Lent: Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday, Covenant Thursday, Great and Holy Thursday, Sheer Thursday and Thursday of Mysteries, is the Christian feast or holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter that commemorates the Maundy and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles as described in the Canonical gospels. It is the fifth day of Holy Week, and is preceded by Spy Wednesday and followed by Good Friday. (Wikipedia)

Welcome to the near end of Holy Week. I'm learning so much about the Lent Season this year! I'm thankful I am able to share what I'm learning with you guys. Tonight, we have a special Thursday service at our church. I'm honestly not sure what is going on tonight, only that the tables have been set out so maybe food will be involved. I haven't been petitioned to make anything so not sure. But, we are excited to participate in the events leading up to Easter, Resurrection Day!

Tomorrow night we will remember Good Friday with another special service. Friday is normally date day for us so Derek was crafty in how he portioned out the day so we could spend time together. He asked me to lead worship with him...so, we get to spend rehearsal time together and sing together for the service. (Crafty). Sunday morning, we are gearing up for the youth Easter breakfast. Yes, I am responsible for making pancakes with the help of our youth (starting at 7:30AM) for our church. Speaking of our youth...

Derek has been appointed by our Elders to be the new Youth Director for OSLC. I'm excited to see him take on this new role and responsibility. Watching him prepare to minister to the heart's of our youth only excites me more about watching him someday be a Dad. God blows my mind in the opportunities he gives us as training ground. I'm now leading the girl's breakout session by myself! Pray for me!

Lastly, we are continuing to settle into our new lives here in the dessert. We've had a glimpse of 97 degrees thus far. Next week we are exploring new parts of our new state. We are traveling to a ranch to camp with the dogs, then to Fredricksburg, Texas, to meet our sweet friend, Amanda (Anlee's roommate in Korea). Hill  country here we come!

Happy Easter!