Holy Week & Easter Services
Experience Christ’s Victory Over Sin and Death For You!
Experience Christ’s victory over sin and death at a worship service at St. Thomas. Jesus Himself has conquered sin, death, and the grave by His suffering, death, and resurrection—and He still comes to deliver that victory to you in the gathering of His people around His Word and Sacraments. We invite you to join us as we receive the fruits of His triumph and rejoice in the forgiveness, life, and salvation He gives.
Serving Magnolia, The Woodlands, Montgomery County, and beyond.
What are Holy Week and Easter About?“Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you—unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have fallen asleep. After that He was seen by James, then by all the apostles. Then last of all He was seen by me also, as by one born out of due time.
—1 Corinthians 15:1-8
MeaningHoly Week and Easter are about what Jesus has done for you. During Holy Week, we remember His suffering and death on the cross, where He took away our sin. On Easter, we celebrate His resurrection from the dead—His victory over sin, death, and the devil—and the new life He gives.
PurposeJesus entered Jerusalem with a purpose: to save us. By His death, He paid for our sins. By His resurrection, He gives us forgiveness, peace with God, and the promise of eternal life. Because of Him, we are no longer ruled by guilt or fear, but are free to live with hope.
CommunityYou don’t have to face life alone. Through His death and resurrection, Jesus gathers people into His Church—a place where we are cared for, encouraged, and strengthened. Here, we learn to love and serve one another as we grow together in faith.
RitualDuring Holy Week and Easter, we gather for special services that walk us through the story of Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection. Through Scripture readings, prayers, and hymns, you will hear and receive the good news of what Christ has done for you—bringing forgiveness, life, and hope.
Whether you are returning to the Easter story or encountering it for the first time, we invite you to join us at St. Thomas this Holy Week and Easter to receive and celebrate the good news of Jesus Christ.
March 29th, Palm SundayPalm Sunday Divine Service
Join us on Palm Sunday at 9 AM for the Divine Service at St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Magnolia. As we remember our Lord’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem, we hear how He comes as our King—humble and riding on a donkey—to accomplish our salvation through His suffering and death.
During this service, we also hear the Passion according to St. Matthew, setting before us the full account of His suffering for our sins. Through Scripture readings, prayer, preaching, and the singing of hymns, Christ comes to serve us with His Word and the gifts of His victory.
Time9:00am
LocationKlein Memorial Funeral Chapel
14711 FM 1488
Magnolia, Texas 77354
April 2nd, Maundy ThursdayMaundy Thursday Divine Service
Celebrate the Maundy Thursday Divine Service at 7 PM as we gather to receive the gifts Christ gives in His Holy Supper. On this night, we hear of the institution of the Lord’s Supper, confess our faith, and receive His true body and blood given and shed for the forgiveness of sins.
This service reflects on our Lord’s love shown in His service and sacrifice, preparing us to enter into the solemn remembrance of His Passion. Through Scripture, prayer, and the singing of hymns, we give thanks for the gifts Christ gives to His Church on this holy night.
Time7:00pm
LocationDecker Prairie Community Center
32434 Decker Prairie Rd
Magnolia, TX 77355
April 3rd, Good FridayGood Friday Chief Service & Tenebrae Vespers
Join us for the Good Friday Divine Service & Tenebrae at 12 PM as we gather to remember the suffering and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. In this service, we hear the Passion according to St. John and behold Christ crucified for the sins of the world, accomplishing our redemption by His sacrifice. Through the proclamation of God’s Word, prayer, and the gradual darkening of the sanctuary, we meditate on the depth of His suffering and the cost of our salvation. This service will be held at our alternate worship location, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Magnolia, and will include the singing of historic Good Friday hymns that proclaim Christ’s atoning death for us.
Time12:00pm
LocationSt. Paul Lutheran Church
21088 FM 1488
Magnolia, Texas 77354
April 4th, Easter VigilEaster Vigil
Join us for the Easter Vigil at 6:30 PM as we gather in watchful anticipation of the resurrection. Beginning in darkness and proceeding by candlelight, we hear the great account of salvation from Creation through the prophets, culminating in the first proclamation of Christ risen from the dead.
