st. matthew's united methodist church

14900 Annapolis Rd, Bowie Maryland 20715 Call Us 301-262-1408

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Holy Week Special Worship

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Lenten Brunch,  Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m.
Everyone
is invited to attend a morning of faith, food, and fellowship.

Palm/Passion Sunday, April 13, 10 a.m.

Worship in the Sanctuary with Liturgy of the Palms and the Passion according to Matthew.

Simple Service, Wednesday, April 16
Soup/Salad Supper 6 p.m.

 , Simple Service 7 p.m.

Supper in Fellowship Hall, worship in the Sanctuary.

Maundy Thursday, April 17, 6 p.m.

Meal at 6 p.m., followed by the service, handwashing, and communion—ALL in Fellowship Hall.

Good Friday, April 18, 7 p.m.

The Chancel Choir will offer a cantata, “Not My Will But Yours,” which will include scripture, hymns, and prayers.

Egg Hunt Saturday, April 19, 10-11 a.m.
Crafts and Games in front of the church, followed by the egg hunt.

Easter Sunday, April 20, 8 and 10 a.m.


Service at 8 a.m. in the garden (or Sanctuary if it rains).
Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall.
Traditional service at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary with communion, followed by Coffee Hour in Fellowship Hall.

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