Good Friday Service – Friday 21 March, 2008
Prelude
Invitation to the Lord’s Supper
Pastor: Lord God, we come into Your Sacred Presence and ask for the blessing of Your Holy Spirit. As we remember the sacrifice of Your Holy Son Jesus Christ, grant us mercy, peace, and love.
People: Bless the bread and wine that we place before You. Make it holy to us and sanctify our hearts and minds, bodies and souls.
Pastor: On this terrible night, forgive our sins and free our souls. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Words of Institution
Communion by intinction
Reading: Mark 15: 1-8
Hymn : 100 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Reading: Mark 15: 9-15
Prayer: Confessional Litany
Pastor: Lord of Creation, we come to You as a people in need of mercy and grace, acceptance and absolution. We know that we have sinned against You and offended others with our thoughtless words and misdeeds.
People: Forgive our sins, O Lord, as we forgive those who have offended and hurt us.
Pastor: Lord of the Cross, we have nailed You with our sins and damaged You with our mistakes. We have bruised You with our lack of love, and have battered Your weary body with our unholy ways.
People: Cleanse our past mistakes and rid our souls of our regrets.
Pastor: Savior of the World, we are guilty of many sins. We have cheapened Your grace by taking You for granted. We have dishonored Your Name by diminishing Your influence over our decisions. We have set You aside to pursue our own selfish desires. We have crucified Your church by constantly neglecting our faith and failing to worship You.
People: O Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.
Pastor: Sacred Jesus and Sacrificial Lamb of God, we are unworthy of Your compassion and undeserving of Your grace. We are depraved sinners in need of salvation. We are selfish and fallen creatures in need of redemption
People: Crucified Christ, lead us away from temptation and deliver us from evil.
All: For Thine is the Kingdom, the glory, and the power, forever. Amen.
Reading: Mark 15: 16-24
Anthem The Old Rugged Cross
Reading: Mark 15: 25-34
Hymn: 92: Beneath the Cross of Jesus
Reading: Mark 15: 35-41
Homily Atonement
Reading: Mark 15: 42-47
Hymn: 102 Were You There? (last verse unaccompanied)
People quietly leave the sanctuary
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Another Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service
Here's a second Maundy Thursday service
Maundy Thursday Service
PRELUDE:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Pastor: The LORD is my light and my salvation--whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1)
HYMN: When in The Night I Meditate.........No. 165
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Guide: Lord Jesus, we seek You tonight, for You are the source of our salvation. As we worship in this house of prayer, let Your peace enter our hearts.
People: Lord Jesus, come among us and grant us Your grace.
Guide: In the midst of our troubles, You are our shelter. At times when we struggle with life, You are our shield.
People: Lord Jesus, fill us with Your strength and show us Your love.
Guide: Do not hide Your face or reject us, O Lord, because of our sins. We are sorry for our errors and regret our selfish choices.
People: Lord Jesus, on this darkest of nights and most somber of days, have mercy upon us.
Guide: Teach us Your ways, O Lord, and restore us to Your blessing. Pardon our arrogance and pride; our foolish and stupid acts; our angry and bitter words.
People: Lord Jesus, only Your blood can heal the wounds we have caused; only Your broken body can mend our past mistakes.
Guide: Keep us from betraying You this night and everyday. Protect us, O Lord, from our sinful selves.
People: Lord Jesus, we place our lives into Your hands and put our souls under Your Sovereignty. Have mercy upon us and grant us Your peace. Amen.
OLD TESTAMENT READING:......... Psalm 102:1-11
HYMN: Ah, Holy Jesus............. No. 93
OLD TESTAMENT READING:.......Psalm 102:12-22
HYMN: Were You There?........... No. 102
OLD TESTAMENT READING:....Psalm 102:23-28
Choir Anthem: Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley........Mengel
HYMN: An Upper Room Did the Lord Prepare.......No. 94
NEW TESTAMENT READING:.... 1 Corinthians 11:23-32
HOMILY: An Afflicted Man
OFFERING:
DEDICATION
All: Lord Jesus, we have betrayed You many times and afflicted You with our sorrows. We have caused You to die on the Cross because we are sinful and selfish. We can never repay our debts to You, for what can we offer that will pay for absolute forgiveness and eternal life? We give You these gifts, that others may hear and read Your Words, and that souls may be saved, both near and far. In Your Holy name, we give and pray. Amen.
