2022.04.15 FPC Good Friday

12:00 P.M. APRIL 15, 2022

Good Friday

Humbly Following Jesus Christ

MISSION

First Presbyterian Church is a community of humble followers of Jesus Christ who choose, by God’s grace, to live by love, seek continual transformation, and equip all to be servant leaders in Atlanta and throughout the world.

W E VA L U E

Community Spiritual home Enduring commitment Authentic diversity Love Radical hospitality Mutual care Restorative relationships Transformation Continual conversion Joyful worship Theological formation Servant Leadership Bold humility Just generosity Missional living

First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta is one of more than 9,000 Presbyterian Church U.S.A. congregations.

12:00 P.M. SANCTUARY APRIL 15, 2022

Good Friday Prelude

Jens Korndörfer Largo e mesto (from the Sonata in D, Op. 10, Nr. 3) – Ludwig van Beethoven

Welcome and Preparation for Worship

Rob Sparks FIRST-TIME VISITORS

Introit

Choir

Beneath the Cross of Jesus – Frederick Charles Maker

Call to Worship

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+Prayer of the Day

All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the LORD; and all the families of the nations shall worship before him.

For dominion belongs to the LORD, and he rules over the nations.

To him, indeed, shall all who sleep in the earth bow down; before him shall bow all who go down to the dust, and I shall live for him.

Posterity will serve him; future generations will be told about the Lord, and proclaim his deliverance to a people yet unborn, saying that he has done it.

One:

All:

Let us pray with one voice.

Loving God, you sent Jesus Christ to save us. We have betrayed him.

We have denied him.

We have abandoned, mocked, and crucified him.

Have mercy, O God, have mercy on us; through Jesus Christ, our only hope. Amen.

+ Hymn

#218 Ah, Holy Jesus – HERZLIEBSTER JESU

+ Prayer of Confession

Tony Sundermeier

Merciful God, you pardon all who truly repent and turn to you. We humbly confess our sins and ask your mercy. We have not loved you with a pure heart, nor have we loved our neighbor as ourselves. We have not done justice, loved kindness, or walked humbly with you, our God. Have mercy on us, O God, in your loving-kindness. In your great compassion, cleanse us from our sin. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. Do not cast us from your presence, or take your Holy Spirit from us. Restore to us the joy of your salvation and sustain us with your bountiful Spirit. Amen.

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+ Assurance of Pardon One: Hear the good news! The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, that we might be dead to sin, and alive to all that is good. I declare to you in the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.

All: Amen.

Anthem

Wondrous Cross – Philip Wilby When I survey the wondrous cross, on which the Prince of Glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride.

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ, my God; All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to his blood.

See, from his head, his hands, his feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down; Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose a crown?

Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all.

Scripture Isaiah 52:13-53:12 (pew Bible, OT, page 642) John 18:1-19:42 (pew Bible, NT, page 105) Sermon Choral Anthem

My Jesus I Love Thee – Arr. Paul Sjolund

My Jesus, I love thee, I know thou art mine; For thee all the follies of sin I resign, my gracious redeemer, my savior art thou: If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, ‘tis now.

I love thee because thou hast first loved me, Lord, and purchased my pardon on Calvary’s thee.

I love thee for wearing the thorns on thy brow: If I ever I loved thee, my Jesus, ‘tis now.

In mansions of glory and endless delight I’ll ever adore thee in heaven so bright; I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow: If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, ‘tis now

My gracious Redeemer My Savior art thou: If ever I loved thee, my Jesus, ‘tis now.

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Ann Voit, Flute and Choir

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Rebekah Close LeMon

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

+ Hymn

#228 Were You There – were you there (Stanzas 1-4 Congregation sings) (Stanza 5 Soloist only)

PRAYER REQUESTS

+ Charge and Benediction + Depart in Silence

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Information Worship at 8:30 a.m., 9:10 a.m., 11:00 a.m.; Livestream at 9:10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

MINISTERS: ALL MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP LEADERSHIP TODAY Dr. Daniel Bara, Co-Director of the Choir and Orchestra

Rev. Rob Sparks, Senior Associate Pastor for Care

Dr. Jens Korndörfer, Senior Director of Worship, the Arts, and Organist Rev. Rebekah Close LeMon, Executive Pastor

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As of April 6 Pledging Households: 228 Total Pledged: $32,045,605 • Campaign Goal: $40,000,000

Dr. Tony Sundermeier, Senior Pastor Dr. George B. Wirth, Pastor Emeritus PRAYERS FOR THOSE IN MILITARY SERVICE Lt. Karim Abu-Akel Captain Alexandria Miller-Anderson Lt. Col. Charles Ayers Pvt. Forrest “Woody” Bass Lt. Benjamin S. Bondurant Maj. Jamison Bowman, Chaplain

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Founded in 1848, First Presbyterian is the Atlanta church known for balancing spiritual conviction and tangible compassion. Our sermons, Sunday school classes, small groups, and courses lead people to challenge assumptions and lean into their faith.

At the same time, we deeply invest in and serve the members of our congregation, the Atlanta community and beyond. With robust and holistic ministries serving the poor and vulnerable of our city; with global partners in Brazil, Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, and Kenya; and with spiritual formation opportunities for all ages, First Presbyterian Church’s purpose is to humbly follow Jesus Christ. Thank you for joining us in worship today!

For more ways to connect, keep reading below.

GET CONNECTED Sign Up for our Email Blast: youbelong@firstpresatl.org Explore Ways to Volunteer: firstpresatl.org/volunteer Senior Pastor’s Office: Sheila Daniely, sdaniely@firstpresatl.org 404-228-7715 Pastoral Care: Rev. Rob Sparks, rsparks@firstpresatl.org 404-228-7763 Dr. Katie Sundermeier, ksundermeier@firstpresatl.org, 404-228-7764 Membership: Sheila Daniely, sdaniely@firstpresatl.org 404-228-7715 How to Give: Peggy McCurdy, pmccurdy@firstpresatl.org 404-228-7707 Children’s Ministry: Katie Covington, kcovington@firstpresatl.org 404-228-7712 Youth Ministry: Rachal Little and Ben Fletcher, youth@firstpresatl.org 404-228-7751 20s/30s Young Adult Ministry: Rev. Jamie Butcher, jbutcher@firstpresatl.org 404-228-7718 Courses/Classes: Dr. Chris Holmes, cholmes@firstpresatl.org 404-228-7713 Small Groups: Rev. Jamie Butcher, jbutcher@firstpresatl.org 404-228-7718 Arts & Music: Dr. Jens Korndörfer, jkorndoerfer@firstpresatl.org 404-228-7731 Alternative Worship: Adam Tavolaro, atavolaro@firstpresatl.org 404-228-7705 Community Ministries: Rev. Kate Culver, kculver@firstpresatl.org 404-228-7741 Epiphany/Social Ventures: Rev. Rebekah LeMon, rlemon@firstpresatl.org 404-228-7714 Global Mission: Rev. Leigh Bonner, lbonner@firstpresatl.org 404-228-7723 CHILDREN IN WORSHIP Children are welcome at each of our services and are always invited to remain for its entirety. We believe the best way to raise a child who will continue to worship as a youth and an adult is by inviting them to worship with their church family.

Additionally, we offer several options for children through 3rd grade to engage in the Sunday experience in different ways. Sunday School is offered for all ages from 10:00-10:50 a.m. in age-level classrooms. During 9:10 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship Godly Play is offered in Room B-111. Godly Play is a Montessori-style approach to Biblical education.

Professional childcare is provided for children in kindergarten and younger on Sunday mornings from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon on the Nursery-Preschool hall.

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