Palm Sunday Services & Brunch April 13th
Palm Sunday is the week before Easter and commemorates the entry of Jesus and his disciples into Jerusalem as Holy Week begins. We will wave palm branches and welcome Jesus with shouts of "Hosanna!" which means "God Save Us!" The United Methodist Men will offer a Palm Sunday Brunch at the Buffalo Grove campus from 8am to 12:30pm. They will be serving pancakes, ham, grits, fresh fruit salad and assorted sweet breads. There will also be a table set up so you can top your pancakes with assorted fresh fruit, syrup, and whip cream. No reservations needed. There will be a coffee fellowship time at Deerfield. Be in prayer for our journey to Jerusalem this Palm Sunday. Join us for services at 9:00am and 10:30am at the Buffalo Grove campus and at 10:00am at the Deerfield campus.
Holy Thursday Service & Meal 6:30 pm at Deerfield Campus
Holy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter and commemorates Jesus' Washing the Disciple's feet and the Last Supper. It also highlights the final commandment that Jesus gave his disciples: "Love each other. Just as I have loved you, so you also must love each other. This is how everyone will know that you are my disciples, when you love each other” (John 13:34-35). This year's Holy Thursday service will be at the Deerfield campus starting at 6:30 pm for a meal together, and then we will move into a time of worship, music, drama, and celebrating the Last Supper.
Good Friday Services 12 pm & 7 pm at Buffalo Grove Campus
Good Friday is the day we remember the betrayal, trial, crucifixion and death of Jesus as we continue on our journey with Jesus. Both services are offered at the Buffalo Grove campus in the sanctuary. Our 12:00 pm service will include scripture, music, lighting of candles, prayer stations, and meditation. Our 7:00 pm service will focus on the stations of the cross, portrayed in a powerful drama. We will also have special music from the Chancel Choir. Invite a friend and make this Holy Week a life-changing experience.
Contemporary Service Offering on April 19
Join us for a special Youth-led Easter Eve service on Holy Saturday, April 19, at 5:00 pm at the Buffalo Grove campus. This innovative and unique service will celebrate Easter with the vibrant sounds of our Children's Xylophones and the energetic performance of our Youth Praise Band. The service promises to be a fresh, contemporary expression of the Easter story, led by our talented youth, creating a memorable experience as we await the joy of the resurrection. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a celebration full of creativity and faith!
Easter Services April 20
Join us on Sunday, April 20, to celebrate joy and rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus! There will be a sunrise service at 8:00 am at Jewett Park in Deerfield. Our traditional Easter services, with flowers and special music, will be held at 9:00 am and 10:30 am at Buffalo Grove and 10 am at Deerfield.