HOLY WEEK RESOURCES
We invite you to journey with us from Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem to his last supper with his disciples to his death on the cross and then to his triumphant resurrection! Join us for a sacred and wondrous Holy Week!
Holy Week resources, handouts, activities, studies and worship helps are available below for children and families, adults and young adults.
Holy Week resources, handouts, activities, studies and worship helps are available below for children and families, adults and young adults.
WORSHIP SERVICES
Go to villagepres.org/online to join the livestream of Village worship services.
Palm Sunday, April 5 - Livestream worship service at 9:30 a.m.
Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday begins our Holy Week or Passion Week. When Jesus entered Jerusalem, people were so excited that they stripped branches from nearby trees and waved them and laid them on the road, hence the name “Palm Sunday.” To lay down palm branches and cloaks was a high honor afforded to royalty and governors and victors returning from war. Since Jerusalem was an occupied city, the Romans would often force the Jews to lay down palm branches and cloaks for their dignitaries and to stand there welcoming them. It was humiliating. So, it is significant that the people are honoring Jesus by their own accord.
You may not have palm branches available to you. If you do not, consider waving a cloth as people did for Jesus or create a palm leaf using paper and scissors. Wave them and say “Hosanna” which translates “save us” but was more likely used as a shout of praise.
Maundy Thursday, April 9 - Livestream worship service at 7 p.m.
The word “maundy” comes from the Latin word “mandatum” from which we get the word “mandate.” In John 13: 34, Jesus gives his disciples a new commandment or mandate: just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. We will consider how we are to love as Jesus loved during a time of social-distancing.
To prepare for this service, have bread and either juice or wine. We will together share communion from our different places and different tables remembering that our different tables are really part of the one expansive table of Jesus Christ, where all are loved and all are welcome.
Good Friday, April 10 - Live stream worship service at 7 p.m.
Good Friday is about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Some Christian traditions call this Holy Friday or Black Friday. The service is focused on Jesus’ suffering and death so the tone is solemn and somber.
In preparation for this service, consider darkening some or all of the lights in your room. We will use eight candles in this service. If you have eight candles in your home, you are welcome to use them during this time of worship. We will light all of them at the beginning of the service, then extinguish them one-by-one after each scripture reading. If you have only one candle, you may light it at the beginning of the service. Keep it lit until the eighth reading of scripture, then extinguish it. After the service is over, sit in silence for a few minutes and remember the sacrifice of Jesus.
Easter Sunday, April 12 - Christ is Risen! Livestream worship service at 9:30 a.m.
This glorious day signals the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It concludes Holy Week or Passion Week and the 40 days of Lent. On a usual Sunday, over 3,200 will worship in one of the six Easter services for Village Presbyterian Church. This is the first Sunday we will not have worship in the sanctuary in our 71-year history. Churches around the globe are calling this the first “Digital Easter” in the history of Christianity. Our Senior Pastor Tom Are reminds us that the church is not confined to the walls of a building. So, we will gather with Christians in every place and in every time to celebrate Jesus Christ’s triumph over death and to say the words of the Easter proclamation: Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
We'll be singing Hymn No. 232 - Jesus Christ is Risen Today - Download the Hymn Music
Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday begins our Holy Week or Passion Week. When Jesus entered Jerusalem, people were so excited that they stripped branches from nearby trees and waved them and laid them on the road, hence the name “Palm Sunday.” To lay down palm branches and cloaks was a high honor afforded to royalty and governors and victors returning from war. Since Jerusalem was an occupied city, the Romans would often force the Jews to lay down palm branches and cloaks for their dignitaries and to stand there welcoming them. It was humiliating. So, it is significant that the people are honoring Jesus by their own accord.
You may not have palm branches available to you. If you do not, consider waving a cloth as people did for Jesus or create a palm leaf using paper and scissors. Wave them and say “Hosanna” which translates “save us” but was more likely used as a shout of praise.
Maundy Thursday, April 9 - Livestream worship service at 7 p.m.
The word “maundy” comes from the Latin word “mandatum” from which we get the word “mandate.” In John 13: 34, Jesus gives his disciples a new commandment or mandate: just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. We will consider how we are to love as Jesus loved during a time of social-distancing.
To prepare for this service, have bread and either juice or wine. We will together share communion from our different places and different tables remembering that our different tables are really part of the one expansive table of Jesus Christ, where all are loved and all are welcome.
Good Friday, April 10 - Live stream worship service at 7 p.m.
Good Friday is about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Some Christian traditions call this Holy Friday or Black Friday. The service is focused on Jesus’ suffering and death so the tone is solemn and somber.
In preparation for this service, consider darkening some or all of the lights in your room. We will use eight candles in this service. If you have eight candles in your home, you are welcome to use them during this time of worship. We will light all of them at the beginning of the service, then extinguish them one-by-one after each scripture reading. If you have only one candle, you may light it at the beginning of the service. Keep it lit until the eighth reading of scripture, then extinguish it. After the service is over, sit in silence for a few minutes and remember the sacrifice of Jesus.
