Osceola Celebrates Holy Week

Osceola Minister Alliance hosts March 30–April 3 services with daily guest pastors and breakfast.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:10pm

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The Osceola Minister Alliance hosted a series of Holy Week services at First Christian Church from March 30 to April 3, featuring guest pastors from local congregations who led daily 7 a.m. worship sessions preceded by a 6:30 a.m. complimentary breakfast.

Why it matters

The annual Holy Week observances are an important tradition in Osceola's close-knit faith community, bringing together congregations across denominations to commemorate the final days of Jesus's life leading up to Easter Sunday.

The details

Each day of Holy Week featured a different guest pastor leading the 7 a.m. worship service. On Monday, the Rev. Robert Ousley of Princess Chapel was the speaker. Tuesday's service was led by James Lampley, pastor of the Church of Christ in Osceola. Wednesday's guest was Bishop Dr. Greg Brown of New Mount Pleasant Church. The Rev. Jim Roller of Osceola First Assembly of God will lead Thursday's service, and Friday's speaker will be Bro. William Vassar, pastor of First Baptist Church.

  • The Holy Week services were held from March 30 to April 3, 2026.
  • Worship services took place daily from 7-7:30 a.m.

The players

Osceola Minister Alliance

An organization that brings together Christian congregations in the Osceola, Arkansas community.

First Christian Church

The host location for the Holy Week services in Osceola.

Rev. Robert Ousley

Pastor of Princess Chapel, who led the Monday worship service.

James Lampley

Pastor of the Church of Christ in Osceola, who led the Tuesday worship service.

Bishop Dr. Greg Brown

Pastor of New Mount Pleasant Church in Osceola, who led the Wednesday worship service.

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The takeaway

The Osceola Minister Alliance's Holy Week services demonstrate the strength of the city's interfaith community, as local pastors from different churches come together to lead worship and reflection during this sacred Christian observance.