The service of Tenebrae, meaning “darkness” or “shadows,” has been practiced by the church since medieval times. Once a service for the monastic community, Tenebrae later became an important part of the worship of common folk during Holy Week. We join Christians of many generations throughout the world in using the liturgy of Tenebrae. Tenebrae is a prolonged meditation on Christ’s suffering. Readings trace the story of Christ’s passion, music portrays his pathos, and the power of silence and darkness suggests the drama of this momentous day. In ancient days, it was the Jewish custom that the next day began at sunset. So the narrative of Good Friday begins where Maundy Thursday’s service ended. Following each reading, a candle is extinguished moving us closer to darkness. In these shadows, we ponder the depth of Christ’s suffering and death.
Music for Gathering
“I Wonder As I Wander” David Ledgerwood Rachel Hon, cello
Music for Worship “At the Cross (Love Ran Red)” Chip Handrich Chris Tomlin | Ed Cash |Jonas Myrin | Matt Armstrong | Matt Redman
Words of Gathering One: God sent God’s son into the world not to condemn the world; Many: But that the world, through him, might be saved. One: It is through him we must walk in the shadows of this Good Friday. Many: Let us journey together through the shadows of our own lives which prevent us from seeing, loving, and experiencing the world as Jesus did. One: Open our eyes, Lord. Many: Merciful God, reveal to us the pain, anguish, and sorrow you endured on this day so we might live. One: What wondrous love is this? Preparing for the Service +Hymn 171 “What Wondrous Love is This” (Stanzas 1-4) Prayer for Illumination
WONDROUS LOVE
Jason Edwards
The Shadow of Betrayal and Arrest Reading: John 18:1-14
Nick Bartlow
Response: “What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul. What wondrous love is this, O my soul” The Shadow of Denial and Accusation Reading: John 18:15-27
Melissa Dolton
Response: “What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul. What wondrous love is this, O my soul” .+Hymn 191 Reading:
“O Sacred Head Now Wounded”
PASSION CHORALE
John 18:28-40
Steve Hemphill
Response: “What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul. What wondrous love is this, O my soul”
The Shadow of Judgment Reading:
John 19:1-16
Jill Hemann
Response: ““What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul. What wondrous love is this, O my soul” +Hymn 178
“How Deep the Father’s Love for Us”
The Shadow of Humiliation and Crucifixion Reading: John 19:17-27
TOWNEND
Julie Williams
Response: “What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul. What wondrous love is this, O my soul” Homily
Jason Edwards
Choral Worship
“Cross Cry” Gilbert Martin Sanctuary Choir I think I heard him say, when he was strugglin’ up the hill, I think I heard him say, “Take my mother home.” I think I heard him say when they were rafflin’ off his clothes, I think I heard him say, “Take my mother home. Then I’ll die easy, take my mother home; I’ll die so easy, take my mother home.” I think I heard him say when they were liftin’ up the cross, I think I heard him say, “Take my mother home.” I think I heard him cry when they were nailin’ in the nails, I think I heard him cry, “Take my mother home; I’ll die this death on Calvary, won’t haf’’ to die no more. I’ll die on Calvary, won’t haf’ to die no more. Then I’ll die easy, take my mother home; I’ll die so easy, take my mother home.” I think I heard him say when he was givin’ up the Ghost, I think I heard him say, “Take my mother home, take my mother home, oh, please take my mother home.”
The Shadow of Death Reading:
John 19: 28-30
David Fulk
In the Shadow of Silence +Removing the Cross (Please follow, then gather around the cross outside Sanctuary entrance) +Gathering at the Cross Response:
Were You There
WERE YOU THERE
Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they nailed him to the tree? Were you there when they laid him in the tomb? Depart in Silence +Indicates please stand if you are able All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036
All Video UBP CCVI #502497070
Pianist: Ann Posey Cellist: Rachel Hon Sound/Lighting: Dave Heston
Easter Services 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Bible Study 9:45 a.m.
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