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Holy Week and Missions Sunday at Glory of Christ Fellowship

By Anonymous
     The arrest, trial, conviction, torture, crucifixion, burial, and resurrection of Jesus are central to human history and, more importantly, to the gospel itself (see 1 Corinthians 15:3-9). Without this central part of the story of Jesus, there is no forgiveness of sins (Hebrews 9:22), there is no defeat of Satan (Colossians 2:15), there is no reconciliation with God (Romans 5:10), and there is no eternal life (Romans 5:21).

     Because this three-day period in the life of Jesus is so important, it is worthy of an annual time of meditation, prayer, repentance, and worship. Therefore, we invite you to join us for the following services and activities wherein we will ponder the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus and seek to apply his amazing grace to our lives.
     Since we will highlight the Gospel of Matthew this year, we also invite you to carefully and prayerfully meditate on Matthew 26-28 over the next two weeks.
  • March 30 Good Friday Service from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the Handke with worship, prayer, and readings from the Gospel of Matthew.
  • April 1 Easter Sunday Worship from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at the Handke with worship, prayer, and a message from Matthew 28:1-15.
  • April 1-May 20 Abiding in Christ: 50 Days of Prayer and Fasting. This special emphasis will help us to seek the mind and heart of Jesus together as we explore options for the long-term lease or ownership of a property in Elk River.
  • April 8 Missions Sunday Worship from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at the Handke with a guest worship leader and Pastor David Livingston of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis preaching from Matthew 28:16-20.









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