COMMUNION - At the appropriate time, the congregation shall come forward to receive the bread and wine. After this, the elders will come to those who wish to take communion where they are seated.
Congregational Prayer: Lord Jesus, You have given everything of Yourself so that we may share in the eternal glories of Your Kingdom. Thank You for sharing Your amazing love and grace with us this night. In Your Name, we thankfully pray. Amen.
HYMN: Go to Dark Gethsemane........No. 97
NEW TESTAMENT READING:........ John 18:1-11
Congregation Exits Silently
Maundy Thursday Service
PRELUDE:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Pastor: The LORD is my light and my salvation--whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1)
HYMN: When in The Night I Meditate.........No. 165
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Guide: Lord Jesus, we seek You tonight, for You are the source of our salvation. As we worship in this house of prayer, let Your peace enter our hearts.
People: Lord Jesus, come among us and grant us Your grace.
Guide: In the midst of our troubles, You are our shelter. At times when we struggle with life, You are our shield.
People: Lord Jesus, fill us with Your strength and show us Your love.
Guide: Do not hide Your face or reject us, O Lord, because of our sins. We are sorry for our errors and regret our selfish choices.
People: Lord Jesus, on this darkest of nights and most somber of days, have mercy upon us.
Guide: Teach us Your ways, O Lord, and restore us to Your blessing. Pardon our arrogance and pride; our foolish and stupid acts; our angry and bitter words.
People: Lord Jesus, only Your blood can heal the wounds we have caused; only Your broken body can mend our past mistakes.
Guide: Keep us from betraying You this night and everyday. Protect us, O Lord, from our sinful selves.
People: Lord Jesus, we place our lives into Your hands and put our souls under Your Sovereignty. Have mercy upon us and grant us Your peace. Amen.
OLD TESTAMENT READING:......... Psalm 102:1-11
HYMN: Ah, Holy Jesus............. No. 93
OLD TESTAMENT READING:.......Psalm 102:12-22
HYMN: Were You There?........... No. 102
OLD TESTAMENT READING:....Psalm 102:23-28
Choir Anthem: Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley........Mengel
HYMN: An Upper Room Did the Lord Prepare.......No. 94
NEW TESTAMENT READING:.... 1 Corinthians 11:23-32
HOMILY: An Afflicted Man
OFFERING:
DEDICATION
All: Lord Jesus, we have betrayed You many times and afflicted You with our sorrows. We have caused You to die on the Cross because we are sinful and selfish. We can never repay our debts to You, for what can we offer that will pay for absolute forgiveness and eternal life? We give You these gifts, that others may hear and read Your Words, and that souls may be saved, both near and far. In Your Holy name, we give and pray. Amen.
COMMUNION - At the appropriate time, the congregation shall come forward to receive the bread and wine. After this, the elders will come to those who wish to take communion where they are seated.
Congregational Prayer: Lord Jesus, You have given everything of Yourself so that we may share in the eternal glories of Your Kingdom. Thank You for sharing Your amazing love and grace with us this night. In Your Name, we thankfully pray. Amen.
HYMN: Go to Dark Gethsemane........No. 97
NEW TESTAMENT READING:........ John 18:1-11
Congregation Exits Silently
Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service
Maundy Thursday Service
PRELUDE:
CALL TO WORSHIP: (based on Psalm 81)
Leader: O Lord, help us to heed Your warnings and change our sinful ways.
HYMN: Go to Dark Gethsemane......... No. 97
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Guide: Lord Jesus Christ, we confess that there are many times when we do not listen to You, nor do we always follow Your words.
People: Lord, forgive us and help us to change our foolish ways..
Guide: When we are stubborn-hearted and full of pride, when we are self-centered and follow our own sinful longings:
People: Lord, forgive us and help us to mend our broken faith.
