Pastor’s Pen

Pastor Jenna

April 2025

Dear St. Andrew Family of Faith,

As we draw closer to the end of Lent and the Great Three Days of Holy Week, God invites us to step into the story of Jesus’ final days— not as distant observers, but as a people shaped by his life, death, and resurrection. In observing these Three Days of Holy Week, we emphasize that we are the community born again by Christ’s resurrection, and that we as the church renew our commitment to the life that baptized people live. In many ways, it is countercultural to devote ourselves to the last days of Jesus in this manner, and yet, each year we do it again and again. We intentionally enter into a practice that does not let us skip from his triumphant entry to his resurrection.

Maundy Thursday invites us to the table where Jesus broke bread and poured wine, offering His very self for us. In this sacred meal, we remember his command to love one another as he has loved us. This year, we will also share in the practice of
handwashing with a blessing—a tangible sign of Christ’s humility and service.

Good Friday calls us to the foot of the cross. In candlelit prayer around the cross, we will witness the depth of God’s love poured out for the world. As we listen to the Passion story, we are reminded that Jesus meets us in our suffering, carrying our
burdens upon his shoulders.

The Vigil from Good Friday into Holy Saturday is a time of watching and waiting. In the quiet, we remember the stillness of the tomb, trusting that even in the darkness, God is at work. As we keep vigil around the cross, we prepare our hearts for the
joy that is to come. And then, on Easter Sunday, we will gather with joy to proclaim the good news: Christ is risen! The tomb is empty, and life has triumphed over death. Together, we will celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ, singing with all creation that love has the final word.

I invite you to journey through these sacred days with us. Come and see, come and remember, come and rejoice—for in Christ, we are made new

With grace and peace,
Pr Jenna