Easter & Lent Activities
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Ash Wednesday
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 1st, 2017. NSUMC will begin the season by worshipping with our friends at Desert Mission UMC in a traditional service with the imposition of ashes at 7:00 p.m. Pastor David Wasson will preach.
Desert Missions UMC
7373 East Dixileta Drive
Scotsdale, AZ 85266
http://desertmissionumc.org/im-new-here/where-we-worship/
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 1st, 2017. NSUMC will begin the season by worshipping with our friends at Desert Mission UMC in a traditional service with the imposition of ashes at 7:00 p.m. Pastor David Wasson will preach.
Desert Missions UMC
7373 East Dixileta Drive
Scotsdale, AZ 85266
http://desertmissionumc.org/im-new-here/where-we-worship/
Holy Week Services
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April 9th, 2017, 8:30 & 10:00 a.m.
Palm Sunday Worship
The Palm Sunday service commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem which is mentioned in all four canonical Gospels. Children are invited to join in the palm processional as the service begins. Both services will also include music from the Chancel Choir. Our AngleiX, KIds of Grace and Cherub Choirs will perform at the 10:00 am service.
Palm Sunday - Sunday School Storytelling Event
We will have a special Sunday School event on Palm Sunday (4/9) during the 10:00 a.m. service only. We will have storyteller, Paul Whitney, creatively retell the children about the donkey that escorted Jesus into Jerusalem. The children will also hear about the Sunflower Parable. After that presentation they will go to our Sport Court to learn about prayerfully walking a labyrinth during Lent.
Palm Sunday Worship
The Palm Sunday service commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem which is mentioned in all four canonical Gospels. Children are invited to join in the palm processional as the service begins. Both services will also include music from the Chancel Choir. Our AngleiX, KIds of Grace and Cherub Choirs will perform at the 10:00 am service.
Palm Sunday - Sunday School Storytelling Event
We will have a special Sunday School event on Palm Sunday (4/9) during the 10:00 a.m. service only. We will have storyteller, Paul Whitney, creatively retell the children about the donkey that escorted Jesus into Jerusalem. The children will also hear about the Sunflower Parable. After that presentation they will go to our Sport Court to learn about prayerfully walking a labyrinth during Lent.
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April 13th, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
Maundy Thursday Service
Begin the story of Jesus’ journey to the cross with this special service of Dramatic Storytellers, Music and Communion. The powerful and moving act of stripping the sanctuary will follow Holy Communion.
Join us at Cross in the Desert UMC. They will bes hosting Maundy Thursday on Thursday, April 13th at 7 p.m.
Cross in the Desert UMC is located at 12835 N 32nd St in Phoenix www.crossinthedesert.org/
Maundy Thursday Service
Begin the story of Jesus’ journey to the cross with this special service of Dramatic Storytellers, Music and Communion. The powerful and moving act of stripping the sanctuary will follow Holy Communion.
Join us at Cross in the Desert UMC. They will bes hosting Maundy Thursday on Thursday, April 13th at 7 p.m.
Cross in the Desert UMC is located at 12835 N 32nd St in Phoenix www.crossinthedesert.org/
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April 14th, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
Good Friday Service
"Song of the Shadows"
A Tenebrae Cantata for Holy Week
Join us on Good Friday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the NSUMC Sanctuary as the choirs from NSUMC and Cross in the Desert join forces for a service of darkness. The 60-voice combined choirs will be presenting “Song of the Shadows” by Joseph Martin complete with a 30-piece orchestra and narrated by Reverend George Cushman, Pastor at Desert Mission UMC. This powerful and dramatic work is an invitation to contemplate the love and sacrifice of Christ. Tracing in song the last days of the Savior, this deeply moving work is truly an opportunity for worship. Don’t miss this highly spiritual service during Holy Week.
This service will begin at 7:00pm in the NSUMC 600 seat sanctuary.
Good Friday Service
"Song of the Shadows"
A Tenebrae Cantata for Holy Week
Join us on Good Friday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the NSUMC Sanctuary as the choirs from NSUMC and Cross in the Desert join forces for a service of darkness. The 60-voice combined choirs will be presenting “Song of the Shadows” by Joseph Martin complete with a 30-piece orchestra and narrated by Reverend George Cushman, Pastor at Desert Mission UMC. This powerful and dramatic work is an invitation to contemplate the love and sacrifice of Christ. Tracing in song the last days of the Savior, this deeply moving work is truly an opportunity for worship. Don’t miss this highly spiritual service during Holy Week.
This service will begin at 7:00pm in the NSUMC 600 seat sanctuary.
Three Easter Sunday Worship Services
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April 16th, 2017, 6:00a.m.
Sunrise Service at 6:00 a.m. Come in your blue jeans and join us for the first service of Easter morning on the Outdoor Sports Court! There will be music, Holy Communion, coffee and sweets afterward! Come early and wake up with joy in the Son! Childcare will be available. |
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April 16th, 2017, 8:30 a.m.
Worship Service with Communion at 8:30 a.m. Join us NSUMC the Sanctuary bursts into the colors of spring and both of the choirs fill the Choir Loft with the music and an accompanying trumpets. NSUMC will have activities and crafts for children in the Fellowship Hall during the service. Adults and children are encouraged to stop by the Fellowship Hall after service for coffee and sweets. 
April 16th, 2017, 10:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship Service & Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 a.m. Adults may join NSUMC as the Sanctuary bursts into the colors of spring and both of the choirs fill the Choir Loft with the music. Activities and crafts for children will be in the Fellowship Hall during the service. The Easter Egg hunt will occur on the playground. Please stop by the Fellowship Hall after service for coffee, sweets and friendly fellowship! April 16th, 2017, 10:00 am
Easter Egg Hunt All children, ages 3-12, are invited to join NSUMC for storytelling, crafts, snacks and an Easter Egg hunt. These activities will take place during the 10:00 am service in the fellowship hall. |
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