Good Friday March 25, 2016

Good Friday March 25, 2016 Saint James Evangelical Lutheran Church 460 West Annapolis Street - West Saint Paul, MN 55118 Church Office: (651) 457-9232 Fax: (651) 457-1893 E-mail: stjlc@saintjameslutheran.com Visit our web site: www.saintjameslutheran.com Pastor Michael Albrecht 651-457-6796 malbrecht@saintjameslutheran.com Pastor Dale Critchley 651-689-3253 dcritchley@saintjameslutheran.com Terese Thune Youth Director 651-336-2117 tthune@saintjameslutheran.com Pastor Ralph Rokke 651-457-3955 rrokke@saintjameslutheran.com Pastor Richard Stadler 651-338-8621 rstadler@saintjameslutheran.com Shirley Hess Parish Nurse 651-210-3380 pnstjlc@saintjameslutheran.com

WELCOME TO WORSHIP! Good Friday March 25, 2016 PREPARING FOR WORSHIP You are invited to meditate on Paul Gerhardt s marvelous Lenten hymn, A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth, Christian Worship #100 WELCOME to this commemoration of the Crucifixion or our Lord. As we contemplate what our sins have done to Jesus, our hearts are filled with grief and shame. But then we hear Him praying, Father, forgive them. That is why we call this day Good Friday. The Good News is: It is finished! Jesus paid for all of our sins. Jesus killed death. We take to heart the Apostle Paul s exhortation, Whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup you proclaim the Lord s death until He comes (I Corinthians 11:26). GUESTS AND VISITORS, we are delighted that you are worshiping with us! Please take a moment to fill out a Welcome, Guest card which is available in the pew racks and place it in the offering. For every guest who completes this form, Saint James will donate an extra $5 to the Neighbor s Food Shelf. Also, stop by the Visitor Welcome Center as you leave and pick up a small gift. Thank you for coming, and please come back and visit again soon. You are always welcome here at Saint James. THE ORDER OF SERVICE ORGAN PRELUDE: Cortège et Litanie, Op. 19, No. 2 Marcel Dupré Marcel Dupré (1886-1971) was one of the great virtuoso organists/composers/teachers of the early 20th century French organ school. Cortège et Litanie, engaging the full dynamic and coloristic range of the organ is built on two contrasting themes. The Cortège, evoking a solemn processional begins quietly featuring a chorale-like tune. The Litanie presents an insistent theme, a repetitious, anxious prayer sung during a procession, growing in complexity and intensity, until, joined by the reappearance of the Cortège theme, the piece concludes in a carillon-like blaze of triumph and hope. Those able, please stand for stanza 4 OPENING HYMN: Christian Worship #100 A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth PASTORAL GREETING AND INVOCATION: Pastor Albrecht Please be seated OPENING PRAYER P: Let the incense of our repentant prayer ascend before You, O Lord, and let Your loving kindness descend upon us, that with purified minds we may sing Your praises with the Church on earth and the whole heavenly host, and may glorify You forever and ever. C: (sing) Amen. 2

CALL TO WORSHIP: (7:00) Via Dolorosa soloist:sarah Rickertsen Down the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem that day, The soldiers tried to clear the narrow street But the crowd pressed in to see, A Man condemned to die on Calvary He was bleeding from a beating, There were stripes upon His back And He wore a crown of thorns upon His head, And He bore with every step The scorn of those who cried out for His death Down the Via Dolorosa, called the way of suffering, Like a lamb came the Messiah, Christ the King, But He chose to walk that road out of His love For you and me. Down the Via Dolorosa, all the way to Calvary. Por la Via Dolorosa, triste dia en Jerusalem Los saldados le abrian paso a Jesus Mas la gente se acercaba Para ver al que llevaba aquella cruz Por la Via Dolorosa, que es la via Del dolor Como oveja vino Cristo, Rey, Señor Y fue El quien quiso ir por su amor Por ti y Por mi Por la Via Dolorosa al Calvario y a morir The blood that would cleanse the souls of all men Made its way to the heart of Jerusalem. Lyrics: Sandi Patty INTROIT: Psalm 22:1-5 P: My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? C: Why are You so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning? P: O my God, I cry out by day, but You do not answer, C: By night, and am not silent. P: Yet, You are enthroned as the Holy One. C: You are the praise of Israel. P: In You our fathers put their trust; C: They trusted and You delivered them. P: They cried to you and were saved; C: In You they trusted and were not disappointed. 3

COLLECT FOR THE WORD P: Blessed Lord, You have caused all of the Holy Scriptures to be written for our learning. Grant, therefore, that we may hear them, read, mark, learn and inwardly digest them, so that by patience and comfort of Your Holy Word we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which You have given us for the sake of Your suffering and death. C: (sing) Amen. READING OF THE PASSION HISTORY: Part Seven, pages 30-34 photo by Gene & Pat Schwope CHORAL RESPONSE: (7:00) O Love Divine, What Hast Thou Done! Howard Helvey O Love divine, what hast Thou done! Th'incarnate God hath died for me! The Father's coeternal Son bore all my sins upon the tree! The Son of God, for me hath died: My Lord, my Love, is crucified: Is crucified for me and you, to bring us rebels near to God; Believe, believe, the record true, Ye all are bought with Jesus' blood; Pardon for all flows from His side: My Love is crucified. Behold Him all that pass by, The bleeding Prince of life and peace! Come, sinners, see your Savior die, And say, was ever grief like His? Come, feel with me His blood applied: My Lord, my Love, is crucified. READING OF THE PASSION HISTORY: Part Eight, pages 34-36 SERMON HYMN: Christian Worship #356 You Are the Way; through You Alone SERMON: Text: John 14:1-6 Theme: Jesus Is the Only Way OFFERTORY: Christian Worship, page 20 OFFERING: We respond to God s deep, deep love for us. 4

