Good Friday Tenebrae
As we consider the sufferings and death of Jesus tonight, we use a service called “Tenebrae,” which is a La n word meaning “darkness.” It is a solemn service of reflec on, intercession, and adora on for God’s Son as he offers his life in payment for the world’s sin. It is intended to recall, in word and symbol, the closing hours of Jesus’ Passion (from the La n word for “suffering”). As the service progresses, darkness gradually descends as lights and candles are ex nguished, symbolizing the darkness which surrounded the cross at Calvary and the gradually fading life of Jesus. The Christ Candle, however, is not ex nguished but removed for a short me to symbolize the body of Christ that was hidden in the grave un l the third day. At the end of the service, the Christ Candle is returned, giving tes mony that we believe that Jesus Christ has conquered death, hell, sin and Satan for us. This assures us that we have been reconciled with God and that by faith in his Son, we have eternal life. Worshipers are invited to silently reflect and pray a/er the service and to look forward to the dawn of a glorious Easter Day.
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
April 10, 2020
The Final Ba le Ma hew 27:31, 38, 45-50 PIANO MEDITATION
Stricken, Smi en, and Afflicted
INVOCATION M:
We join in solemn worship on this Good Friday in the name of God the Father, who offered up his Son; in the name of our self-sacrificing Savior Jesus Christ; and in the name of the Holy Spirit, who led us to and keeps us in faith. Amen
PRAYER ALL: Eternal God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: Help us to always be aware of the events that caused your Son to be taken to the cross. As we become mindful of the extent of his suffering, help us to recognize our sins that caused his crucifixion. Grant us forgiveness and cleanse our lives of sin. Upli> us that we might see beyond the shadows of the cross, and find that our hope of life and salva?on is in him who came as the Light of the world—Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Ma hew 27:31, 38, 45-50 A/er they had mocked him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him. At the same me two criminals were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his le/. From the sixth hour un l the ninth hour, there was darkness over all the land. About the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “This fellow is calling for Elijah.” Immediately one of them ran, took a sponge, and soaked it with sour wine. Then he put it on a s ck and gave him a drink. The rest said, “Leave him alone. Let’s see if Elijah comes to save him.” A/er Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, he gave up his spirit. 2
HYMN
Jesus, I Will Ponder Now Chris an Worship #98, stanzas 1-4
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MEDITATION: CROSS CROSS MEDITATION: FIRST CANDLE EXTINGUISHED Voices of Grace Virtual Choir
Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Ba le
Sing, my tongue, the glorious ba#le; sing the ending of the fray. Now above the cross, the trophy, sound the loud triumphant lay. Tell how Christ, the world’s Redeemer, as a vic m won the day. Thus, with thirty years accomplished, he went forth from Nazareth, Des ned, dedicated, willing, did his work and met his death; Like a lamb he humbly yielded on the cross his dying breath. Faithful cross, true sign of triumph, be for all the noblest tree; None in foliage, none in blossom, none in fruit your equal be, Symbol of the world’s redemp on, for your burden makes us free.
MEDITATION: AGONY SECOND CANDLE EXTINGUISHED HYMN
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Oh, Come, My Soul Chris an Worship #99
MEDITATION: JUDGMENT THIRD CANDLE EXTINGUISHED HYMN
Stricken, Smi en, and Afflicted Chris an Worship #127
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MEDITATION: FORSAKEN FOURTH CANDLE EXTINGUISHED PIANO MEDITATION
Se, vi går op 'l Jerusalem (Look, we’re going up to Jerusalem)
MEDITATION: BLAME FIFTH CANDLE EXTINGUISHED HYMN
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Deep Were His Wounds Chris an Worship #107
MEDITATION: FINISHED SIXTH CANDLE EXTINGUISHED Oh, Perfect Life of Love Chris an Worship #138
HYMN
MEDITATION: VICTORY CHRIST CANDLE REMOVED Were You There
SOLO CHRIST CANDLE RETURNED SILENT PRAYER
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OFFERINGS Offerings may be given through the website www.GraceLutheranSAZ.org or mailed to the Grace Central Office: 830 N. 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719
TENEBRAE PARTICIPANTS Worship Leader ........................................................................................... Pastor Ron Koehler Pianist and Virtual Choir Editor ............................................................................... Kathy Parra Vocalist and Clarinet ............................................................................................. Beth Kassulke Vocalist and Trumpet............................................................................. Pastor Nathan Kassulke Candles ............................................................................................................... Danny Koehler Sound and Recording Tech ................................................................................ Jeremy Snavely We thank the Voices of Grace members for recording individually at home: Teri Guenther, Kathy Parra, Nicole Peterson, Beth Kassulke, Missy Wiechmann, Jay Wiechmann, Jeremy Snavely, Dylan Guenther, Nathan Kassulke, Jeff Weinstein
Copyright Informa?on: PRESERVICE—Stricken, Smi en, and Afflicted: Musical arrangement by Kathy Parra. © 2020 Kathy Parra. Used by permission Jesus, I Will Ponder Now: Words by Sigmund von Birken, 166-81; tr. August Crull, 1845-1923, alt. Tune by Melchior Vulpius, c. 1570-1615, alt. Public Domain. Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Ba le: Text by Venan us Fortunatus, c. 530-609, abr.; tr. John M. Neale, 1818-66, alt. Public Domain. Tune by Carl F. Schalk, b. 1929. © 1967 Concordia Publishing House. Oh, Come, My Soul: Words and music by Kurt J. Eggert, 1923-93. © 1993 Northwestern Publishing House. Stricken, Smi en, and Afflicted: Text by Thomas Kelly, 1769-1855, alt. Tune from Geistliche Volkslieder, Paderborn, 1850. Public Domain. Se, vi går op 'l Jerusalem: Music by Natalia Jespersen. © 2016. Natalia Jespersen from sheetmusicplus.com Deep Were His Wounds: Text by William Johnson, b. 1906-91. Tune by Leland B. Sateren, b. 1913. © 1958 Service Book and Hymnal. Augsburg Fortress. SeOng © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship. Augsburg Fortress. Oh, Perfect Life of Love: Text by Henry W. Baker, 1821-77, abr., alt. Tune by William Daman, c. 1540-91. Public Domain. Were You There: African-American spiritual, 19th century. Public Domain. Copyrighted material reprinted, streamed, and recorded under OneLicense #A-710199. All rights reserved.
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