Palm Sunday, April 13, will usher in Holy Week at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.

Gathering outside for both the 8 and 10:30 a.m. services, the congregation will celebrate the Lord’s entrance into Jerusalem with a procession of palms.

Seder Meal, Thursday, April 17, is the meal that Jesus celebrated with his disciples at the last supper. The story of the Jewish people’s flight from slavery in Egypt is told and the elements of the meal explained.

After the Seder, there will be a procession to the sanctuary and begin a prayer vigil that will last until noon on Good Friday. The 12 disciples will be seated and costumed and do the lessons of the evening.

Good Friday, April 18, are the Tennebrae Services at noon and 7 p.m. Tennebrae is Latin for shadows or darkness. At this service, the Passion of the Lord’s crucifixion will be read and candles extinguished. At both services, the Faith Singers, Hand Bell Choir, piano and cello will provide music.

Easter Sunday, April 20, will be a celebration of the resurrection of the Lord. The Faith Singers and Hand Bells will be at the 8 a.m. service, Praise Team with combo at the 10:30 a.m. service. An Easter egg hunt for children 3 years old to eighth grade will follow the 10:30 service.

Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church is located at the corner of Fountain Hills and El Lago boulevards. For information call 480-837-9532.