WELCOME! NEW GUESTS Please find our “New Here” brochure in the Attendance Folder to learn more about us.
Good Friday | 7PM | Mar. 25, 2016
PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on the prayer cards in your pew pockets and place them in the offering plate – or find the “Prayer Request” link at stlukesumc.com. Pastors are available for prayer following the worship service.
PARENTS We provide childcare tonight for children eight years and younger. Register all children in the East Passage.
HOLY WEEK STATIONS OF THE CROSS | Today Stations of the cross are designed to help prepare for Easter by providing 12 different interactive stations for reflection, including an optional labyrinth walk. This opportunity is available tonight. Come to the east end of the Narthex to participate.
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES | Mar. 27 Worship times are adjusted to accommodate large crowds Traditional | 8, 9:30 & 11:15AM | Sanctuary Contemporary | 9:30 & 11:15AM | Robertson Later | 6PM | Robertson A shuttle bus will be provided for overflow parking at Spring Mill School, 8250 Spring Mill Rd, 46260.
Good Friday Pick up a copy of Connect @ St. Luke’s magazine, visit stlukesumc.com, subscribe to one of our e-newsletters, or scan this QR Code on a smart phone for more information. Contact us: 100 West 86th Street • ndianapolis,IN • 46260 stlukesumc.com • 317-846-3404 • info@stlukesumc.com.
The Silence of Heaven
WELCOME! NEW GUESTS Please find our “New Here” brochure in the Attendance Folder to learn more about us.
Good Friday | 7PM | Mar. 25, 2016
PRAYER CONCERNS Share prayer concerns on the prayer cards in your pew pockets and place them in the offering plate – or find the “Prayer Request” link at stlukesumc.com. Pastors are available for prayer following the worship service.
PARENTS We provide childcare tonight for children eight years and younger. Register all children in the East Passage.
HOLY WEEK STATIONS OF THE CROSS | Today Stations of the cross are designed to help prepare for Easter by providing 12 different interactive stations for reflection, including an optional labyrinth walk. This opportunity is available tonight. Come to the east end of the Narthex to participate.
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES | Mar. 27 Worship times are adjusted to accommodate large crowds Traditional | 8, 9:30 & 11:15AM | Sanctuary Contemporary | 9:30 & 11:15AM | Robertson Later | 6PM | Robertson A shuttle bus will be provided for overflow parking at Spring Mill School, 8250 Spring Mill Rd, 46260.
Good Friday Pick up a copy of Connect @ St. Luke’s magazine, visit stlukesumc.com, subscribe to one of our e-newsletters, or scan this QR Code on a smart phone for more information. Contact us: 100 West 86th Street • ndianapolis,IN • 46260 stlukesumc.com • 317-846-3404 • info@stlukesumc.com.
The Silence of Heaven
Good Friday | 7PM | Mar. 25, 2016
ANTHEM
PRAYER ON THE THIRD WORD
THE SIXTH WORD
* CALL TO WORSHIP | Isaiah 53:4-6
O Come and Mourn | Hal Hopson Chancel Choir; Carol Dennis, flute
Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson
“It is finished.”
REFLECTION
Leader: O blessed Savior, who in your hours of greatest suffering expressed compassion for your mother and made arrangements for her care, grant that we who seek to follow your example may show our concern for the needs of others, reaching out to provide for those who suffer in our human family. Hear this our prayer for your mercy’s sake.
PRAYER ON THE FIRST WORD
People: Amen.
Rev. Kim King
HYMN
Leader: Almighty God, to whom your crucified Son prayed for the forgiveness of those who did not know what they were doing, grant that we, too, may be included in that prayer. Whether we sin out of ignorance or intention, be merciful to us and grant us your acceptance and peace: in the name of Jesus Christ, our suffering Savior.
Beneath the Cross of Jesus | No. 297, sts. 1, 2
Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
THE FIRST WORD
Leader: Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, People: yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. Leader: But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; People: the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. Leader: We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way. People: and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
“Father, forgive them, for they do now know what they are doing.”
* HYMN
THE FOURTH WORD “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
REFLECTION
REFLECTION Lamb of God | Twila Paris Lauren Walawender; Carol Dennis, flute
PRAYER ON THE SIXTH WORD Dr. Marion Miller Leader: O Lord Jesus Christ, who finished the work that you were sent to do, enable us by your Holy Spirit to be faithful to our call. Grant us strength to bear our crosses and endure our sufferings, even unto death. Enable us to live and love so faithfully that we also become good news to the world, joining your witness, O Christ, in whose name we pray. People: Amen.
