Holy Week. What is it?

It’s Jesus’ story. It’s OUR story.

It begins with Palm Sunday. We celebrate Jesus, Son of God, who humbly walked the earth to show us God’s heart in a way we could finally understand. The middle of Holy Week is heavy. On Maundy Thursday, we remember the last supper Jesus and his closest friends shared together. Betrayal followed. One of those friends led the Roman soldiers to Jesus under cover of night. It was the Roman soldiers who would nail Jesus to a cross to die. Indeed, God’s own Son died on the cross at the hands of earthly men. As He was dying, He continued to show love and mercy saying “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34. Jesus died on the cross, paying the price for all of our sins. The end of Holy Week, the end of the week’s heavy journey, is the shining star. Three days after His death, just as He said He would, Jesus rose from the grave. The tomb was empty. Death was defeated. The amazing grace of knowing Jesus: the guarantee that we will also have eternal life in heaven after our own death.

Watch the videos below to see who Jesus is and what He suffered. Wade through the irony of His crucifixion.

We invite you to join us in person on Easter Sunday to experience who Jesus is and to celebrate the miracle of the Resurrection!

🌅 Sunrise Service | 7:00 AM in Jones Chapel

🍳 Breakfast | 8:00–10:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall

⛪ Easter Worship | 10:00 AM in the Sanctuary

🥚 Easter Egg Hunt | Following the service (Baskets provided!)

Come learn more, meet our Jesus, evaluate for yourself, find love, peace and grace.

Hastings First United Methodist Church

Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.

That’s our Jesus.