6, 2023 7PM
MAUNDY THURSDAY APRIL
ORDER OF SERVICE
PRELUDE
CHORAL INTROIT
“My God Is A Rock In A Weary Land”
Trad. Spiritual arr. Robert Shaw/Alice Parker
My God is a rock in a weary land, shelter in a time of storm.
Stop and let me tell you ‘bout chapter one When the Lord God’s work was just begun Stop and let me tell you ‘bout chapter two When the Lord God written his Bible through Stop and let me tell ‘bout chapter three when the Lord God died on Calvary.
And my God is a rock in a weary land, shelter in a time of storm.
Stop and let me tell you ‘bout chapter four, When the Lord God visit among the poor. Stop and let me tell you ‘bout chapter five, When the Lord God brought the dead alive. Stop and let me tell you ‘bout chapter six, He went to Jerusalem and healed the sick.
Oh my God is a rock in a weary land, shelter in a time of storm. Oh I know Him, He’s a shelter in the storm.
Stop, let me tell you ‘bout chapter seven, Died and risen and went to heaven. Stop, let me tell you ‘bout chapter eight, John seen Him standin’ at the golden gate. Stop and let me tell you ‘bout chapter nine, Lord God turned the water to wine. Stop and let me tell you ‘bout chapter ten, John says he’s comin’ in the world again.
Oh my Jesus, Oh my Jesus, My God is a rock in a weary land, shelter in a time of storm.
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WELCOME AND OPENING PRAYER
CONGREGATIONAL HYMN
“O Sacred Head Now Wounded”
See P. 194 in the Hymn Book
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Eternal God, whose covenant with us is never broken, we confess that we fail to fulfill your will. Though you have bound yourself to us, we rebel against binding ourselves to you. In Jesus Christ you serve us freely, but we refuse your love and hold ourselves back from others. We do not love fully as you command. In your mercy, forgive and cleanse us. Lead us once again to your table that you set for us so long ago and unite us to Christ who is the bread of life and the vine from which we grow in grace.
In the silence of our hearts and minds, we confess to you our sins…
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
See P. 198 in the Hymn Book
Luke 22:7-18
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MESSAGE
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How Do We Celebrate?
Scott Tucker
SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION
CONGREGATIONAL HYMN
“Beneath The Cross of Jesus”
See P. 190 in the Hymn Book
SERVICE OF TENEBRAE
THE SHADOW OF BETRAYAL | MATTHEW 26:21-25 “Stay With Us”
Stay with us, Lord Jesus, stay with us. Stay with us, it soon is evening, Stay with us, Lord Jesus, stay with us. It soon is evening and night is falling.
Jesus Christ the world’s true light! Shine so the darkness cannot overcome it!
Let your light pierce the darkness And fill your church with its glory.
Stay with us, Lord Jesus, stay with us.
Stay with us, it soon is evening, Stay with us, Lord Jesus, stay with us. It soon is evening and night is falling.
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Egil Hovland
THE SHADOW OF VIGIL | MATTHEW 26:36-44
“Out of the Deep” from Requiem | Psalm 131 . . . . . . . . . John Rutter
Out of the deep have I called unto thee, O Lord.
Lord, hear my voice.
O let thine ears consider well the voice of my complaint. If thou, Lord, wilt be extreme to mark what is done amiss?
O Lord, who may abide it?
For there is mercy with thee, therefore shalt thou be feared. I look for the Lord; my soul doth wait for him; And in his word is my trust.
My soul fleeth unto the Lord before the morning watch, I say, Before the morning watch.
O Israel trust in the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy, And with him is plenteous redemption. And he shall redeem Israel from all his sins.
THE SHADOW OF ARREST | JOHN 18:1-11
CONGREGATIONAL HYMN
“Ah! Holy Jesus”
See P. 191 in the Hymn Book
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THE SHADOW OF CRUCIFIXION | LUKE 23:32-46
“Our Jesus”
The Son of God, the Heart of Heaven Given to us: Hallelujah
Oh how gracious is the God who came to us, How wonderful and righteous is His love, Our Jesus.
Oh through the suffering and the hatred of the cross, He gathered every hope we thought was lost, Our Jesus.
We are in awe of what love has done Delivered us: Hallelujah.
THE SHADOW OF THE TOMB | JOHN 17:38-42
“Were You There?”
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
O, sometimes it causes me to tremble.
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Trad. Spiritual
Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?
Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?
O, sometimes it causes me to tremble.
Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
O, sometimes it causes me to tremble.
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
BENEDICTION
Congregation is invited to leave in silence
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Amanda Cook
LEADING IN WORSHIP
PASTORS
Rev. Scott Tucker | Pastor for Grand Adults
Rev. Vicki Harrington Franch | Pastor for Pastoral Care
Rev. Cody Jensen | Pastor for Become
Dr. Jay Madden | Executive Pastor
Dr. Stephen Michael Newby | Minister of Worship
Dr. Chuck Roberts | Senior Associate Pastor
Rev. Deanne Townsend | Pastor for Family Ministries
MUSIC
Mary Hoffman | Director of Music
Wil Brown | Director of Contemporary Worship
Debra Dixon-Trahan | Artist-in-Residence
Timothy Parham | Soloist
Jon Hart | Soloist
Sarah Dempster | Music Associate
Steven Wooddell | Organist
Jason Maynard | Pianist
Peachtree Chancel Choir
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APRIL 6-9
Easter Prayer Vigil
Wilson Chapel | Around the Clock
APRIL 7
Good Friday
Community Service at Peachtree Road United Methodist 3180 Peachtree Rd NE | 12pm
APRIL 8 AND 9
Easter Services
Saturday, April 8 | Sanctuary | 5pm
Sunday, April 9 | Sanctuary | 8am, 9:30am and 11am
More details on all of our Easter and Holy Week offerings available at PeachtreeChurch.com/Easter
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