Why Maundy Thursday? On that night so long ago, when Jesus sat with His disciples, He knew it was almost over. He knew he would be betrayed. And yet, “The Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ In the same way, he took the cup also, after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me! For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes” (1 Corinthians 11:23-26).
Here we are, more than two thousand years later, serving communion every week, because it matters that much. It reminds us of the sacrifice Jesus made for us, because of the love He has for us. When we break bread together, we’re reminded to love one another, as well.
Maundy Thursday services are at 3:00 pm and 6:30 pm today, and all are welcome at the Lord’s table. Communion bread was hand-made by the confirmation students – they also learned about Passover and why unleavened bread was baked quickly and taken into the desert during the Exodus from Egypt. There is so much meaning in Maundy Thursday.