Easter Sunday, April 12 - Christ is Risen! Livestream worship service at 9:30 a.m.
This glorious day signals the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It concludes Holy Week or Passion Week and the 40 days of Lent. On a usual Sunday, over 3,200 will worship in one of the six Easter services for Village Presbyterian Church. This is the first Sunday we will not have worship in the sanctuary in our 71-year history. Churches around the globe are calling this the first “Digital Easter” in the history of Christianity. Our Senior Pastor Tom Are reminds us that the church is not confined to the walls of a building. So, we will gather with Christians in every place and in every time to celebrate Jesus Christ’s triumph over death and to say the words of the Easter proclamation: Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
We'll be singing Hymn No. 232 - Jesus Christ is Risen Today - Download the Hymn Music
HOLY WEEK MUSIC
We’ve gathered some of your favorite Holy Week music from our three Village worship services to guide your journey. Listen in to center your soul and lighten your heart as we make our way from the palm parade to resurrection. New music will be available every morning at allgatherhere.org/holyweek.
ADULTS
DAILY VIDEO DEVOTIONALS: SPEAKING OF GOD
During these extraordinary days, your Village Church pastors are providing for you a daily video devotional. In this series, "Speaking of God," we'll have a chance to speak of God with one another together. You will find these video devotionals posted Monday through Saturday on our Village Church website, Facebook page @VillagePres and Village YouTube Channel.
HOLY WEEK WORSHIP STUDY FOR ADULTS WRITTEN BY REV. DR. RODGER NISHIOKA
Holy Week is the most sacred seven days of the year for the Christian journey. In these days following Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, we walk with him through his encounters with the people of the city, the religious leaders, and his own friends and followers. We also read about his final lessons and teachings before he shares a last supper with his disciples and then is arrested, convicted, tortured and killed. We grieve with the whole world at the death of Jesus Christ and then, surprised and awe struck, we encounter him as our resurrected Lord and Savior.
I invite you to take this journey of the last week of Jesus’ life as told to us in John’s Gospel. As you prepare for this Holy Week study, find a place you can be comfortable. Light a candle as a symbol of illumination. Have your Bible ready.
I invite you to take this journey of the last week of Jesus’ life as told to us in John’s Gospel. As you prepare for this Holy Week study, find a place you can be comfortable. Light a candle as a symbol of illumination. Have your Bible ready.
Monday, April 6
Tuesday, April 7
Wednesday, April 8
Maundy Thursday, April 9
Good Friday, April 10
Easter Saturday, April 11
Tuesday, April 7
Wednesday, April 8
Maundy Thursday, April 9
Good Friday, April 10
Easter Saturday, April 11
YOUNG ADULT RESOURCES
CHILDREN & FAMILY RESOURCES
First and foremost…WE MISS YOU AND WE’RE PRAYING FOR YOU! And we’re so bummed we can’t be together in-person for Holy Week. We can, however, sing and learn and read and create and pray together (from afar). Please enjoy these resources with your family.
During this unprecedented season, it’s important to remember GOD IS NEAR. He is WITH US DURING THE STORM. We’d love to stay in touch, so please join us on Instagram @villagepreskids and Facebook @villagechurchkids. Village on Antioch Kids, please join us on Instagram (@villageantioch) and Facebook (@VillagePresbyterianonAntioch). Village on Mission kids, join us for family resources every Sunday morning at https://www.villagepres.org/sunday-mornings.html. Village on Antioch kids will receive a weekly email containing Sunday School Lessons and resources from Clare Stern-Burbano, director of children and youth at Village on Antioch. If you wish to join the Village on Antioch Children and Youth weekly emails, email Clare Stern-Burbano by CLICKING HERE.
And please let us know how we can be praying for you…and if there is absolutely anything we can do to help.
Much love to you and your sweet family!
—The Village on MIssion and Village on Antioch Children & Family Ministry Staff
During this unprecedented season, it’s important to remember GOD IS NEAR. He is WITH US DURING THE STORM. We’d love to stay in touch, so please join us on Instagram @villagepreskids and Facebook @villagechurchkids. Village on Antioch Kids, please join us on Instagram (@villageantioch) and Facebook (@VillagePresbyterianonAntioch). Village on Mission kids, join us for family resources every Sunday morning at https://www.villagepres.org/sunday-mornings.html. Village on Antioch kids will receive a weekly email containing Sunday School Lessons and resources from Clare Stern-Burbano, director of children and youth at Village on Antioch. If you wish to join the Village on Antioch Children and Youth weekly emails, email Clare Stern-Burbano by CLICKING HERE.
And please let us know how we can be praying for you…and if there is absolutely anything we can do to help.
Much love to you and your sweet family!