Guide: When we refuse to hear Your voice and choose to fulfill our own desires;
People: Lord, forgive us and help us to return to You.
Guide: When we suppress Your voice within our hearts and betray Your love for us;
People: Lord, forgive us and help us humbly accept You.
Guide: When we rebel against Your love and crucify You with our deeds;
People: Lord, forgive us and help us to be Your holy people. Cleanse us from our sins by Your precious blood, and mercifully restore us to Your service; to the glory of Your Name. Amen.
OLD TESTAMENT READING:......... Zecheriah 13:4-9
HYMN: An Upper Room Did Our Lord Prepare.......... No. 94
OLD TESTAMENT READING:.......... Isaiah 65:8-14
HYMN: Were You There?............. No. 102
NEW TESTAMENT READING:............ 2 Timothy 4:14-18
HYMN: Beneath the Cross of Jesus.......... No. 92
NEW TESTAMENT READING:........... Mark 14:22-31
HOMILY: Even if All Fall Away, I will Follow You!
OFFERING:
DEDICATION
All: Lord Jesus, You sacrificed Your life for us, so there is nothing that we can do or give which will ever be equal to Your precious gift. We gather these tokens and ask that You will bless them for ministry and mission, pastoring and preaching, church planting and faith sharing. In Your Holy Name. Amen.
COMMUNION - At the appropriate time, the congregation shall come forward to receive the bread and wine. After this, the elders will come to those who wish to take communion where they are seated.
Congregational Prayer: God our Father, Your Son Jesus Christ has left to us this meal of bread and wine in which we share His body and His blood. As we keep the feast of His redeeming love may we feed on Him by faith, receive His grace, and find fullness of life: through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
HYMN: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.............. No. 100
NEW TESTAMENT READING:............. Mark 14:32- 46
Congregation Exits Silently
PRELUDE:
CALL TO WORSHIP: (based on Psalm 81)
Leader: O Lord, help us to heed Your warnings and change our sinful ways.
HYMN: Go to Dark Gethsemane......... No. 97
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Guide: Lord Jesus Christ, we confess that there are many times when we do not listen to You, nor do we always follow Your words.
People: Lord, forgive us and help us to change our foolish ways..
Guide: When we are stubborn-hearted and full of pride, when we are self-centered and follow our own sinful longings:
People: Lord, forgive us and help us to mend our broken faith.
Guide: When we refuse to hear Your voice and choose to fulfill our own desires;
People: Lord, forgive us and help us to return to You.
Guide: When we suppress Your voice within our hearts and betray Your love for us;
People: Lord, forgive us and help us humbly accept You.
Guide: When we rebel against Your love and crucify You with our deeds;
People: Lord, forgive us and help us to be Your holy people. Cleanse us from our sins by Your precious blood, and mercifully restore us to Your service; to the glory of Your Name. Amen.
OLD TESTAMENT READING:......... Zecheriah 13:4-9
HYMN: An Upper Room Did Our Lord Prepare.......... No. 94
OLD TESTAMENT READING:.......... Isaiah 65:8-14
HYMN: Were You There?............. No. 102
NEW TESTAMENT READING:............ 2 Timothy 4:14-18
HYMN: Beneath the Cross of Jesus.......... No. 92
NEW TESTAMENT READING:........... Mark 14:22-31
HOMILY: Even if All Fall Away, I will Follow You!
OFFERING:
DEDICATION
All: Lord Jesus, You sacrificed Your life for us, so there is nothing that we can do or give which will ever be equal to Your precious gift. We gather these tokens and ask that You will bless them for ministry and mission, pastoring and preaching, church planting and faith sharing. In Your Holy Name. Amen.
COMMUNION - At the appropriate time, the congregation shall come forward to receive the bread and wine. After this, the elders will come to those who wish to take communion where they are seated.
Congregational Prayer: God our Father, Your Son Jesus Christ has left to us this meal of bread and wine in which we share His body and His blood. As we keep the feast of His redeeming love may we feed on Him by faith, receive His grace, and find fullness of life: through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
HYMN: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.............. No. 100
NEW TESTAMENT READING:............. Mark 14:32- 46
Congregation Exits Silently
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