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GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

MARCH 29, 2024 — 10:30 AM

When Jesus had received the wine, he said, ‘It is finished.’ Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

John 19:30

Introit: Ehre sie dir Christe

Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672)

Entry of the Holy Scriptures

Call to Worship — Rev. Dr. Karen Dimock

Hymn 231: When I survey the wondrous cross

“Rockingham” Samuel Webbe, the elder (1740-1816)

Words: Isaac Watts (1674-1748)

Prayers of Approach and Confession

Words of Forgiveness

Prayer for Illumination

The First Lesson — Diane M

Isaiah 53:1-12 — The Suffering Servant

Motet: Lord, for thy tender mercies sake

Richard Farrant (1530-1580)

The Second Lesson — Rowan P

John 18:12-27 — Jesus before the High Priest

Motet: The Beatitudes

Arvo Pärt (b. 1937)

The Third Lesson — Maila Ann G

John 18:28-40 — Jesus before Pilate

Hymn 220: My song is love unknown

“Love unknown” John Ireland (1879-1962)

Words: Samuel Crossman (c. 1624-1683)

The Fourth Lesson — Matthew L

John 18:38b-19:16 — Jesus is Handed over to be Crucified

Motet: O, for a closer walk with God

C. V. Stanford (1852-1924)

The Fifth Lesson — Aisling B

John 19:16b-30 — The Crucifixion of Jesus

Motet: Lent Prose (Tone V Plainsong)

arr. M. Larkin

The Sixth Lesson — Jidé A

John 19:31-42 — Jesus’ side is pierced and He is buried

Motet: It is finished

John Stainer (1840-1901)

Psalm 22:1-11

Motet: Solus ad victimam

Kenneth Leighton (1929-1988)

Words: Peter Abelard (1079-1142)

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn 242: What wondrous love is this

“Wondrous love”

Words and music from Walker’s Southern Harmony, 1835

Closing Voluntary