LENTEN DEVOTIONAL READINGS

It is our prayer that as we journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter, we will be reminded of our broken humanity, and also anticipate Christ’s victory over sin and death. We are offering Lenten devotionals to use over the Easter season. In addition to printed copies in the lobbies, we also offer a devotional by text or email. Visit HERE for more information on how to subscribe.

EASTER FLOWER ORDERS

Help decorate the church by ordering an Easter flower in memory of or in honor of a loved one.  Pick up a form in the lobbies or order online at kingstreetchurch.com/flowers. The cost is $10.00 and the deadline is Monday, March 22.

MAUNDY THURSDAY COMMUNION SERVICE

On Thursday, April 1, you are invited to join us online for a Maundy Thursday Communion Service. Pastor Jody will be leading us in Scripture, a responsive reading, prayer, and the sharing of elements.

If you will be joining us online, we ask that you prepare the elements in advance; you can use chunks of bread or crackers and juice of any kind.  Set these elements in the room where you plan to worship.  We encourage you to choose a special dish or cloth as part of your display; consider lighting a candle.  These suggestions are to help in creating a sacred moment as we take communion together.

The word “maundy” is an abbreviated form of the Latin word “mandatum,” which means command, or mandate.  When Jesus was sharing the Last Supper with His disciples He told them, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”  (John 13:34)

We celebrate Maundy Thursday to remember the Last Supper, to reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus, and to meditate on this commandment to love and serve others.

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

We are privileged to host the Chambersburg YMCA’s Good Friday service at King Street Church this year, both in-person and online. This year’s program is titled “The Body and the Blood: By His Wounds We Are Healed,” based on Isaiah 53:5. Join us for this commemoration of Christ’s sacrifice for man’s salvation.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS:  A Virtual Journey

  • Friday, April 2, from 12-3 pm (join within this time frame)

On Good Friday, we will keep vigil with Christ through a virtual version of “Stations of the Cross,” developed by Ruth Haley Barton at Transforming Center.

The time will include a podcast, “Stations of the Cross Prayer Service,” which will facilitate your journey.  A downloadable PDF, “An Invitation to Walk with Christ” will offer Scripture, prayers, and songs for each part of Christ’s journey.  The 12 stations include moments such as Jesus Takes Up His Cross, Jesus Falls for the First Time, Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus to Carry His Cross, and Jesus Dies Upon the Cross.

As we participate in this spiritual experience, absorbing – as much as possible – what our Lord endured on our behalf, it is our hope that it will increase our devotion to Him and heighten our excitement for His resurrection on Easter Sunday.

We hope you will set aside a time to participate in the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday.

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EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES

Let’s celebrate the resurrection of Jesus together!  We will sing, pray, and hear a special message from Pastor Jody from Acts 4:12, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”

Easter In-Person Services

  • SATURDAY EVENING: 6:00 pm, Baker Center Masks Optional
  • 6:45 am, Sanctuary Masks Required
  • 8:00 am, Sanctuary Masks Required
  • 9:30 am, Baker Center and Sanctuary Masks Required
  • 11:00 am, Sanctuary Masks Required
  • 11:00 am, Baker Center Masks are optional during this service while in the gym.

CrossWalk KidMin will also be offering nursery and children’s programs for infants through 5th grade at 9:30 and 11:00 am. Registration is required; Easter KidMin registration will open on March 28 at 9:30 am and will close on Wednesday morning. Register HERE. 

 Easter Online Services

These services are available at live.kingstreetchurch.com, on Facebook, on YouTube, or through our Roku/Apple TV apps.

  • 8:00 am (Traditional)
  • 9:30 am (Contemporary)
  • Rebroadcast:  11:00 am (Contemporary)
  • Rebroadcast:  1:00 pm (Traditional)