Churches release Holy Week schedules

Christ the King

Saturday, April 10, at 6 at Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St.

Sunday, April 11, at 7 a.m. at Deception Pass State Park Amphitheatre ($5 parking fee); 9 and 10:30 a.m., at Oak Harbor Senior Center, 51 SE Jerome St. Topics for the services will be “Where is Jesus Now?” Call 679-9921.

Oak Harbor Lutheran Church

Saturday, April 3, at 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 4, at 8 and 10:30 a.m. Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion with Holy Communion and a congregational reading of the Passion of our Lord According to Luke. Childcare is available for the Sunday services.

April 8, 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday worship with Holy Communion. Childcare is available.

April 9, 7 p.m. Good Friday–The Senior Choir and string ensemble will present the cantata “Song of the Shadows” by Joseph Martin. Childcare is available.

Saturday, April 10, 8 p.m. Easter Vigil — with Holy Communion and Holy Baptism

Sunday, April 11, 7, 9 and 11 a.m. Easter Celebration Worship — with Holy Communion including musical offerings by choirs and horns. Childcare is available at the 9 and 11 a.m. worship services.

Breakfast will be served between services by the high school youth and donations will support the summer mission trip.

The church is at 1253 NW Second Ave., Oak Harbor.

Coupeville Methodist Church

On Palm Sunday, April 4, there will be only one service at Coupeville United Methodist Church, at 11 a.m. The major portion of the service will be a presentation of Joseph Martin’s cantata, “The Rose of Calvary.” Performed by the church choir and directed by Jodi Burcham, it will be narrated by Pastor Mary Boyd. All community members are invited to attend this service. On Maundy Thursday there will be a 7 p.m. service, and on Easter Sunday, a sunrise service at 6:30 am. at Sunnyside Cemetery and the traditional Easter service at 11 a.m.

The church is on North Main Street in Coupeville.

Oak Harbor Assembly of God

Easter worship Sunday, April 11, at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Special service titled “The Empty Tomb: Everlasting Hope!” Special music will be presented by the church choir.

Saturday, April 10, is the fourth annual Easter Eggstravaganza. From 10 a.m. to noon all kids up to age 10 are welcome to hunt more than 4,000 eggs, win prizes, enjoy pony rides and a bouncy house. Of course, there will be plenty of candy. 4-H members will have live bunnies and there will be a food booth.

Living Hope

10 a.m., Sunday, April 11, Coupeville Elementary School. Children’s church and nursery will be provided. Everyone in Coupeville and neighboring communities is welcome to celebrate the risen Christ.

Living Word

Living Word Good hosts a Good Friday service Friday, April 9, 7 p.m. The service will be quiet, meditative and include worship, communion and The Word. It will last for approximately 45 minutes. Nursery will be available. All other children are invited to remain with their families for the service.

Living Word will be hosting an Easter celebration Sunday, April 11, at 10 a.m. in Parker Hall at Oak Harbor High School. We will celebrate our risen Lord with worship, drama, dance, and The Word. We anticipate God’s presence as the entire Living Word family meets together for one service. There will be classes for mursery (ages 0-2) and toddlers (ages 2-3). All other children will remain with their families during the service.

The church is on Crosby Road in Oak Harbor.

Family Bible Church

Easter services at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sunday, April 11. Bruch served at 10:40 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

The church is on Heller Road in Oak Harbor.

Concordia Lutheran Church

Sunday, April 4 – 10 a.m. Palm Sunday Communion service

Thursday, April 8 – 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Communion Service and stripping of the altar

Friday, April 9 – noon to 7 p.m. Prayer Vigil, 30 minute increments, please feel free to join at anytime during the Prayer Vigil.

Friday, April 9 – 7 p.m. Good Friday Service

Saturday, April 10 – 11 a.m. third annual Community Easter Egg Hunt located at 590 N Oak Harbor Street behind the church. All ages welcome.

Saturday, April 10 – 7 p.m. Easter Vigil

Sunday, April 11 – 8:30 a.m. Easter Continental breakfast with 11 a.m. Communion service to follow.

The church is at 590 N Oak Harbor St., Oak Harbor.

New Covenant Fellowship

Sunday Easter service 10:30 a.m. with special music and drama. The Great Escape!

We watch in wonder when escape artists break free from locks and chains. But only Jesus Christ broke free from the chains of death and the grave. Coming back to life by His own power makes Him the greatest escape artist of all time.

Please join us as we celebrate the greatness of His life this Easter Sunday.

The church is at 29470 Highway 20 Oak Harbor, two miles south of town. Call 679-1678.

Eastern Orthodox

Eastern Orthodox community of Whidbey Island announces the following schedule of Holy Week Services which will be celebrated at Saint Andrew Orthodox Church, 230 East Burke Avenue, Arlington.

Palm Sunday – April 4

9 a.m. Orthros

10 a.m. Divine Liturgy and procession with palms

6:30 p.m. First bridegroom service and processon with Icons

Holy Monday – April 5

9:30 a.m. Pre-sanctified Liturgy

6:30 p.m. Second Bridegroom Service

Holy Tuesday – April 6

9:30 a.m. Pre-sanctified Liturgy

6:30 P.M. Third Bridegroom Service

Holy Wednesday – April 7

9:30 a.m. Pre-Sanctified Liturgy

6:30 p.m., Sacra.m.ent of Holy Unction (Healing Service)

Holy Thursday – April 8

10 a.m. Vesperal Divine Liturgy of St Basil

6:30 p.m.. Holy Passion Service (Reading of 12 Gospels)

Christ is nailed to the cross

Holy Friday – April 9

10 a.m. Royal Hours

4 p.m. Vespers – Christ is taken down from the cross

7 p.m.. The Lamentations Service – Procession with the Tomb

Holy Saturday – April 10

10 a.m. Vesperal Liturgy of St Basil (Descent into Hades)

10 p.m. Vigil of the Resurrection, Divine Liturgy and Midnight Resurrection Service. Traditional blessing of Easter Baskets and a light meal follows

Easter Sunday – April 11

2 p.m. Agape Vespers followed by a traditional Pascal Feast celebrating the Ressurection of Christ

Visitors are welcome to any and all of these Holy Week and Easter Services. For more information call Saint Andrew Orthodox Church at (360) 435-9769, or Al Fragola 240-1433.