Kirkpatrick will be the pianist and Restored Glory Church will provide lunch.
On Thursday, April 14, Pastor Jered Day will share the message, with Pastor Glenn Canup assisting. Father Stephen Pessah will share the music and First Baptist Church of Lloyd will provide lunch.
On Friday, April 15, Pastor E. Bob Kuschel will share the message, and Brother S.L. Wade will assist. Sissy Kilpatrick will be the pianist and Pastor John and Company providing lunch.
The Ministerial Association welcomes all to come and be blessed as they come together to share and worship together as a community.