L.A. First Nazarene

“But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord, I say, “You are my God.” My times are in Your hand; Deliver me from the hand of my enemies and from those who persecute me. Make Your face to shine upon Your servant; Save me in Your lovingkindness. How great is Your goodness, Which You have stored up for those who fear You, Which You have wrought for those who take refuge in You, Before the sons of men! Be strong and let your heart take courage, All you who hope in the Lord.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭31‬:‭14‬-‭16‬, ‭19‬, ‭24‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

“Mas yo en ti confío, oh Jehová; Digo: Tú eres mi Dios. En tu mano están mis tiempos; Líbrame de la mano de mis enemigos y de mis perseguidores. Haz resplandecer tu rostro sobre tu siervo; Sálvame por tu misericordia. ¡Cuán grande es tu bondad, que has guardado para los que te temen, Que has mostrado a los que esperan en ti, delante de los hijos de los hombres! Esforzaos todos vosotros los que esperáis en Jehová, Y tome aliento vuestro corazón.”
‭‭Salmos‬ ‭31‬:‭14‬-‭16‬, ‭19‬, ‭24‬ ‭RVR1960‬‬

“[Most] blessed is the man who believes in, trusts in, and relies on the Lord, and whose hope and confidence the Lord is.”
‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭17‬:‭7‬ ‭AMPC‬‬

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Los Angeles District Church of the Nazarene Ordination Service

"Nothing transforms men but the manifestation of the divine presence." (Phineas F. Bresee)

Gracious God,
in the resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ,
you have given us eternal life
and glorified your name in all the world.
Refresh our souls with the living streams of your truth, that in our unity, your joy may be complete. Amen. READINGS FOR THE
Seventh Sunday of Easter (May 12, 2024)
First reading
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
Psalm
Psalm 1
Second reading
1 John 5:9-13
Gospel
John 17:6-19.

Nuevo día para LAFN,
Distribución de alimentos el sábado
A partir del 4 de mayo de 2024.
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New Day for LAFN,
Food Distribution on Saturday
Beginning on May 4, 2024.
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New Day for LAFN, Food Distribution Saturday. Beginning on May 4, 2024.

New Day for LAFN, Food Distribution Saturday. Beginning on May 4, 2024.
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Maundy Thursday recalls the Last Supper, where Jesus shared the Passover meal with His disciples. During this intimate gathering, He instituted the Eucharist (Holy Communion), commanded Us to love one another and washed His disciples' feet—a powerful act of selfless service. Later that night, Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested.

”A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”“
‭‭John‬ ‭13‬:‭34‬-‭35‬

Holy Week
Monday of Holy Week - March 25, 2024
- Isaiah 42:1-9
- Psalm 36:5-11
- Hebrews 9:11-15
- John 12:1-11

Tuesday of Holy Week - March 26, 2024
- Isaiah 49:1-7
- Psalm 71:1-14
- 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
- John 12:20-36

Wednesday of Holy Week - March 27, 2024
- Isaiah 50:4-9a
- Psalm 70
- Hebrews 12:1-3
- John 13:21-32

Maundy Thursday - March 28, 2024
- Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14
- Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
- 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
- John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Good Friday - March 29, 2024
- Isaiah 52:13-53:12
- Psalm 22
- Hebrews 10:16-25 or Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9
- John 18:1-19:42

Holy Saturday - March 30, 2024
- Job 14:1-14 or Lamentations 3:1-9, 19-24
- Psalm 31:1-4, 15-16
- 1 Peter 4:1-8
- Matthew 27:57-66 or John 19:38-42

Holy Week is a string of eight days that allow us an opportunity to reflect upon the shift in humanity Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross launched. It starts with Palm Sunday when Jesus enters the city of Jerusalem. The week leads us through the Last Supper, His crucifixion, and ends on Easter Sunday with His resurrection. This is the basis of Christianity, His sacrifice launched the New Covenant God promised and many had prophesied throughout the Old Testament. Each day of Holy Week allows us to peek into the heart of our Savior at intently close proximity. His love for us is reflected in every significant step toward the cross, every breath up to the last, and His resurrection.
How Holy Week Leads to Easter Sunday
Though Jesus didn’t walk the earth incarnate until He was born in Bethlehem to Mary and Joseph, He exists and works throughout the entirety of the Bible. Scripture assures us that He was present at Creation with the Father, that He is the Word, and many prophecies were fulfilled explicitly during this final, holy week of Jesus’ life on earth. Each Gospel has a narrative of the last week of Jesus’ life (Matthew 21-28; Mark 11-16; Luke 19-24; John 12-21).

What Is Holy Week?
Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday. During this one week, many biblical prophesies were fulfilled. Jesus came to earth to save humanity by dying on the cross on Good Friday and resurrecting on Easter Sunday. By enduring and defeating death sacrificially for us, He swung open the gates of heaven, allowing our sins to be forgiven and ushering us into the presence of God (Romans 5:8).

Due to the sinful nature of humanity as a result of Adam and Eve’s fall in the garden of Eden, it’s impossible for us to be “good enough” to be in the presence of God and forgiven for our sins. Jesus died to make the way for salvation. The Old Testament Law offered many sacrifices to God, but Jesus was the perfect atoning sacrifice once and for all. He endured the cross out of His great love for us. Holy Week is a sacred opportunity to study the foundation of Christianity. Our God is not one of coincidence. Every step toward the cross was intentional, every lesson laced with His personal love for all of us.