Order of Worship: Maundy Thursday Service of Shadows
Welcome
Lighting of the Christ Candle & Opening Prayer
Special Music: “Lacrimosa” – Christ First United Methodist Choir
Reading of the Mandatum Novum” [New Commandment]: John 13:1-9, 12-15, 34-35
The Service of Shadows
Shadow of Betrayal – Matthew 26:20-29: Eric Magnusson, Med-Evac. Pilot
Video: “Stranger” by The Work of the People
Shadow of Inner Agony – Luke 22:40-42: Andy Sveen, Certified Nursing Assistant
Shadow of Loneliness – Matthew 26:40-45: Tara Sieracki, Nursing Student
Shadow of Desertion – Matthew 26:47-50,55-56: Becky Wisted, Youth Leader
Reading: “The Courtyard Scene” by Ann Weems from Kneeling in Jerusalem
The Shadow of Accusation – Mathew 26:59-68: Beth Sveen, Special Education Paraprofessional
The Shadow of Mockery – Mark 15:12-20: Tara Jamison, Nursing Student
The Shadow of Death – Luke 23:33-46: Rev. David Hicks, Assisted Living Center Chaplain
Video: “Come and Take and Eat” by The Work of the People
Extinguishing of the Christ Candle
Tolling of the Bells: 33 rings, one for each year of Jesus’ life.