Maundy Thursday - John 13:1-17, 31b-35 - The Rev. Colette Hammesfahr
Maundy Thursday – April 2, 2026 – John 13:1-17, 31b-35 On the first day of 7 th grade, Trevor McKinney’s social studies teacher gave the class an assignment. They were to think of an idea to change our world – and put it into action. This wasn’t just a normal assignment. It was something much bigger. It wasn’t just sitting down and writing a paper. Trevor and his class were tasked with doing something that would make the world different. Trevor took this assignment very seriously. Imagine a 7 th grade boy trying to come up with one idea that would change the world – so many options. What would be manageable? What could a 7 th grade boy really do? Trevor came up with one simple idea. His idea was to do one significant act of kindness for three people. It had to be something they cannot repay. And, instead of paying you back, they must “pay it forward” to three others. He starts the ball rolling. First, he brings a homeless man home, lets him shower, and gives him food. ...