Monaca UMC held several activities during Holy Week, which culminated in a joyous celebration of Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023.
Pastor Jim kicked off Palm Sunday worship with the children of the church.He first taught the kids about the palms….…and then led them in a parade waving the palms around the sanctuary.Check out Pastor Jim’s Palm/Passion Sunday sermon on YouTube!A fun start to Holy Week!Alessa Hamner was officially welcomed into our family of faith on Palm Sunday, when she took her membership vows and was baptized.Many loved ones and supporters served as witnesses. Congratulations, Alessa!Mary Beth Shannon enhanced worship with special music.On Maundy Thursday, Pastor Jim preached on Jesus’s “radical hospitality.” This service was followed by a Christian variation of the Passover Seder.Easter Sunday completed the week. Lilies, tulips, and daffodils decorated the church, and celebratory music filled the air. Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!
