Today is Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday is observed during Holy Week on the Thursday before Easter. Sometimes it is called "Holy Thursday". Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper when Jesus shared the Passover meal with his disciples on the night before he was crucified. Maundy Thursday services are usually solemn occasions, with remembrances of the betrayal of Jesus.

Different denominations observe Maundy Thursday in different ways but it is usually done with one of two main themes:
Some churches will hold a "foot washing service" the Bible says in John 13:1 that Jesus "showed them the full extent of his love." Jesus demonstrated to us by this humble service that we are to love others with humility and sacrifice. This is why many churches choose to commemorate this event with a special service.

During the Passover meal, Jesus took bread and wine and asked his Father to bless it. He broke the bread into pieces, giving it to his disciples and said, "This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me." Then he took the cup of wine, shared it with his disciples and said, "This wine is the token of God's new covenant to save you--an agreement sealed with the blood I will pour out for you." These events recorded in Luke 22:19-20 describe the Last Supper and give the biblical reason for the practice of communion. Many churches hold special Communion services as a part of their Maundy Thursday celebrations. Many churches, like my church, Forest Christian Church, observe a traditional Passover Seder meal. This is the very meal Jesus himself was observing when he was betrayed. To learn how to celebrate your own seder meal check out this link:

http://www.domestic-church.com/CONTENT.DCC/19990301/FRIDGE/seder.htm

May God Bless you and your family