Day 40: Saturday, April 4
Holy Saturday
Welcome
In silence, close your eyes, take a few deep breaths, and settle your body. Remember, the truest thing about you today is that you are held in the love of God. Rest in that love.
Opening Prayer
O God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the crucified body of your dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested on this holy Sabbath, so we may await with him the coming of the third day, and rise with him to newness of life; who now lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Reflection
As you read the passages for today, was there any word or phrase that caught your attention? Why might the Holy Spirit have given you that word or phrase today? Take a moment to reflect.
As you consider the passage and what struck you, what feelings were provoked? Is there something you want to praise God for, thank God for, ask God for, or talk to God about? Speak honestly to God as your heavenly Father, knowing that he hears and delights in you.
Sit quietly and allow God to work in the stillness of your mind as you rest in his love and his presence. When you’re ready, continue in prayer.
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory for ever. Amen.
Sending
As you go into your day, may you welcome the people who will be a part of this day. May you greet God in ordinary and hidden moments. May you gratefully live the life that God has given you. May you know and claim that you are loved.
In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Join us tomorrow as we celebrate Easter!
All of our faith and all of our hope rests on this: the Resurrection. Join us in the celebration on Easter Sunday, for the Lamb has conquered death, triumphed over evil, and reigns in victory! This is the good news and we are invited in to this joy together. Please join us at one of our four Easter services:
Sanctuary
April 5, 2026
8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Music led by Kim Taulbee,
the choir, and team of musicians
Sermon preached live
by Pastor Corey Widmer
Fellowship Hall
April 5, 2026
8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Music led by Brooke Write
and team of musicians
Sermon preached live
by Pastor Corey Widmer
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