Tuskawilla Presbyterian Church

Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009

Easter Sunday

The most joyous day on the Christian calendar!

 

Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord!

 

9:00 a.m. – Contemporary worship with special music lead by the Adult Praise Team.

 

10:00 a.m. – Easter brunch for all in the Fellowship Hall.

 

11:00 a.m. – Traditional worship with music lead by the Chancel Choir, Joyful Sound, and a Brass/Percussion Choir. Includes Alleluia! Christ is Risen and An Easter Celebration.

Good Friday, April 10, 2009, 7:00 p.m.

Good Friday

Tenebrae Service

April 10, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.

 

The ancient Tenebrae service dates back to the fourth century of the church. The word Tenebrae comes from the Latin “shadows” and refers to a service of darkness.

 

Through the extinguishing of all but one candle and the dimming of lights in the sanctuary, the Tenebrae service depicts the flight of the disciples; the final hours of Jesus' life; the approaching crucifixion; the spiritual void, confusion and grief that filled the minds and spirits of Jesus Christ's followers during His sufferings; and of the darkness that covered the entire world at His death.

 

The Tenebrae is a reminder of the magnitude of God's love—a love so great that it continues through all time and eternity.

 

There will be a narrator and congregation interactive participation of the scriptures. Members of the congregation will portray the roles of Jesus Christ and Pilot.

 

The congregation will be given the opportunity to share in this reenactment by nailing their sins on the cross.

 

The Chancel Choir will present the music: Lamb of God Most Holy, God On the Cross and O Precious Lamb.

 

All are welcome.

Maundy Thursday, April 9: The Living Last Supper

Maundy Thursday, April 9, 2009, 7:00 p.m.

 

Join us for a moving performance of The Living Last Supper, a dramatic musical experience by Ruth Elaine Schram.

 

One of Christianity's most significant events was brilliantly portrayed in the painting by Leonardo Da Vinci centuries ago: The Last Supper. This Renaissance masterpiece is brought to life in Ruth Elaine Schram's remarkable work, The Living Last Supper.

 

The music deftly and passionately captures the pathos of the event while, one by one the disciples speak, expressing their innermost thoughts with brief but poignant monologues that also portray their incredulous astonishment at Jesus' assertion that one of them would betray him that fateful night.

 

Chancel Choir, Joyful Sound, Adult Praise Team and the Youth Praise Team will present the music. The cast is portrayed by various members of the congregation.

 

We will have communion as a part of this reenactment. All are welcome.