REFLECTION
People: Amen.
Forsaken | Dan Forrest Chancel Choir; Pam Close, violin; Ron Nobles, cello
HYMN
PRAYER ON THE FOURTH WORD
Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended No. 289, sts. 1, 2
Rev. Kim King
THE SEVENTH WORD “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.”
Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs | Handel
Leader: Almighty God, who forsook your Son upon the cross showing the world your judgment upon human sin and guilt, grant us, upon hearing his cry, the grace to know and believe that we will never be forsaken, that he is present with us even to the end of the age. For the sake of Jesus Christ who bore our sins on the cross.
PRAYER ON THE SECOND WORD
People: Amen.
Leader: Let us remember Jesus: who prayed for the forgiveness of those who rejected him and for the perfecting of those who received him, who loved all people, and prayed for them even when they denied and rejected him who hated sin because he know the cost of pride and selfishness, of cruelty and hatred, both to people and to God.
Dr. Marion Miller
CHORUS
Leader: O Lord Jesus Christ, in your agony you showed compassion to a man who recognized his sinfulness and your holiness. You gave him the gift of life eternal. We thank you for that same indescribable gift you give to us. Help us to show such compassion to the lost so that they may too dwell in paradise with you. In your holy name we pray.
All You Who Pass This Way | Words on screen
People: May we ever be grateful for Jesus the Christ and what he has done for us.
People: Amen.
What Wondrous Love Is This? | No. 292, sts. 1, 2
LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE Rev. Rob Fuquay Leader: Let us remember Jesus: who, though rich, became poor and dwelt among us, who was mighty indeed, healing the sick and the troubled, who, as a teacher to his disciples, was their companion and servant. People: May we ever be grateful for Jesus the Christ and what he has done for us.
Leader: Let us remember Jesus: who humbled himself, obedient unto the cross; who has redeemed us from the bondage of sin and given us new freedom. People: May we ever be grateful for Jesus the Christ and what he has done and continues to do for us.
THE SECOND WORD “Today you will be with me in paradise.”
REFLECTION
THE FIFTH WORD “I am thirsty.”
REFLECTION PRAYER ON THE FIFTH WORD Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
CHORUS Jesus, Remember Me | Taize Chorus, Words on screen
THE THIRD WORD “Dear woman, here is your son,”...“Here is your mother”
Leader: O blessed Savior, whose lips were dry and whose throat was parched, grant us the water of life that we who thirst after righteousness may find it quenched by your love and mercy, leading us to bring the same relief to others. People: Amen.
REFLECTION
HYMN
Mary’s Theme | John Debney Rev. Carolyn Scanlan, Ken Knowles; Pam Close, violin; Carol Dennis, flute
Were You There? | No. 288, sts. 1, 2, 3
* standing, as able
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross | Joseph Martin Chancel Choir
REFLECTION PRAYER ON THE SEVENTH WORD Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson Leader: Father, into whose hands your Son Jesus Christ commended his spirit, grant that we too, following his example, may in all of life and at the moment of our death entrust our lives into your faithful hands of love. In the name of Jesus who gave his life for us all. People: Amen.
* HYMN O Sacred Head, Now Wounded | No. 286
* TOLLING * BENEDICTION Please exit the sanctuary in silence or remain for silent contemplation.
Good Friday | 7PM | Mar. 25, 2016
ANTHEM
PRAYER ON THE THIRD WORD
THE SIXTH WORD
* CALL TO WORSHIP | Isaiah 53:4-6
O Come and Mourn | Hal Hopson Chancel Choir; Carol Dennis, flute
Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson
“It is finished.”
REFLECTION
Leader: O blessed Savior, who in your hours of greatest suffering expressed compassion for your mother and made arrangements for her care, grant that we who seek to follow your example may show our concern for the needs of others, reaching out to provide for those who suffer in our human family. Hear this our prayer for your mercy’s sake.
PRAYER ON THE FIRST WORD
People: Amen.
Rev. Kim King
HYMN
Leader: Almighty God, to whom your crucified Son prayed for the forgiveness of those who did not know what they were doing, grant that we, too, may be included in that prayer. Whether we sin out of ignorance or intention, be merciful to us and grant us your acceptance and peace: in the name of Jesus Christ, our suffering Savior.
