Stations Of The Cross, Easter Service Set

St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy, has posted its Holy Week and Easter events.

The church will observe Maundy Thursday, April 14, with a "Stations of the Cross" interactive experience that invites participants to walk with Jesus through the last week of his life on Earth. The tour is designed to be experienced by people of all ages.

Any time between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m., individuals and families may arrive at the church to take a self-guided tour through seven stations, each with an activity. There will be a map and a guide. The stations are the triumphal entry on Palm Sunday, Jesus cleansing the temple, Jesus washing His disciples' feet, the Passover meal, Communion, the Garden of Gethsemane, and the cross.

Interactive portions of the tour will include making a palm leaf at the Palm Sunday station, washing each other's hands by pouring water or using wipes, sharing food at the Passover station, and lighting candles and writing prayer requests in the "garden." At the cross, attendees can post some of the things that hold them prisoner. At the Communion station, the sacrament will be served to anyone who wishes to partake.

The church will celebrate Easter with an outdoor service under a canopy on the front lawn on Sunday, April 17, at 10 a.m. The service will include traditional hymns, newer worship music and the sacrament of Communion.

Weather permitting, a photo booth will be set up for families to take Easter photos. For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/ConnectStMarks or call 717-653-5493, ext. 222. Information about the church is also available at http://www.connectstmarks.com.

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