We’re doing something different this Holy Week.
Typically, churches share a common meal on Maundy Thursday or host a foot-washing service in commemoration of Jesus’ last command from John 13: “love one another.” But the social distancing guidelines and stay at home orders prevent us from gathering for worship, let alone meals.
Instead, we are embracing this season via prayer, lament, and hope as we call out to God via prayer and fasting along with Christians from all sorts of denominational backgrounds (including the Anglican Church of North America, Evangelical Presbyterian Church, the Christian Missionary Alliance, and many others). Locally, Grace Covenant in Exton, Iron Works Church in Phoenixville, Meadowcroft Presbyterian, and Providence Church is joining us.
This is a wonderful picture of the spiritual unity of God’s people. Pastor Robbie put together a field guide for this day, that includes a sample schedule with prayer points AND a collection of scripted prayers. Check it out here.