Prelude
God’s Greeting and Call to Worship: Isaiah 53:4-6,7
Song: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Celebration of Communion
The Seven Last Words of Christ
Introduction and Opening Hymn: Go to Dark Gethsemane
The First Word – The Word of Forgiveness
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34
Reading: Psalm 51: 1-12
Song: Ah, Holy Jesus, How Have You Offended?
The Second Word – The Word of Salvation
“Today you will be with me in paradise” Luke 23:43
Reading: John 14:1-6
Song: Jesus, Remember Me
The Third Word – The Word of Relationship
Reader: “Dear woman, here is your son . . . here is your mother.” John 19:26-27
Reading: Mark 3:31-35
Song: Beneath the Cross of Jesus
The Fourth Word – The Word of Abandonment
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46
Reading: Psalm 22:1-11
Song: Were You There?
The Fifth Word – The Word of Distress
“I am thirsty.” John 19:28
Reading: Isaiah 55:1-2
Song: Jesus, Name Above All Names
The Sixth Word – The Word of Triumph
“It is finished.” John 19:30
Reading: Luke 13:31-35
Song: The Night Song
The Seventh Word – The Word of Reunion
“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” Luke 23:46
Reading: Luke 2:29-35
Christ Candle is removed
Time of Silence
Song: O The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus
God’s Blessing to His People
Offerings will be taken at the door