March 30, 2026: Holy Monday
Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. “It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’” (Matthew 21:12-13)
Loving God, we think of how we are called to live out Christ’s ministry and purpose in our world. Help us not to hoard our resources but to share them. Help us to share our buildings for meaningful purposes. Remind us of the blessings we receive as we give to others and the world. God, help us to be good stewards of our faith. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
March 31, 2026: Holy Tuesday
Then Jesus told them, “You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going. Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light.” When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them. (John 12:35-36)
Loving God, may we think of all those who share their light with the world and let them know the difference they are making in our lives. Give us energy, compassion, and patience to share your light through all our days. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 1, 2026: Holy Wednesday
Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. And Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard and discussed with them how he might betray Jesus. They were delighted and agreed to give him money. He consented and watched for an opportunity to hand Jesus over to them when no crowd was present. (Luke 22:3-6)
Loving God, when we think of journeying with our faith, help us to think of ways we might be betraying Jesus. There may be lies we tell, things we don’t do, people we don’t help, compassion and patience we don’t share. Whatever it is, I pray that we are mindful and hopeful to change our hearts and our ways. God, thank you for your forgiveness and grace in all our days. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 2, 2026: Maundy Thursday
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. (Matthew 26:26-28)
Loving God, for the gift of Jesus’ life, we give thanks. We give thanks that he lived to show us the way and that the stories remain to teach us and remind us what that looks like. We wish he didn’t have to die and maybe wonder what the rest of his days might have looked like. But for the life he lived, thanks for healing, saving, teaching, sharing, loving, and caring for the world. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 3, 2026: Good Friday
Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. (John 19:28-30)
Loving God, today is a sad day in the life of church life. Our leader dies and people don’t stop it. May we sit with the story today and look at where we might see similar events in our world. God, if there is something we can do, push us to do so. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 4, 2026: Holy Saturday
Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. He rolled a big stone in front of the entrance to the tomb and went away. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb. (Matthew 27:59-61)
Loving God, today we sit in the time between – the time between death and resurrection. Today I think of all those who have died throughout my life and how they touched my life. Jesus has changed my life in so many ways and I vow to follow him all my days. I pray that his light, strength and persistence will forever be within me. God be with us all. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 5, 2026
Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.” (Matthew 28:7)
Loving God, we give thanks today that we learn that Jesus’ life never ended the way we expected it to. Thank you for his life and light alive in our world today and in all our days. We give thanks for the hope that comes with his resurrection. We can hope for more than what the world gives, hope beyond limitations of our own minds and skills, and hope in knowing that we can change the world. We just need to believe and do. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the benches of those selling doves. “It is written,” he said to them, “‘My house will be called a house of prayer,’ but you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’” (Matthew 21:12-13)
Loving God, we think of how we are called to live out Christ’s ministry and purpose in our world. Help us not to hoard our resources but to share them. Help us to share our buildings for meaningful purposes. Remind us of the blessings we receive as we give to others and the world. God, help us to be good stewards of our faith. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
March 31, 2026: Holy Tuesday
Then Jesus told them, “You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. Whoever walks in the dark does not know where they are going. Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light.” When he had finished speaking, Jesus left and hid himself from them. (John 12:35-36)
Loving God, may we think of all those who share their light with the world and let them know the difference they are making in our lives. Give us energy, compassion, and patience to share your light through all our days. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 1, 2026: Holy Wednesday
Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. And Judas went to the chief priests and the officers of the temple guard and discussed with them how he might betray Jesus. They were delighted and agreed to give him money. He consented and watched for an opportunity to hand Jesus over to them when no crowd was present. (Luke 22:3-6)
Loving God, when we think of journeying with our faith, help us to think of ways we might be betraying Jesus. There may be lies we tell, things we don’t do, people we don’t help, compassion and patience we don’t share. Whatever it is, I pray that we are mindful and hopeful to change our hearts and our ways. God, thank you for your forgiveness and grace in all our days. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 2, 2026: Maundy Thursday
While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. (Matthew 26:26-28)
Loving God, for the gift of Jesus’ life, we give thanks. We give thanks that he lived to show us the way and that the stories remain to teach us and remind us what that looks like. We wish he didn’t have to die and maybe wonder what the rest of his days might have looked like. But for the life he lived, thanks for healing, saving, teaching, sharing, loving, and caring for the world. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 3, 2026: Good Friday
Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. (John 19:28-30)
Loving God, today is a sad day in the life of church life. Our leader dies and people don’t stop it. May we sit with the story today and look at where we might see similar events in our world. God, if there is something we can do, push us to do so. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 4, 2026: Holy Saturday
Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. He rolled a big stone in front of the entrance to the tomb and went away. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there opposite the tomb. (Matthew 27:59-61)
Loving God, today we sit in the time between – the time between death and resurrection. Today I think of all those who have died throughout my life and how they touched my life. Jesus has changed my life in so many ways and I vow to follow him all my days. I pray that his light, strength and persistence will forever be within me. God be with us all. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
April 5, 2026
Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.” (Matthew 28:7)
Loving God, we give thanks today that we learn that Jesus’ life never ended the way we expected it to. Thank you for his life and light alive in our world today and in all our days. We give thanks for the hope that comes with his resurrection. We can hope for more than what the world gives, hope beyond limitations of our own minds and skills, and hope in knowing that we can change the world. We just need to believe and do. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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