Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Good Friday Service

This year we had a Good Friday service to remember for years to come. It was a quiet service spent remembering how Christ died for our sins so that we can be forgiven and spend eternal life with our Father in heaven. As we walked into the dimly lit, quiet sanctuary, we visited four stations that allowed reflection on how Jesus can break down barriers, remove bitterness from our lives, and lead us to God. We were also asked to reflect on all of the distractions in our lives that keep us from growing in our faith and spending time with God. By dipping our fingers in red paint and writing our names under the words "Remember Me" we reflected on how Jesus saves each and every one of us, and how we can all have a place in the kingdom of heaven if we give our lives to Jesus Christ.

We also read scripture about the events leading up to Jesus' death, sang worship songs, and silently prayed. The service was a perfect time to reflect on what Jesus did for us, and to prepare our hearts and minds for Sunday morning when we celebrated Jesus' resurrection.

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