Good Friday Service
APPROACH TO GOD
Gathering Song: Jerusalem
Prayer
SERVICE OF SHADOWS
The First Shadow – The Shadow of the Agony of the Spirit
Reading: Luke 22:39-46 – Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives
Prayer and Song: “Go to Dark Gethsemane”
The Second Shadow – The Shadow of Arrest
Reading: John 18: 1-8 – Jesus Arrested
Prayer and Song: “Lone He Prayed Within the Garden”
The Third Shadow – The Shadow of Denial
Reading: Matthew 26: 69-75 – Peter Disowns Jesus
Prayer and Song: Ah Holy Jesus
The Fourth Shadow – The Shadow of Accusation
Reading: Mark 15:1-15 – Jesus Before Pilate
Prayer and Song: O Sacred Head Now Wounded
The Fifth Shadow – The Shadow of Mockery
Reading: Matthew 27: 27-31 – The Soldiers Mock Jesus
Prayer and Song: To Mock Your Reign, O Dearest Lord
The Sixth Shadow – the Shadow of Crucifixion
Reading: Matthew 27:32-44 – The Crucifixion of Jesus
Prayer and Song: Man of Sorrows
Solo Flute: Were You There?
The Seventh Shadow – the Shadow of Death and Burial
Reading: Luke 23: 44-47 – The Death of Jesus
Prayer and Song: When I Survey
The Christ Candle is Removed
[Strepitus – A rolling, thunderous sound]
Reading: Mark 15:42-46 – The Burial of Jesus
Silent Meditation
Dismissal, Congregation leaves in silence