Good Friday Worship Service - Friday March 29,2013

Good Friday Service – March 29^th, 2013

Prelude

First reading:                      Mark 15:1-15 – Jesus Before Pilate

Hymn:                                   84           In the Cross of Christ I Glory

Second reading:                               Mark 15:16-20 – The Soldiers Mock Jesus

Prayer of Confession

Pastor:                  Almighty God, we come before You quietly and reverently, seeking the presence of Your Holy Spirit in our sanctuary and the grace of Your sacred son in our hearts.

People:                 We know that we are sinful and confess to being unchristian at times. We frequently let You down by disappointing others, discarding Your words, and diminishing Your influence over our lives.

Pastor:                  On this solemn night, when we acknowledge the terrible sacrifice of Your Only Son, we also recognize that our sins nailed Him to the Cross, and our selfish ways caused Him to die.

People:                 Forgive us, Lord God, and cleanse us through the power of Christ’s blood. Restore us to Your sacred Kingdom and allow us the promises of everlasting life. For we ask this in the Name of Jesus Christ, our Lord, Savior, and King forever. Amen.

Third reading:                    Mark 15:21-32 – The Crucifixion

Hymn:                                   100         When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Fourth reading:                 Mark 15:33-41 – The Death of Jesus

Choir anthem?

Homily

Silence

Communion by intinction

Hymn:                                   92           Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Fifth reading:                     Mark 15:42-47 – The Burial of Jesus

Exit silently

Good Friday Worship Service

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