Chapel
The service“ Christ We Do All Adore Thee” will relate the story and impact of Christ- the central figure of the Lenten period. A special Lenten service of communion will close the evening as a tribute to and remembrance of Jesus Christ.
On Sunday, April 2nd at 7 PM, a dramatic portrayal of Christ’ s final eight days on earth will be presented at the chapel. Within the stone walls of this historic chapel, amid the glow of candles and oil lamps, a musical violin recital beginning at 6:50 PM will prepare your hearts for the journey to the cross.
Follow Christ from Bethany, to Jerusalem, and to Calvary. To guide you in His footsteps to the cross will be Bartholomew, the disciple, and Joseph of Arimathea as they reflect on the events of those last eight days and the people who played a part in His final days.
Joining Bartholomew and Joseph of Arimathea on this journey to the cross will be Teresa Martin and Mark Beall who are well-known in the area for their vocal and musical talents.
The outstanding musical skills of violinist Taylor Goodrich will enhance the emotions and drama of the last eight days of His life here on earth. Because of the nature of this program, it will run a bit longer than a normal worship service.
A Palm Sunday celebration is scheduled for Sunday, April 9th entitled“ Hosanna, To Our King” which will be led by the Rev. Dr. Jenny Smith from Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. She will conduct the service complete with meditations retelling Christ’ s triumphal entry into Jerusalem, music to celebrate His journey into the Holy City of Jerusalem and the waving of palms to welcome Him. Rev. Smith serves as one of two guiding pastors for Fairview Chapel.
Easter Sunday will include two special services at Fairview. A community Sunrise Service will be held in the old Fairview cemetery. Worshippers will gather at sunrise around a bonfire to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus. The service will be led by parish pastor Rev. Scott Clawson with special resurrection music as the sun rises on Easter morning announcing the joy of Christ’ s resurrection, the joy that is celebrated by Christians everywhere. Rev. Clawson is a dynamic speaker who pastors the New Market United Methodist Church. Refreshments will follow the service.
A special invitation is extended to our neighbors in the Linganore community, as to others new to the community to join us for this service. In case of inclement weather the service will be held indoors.
At 7 PM on Easter Sunday,“ Hallelujah, The Tomb Is Empty” will be commemorated under the leadership of Rev. Paul Leatherman from the Edgewood / Sam’ s Creek Church of the Brethren. The doors of Fairview Chapel“ open wide” inviting and receiving each worshipper who celebrates God’ s grace and love as shown by His sacrifice. Celebrate anew the Resurrection of Christ through the hymns of Easter, special vocal presentations, and a powerful message of hope and the promise of“ Eternal Life”.
The Sunday following Easter, April 23, the chapel will host an Eastertide service celebrating the six week period between Easter and Pentecost. This service will be guided by the Rev. Wilkie Nunn from the Downsville Church of the Brethren. He will present a sermon in dramatic monologue portraying a character of the Easter story. Music will be provided by soprano vocalist Nancy Good Nunn. This outstanding husband / wife duo will offer this creative presentation to extend the celebration of the“ forever new” story of the events and people of Easter.
On Sunday, April 30th, the Rev. Dr. Raymond Moreland, who is a retired United Methodist minister, will lead another Eastertide service. He will present a powerful sermon in drama“ The Rebirth of Thomas The Disciple” which traces the struggles of Thomas the disciple as he seeks complete belief in Christ and search for the reality of Christ’ s resurrection.
Dr. Moreland will sing a new arrangement of“ Because He Lives” as a part of his costumed portrayal of Thomas. The service will reveal the rebirth of Thomas, the doubter.
Fairview Chapel offers interdenominational services conducted by visiting ministers every Sunday at 7:00 PM. Fairview Chapel is a mission chapel which strives to meet the needs of those less fortunate. The small stone chapel is located at 6802 Boyers Mill Road, just north of the entrance to Lake Linganore, near New Market, Maryland. For more information about these services or any of the weekly Sunday evening services, you may call 301-606-3094.
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