Judy Wright gazes heavenward while singing Let Us Break Bread Together ahead of an Agape Meal held inside Guild Hall Thursday, April 17. The Maundy Thursday event honors Jesus’ Last Supper combining scripture readings, music and communion.

Photos by Michael Barber

Church President Paul Schroeder speaks with Carolyn Chun in preparation for the event.
Landry (center) takes a few minutes to practice his reading with guidance from his mother, Marissa, and Associate Pastor Don Ashburn.
Suzie Skugstad and Matt Truesdell discuss the seating inside Guild Hall. A total of 85 people attended the event.
Event organizer and Deacon Kathy Hurd checks reservations at a table near the entrance.
Vicky Hartsock, right, shares a laugh with Sunny Bostrom before entering Guild Hall.
Nancy Walters enjoys conversation with Lonnie Simonson and Christy Guidici.
Lonnie Simonson shares a hug with Senior Pastor Steve Schibsted.
Some of the cooks who prepared the Agape Meal, including (from left) Connie Halley, Jan Crago, Vicki Kendrick, Ann Lin and Ann Lister, accept accolades from attendees.
Connie Halley prepares a tray of lamb while readers deliver scripture lessons.
At left, Jordan and Gladwin quietly discuss their participation in the service while Carolyn Chun reads.
Caroline reads scripture while her father, Matt, looks on.
Tables are set in the shape of a cross in Guild Hall, accommodating 85 attendees.
Landry, left, watches as his brother, Beau, serves himself from the kid’s table.
Deacon David Heacker, center, pours wine for Debby Stone and Gary Hurd with assistance from Deacon Audrey Sung (left).
Waiting to be served, David Reed reads his Maundy Thursday bulletin.
Evan takes time away from Guild Hall to find entertainment in a cell phone video in the breezeway.
Senior Pastor Steve Schibsted serves dessert.
Associate Pastor Don Ashburn leads the institution of communion.
Senior Pastor Steve Schibsted presents the bread and the cup.
Schibsted serves communion to Todd Sotkiewicz.
NextGen Director Kerry Persichitte prays while serving communion to a small group.
Dottie Hutch holds the cup while the bread is passed.