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WAYNE — Wednesday, March 6, marks the official beginning of Lent, and at 7 p.m., the Wayne Community Church will hold a traditional Ash Wednesday service, including the imposition of ashes.
It is one of many services and activities at the church through Easter Sunday, April 21.
A four-week Lenten Bible study course will begin on Tuesday, March 19. Based on the book “Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple,” by Adam Hamilton, the study will be offered by the Revs. Ruth and Dick Merriam. Classes will be one hour in length, from 7 to 8 p.m. on March 19, 26, April 2 and 9. To register for the Bible study, call the church office at 207-685-3505.
On Sunday, April 14, Palm Sunday, the service will include the Procession of the Palms as well as a performance by the Sunday School children, “The Littlest Donkey.”
Thursday, April 18 is Maundy Thursday. At 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall there will be a re-enactment of Jesus’ final evening with his disciples. The painting of “The Last Supper,” by Leonardo DaVinci, will come to life as each of the 12 will offer a monologue in response to Jesus’ statement, “One of you will betray me.” Holy Communion will be served.
On Friday, April 19, a Good Friday vigil will take place in the sanctuary from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Individuals are welcome to stop into the church for prayer and reflection.
On Sunday, April 21, several opportunities for participation in Easter Sunday activities and worship will be offered. At 5:48 a.m., those wishing to watch the Easter sunrise are invited to meet at the lakeside property on Pocasset Lake at 30 Pond Road. At 7 a.m. a 20-minute worship service will be conducted at the same location – 30 Pond Road.
A free Easter breakfast will be served at 7:30 aa.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall, and at 9:30 a.m. the Easter Service of the Resurrection will conclude with Handel’s “Hallelujah Chorus.”
Except where otherwise indicated, all activities and services will take place at the Wayne Community Church, 22 Old Winthrop Road. Services and activities are open to all.
For more information, call the church office at 207-685-3505 or visit www.wayneumc.com.
