March 25, 2026

Holy Week

He was despised and rejected by others; a man of suffering and acquainted with infirmity, and as one from whom others hide their faces he was despised, and we held him of no account.  —Isaiah 53:3

Many people are “Sunday only” attenders of church. If you ONLY attend worship on the next two Sundays which are Palm Sunday and Easter, you will miss a lot of action! Palm Sunday is that “little celebration” of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem as he is greeted with waving palm branches and hailed with shouts of Hosanna! Easter is the “bigger celebration” of the resurrection when we great one another saying “He is Risen!” If those are the only religious services, a person attends, they have missed the great drama that gives Easter its meaning.

During this week between Palm Sunday and Easter, we remember the last days of Jesus’ earthly life, his final meal with his disciples, and his suffering and death on the cross. Participating in worship during this time, can enrich our faith and draw us closer to God.

Several opportunities for worship are available during Holy Week. Pell City First United Methodist Church hosts noon time services with a meal following. These 30 minute times of worship are a unique opportunity for people to gather from across the community. Below are the preachers for each service.

On Thursday evening at 6 p.m. we will gather for Maundy Thursday service in the sanctuary with communion and special music by the Choir. On Friday evening, you are invited to worship at St. Simon Peter at 6 p.m. with a special service of scripture readings and hymn singing. On Easter morning, at 6:30 a.m. Sunrise service is held at Chapel in the Pines at Lakeside Park. And of course, Easter Morning Worship is at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary.

This Holy week, you are invited to participate in any or all of these worship services. As we like to say, a lot can happen in a week.

Holy Week Community Services:

Monday

Father Bill Lucas, Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church

Special Music: Charmaine Welch & Jennifer Rosato

Tuesday
Rev. Andy Lambert, Coosa Valley Church of God
Special Music: Kerri Lambert & Debra Isbell

Wednesday
Rev. Jennifer Riddle, St. Simon Peter Episcopal Church
Special Music: Bridgett Junkin, First Baptist Church

Thursday
Rev. Ron Wright, Star Church
Special Music: Gabrielle Wright

Friday

Rev. Dr. Rachel Gonia, Pell City First United Methodist Church

Special Music: Lucas Storey

Rachel Gonia