Beneath the Cross of Jesus | No. 297, sts. 1, 2
Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
THE FIRST WORD
Leader: Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, People: yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. Leader: But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; People: the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. Leader: We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way. People: and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
“Father, forgive them, for they do now know what they are doing.”
* HYMN
THE FOURTH WORD “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
REFLECTION
REFLECTION Lamb of God | Twila Paris Lauren Walawender; Carol Dennis, flute
PRAYER ON THE SIXTH WORD Dr. Marion Miller Leader: O Lord Jesus Christ, who finished the work that you were sent to do, enable us by your Holy Spirit to be faithful to our call. Grant us strength to bear our crosses and endure our sufferings, even unto death. Enable us to live and love so faithfully that we also become good news to the world, joining your witness, O Christ, in whose name we pray. People: Amen.
REFLECTION
People: Amen.
Forsaken | Dan Forrest Chancel Choir; Pam Close, violin; Ron Nobles, cello
HYMN
PRAYER ON THE FOURTH WORD
Ah, Holy Jesus, How Hast Thou Offended No. 289, sts. 1, 2
Rev. Kim King
THE SEVENTH WORD “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.”
Surely He Hath Borne Our Griefs | Handel
Leader: Almighty God, who forsook your Son upon the cross showing the world your judgment upon human sin and guilt, grant us, upon hearing his cry, the grace to know and believe that we will never be forsaken, that he is present with us even to the end of the age. For the sake of Jesus Christ who bore our sins on the cross.
PRAYER ON THE SECOND WORD
People: Amen.
Leader: Let us remember Jesus: who prayed for the forgiveness of those who rejected him and for the perfecting of those who received him, who loved all people, and prayed for them even when they denied and rejected him who hated sin because he know the cost of pride and selfishness, of cruelty and hatred, both to people and to God.
Dr. Marion Miller
CHORUS
Leader: O Lord Jesus Christ, in your agony you showed compassion to a man who recognized his sinfulness and your holiness. You gave him the gift of life eternal. We thank you for that same indescribable gift you give to us. Help us to show such compassion to the lost so that they may too dwell in paradise with you. In your holy name we pray.
All You Who Pass This Way | Words on screen
People: May we ever be grateful for Jesus the Christ and what he has done for us.
People: Amen.
What Wondrous Love Is This? | No. 292, sts. 1, 2
LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE Rev. Rob Fuquay Leader: Let us remember Jesus: who, though rich, became poor and dwelt among us, who was mighty indeed, healing the sick and the troubled, who, as a teacher to his disciples, was their companion and servant. People: May we ever be grateful for Jesus the Christ and what he has done for us.
Leader: Let us remember Jesus: who humbled himself, obedient unto the cross; who has redeemed us from the bondage of sin and given us new freedom. People: May we ever be grateful for Jesus the Christ and what he has done and continues to do for us.
THE SECOND WORD “Today you will be with me in paradise.”
REFLECTION
THE FIFTH WORD “I am thirsty.”
REFLECTION PRAYER ON THE FIFTH WORD Rev. Eric Burton-Krieger
CHORUS Jesus, Remember Me | Taize Chorus, Words on screen
THE THIRD WORD “Dear woman, here is your son,”...“Here is your mother”
Leader: O blessed Savior, whose lips were dry and whose throat was parched, grant us the water of life that we who thirst after righteousness may find it quenched by your love and mercy, leading us to bring the same relief to others. People: Amen.
REFLECTION
HYMN
Mary’s Theme | John Debney Rev. Carolyn Scanlan, Ken Knowles; Pam Close, violin; Carol Dennis, flute
Were You There? | No. 288, sts. 1, 2, 3
* standing, as able
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross | Joseph Martin Chancel Choir
REFLECTION PRAYER ON THE SEVENTH WORD Rev. Jamalyn Peigh Williamson Leader: Father, into whose hands your Son Jesus Christ commended his spirit, grant that we too, following his example, may in all of life and at the moment of our death entrust our lives into your faithful hands of love. In the name of Jesus who gave his life for us all. People: Amen.
* HYMN O Sacred Head, Now Wounded | No. 286
* TOLLING * BENEDICTION Please exit the sanctuary in silence or remain for silent contemplation.