Looking for a place for you and your family to worship this Easter? Williams Memorial United Methodist Church in Texarkana, Texas is the place for you. We are a community of faith, committed to glorifying God, making disciples and transforming the world.
We look forward to having you worship with us this Easter season. For information about visiting our church including directions, schedule, what to wear, types of music, and what to expect please go to our “Visiting Williams” page.
Holy Week Services 2011
Holy week is the time we remember and celebrate the last week of Jesus’ life on earth. It starts with Palm Sunday, April 17th and ends on Easter Sunday April 24th. During that time we have several types of services and events for you. We invite you to look at the services below.
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday services at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. will begin with the children. They will make their own palm branches during children’s activities. During the morning Sanctuary services, they will enter the worship spaces waving their palm branches. The Wesley Ringers will play for the sanctuary services.
The Xperience service, at 10:30 a.m. will start with the celebration of Palm Sunday, with children and palms. The service will conclude with the taking of communion as we prepare for the rest of Holy Week.
Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday)
Holy Thursday service will be at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The service remembers the Last Supper, and Jesus giving the new covenant. This will be a contemplative communion service with a message from pastor Danny Wayman and music led by our Xperience Worship leader Russell Martin.
Good Friday
Good Friday service “In Calvary’s Shadow” will be at 7:00 p.m. This is the time we remember the arrest, and crucifixion of Jesus. It will feature the Williams Youth with dramatic readings and stripping the altar. The Chancel Choir and orchestra will be presenting the musical portion of the program.
Easter Egg Hunt
An Easter Egg hunt for toddlers through the fourth grade will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday April 23rd. Separate hunting areas will be designated for Toddlers, Preschool, and Elementary. We will be starting at 11:00 a.m. Sharp! Don’t forget your egg basket.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday services are at 8:15 and 10:30 a.m. It is a joyous celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Our Traditional Sanctuary services with choir, brass, and hymns will be at 8:15 and 10:30 in the Sanctuary. (Front parking lot.)
Our contemporary “Xperience” worship service, with Xperience band, vocalists, and modern worship music will be at 10:30 a.m. in Wesley Hall. (Back parking lot.)
