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Sunday, March 24, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Bridge City, will begin the celebration of Holy week beginning with a traditional service at 9:00 am, followed by contemporary services at 11:00 am. In remembrance of Holy week, crosses made from palm branches will be given to all in attendance.

Throughout the days following, the public is invited to celebrate Holy Week services. Maundy Thursday will be celebrated March 28 at 7:00 pm. This service will offer Holy Communion, and anointing of oil for healing.

Good Friday services will be held at 7:00 pm. In this service, those in attendance will be given the opportunity to write their sins on paper, and nail them to a cross., which resembles the one that Christ was nailed to.

The congregation will celebrate during two services on Easter Sunday, traditional at 9:00 a.m. and contemporary at 11:00 a.m. The annual Easter Brunch will follow the first service at 10:00 a.m., and the community is welcome to share God's blessings.

The church is located at 945 W. Roundbunch Road in Bridge City.