“Maundy Thursday”

“Maundy Thursday”

Maundy Thursday marks a significant moment in the Christian calendar. Observed on Thursday
during Holy Week, just before Good Friday, it recalls the final evening Jesus shared with His
disciples before His crucifixion. The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin mandatum, meaning
“commandment,” directly pointing to Jesus’ words in John 13:34.
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one
another.”
This night is not merely a historical remembrance—it is a call to embody the heart of Christ.
Maundy Thursday centers around the Last Supper (Luke 22:7–20). Jesus gathers with His
disciples to celebrate the Passover, a meal rooted in Israel’s deliverance from Egypt (Exodus 12).
Yet, on this night, Jesus redefines the meaning of the meal.
He takes the bread and says:
“This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
Then the cup:
“This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.”
What had been a memorial of past deliverance becomes a declaration of a greater
redemption—the sacrifice of Christ for the sins of the world.
In his final hours on earth, Jesus poured His love out to the disciples. I can only imagine this
being similar to a parent saying a last goodbye to their children. We, too, can share in this
outpouring of Christ’s love. He will see if we truly understand by the way we live our lives.

Good Friday Service 6:30

Sunrise Breakfast 8:00

Sunday School 9:30

Easter Worship 10:30

Hope to see you there.

Pastor Steve