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Palm Sunday
Hosanna in the highest! This Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, a King of peace and love. ‘They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”’ – John 12:13. Today, lift your voices in praise and commit to following Him wholeheartedly.
Lord, may the whole of our lives praise your Name, as we serve one another, love our neighbour and share your hope in our community. Amen
Pray also for the HCT Good Friday Service in the Carfax this week, as we praise the Lord in the centre of Horsham town and declare the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Holy Week
This Holy Week, we come to marvel at Jesus’ victory on the cross, where love overcame all! ‘The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.’ – 1 Corinthians 15:56-57. Jesus’ triumph changes everything.
Lord, awaken awe and wonder in our hearts this week, as we celebrate Your victory and live as Your thankful people.
Pray also for the HCT Good Friday Service in the Carfax this week, particularly for those speaking, for our musicians, the tech team, and all our volunteer stewards.
Maundy Thursday
On this night, Jesus gives a new commandment: love as he loves. “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” – John 15:12. It’s a call to action, rooted in his sacrifice. A call not just to speak of love or sing of love, but to put love into practice in our church families and with our neighbours. What does loving like Jesus look like for you today?
Lord, fill us with your love, that we may share it freely. Amen.
Pray for the HCT Good Friday Service in the Carfax this week, that many will hear and respond to the gospel message.
Good Friday
Today, on Good Friday, we rejoice in Jesus’ victory on the cross! ‘And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.’ – Colossians 2:15. Through His sacrifice, Christ defeated the forces of darkness, winning the ultimate battle for our freedom. Let’s praise our conquering King!
Lord, as we reflect on your victory upon cross, give us courage to stand with you against the evil and injustice of this world.
Pray also for the HCT Good Friday Service in the Carfax today, especially for those hearing the gospel message for the first time.
Holy Saturday
On this Holy Saturday, we wait in stillness, remembering Jesus in the tomb. ‘He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth.’ – Isaiah 53:9. The silence of today holds the promise of tomorrow. Let’s trust in His victory, even in the stillness.
Lord, in this waiting, strengthen our faith to rest in Your promises and prepare our hearts for resurrection joy.
Give thanks for the HCT Good Friday Service in the Carfax yesterday and pray over the seeds of hope planted in the hearts of people living in our community.
Easter Sunday
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed. Alleluia!
This Easter Sunday, we shout with joy – Jesus has conquered death! ‘He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.’ – Matthew 28:6. Hope is alive, and so are we in Him. Let’s celebrate the greatest victory ever won!
Lord, fill us with resurrection power to live boldly, to love relentlessly, and proclaim Your life to all. Amen.
The service opened with a welcome by Michael Hogg from Brighton Road Baptist Church, leading into sung worship led by the musicians from Trafalgar Road Baptist Church, who guided the congregation in singing much-loved Easter songs through the service, including O Praise The Name (Anástasis), Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone), and In Christ Alone.
