Friday, March 29, 2013

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
led by Pastor Ruth Foss
A Handmaiden of the Lord
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 27, 2013
&
written during Prayer Vigil
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
March 29, 2013
Good Friday
Holy Week
Lent


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