in the gathering shadows - 3

in the gathering shadows

witnesses struck silent

the presence of evil

the sacrifice to come

bound to the scripture

the path laid before him

alone to the cross

to fulfill destiny

March 29, 2013

Ecumenical Service of Tenebrae –

Luke 23:39-46

John 13:34, 35 (Prayer of Confession)

John 12:47b; John 13:1b (Assurance of Foregiveness)

The Service of Shadows

(with 7 candles)

1. THE SHADOW OF BETRAYAL

Matthew 26:20-25

2. THE SHADOW OF INNER AGONY

Luke 22:40-44
3. THE SHADOW OF LONELINESS

 Matthew 26:40-45
4. THE SHADOW OF DESERTION

Matthew 26:47-50, 55, 56
5. THE SHADOW OF ACCUSATION

Matthew 26:59-67
6. THE SHADOW OF MOCKERY

Mark 15:12-20
7. THE SHADOW OF DEATH

Luke 23:33-46

Hymn: Were You There… (United Methodist Hymnal #288)

FINAL READING
John 1:1-4

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March 27, 2013

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written during Prayer Vigil

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March 29, 2013

Good Friday

Holy Week

Lent

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