Mesa Messenger • Special Edition • Maundy Thursday: March 28, 2024
MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP
Attend Maundy Thursday Worship Tonight at 7 pm
Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus’ Last Supper with his disciples. Their ritual meal was a celebration of the Jewish Passover, but Jesus gave new meaning to the bread and wine they shared. Our sacrament of Holy Communion is a constant reminder of this meal and Jesus’ promise to be with us always. This service of remembrance includes music by the Sanctuary Choir and Handbell Choir.
Attend the in-person or livestream Maundy Thursday service at 7 pm.
Maundy Thursday Poetry and Art
With My Outside Voice
by Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed

We’ve been taught
to wait our turn,
to ask politely—
we do not want to appear greedy.
We’ve been taught:
just a pinch of salt,
just a dash of sugar,
nothing in excess.
We’ve been taught:
raise your hand,
keep your voice down,
no talking in church.
We’ve been taught to
never make a scene,
but I simply cannot abide.
I am one part questions,
two parts hunger.
I am a million prayers
and deep hope
wrapped up in one.
I am famished and hopeful,
eager and humbled.
I am using my outdoor voice inside.
I am saying,
Not just my feet,
but my head and my hands!
I want to go where you go.
Golden Hour
by Nicolette Peñaranda
Inspired by John 13:1-20
HOLY WEEK AT FPCA
Self-Guided Stations of the Cross
Good Friday, March 29
11 am-1 pm
Attend interactive, outdoor, family-friendly stations of the cross based on Peter’s life.
Good Friday Worship
Friday, March 29 at 7 pm
Good Friday Tenebrae worship includes “Return to Me” presented by our choir. This deeply spiritual major choral work takes us on a journey through the traditional stations of the cross.
Easter Flower Dedication Corrections
Thanks to everyone who dedicated flowers! You may take them home after the 11:15 am Easter Sunday service. See the corrected dedication list.
Additional corrections? Email Alice.
Easter Sunday, March 31
Egg Hunt and Fellowship
Easter Sunday, March 31
10 am, Playground
On Easter morning, all ages are invited to the FPCA playground for food, fellowship, and the annual egg hunt. Kids, bring your Easter baskets and meet in the Fellowship Hall first. Everyone else can head straight to the playground for food and fellowship.

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