Friday, 14 April :00 p.m. Holy Communion

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1 1 Fort Snelling Veterans Memorial Chapel 1 Tower Avenue in historic Fort Snelling, Minnesota Friday, 14 April :00 p.m. Holy Communion Non-Denominational Christian Worship Service hosted by Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation

2 2 ORDER OF WORSHIP We are glad that you are here for worship today! The * indicates that you are invited to stand... as you are able. The ** indicates times for the ushers to seat latecomers. The bold print indicates readings/choral responses of the congregation. If you have a cell phone, please turn off the ringer. Thank you. Prelude Invocation Selections * Opening Hymn When I Survey the Wondrous Cross # 300 Hamburg words and music by Watts and Mason 1. When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. 2. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save in the death of Christ my God: All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood. 3. See, from His head, His hands, His feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down: Did e er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown? Call to Confession Prayer of Confession (in unison) O God, we tend to follow Jesus until the cross comes into view. Then we falter in our discipleship, although we never forget the glory on the other side of the cross. Forgive us when we depart from our Savior on His path of sorrow He took in order to give us a home in glory. Keep us close to Christ; that through life and death, we may finally experience the glory of living in Your kingdom. Amen. Assurance of Pardon * Statement of Faith The Nicene Creed L: Christians, what do you believe? P: We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God of God, Light of Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through Him all things were made. For us and for our salvation He came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius 9

3 8 A Special Welcome to our Visitors... We are delighted you have chosen to worship here today! May you experience a sincere welcome and a sense of God s love for you. We gather as a community of faith to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. We encourage you to return again... and bring others with you. We hope that we may provide the sense of community and stimulation of character you have been searching for! We provide individual pastoral care by request. You may call the chaplains for an appointment. We are willing to provide additional services as needed; simply call the Chapel Office (952/ ) or Chaplains Ken (612/ ) or Mike (651/ ). If you would like to talk about the sacrament of baptism for yourself or a member of your family, arrangements can be made by contacting the chaplains. For bookings of the Chapel, please contact the Fort Snelling State Park directly at 612/ Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation Ministerial Staff Rev. Dr. Kenneth L. Beale, Jr., Senior Chaplain Rev. Michael H. Wallman, Associate Chaplain Marlys Wallman, Minister of Music Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation Administrative Staff Bev Johnson, Administrative Assistant Carol Nygaard, Accounting Specialist 50th Anniversary Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel Foundation 9031 Penn Avenue S Bloomington, Minnesota (952) info@fortsnellingmcf.org Website: Where the Veteran is Remembered 3 Pilate; He suffered death and was buried. On the third day He rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in the one holy universal and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. The Passion of Our Lord I. The Darkness of Betrayal Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing. (Luke 23:34) Scripture Reading Matthew 26:1-5,14-16 (Pew Bible Page 962) Special Music The Garden J.W. Peterson II. The Darkness of Separation Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise. (Luke 23:43) Scripture Reading Luke 23:32-33,39-43 (Pew Bible Page 1028) Hymn O Love Divine, What Hast Thou Done UMH # 287 Selena words and music by Wesley and Woodbury 1. O Love divine, what hast Thou done! The immortal God hath died for me! The Father s co-eternal Son bore all my sins upon the tree. Th immortal God for me hath died: My Lord, my Love, is crucified! 2. Is crucified for me and you, to bring us rebels back to God. Believe, believe the record true, ye all are bought with Jesus blood. Pardon for all flows from His side: My Lord, my Love, is crucified! III. The Darkness of Crucifixion Woman, here is your son. (John 19:26) Scripture Reading John 19:25b-27 (Pew Bible Page 1058) Hymn What Wondrous Love Is This # 36 Wondrous Love words and music by American Folk Hymn and Young

