Maundy Thursday Worship: Service of Prayer & Healing

Jesus said: I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. (John 13:34)

New Journey Lutheran Church observes Maundy Thursday worship March 28 at 6:00 pm with a special service of prayer and healing.

The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin “mandatum” meaning command. It is the night we remember Jesus sharing a meal with his closest disciples, bending low to wash their feet in humility and love, and inviting the disciples to love one another.

New Journey Lutheran will remember and honor Jesus’ command this Maundy Thursday in a service of prayer and healing. Those gathered in worship will have the opportunity to receive individual prayer, the laying on of hands, and anointing by Pastor Beth and members of the Altar Guild.

The church’s ministry of healing emphasizes caring for the sick in the widest possible understanding. Every human person stands in need of healing in some dimension of life. Healing is a gift that need not be limited to those seeking remedy from a specific injury or illness. The ministry of healing applies to various needs-for example, physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational-that may be present among those who gather. Finally, the church’s ministry of healing extends also to those nearing the end of life, as it lifts up in prayer all human decision-making and entrusts the dying into the gracious arms of God.

All are welcome to join Maundy Thursday worship and live out Jesus greatest commandment: to love as we are loved. Bring your needs and prayers to this service, and by God’s great love in Jesus and through our hands, we will commend them to God.