“If I Do Not Wash You, You Have No Share With Me”

  Scripture Readings: Exodus 30:17-21; Psalm 51:2, 7; John 13:1-20, 31-35 April 17, 2016 • Download this sermon (PDF) Dear congregation of Christ: Every Maundy Thursday, the day before Good Friday, some evangelical churches include a footwashing ceremony in their Holy Communion service. Benedictine monks used to practice footwashing as a part of welcoming guests. In the Greek Orthodox tradition in Jerusalem, the archbishop washes and kisses the feet of 12 of his priests. In England, Catholic kings used the wash the feet of 12 poor men. Most recently, last…

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