With the lighting of the Paschal candle, the return of the Gloria, and the reading of the resurrection Gospel, this service marks the turning from sorrow to joy. This service will be held at our alternate worship location, St. Paul Lutheran Church in Magnolia.
St. Paul Lutheran Church
21088 FM 1488
Magnolia, Texas 77354
Time6:30pm
LocationSt. Paul Lutheran Church
21088 FM 1488
Magnolia, Texas 77354
April 5th, Easter SundayEaster Sunday Divine Service
Join us for the Easter Day Divine Service at 9 AM as we gather to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. In this service, we hear the proclamation of Christ risen from the dead, confess our faith, and rejoice in the forgiveness, life, and salvation He has won for us.
This service will be held at our regular worship location at Klein and will include the singing of historic Easter hymns as we give thanks for Christ’s victory over sin and death.
Time9:00am
LocationKlein Memorial Funeral Chapel
14711 FM 1488
Magnolia, Texas 77354
What to Expect
You can expect a warm welcome, reverent worship, and Christ-centered, biblical teaching at St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Since we are gathering in different locations during Holy Week and Easter, there will be people available to help you find your way and get settled. Bulletins will be provided, and you are welcome to sit wherever you like.
Services vary in length. Our regular services are about an hour, while Holy Week services are longer—typically around 90 minutes or more. You are welcome to come, observe, and participate as much or as little as you’re comfortable.
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You may sit in any pew or chair you like. Seating is open, and you are welcome to choose a place that feels comfortable to you.
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Worship includes Bible readings, prayer, a sermon, and singing. Some parts are spoken together and others are listened to. Everything you need to follow along will be in a printed bulletin, and you are always free to simply observe if you prefer.
During Holy Week, some services—especially Good Friday and the Easter Vigil—are longer and more reflective. You are welcome to come and go as needed and participate as much or as little as you’re comfortable.
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No. You are welcome to participate as much or as little as you like. You may sit quietly, stand or sit as you wish, and simply listen without joining in.
You also do not need to stay for the entire service—especially during some of the longer Holy Week services. Come and stay as long as you’re able.
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No. Visitors are not asked to stand, introduce themselves, or do anything that would single them out.
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No. There is no charge to attend. An offering may be collected, but it is for members and regular attenders. Visitors are not expected to give.
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Communion is part of some of our services. Because it is a sacred meal connected to shared beliefs, we ask visitors to speak with the pastor before receiving it. If Communion is offered, you are always welcome to remain seated or come forward for a blessing instead. For more information
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There is no dress code. People wear everything from casual clothes to more formal attire. Come dressed in a way that feels appropriate and comfortable to you.
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Yes. Children are welcome in worship. In fact, nearly half of the membership at St. Thomas are children. We understand that children make noise and move around—and that is okay.
Especially during Holy Week, some services are longer than usual. Please feel free to step in and out of the worship space as needed.
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Each location where we are gathering has an obvious parking area, and there will already be cars there from volunteers setting up. Feel free to park where you see the other cars.
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Yes. Since we are gathering in a few different locations this year, we will have people available to help you find everything you need. Don’t hesitate to ask!
A Personal Invitation To Our Holy Week & Easter Services
As the pastor of St. Thomas Evangelical Lutheran Church, I personally invite you to join us for one of our Holy Week or Easter services.
During Holy Week and Easter, we celebrate the central mystery of the Christian faith: that Jesus Christ suffered, died, and rose again for us. By His cross, He has taken away our sin, and by His resurrection, He has conquered death and opened the way to eternal life.
This is a joy worth celebrating, and we would be honored to celebrate it with you. As part of our Holy Week and Easter observance, we invite you to join us as we hear and receive the good news of Christ’s victory, proclaimed and given in His Word and Sacraments.