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First United Methodist Church
Good Friday – March 21, 2008
Welcome
Call to Worship & Blessings of Communion Elements
Prayer before Receiving
And so, Lord Jesus, Light of the World, we come to Your table, confessing the darkness within us. We come simply because You are merciful, and You have filled our hearts with Light. We come to eat this bread and to drink of this cup, and to be changed. Let Your Presence, which fills us through this meal, cast out all shadows, and keep us in Your light forever. Amen.
Scripture Mathew 26:20-25
Monologue The Shadow of Betrayal–Judas Janine Darby
Anthem “ And it Was Night” Chancel Choir
Scripture Luke 22:39-46
Monologue The Shadow of Inner Agony–Salome Lisa Bennett
(The Mother of James and John)
Hymn “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” Hymn #297
Scripture Matthew 26:47-50; 55-56
Monologue The Shadow of Desertion–John Josh Pullen
Hymn “Go To Dark Gethsemane ” Hymn #290
Scripture Matthew 26:31-35
Monologue The Shadow of Denial–Peter Lynn Jobes
Anthem “In Pilate's Hall” Chancel Choir
Scripture Matthew 26:59-67
Monologue The Shadow of Accusation Tina Freeman
Mary Magdalene
Hymn “ Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed” Hymn #294
Scripture Mark 15:12 -20
Monologue The Shadow of Mockery–Thomas Mike Niederer
Hymn “He Never Said a Mumbalin ' Word” Hymn #291
Scripture Luke 23:33-46
Monologue The Shadow of Death–Mary Joy Caschetta
( the Mother of Jesus)
Anthem “I Wonder Why” Chancel Choir
Moment of silence & darkness
Anthem “Every Time I Think About Jesus” Chancel Choir
As the choir sings, the congregation is invited to come forward, and receive communion by intinction (the dipping of the bread in the cup). You may kneel at the rail, or be in prayer in the pews as long as you desire. Feel free to leave the sanctuary as you are ready. All of this is done in silence.
Leaders
Joy Caschetta , Pastor Susan Niederer, Musician
Bob Homan , Sound Mike Bennett and Bill Ford, Ushers