Senior Pastor & Head of Staff
Rev. Ryan Balsan | Ryan@waynepres.org | ext. 214
Associate Pastor of Congregational Life
Rev. Katy Shevel | Katy@waynepres.org | ext. 219
Pastoral Care Associate
Rev. Timothy Pretz | TPretz@waynepres.org | ext. 228
Thursday, April 17, 2025
+ Please stand as you are able.
Prelude | John Grecia, organ
Chorale-Prelude on “Albert”
Maundy Thursday
Tune: Heinrich Albert (1604-1651)
Setting: Robert Elmore (1913-1985)
Words of Welcome & Announcements | Rev. Katy Shevel
+ Call to Worship
What shall we offer for all God’s goodness to us?
Let us lift up the cup of salvation and call upon the name of the Lord!
+ Hymn 727: THE SERVANT SONG Will You Let Me Be Your Servant
+ Prayer of the Day
Holy God, source and sovereign, you put all power and authority into the hands of Christ— Christ, who washes our feet in humble service. Teach us to love one another as Christ has loved us, so that everyone will know that we are his disciples; through Jesus Christ, our Teacher and Lord, we pray. Amen.
+ Declaration from John 13:12-17 & Passing of the Peace
After Jesus had washed the disciples’ feet, he said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you? If I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you. ”
Friends, empowered by this truth, we are called to go forth and do likewise. The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Invitation to Gratitude
Your gifts allow God’s work to be done in our congregation, in our community and in our world. Donate now by texting the word GIVE (not case sensitive) to: (610)-819-4483, or scan the QR code on your phone to give online. You may make a one-time donation, or set up a recurring donation. Please feel free to give in-person as well.
The Deacons’ Compassion Fund assists persons in financial need, funded by the generous donations of members and friends of our church. An additional and optional offering will be taken today to provide funds for this purpose. Designate ‘Deacon Compassion Fund’ on the offering envelope in the pew, when giving online, or on your check memo line, if you wish to allocate today’s gift to this effort.
Offertory Hymn 738: O Master , Let Me Walk with Thee
Prayer of Dedication
Scripture Reading | Matthew 26:20-25
Sermon | “Surely Not I?” | The Rev. Katy Shevel
Anthem | Chancel Choir
God is Love (Ubi Caritas) Steven Rickards (b. 1955)
God is Love , and where true love is , God himself is there. Here in Christ we gather, Love of Christ our calling. Christ our love , is with us , gladness be his greeting. Let us fear and love him , holy God eternal , loving him , let each love Christ in one another. When we Christians gather, members of one body, let there be in us no discord but one spirit. Banished now be anger, strife and every quarrel. Christ is God , be always present here among us. Grant us love's fulfilment , joy with all the blessed. When we see your face , O Savior in your glory. Shine on us , O purest light of all creation , be our bliss while endless ages sing your praises.
The Celebration of the Lord’s Supper Invitation
The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving & The Lord’s Prayer
Words of Institution
Communion of the People
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Anthem | Quartet + Choral Scholars
Ave Verum Philip Stopford (b. 1977)
Hail , true Body, born of the Virgin Mary, Who has truly suffered , was sacrificed on the cross for mortals , Whose side was pierced, whence flowed water and blood: Be for us a foretase (of heaven) during our final examining. O Jesu sweet , O Jesu pure, O Jesu, Son of Mary, have mercy upon me. Amen. - 13th Century
The Stripping of the Chancel
Service of Tenebrae
Tenebrae comes from a translation of a Latin Anthem, Tenebrae Factae Sunt (There was darkness). It is sometimes called the “Service of Shadows.” Tenebrae is a service of readings and extinguishing of lights, to mark the darkness in which Easter will come. At the conclusion of the service, you may stay as long as you wish, leaving in silence when you are ready.
READING 1 | THE SHADOW OF BETRAYAL
Matthew 26:30-46 | Rev. Katy Shevel
Hymn 218 (v. 1): Ah , Holy Jesus
READING 2 | THE SHADOW OF FALSE ACCUSATION
Matthew 26:47-51, 57-60b, 64-68; 27:1-2 | Kelli Masters
O Lord , Who Dares to Smite Thee (Johann Sebastian Bach) | Chancel Choir
READING 3 | THE SHADOW OF MISUNDERSTANDING
John 18:33-40 | Rev. Ryan Balsan
O Thou , with Hate Surrounded (Johann Sebastian Bach) | Chancel Choir
READING 4 | THE SHADOW OF DESERTION
John 19:1-17 | Rev. Katy Shevel
Procession of the Cross | Whit Beverly Adagio for Strings
READING 5 | THE SHADOW OF THE CROSS
HERZLIEBSTER JESU Samuel Barber (1910-1981)
Luke 23:39-43; Luke 23:44-45a; Matthew 27:26b; Luke 23:46 | Kelli Masters
READING 6 | THE SHADOW OF DEATH
Matthew 27:51-52, 54 | Rev. Ryan Balsan
Solo | Were You There?
READING 7 | THE SHADOW OF THE TOMB
John 19:38-42 | Rev. Katy Shevel
Benediction | The Rev. Katy Shevel Worshippers are invited to depart in silence.
Trad. African-American Spiritual
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
*Livestream available at waynepres.org.
GOOD FRIDAY AT WPC | APRIL 18
Worship at 12:00PM*
Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching
Procession to WPC starts at 11:45AM at Wayne United Methodist Church.
EASTER SUNDAY | APRIL 20
Worship at 9:30AM* & 11:00AM Rev. Ryan Balsan Preaching Overflow seating available. Bells, Brass & Choir
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