Dear Church Family,
Our church choir did the Falls Village Church proud yesterday.  They provided a quarter of the more than 40 singers from five churches at the service of Lenten lessons and hymns hosted by the Norfolk Congregational Church.  It was a beautiful and reflective service.  Many thanks to Liz Allyn for her loving leadership and for the choir’s dedicated participation.  In addition to the singers, another 10 folks from the congregation attended. 
We enter into the rhythm of Holy Week with a full schedule of worship opportunities. 
Thursday, April 17 – Maundy Thursday. 7:30 p.m.  A communion service marking the last supper Christ shared with his disciples, followed by a Tenebrae service, symbolizing the darkness that enveloped Jesus as he faced the cross, abandoned by his disciples. We’ll gather around tables in Miner Hall, beginning with light refreshments, reminding us of the last meal Jesus celebrate with his disciples. 
Friday, April 18 -  Good Friday 
  9 a.m. – 5 p.m.. Church sanctuary will be open for prayer and meditation
  6 p.m. – We join several other churches at Trinity Episcopal Church, Lime Rock.  Rich will be giving one of the meditations on the life and passion of Jesus. Christine Gevert and the Trinity choir will provide special music.. 
Sunday, April  20   
  5:45 a.m. – Easter Sunrise service.  Gather at the church to walk up the hill  to the cross, where a brief service will be led by the Deacons.  A long standing Falls Village tradition.
  c. 7 a.m. – Breakfast in Miner Hall prepared by Donna and Frank.. 
  10 a.m. – Easter service in the sanctuary.  You are invited to bring flowers on Saturday  or Sunday morning to beautify the church.
 
See you in church, 

Rich