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April 2022
Holy Week Meditation 4
You are invited to join Rev. Hugh online for a meditation each morning during Holy Week. Online services can be found on Immanuel's Facebook Live page. You do not have to have a Facebook account to watch. Here is the link to the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/immanuelwetaskiwin/ Each meditation will be saved in the videos on Immanuel's Facebook page if you are not able to join the meditation at 10:00 AM.
Find out more »Maundy Thursday Service
MAUNDY THURSDAY What is the meaning behind Maundy Thursday? “Holy Thursday,” as it is also commonly known, marks the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his apostles prior to his betrayal, trial and crucifixion as portrayed in the Christian gospels. The name “Maundy Thursday“ is derived from the Latin word mandatum meaning “commandment.” Why is Maundy Thursday Important? Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter. Christians remember it as the day of the Last Supper, when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and…
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GOOD FRIDAY What is the message of Good Friday? Good Friday is believed to be the day that marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on the cross and his death at Calvary. Christians believe Jesus was crucified on Good Friday and rose again three days later on Easter Triduum. The historical origins of the “Good” in Good Friday remain unclear, though some entomologists believe the term “good” is an archaic form of “holy” but some believe it developed from an older…
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EASTER SUNDAY What is the true meaning of Easter? Easter, also called Pascha (Greek, Latin) or Resurrection Sunday, is a festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of his burial after his crucifixion by the Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. Why do we celebrate Easter with eggs? The egg, an ancient symbol of new life, has been associated with pagan festivals celebrating spring. From…
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