The Maundy Thursday service was a re-enactment of the last meal that Jesus shared with his disciples during his time on earth.

Central members portrayed the 12 disciples with Dr. Michael Raines in the role of Jesus..

Senior Co-Pastors Drs. Steve and Debbie Chisolm narrated the drama.

The word “disciple” refers to a learner or follower. The word “apostle” means one who is sent on a mission. According to the gospel, the12 men who followed Jesus were called his disciples while he was on earth. After his resurrection, Jesus sent the 12 followers out to be his witness and they became known as apostles. However, the words “disciple” and “apostle” were used somewhat interchangeably. 

“The 12 disciples were ordinary men who God used in an extraordinary manner,” Dr. Debbie Chisolm said.

“Among the 12 men were fishermen, a tax collector and a revolutionary,” Chisolm said. “And the Gospels record the constant failings, struggles and doubts of the 12 men,” she added.

The 12 disciples’ names were Simon, who is called Peter, his brother Andrew, James (son of Zebedee), his brother John, Phillip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot.

When the day of Passover came, Jesus told Peter and John to prepare the food so he and the disciples could share the meal.

The two men asked Jesus where they should gather to eat. 

Jesus told them to go into the city and look for a man carrying a water jug. Follow him home and speak to the owner of the house, explaining that the teacher wants to use the guest room to eat the Passover meal with his disciples.

The guest room was a spacious, second-story room, swept and ready. Peter and John prepared the meal of lamb, matzoth bread, a salad of bitter herbs and a bowl of vinegar for dipping the leaves. Finally, the men prepared charoseth, a dish of almonds, figs, dates, wine and cinnamon. Red wine was made ready for the feast.

In the dramatic re-enactment of “The Living Last Supper,” Central members and guests were seated in the “upstairs room” and watched as the two disciples prepared the meal.  As the remaining 10 disciples entered the room, they greeted one another. Finally, Jesus entered and the men sat down around the table to share the Passover. 

Following the narrative and communion, the congregation gathered in the church fellowship hall to share a supper of kibbeh, tabbouleh, charoseth, rice with vermicelli, cheeses with herbs and honey, hummus, pita, olives, grapes, figs, and nuts.

Central Christian Church is located at 4711 Westside Dr. just off Mockingbird Lane.  It is home to a day program for adults with disabilities, a community dog park, the DallasSummerMusicalAcademy workshop and it supports many outreach programs within the community.

Worship is at 11 a.m. on Sunday.  There is plenty of seating and plenty of parking.  Join Central Easter Sunday.  All are welcome.