G OV E R NM E NT S T R E E T P R E S BY T ER IA N C H URC H A P RI L 18 , 2019 | 6 P M The term “Maundy” is derived from the Latin mandatum meaning mandate or command.
Worship begins at the Chiming of the Hour. Please observe silence, and meditate on the Prayer of the Day during the prelude. indicates an invitation to stand as you are able. Please silence all cellular devices for the duration of the service.
Kol Nidrei (Aramaic) or “All Vows” was composed by Bruch, a protestant, while living in Liverpool, England, in 1880. The piece is styled as an adagio on two Hebrew melodies. The words to the first theme are recited during the evening service of Yom Kippur.
GATHERING CHIMING OF THE HOUR
PRAYER OF THE DAY SILENT Holy One, now is the time in which Jesus is glorified, and you are glorified in him. Empower us to love as Jesus loved, so that everyone will know that we follow the way of Jesus Christ, our friend and savior. Amen.
PRELUDE Kol Nidrei
Paul Hanceri, Cello Max Bruch; arr. Hausmann
CALL TO WORSHIP Jesus said, “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Let us worship God.
PROCESSIONAL HYMN 517 Here, O Our Lord, We See You
MORECAMBE
PRAYER OF CONFESSION UNISON The ellipsis at the end of each line indicates a time for silent confession.
Holy and gracious God, our sin is too heavy to bear. Trusting in your mercy, we lay before you the truth of who we are. We confess our failure to love as Christ loved . . . We confess our covetousness and greed . . . We confess our weakness before temptation . . . We confess our frailty before the challenges of this world . . . Merciful God, forgive us. Heal us, and make us whole, for the sake of your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.
DECLARATION OF PARDON RESPONSE Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us
KYRIE ELEISON
Kyrie Eleison is a Greek phrase meaning: “Lord, have mercy.” Christie Eleison is “Christ, have mercy.”
PROCLAIMING THE WORD PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION OLD TESTAMENT Exodus 12:1-4 (5-10), 11-14 EPISTLE The effectiveness of this beloved hymn paraphrase of Psalm 23 owes much to the flowing melody that serves as a “living stream” to carry the text, which in turn has been given a remarkable clarity and lightness through the poet’s masterful use of single-syllable words.
I Corinthians 11:23-26 HYMN 803 My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
RESIGNATION
GOSPEL John 13:1-17, 31b-35 The Gospel of the Lord. Thanks be to God. COMMUNION HOMILY
Rev. Dr. Cary Speaker
THANKSGIVING CHORAL ANTHEM “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
God So Loved the World THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE GREAT THANKSGIVING RESPONSIVE
Communion is celebrated by intinction. Please come forward to receive from the Lord’s Table. If you desire a blessing, please let the minister know.
The Lord be with you.
And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. . . .who forever sing to the glory of your name: RESPONSE | HYMN 565
MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION Great is the mystery of faith:
John Stainer
THE LORD’S PRAYER UNISON O Divine Redeemer (“Repintir”) “Ah! turn me not away; receive me, though unworthy: hear thou my cry, behold, Lord, my distress. Answer me from thy throne haste thee, Lord, to mine aid. Thy pity shew in my deep anguish. Let not the sword of vengeance smite me, though righteous thine anger, O Lord. Shield me in danger! O regard me; on thee, Lord, alone will I call! O Divine Redeemer, I pray thee grant me pardon and remember not my sin, O Lord.
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. BREAKING OF THE BREAD COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE
Stripping of the Chancel is a symbolic display of the stripping of Christ of his garments. We observe in silence as the crosses and the table which bore the sacrament representing Christ’s body and blood are covered, living flora is removed, and light is extinguished. We wait in anticipation of Easter Sunday when all will be restored. The Crucifixion At the cry of the first bird they began to crucify thee, O Swan! Never shall lament cease because of that. It was like parting of day from night. Ah, sore was the suffering borne by the body of Mary’s Son, but sorer still to him was the grief which for His sake came upon His mother. From Hermit Songs, this pieces takes its text from a 12th century collection of poetry entitled “The Speckled Book”.
COMMUNION MEDITATION
Monika Cosson, Mezzo-soprano
O Divine Redeemer
C. Gounod (1818-1893)
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION UNISON God of grace, we give you thanks for the feast of redemption we have shared in the body and blood of our Savior. As you have nourished us with love, let our lives proclaim your great love for the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. STRIPPING OF THE CHANCEL MEDITATION
Monica Webb, Alto
The Crucifixion, Op. 29, No. 5
Samuel Barber; 1952 (1910-1981)
BENEDICTION The people depart in silence.
CELEBRATING IN WORSHIP Rev. Dr. Cary Speaker | Interim Pastor
Worship continues on Good Friday at 6 PM.
Tommy Watts | Director of Music & Organist