4/7/23 Good Friday Order of Service

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Rev. Bob Martin, Senior Pastor

Rev. Margaret Rountree, Associate Pastor

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Good Friday Service

April 7, 2023 — 8:00 PM

*Please stand as you are able. Congregational responses are in bold.

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PRELUDE

"Fantasia on 'Jesus Shall Reign'” arr. Jason Krug

Fellowship Ringers

WELCOME

Rev. Margaret Rountree

*GREETING

Pastor: On this day we gather to remember Jesus our Savior who loved us and gave himself for us. Let us draw near in full assurance of God’s endless love and mercy.

People: We give our thanks and praise to Jesus Christ who carries our sorrows, heals our wounds, and redeems us from sin and death.

OPENING PRAYER

O God, maker of everything and judge of all that you have made, from the dust of the earth you have formed us and from the dust of death you would raise us up. By the redemptive power of the cross, create in us clean hearts and put within us a new spirit, that we may repent of our sins and lead lives worthy of Your calling; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

*WORSHIP SET Praise Team

"What Wondrous Love is This"

"Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?"

SCRIPTURE READING

Luke 23:44-46 (The Message)

ANTHEM

"When You Prayed Beneath the Trees" by Lloyd Larson

Chancel Choir

SERMON

“The Painful Words” Rev. Bob Martin

*CONGREGATIONAL HYMN

"When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" Number 298

DISMISSAL

Please leave your stone at the foot of the cross

and depart in silence.