A Convergence Maundy Thursday Service

This convergence Maundy Thursday service is presented for those congregations that seek to bring traditional and contemporary forms of worship together. If a special or different style of worship service is going to take place, the front of the sanctuary could be redecorated to take on the appearance of the Upper Room. A long table with different Passover foods could be placed on the table, and all of the worship activities then would be focused on that particular arrangement. Several options are available on ways to celebrate this most important event. (1) Passover Meal. Many books and other resources with complete commentary are available for churches that desire to celebrate the meal. Members of local synagogues or Messianic congregations can be very helpful in learning some of the fine points of this feast. (2) Living Lord's Supper. Through narrative, drama, and dialogue, some churches have put on a Maundy Thursday drama of the Upper Room. As Jesus and the disciples dramati…