News + Updates

Order of Worship:  Good Friday Stations of the Cross

Call to Worship

Special Music:  “Lament of the Cross” – Chris Jordan and Mary Stoltman

Prayer of Confession

Stations of Christ’s Passion

#1 Garden of Gethsemane:  Matthew 26:36-41

#2 Jesus Is Arrested:  Mark 14:43-50

#3 The Sanhedrin Tries Jesus:  Luke 22:66-71

#4 Pilate Tries Jesus

#5 Pilate Condemns Jesus to Die:  Matthew 27:11-14, 24, 26b

#6 Jesus Wears the Crown of Thorns:  Matthew 27:27-31

#7 Jesus Carries His Cross:  John 19:6, 15-17

#8 Simon Helps Carry the Cross:  Luke 23:26

#9 Jesus Speaks to the Women:  Luke 23-27-31

#10  Jesus Is Nailed to the Cross:  Luke 23:33-34

#11 Criminals Speak to Jesus:  Luke 23:39-43

#12 Jesus Cares for His Mother:  John 19:25-27

#13 Jesus Dies on the Cross:  Luke 23:44-46

#14 Jesus Is Laid in the Tomb:  Matthew 27:57-60Postlude

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.

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