
Welcome to
THE WEEKDAY WORD…
UPDATED: APRIL 15, 2025
Why Holy Week is Important
Our Bishop, Tom Berlin, wrote a beautiful reflection on the importance of Holy Week.
I hope you will take the time to read it here:
https://www.bishoptomberlin.com/blog/why-holy-week-is-important
What I have been reflecting on is how desperately I need the resurrection. We need the season of lent to help us refocus on our need for God’s grace, mercy and redemption.
During this season, I have been reminded again and again that life without God is a burden.
My efforts to manufacture abundant life in my own limited imagination always fall short.
The resurrection is beyond our imagination – beyond our hope. It takes faith and belief.
As we move through this week, I hope that the reflections, fasting, and focus you have had this season have created a sense of welcome as we anticipate Easter.

Holy Week
As Holy week approaches, we hope you will join us for these services as we prepare for the gift of resurrection:
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April 17 at 4pm at Emmanuel UMC, Maundy Thursday Service
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April 18 at 12pm at First UMC of Bradenton, Good Friday Service

In Christ's Love,
Pastor Haley
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
941-792-3497
5115 Cortez Rd. West, Bradenton, FL 34210