—The Village on MIssion and Village on Antioch Children & Family Ministry Staff
PLAY AND GROW– EXPERIENCE GOD WITH YOUR FAMILY
Color & Create
Cook & Eat
Easter Popcorn
The Jelly Bean Gospel
Easter Story Snack Mix
Pretzel Butterflies
Empty Tomb Rolls
Lenten Pretzels
The Jelly Bean Gospel
Easter Story Snack Mix
Pretzel Butterflies
Empty Tomb Rolls
Lenten Pretzels
Family Fun
Give & Serve
Write and mail notes of encouraging words to folks at senior living centers. The majority of our people are at these six, so we’ve broken them up by the first letter of your last name.
If your last name starts with:
A-D, send a card to Aberdeen Village: 17500 W 119th St., Olathe, KS 66061
E-H to Claridge Court: 8101 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, KS 66208
I-L to The Forum: 3501 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66206
M-P to Lakeview Village: 9100 Park St., Lenexa, KS 66215
Q-T to Mission Chateau: 4100 W 85th St., Prairie Village, KS 66206
U-Z to Tallgrass Creek: 13800 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66223
• Write and mail notes of encouragement to health care workers at a hospital of your choice.
• Give online to church and/or to a charity of your choice
• Sidewalk chalk your driveway with encouraging words and pictures
• Hang signs from your house for your neighbors to enjoy
• Hang lights outside (on a tree or a part of your house) to ADD A LITTLE LIGHT to your neighborhood in
this extraordinary time
If your last name starts with:
A-D, send a card to Aberdeen Village: 17500 W 119th St., Olathe, KS 66061
E-H to Claridge Court: 8101 Mission Rd., Prairie Village, KS 66208
I-L to The Forum: 3501 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66206
M-P to Lakeview Village: 9100 Park St., Lenexa, KS 66215
Q-T to Mission Chateau: 4100 W 85th St., Prairie Village, KS 66206
U-Z to Tallgrass Creek: 13800 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66223
• Write and mail notes of encouragement to health care workers at a hospital of your choice.
• Give online to church and/or to a charity of your choice
• Sidewalk chalk your driveway with encouraging words and pictures
• Hang signs from your house for your neighbors to enjoy
• Hang lights outside (on a tree or a part of your house) to ADD A LITTLE LIGHT to your neighborhood in
this extraordinary time
Sing & Dance
Peace Like a River
My Lighthouse
This Little Light of Mine
Every Move I Make
One Way
Fun kids’ video by Rend Collective (great band! My Lighthouse is also their song)
Also, here are a few fun Spotify playlists
Kids Worship playlists:
Ultimate Kids Worship
Bethel Music Kids
Saddleback Kids Worship
And don’t forget our very own Dino O’Dell’s website for fun music
My Lighthouse
This Little Light of Mine
Every Move I Make
One Way
Fun kids’ video by Rend Collective (great band! My Lighthouse is also their song)
Also, here are a few fun Spotify playlists
Kids Worship playlists:
Ultimate Kids Worship
Bethel Music Kids
Saddleback Kids Worship
And don’t forget our very own Dino O’Dell’s website for fun music
Lighthouse Bright with Dino O'Dell and Rev. Zach Walker
Get Up on Deck with Dino O'Dell and Rev. Zach Walker
PALM SUNDAY FAMILY STUDY
Holy Moly Curriculum
Palm Sunday Family Page
Palm Sunday Coloring Page for Grades K-2
Palm Sunday Coloring Page for Grades 3-4
Palm Sunday Video (below)
Palm Sunday Coloring Page for Grades K-2
Palm Sunday Coloring Page for Grades 3-4
Palm Sunday Video (below)
MAUNDY THURSDAY FAMILY RESOURCES
Footwashing
Holy Moly Curriculum
Maundy Thursday Family Page
Maundy Thursday Coloring Page for Grades K-2
Maundy Thursday Coloring Page for Grades 3-4
Maundy Thursday Video (below)
Maundy Thursday Coloring Page for Grades K-2
Maundy Thursday Coloring Page for Grades 3-4
Maundy Thursday Video (below)
GOOD FRIDAY FAMILY RESOURCES
Holy Moly Curriculum
Good Friday Family Page
Good Friday Coloring Page for Grades K-2
Good Friday Coloring Page for Grades 3-4
Good Friday Video (below)
Good Friday Coloring Page for Grades K-2
Good Friday Coloring Page for Grades 3-4
Good Friday Video (below)
EASTER FAMILY RESOURCES
Holy Moly Curriculum
Illustrated Ministry Curriculum
We are using an awesome online ministry called Illustrated Ministries for our alleluia butterfly coloring pages and leader guides for How to Bury the Alleluia and Raising the Alleluia. We will send out a separate email to all parents which include PDF’s for these. If you don’t receive this email, please email Clare and she will email them to you directly.