4 4 2. What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul, what wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, that caused the Lord of life to lay aside His crown for my soul, for my soul, to lay aside His crown for my soul. IV. The Darkness of Desertion My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? (Matthew 27:46) Scripture Reading Mark 15:33-36 (Pew Bible Page 990) Special Music Behold the Man of Sorrows J.W. Peterson V. The Darkness of Evil's Torture I am thirsty. (John 19:28) Scripture Reading John 19:28-29 (Pew Bible Page 1058) Hymn Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed UMH # 294 Martyrdom words and music by Watts and Wilson 1. Alas! and did my Savior bleed, and did my Sovereign die? Would He devote that sacred head for sinners such as I? 2. Was it for crimes that I have done, He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree! 4. Thus might I hide my blushing face while His dear cross appears; dissolve my heart in thankfulness, and melt mine eyes to tears. VI. The Darkness of Complete Sacrifice It is finished. (John 19:30) Scripture Reading Matthew 27:50-53 (Pew Bible Page 966) Hymn Go to Dark Gethsemane # 285 Redhead words and music by Montgomery and Redhead 3. Calvary s mournful mountain climb; there, adoring at His feet, mark that miracle of time, God s own sacrifice complete. It is finished! hear Him cry; learn of Jesus Christ to die. VII. The Darkness of Death Father, into Your hands I commend My spirit. (Luke 23:46) Scripture Reading Luke 23:44-48 (Pew Bible Page 1029) Hymn O Sacred Head, Now Wounded # 296 Passion Chorale words and music by Clairvaux and Hassler 2. What Thou, my Lord, hast suffered was all for sinners gain; mine, mine was the transgression, but Thine the deadly pain. 7 Pew Cards are available for friends, visitors and members who have had a change of address/phone number, are interested in membership, or desire a visit, have a prayer request, or a wish. Please complete the card found in the pew holder... then drop it in the offering plate. This Sunday (16 Apr) is Easter Sunday/Resurrection Day. Chaplain Ken will deliver a timely message entitled, The Resurrection: A Lie or The Truth? based on Acts 26:1-29. The special music will be the Richfield Symphonic Brass Ensemble and Diane Westby. The chancel will be adorned with an Easter Garden of some 60 lilies and tulips. A freewill donation Easter Brunch will take place (9:30-10:30 a.m.) in the Fellowship Hall. Ministry Beyond the Walls: Our weekly worship services can now be viewed LIVE from your internet service. Homebound and absent members and friends can simply go to accounts/ and tune in any Sunday (starting at 10:50 a.m. Central Time) Services are also archived there for later viewing. Facebook! Go to Memorial-Chapel-Foundation-Where-the-Veteran-is- Remembered/ and check on Like us then Share with your friends! Connect with other members. See reminders of upcoming events. You can also follow us on If you have an address and are not currently receiving the mid-week Chapel Chatter providing you with what you need to know about the coming Sunday at the Chapel... please send an to the Chapel Foundation [info@fortsnellingmcf.org] and request to be added to this Constant Contact distro list. Throughout the month of April we have a recruiting station in the Fellowship Hall each Sunday where you can sign-up for a host of volunteer positions. Your participation is critical to our success! An extensive list of volunteer positions will be provided for you to indicate those places you wish to render service one of the expectations of membership in the Foundation. Persons will be on hand to answer your questions regarding the various opportunities to uphold the Chapel Foundation with your service.

5 Words of Dismissal from the Altar Those receiving communion either kneeling or standing at the altar rail, should remain until all have received and are dismisses as a group. 6 * Closing Hymn Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross # 458 Near the Cross words and music by Crosby and Doane 1. Jesus, keep me near the cross; there a precious fountain, free to all, a healing stream, flows from Calvary's mountain. (Refrain) In the cross, in the cross, be my glory ever, till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river. 3. Near the cross! O Lamb of God, bring its scenes before me; help me walk from day to day with its shadows o er me. (Refrain) 4. Near the cross I ll watch and wait, hoping, trusting ever, till I reach the golden strand just beyond the river. (Refrain) * Benediction Postlude Organ Selection LARGE PRINT BULLETINS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE REAR OF THE SANCTUARY. WORSHIP LEADER: Chaplain Mike Wallman COMMUNION STEWARDS: Johnnie & Bev Johnson SPECIAL MUSIC: A sincere welcome to our own Steve & Eva Zorn. Steve was born and raised in India as the son of Lutheran missionaries. It was in this setting that he attended Christian school, began his study of music and learned of his love for singing. 15- years ago, Steve began singing competitively with Barbershop choruses and quartets, and currently sings with the award winning Great Northern Union. Steve s quartet Note orious has previously performed at Fort Snelling Chapel. In addition to her keyboard accompaniment, Eva plays with Mississippi Valley Orchestra a community orchestra of 60-persons that rehearse weekly and provide concerts throughout the year in the Twin Cities area. Eva is a daughter of our own Joan Eng. Many thanks to this talented husband/wife duo for being with us today. Announcements Holy Communion is offered to all belivers in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and is open for all to receive. 5 Lo, here I fall, my Savior! Tis I deserve Thy place; look on me with Thy favor, vouch-safe to me Thy grace. Sermon Two Criminals Two Crosses Two Choices text: St. Luke 23:32-43 Chaplain Beale * Hymn of Response Beneath the Cross of Jesus # 471 St. Christopher words and music by Clephane and Maker If you wish to receive communion in the pew, please sit on the pulpit side. If you wish to receive the elements at the communion rail, please sit on the balcony side. Accordingly, if you need to make a change in your seating, please do so during the singing of this hymn. 2. Upon the cross of Jesus mine eye at times can see the very dying form of One who suffered there for me: And from my stricken heart with tears two wonders I confess the wonders of redeeming love and my unworthiness. 3. I take, O cross, thy shadow for my abiding place: I ask no other sunshine than the sunshine of His face; content to let the world go by, to know no gain nor loss: My sinful self my only shame, my glory all, the cross. Amen. Greeting and Sharing of Church Life We share the community announcements and invite visitors to register attendance with us by completing the card provided in the pew card-holder. Offering of Tithes and Gifts Dedication Prayer Offertory Music Were You There? spiritual Call to Prayer Pastoral Prayer of the People The Lord s Prayer: 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Sacrament of Holy Communion Words of Institution Words of Invitation Distribution of the Elements Within the tray of hosts, there is a container of gluten-free bread for those with wheat allergies. Please serve yourself the cup in remembrance of Christ s blood. The inner portion of the trays are white grape juice and the outer circles are wine.