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Wesley UMC Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service April 1 , 2021

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.

Wesley UMC Online Worship Palm Sunday from March 28, 2021

Order of Worship:  Palm Passion Sunday

Welcome & Announcements

Palm Processional:  #278 “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna” – led by Eric Brisson, Edie Davis, Norma Duden, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

Opening Prayer – Abby Russell

The Palm Scripture:  Mark 11:1-11 – Nate Dennis

Choral Anthem:   “The Palms” singers are Eric Brisson, Ruth Bures, Norma Duden, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman, Andy Sveen, Beth Sveen, Spencer Sveen and Melissa Wangen

Plot to Kill Jesus:  Mark 14:1-2 – Molly Miron

At Bethany:  Mark 14:3-9 – Norma Duden

Passover Meal:  Mark 14:10-21 – Kay Dailey

The Lord’s Supper:  Mark 14:22-26

Peter’s Promise:  Mark 14:27-31 – Vicki Decker

Song:  #290 “Go to Dark Gethsemane” [v.1]

Jesus Prays:  Mark 14:32-42 – Tara Sieracki

Jesus Is Arrested:  Mark 14:43-49 – Aly St.Onge

Jesus Is Questioned by the Council:  Mark 14:53-65 – Jeanne Nelson

Peter Denies Jesus:  Mark 14:66-72 – Mary Stoltman

Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer:  TFWS #2209 “How Long, O Lord” [v.1-2]

Before Pilot:  Mark 15:1-5 – Rick Thorn

Song:  #291 “He Never Said a Mumbalin’ Word” [v.1] led by Eric Brisson

The Death Sentence:  Mark 15:6-15 – Sierra Hicks

Jesus Is Tortured:  Mark 15:16-21 – Rick Thorn

Special Music:  “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” – Eric Brisson, Norma Duden, Robert Hicks, Chris Jordan, Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

Jesus is Nailed to a Cross:  Mark 15:22-32 – Kelsey Hicks

The Death of Jesus: Mark 15:33-39 – Robert Hicks, video “Good Friday – Psalm 22” by The Work of the People

Song:  TFWS #2113 “Lamb of God” [v.1-2] led by Mary Stoltman and Melissa Wangen

Video:  “From Palms to the Cross” by The Work of the People

The Shrouding of the Cross:  “Are Ye Able” – Jonelle Moore

Closing of the Bible

Holy Week Services 2021

Holy Week Services

March 28:  Palm/Passion Sunday  Holy Week begins with a special joint virtual worship service of music and scripture between Wesley UMC and Homer UMC that sweeps us up into, first, the triumphant procession with palms into Jerusalem.  Worship then takes us through the events of Christ’s last week:  the Last Supper, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Betrayal, Arrest, Trial and Crucifixion and end with the Shrouding of the Cross.  Without taking time to spend in the events of this week, we will not be ready to grasp the power and joy that is Easter, so please make a point of joining us in worship on March 28 on our YouTube channel.  The service will premier at 9:00 am and then be available any time after.

April 1, Maundy Thursday:  We encourage everyone to tune in to our YouTube channel at 7:00 pm for a unique Tenebrae Service (Service of Shadows) featuring the light of Christ present in the shadows of Christ’s Passion as well as the shadows we have all endured during this pandemic year.

April 2, Good Friday:  This year we will be featuring the Stations of Christ’s Passion for our 7:00 pm Good Friday service.  Many of the Stations were created by individuals from Christ First UMC in Wasilla, Alaska.  Each Station will include scripture, the artist’s rendition and often their reflection.  The service will open with “Lament of the Cross”, special music by Chris Jordan and Mary Stoltman.  This service will be available to watch at 7:00 our YouTube channel on Good Friday or any time after.

April 4, Easter Sunday This incredible worship service will move us from a shrouded cross to alleluias!  There will be special music from our choir, un-burying of the Alleluia, images of sidewalk chalk butterflies created by our congregation at their homes, and, of course, the proclamation of our Savior’s Resurrection!  Join us at 10:00 am we proclaim:  Christ is risen!  Christ is risen, indeed!!