Several Mid-coast congregations will celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ with special Holy Week services.

Corliss Street Baptist Church, Bath

BATH — The kids at Corliss Street Baptist Church have been busy rehearsing an Easter time musical, “The Real Story of Easter and Why it Matters.” The public can see it on Palm Sunday, March 24, at 11 a.m. at 402 Middle St.

For additional information or directions, call 443-6455.

First Baptist Church, Freeport

FREEPORT — A Holy Thursday service will be held March 28 at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Footwashing and the Lord’s Supper will be included in the service.

For more information, call Pastor Sandy Williams at 865- 4404. The church is located at 185 Main St.

An egg hunt is planned on Saturday, March 23, from 1 to 3 p.m., for children in grades K-5, accompanied by an adult. In addition to the egg hunt, children will learn about the real meaning of Easter through a presentation featuring “Resurrection Eggs,” a short movie and crafts.

Refreshments will be served. Each child will receive his own set of “Resurrection Eggs” and a book to take home.

For more information call Janet Schwanda at 865-4470.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Brunswick

BRUNSWICK — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 330 Maine St., will be holding worship services on Maundy Thursday, March 28, and Good Friday, March 29, at 7 p.m.

Easter Sunday worship will be at 9 a.m. For more information or directions, contact the church office at 725-6561 or e-mail revrebeccawegner@gmail.com.

South Freeport Congregational Church

FREEPORT — South Freeport Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, will celebrate a traditional Maundy Thursday service on March 28 at 7 p.m.

The church also plans an Easter sunrise service on Sunday, March 31, at 6 a.m. at the South Freeport Wharf. It will be followed by Easter services at 9 and 11 a.m. at the church, 98 South Freeport Road.

For more information, call 865-4012 or visit www.southfreeportchurch.com.

Popham Chapel, Phippsburg

PHIPPSBURG — The Popham Chapel, located in the Popham Beach village on Route 209, will hold its first Palm Sunday service on Sunday,

March 24, at 10 a.m.

The Rev. Janet Leighninger will officiate the non-denominational service, with music by Richard Hankinson. The service will be followed by a coffee hour in the Chapel House next door.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Brunswick

BRUNSWICK — Once a year on the anniversary of Jesus’ death, Jehovah’s Witnesses meet to think about what his death means for people today.

“A discourse will be given that talks about what makes Jesus — and his sacrifice — so vitally important,” states a news release from the local Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, noting the local congregation has joined in a global effort to knock on doors and invite people to local gatherings.

In Brunswick, a gathering will be held on Tuesday, March 26, at 6:30 p.m. at 22 Water St.

For more information, visit www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/ memorial/.

Day’s Ferry Congregational Church, Woolwich

WOOLWICH — The Day’s Ferry Congregational Church will observe Holy Week with special services.

Palm Sunday will be observed this weekend during the 10 a.m. service.

The annual Maundy Thursday service will be March 28 at 7 p.m.

The service will include an anthem, “When Jesus Wept,” by American composer William Billings, who was active in 18th century Boston. The anthem will be sung by the Day’s Ferry Choir, joined by members of the North Woolwich Methodist Church.

Easter Sunday, March 31, will begin with breakfast from 8 to 9:15 a.m., and will be followed by a worship service at 10 a.m.

All services will be led by the Rev. Alan Baughcum.

Day’s Ferry Congregational Church is located at 50 Old Stage Road. For more information, call 443-4401 or email daysferrycc@gmail.com.

Mid Coast Presbyterian Church, Topsham

TOPSHAM — The feelings and reactions of those who were at the Crucifixion of Jesus will be enacted in “Faces at the Cross,” an unusual Holy Week presentation at Mid Coast Presbyterian Church on March 28.

Members of the congregation offer insight into the feelings of those who were at the Crucifixion by sharing a series of dramatic sketches telling of their encounters with Jesus as they try to make sense of what is happening to their friend and leader.

“Faces at the Cross” is a series of dramatic monologues by J. Barrie Shepherd that presents well-known characters from scripture who were at that event. Ten members of the congregation play the roles of Mary, Peter, the centurion, Mary Magdalene and others.

“What we’re hoping to do,” says Bud Warren, who is coordinating the presentation, “is to give people a deeper insight into the significance of the Crucifixion of Jesus as well as to explore its impact on his early followers and ourselves today. We’re working hard to make it a meaningful, worshipful service, not just a theatrical show.”

“Faces at the Cross” will be presented 7 p.m. on Maundy Thursday, March 28, at Midcoast Presbyterian Church, 84 Main St.

Maine Street Baptist Church, Brunswick

BRUNSWICK — Maine Street Baptist Church will celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ at its special Service of Music, Scripture and Art on Easter Sunday, March 31, at 10:30 a.m.

Maine Street Baptist is located at 322 Upper Maine St., across from Parkview Adventist Medical Center. For more information, call 715- 7303.