Holy Week

Light a candle and remember the presence of God is with you.

Before you begin, cut out the Lent Wreath pieces.

The season of Lent is the time when we prepare for Easter. The church uses the color

purple to show when we are getting ready for something important.

Every week is a different piece of a what becomes very special story.

This story of Jesus has already begun.

Place the road going towards Jerusalem in front of you.

Remember the story about Jesus entering with palms waving?

Remember he shared a meal with his friends?

Then things started to go wrong.

On Good Friday, Jesus was arrested.

Place Jesus and the disciples on the middle of the road.

His friend Judas had betrayed him for 30 pieces of silver.

Move Judas next to Jesus.

Then move Judas away from Jesus to the edge of the underlay facing away

Jesus’ friend Peter denied him three times.

Move Peter next to Jesus.

Then move Peter away from Jesus to the edge of the 

underlay facing away or laying down.

The followers of Jesus were not sure what to do. They began to scatter.

Move the disciples to Jesus.
Then move them to the edge, facing away from Jesus or laying down.

Jesus was going to die on the cross without his friends.

The women who loved Jesus tried to help as he hung on the cross next to two other criminals.

Move the women close to Jesus and then set them to the side watching.

Jesus forgave those who had hurt him right before he died.

Take a moment to repeat that line quietly.

Then he died. Jesus. . . God’s special son, died.

Pause and sit in silence for a moment.