ORGAN: (11:00) Passion Max Reger SAINT JAMES CHOIR: (7:00) Jesus, Savior, Crucified Grier/Everson Jesus, Savior, Crucified, hanging from the cross, suffered, tortured, left to die, what sacrifice and loss. Earth can feel the pain and sorrow of that fateful day, but for Him and God's good grace, all our sins forgave. Jesus, Savior, loving Lord, forgiving from the cross, in your pain you spoke the words, believe and all's not lost. There You hung in agony, yet all could surely see God's own Son nailed to the cross, died to set us free. Crucified, crucified, Jesus, Savior, crucified, crowned with thorns entwined. Forsaken Son, so despised, His spirit resigned. Death's dark hour did cloud the earth, lightning filled the sky, thunder roared and earthquakes shook, on the day He died. Were you there? Were you there? Jesus, Savior, crucified, Christ will rise again, God the Father and the Son, Holy Ghost in heaven. Jesus, Savior, risen Christ, we humbly seek to do all that You would ask of us, as we follow You. HYMN OF REDEDICATION: Christian Worship #105, stanza 5 What Language Shall I Borrow? INTERCESSORY PRAYER AND THE LORD S PRAYER CONFESSION OF SINS I confess to God Almighty, before the whole company of heaven, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned in thought, word, and deed by my fault, by my own fault, by my own most grievous fault. I have done what is evil, and I have failed to do what is good. O Lord God most holy, O Lord God most mighty, O holy and most merciful Savior, I beg You to have mercy upon me, to forgive me all my sins and to bring me to everlasting life. Amen. ABSOLUTION P: Our heavenly Father has been merciful to us; He has given His only begotten Son to die for us. The blood of Jesus washes away all of your sins. Everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have everlasting life. Therefore, as a called and ordained servant of the Word, I announce 5

the grace of God to all of you, and by the authority of our Lord, Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: (sing) Amen. CHORAL RESPONSE: (7:00) When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Text from CW #125 Gilbert M. Martin PRAYER OF PREPARATION FOR THE SACRAMENT P: Blessed Lord Jesus, You invite all of us who labor and are heavy laden to come unto You, so that You can refresh us and give rest to our souls. Please let us, as Your guests, experience Your love at the heavenly feast You have prepared for Your children here on earth. Keep us from impenitence and unbelief, so that we may partake of Your Holy Sacrament in a worthy manner. Strip off from us the spotted garments of our flesh and of our own righteousness and dress us in the garments of the righteousness that You have purchased with Your blood. Strengthen our faith, increase our love and hope, and after this life, grant us a place at Your heavenly table, where we will eat of the eternal manna and drink of the river of Your pleasure forevermore. Hear us for the sake of Your suffering and death. C: Amen. CONSECRATION OF THE ELEMENTS P: All things are now ready. Whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup you proclaim the Lord's death until He comes. Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb. 1) Lamb of God, have mercy on us, humbly trusting in Your grace. Our great joy is to adore You, and to see You face to face. 2) Jesus gives us true repentance by His Spirit sent from heav n, Whispers this assuring sentence, All your sins are now forgiv n. 3) Faith He grants us to believe it, grateful hearts His love to prize; Want we wisdom? He must give it, hearing ears and seeing eyes. Amen. 6

DISTRIBUTION OF THE LORD S SUPPER The Sacrament of the Altar is a special blessing for God s people: our sins are forgiven, our faith is strengthened, and our resolve to live for the Lord is renewed. We believe the word of Jesus that under the bread and the wine we receive the Real Presence of our Savior, His Body and His Blood, for the forgiveness of sins, life and salvation. All who are baptized and confirmed and confess this understanding of the Lord s Supper are welcome to receive the sacrament with us. We enjoy fellowship in a close communion with each other as we receive the Body and Blood of our Lord together. Visitors who wish to continue to commune with us on a regular basis, or those who have questions are encouraged to speak with one of the pastors. Non-alcoholic white wine is available in each tray for anyone who prefers it. Gluten-free wafers are also available. To indicate that you prefer gluten-free, please raise your index finger when the wafers are brought to you. Parents are welcome to bring their non-confirmed children with them to the altar. The pastor will pronounce a blessing on them. Parents should instruct such unconfirmed children not to stand on the cushions and to keep their hands folded, so the pastor will know who should not receive the sacrament. DISTRIBUTION HYMNS: Christian Worship #108 Jesus, Refuge of the Weary Christian Worship #140 God Was There on Calvary THANKSGIVING FOR THE SACRAMENT: Christian Worship #316 O Jesus, Blessed Lord, To Thee BENEDICTION: (11:00) POSTLUDE: (11:00) Komm, süsser Tod J.S. Bach 7

THE TENEBRAE SERVICE The Latin word Tenebrae means "shadows" or "darkness." The custom of having a "Tenebrae Service" on Good Friday derives from the fact that God the Father modestly provided three hours of supernatural darkness to cover the anguish of His only begotten Son while He hung on the cross. As the lights in the sanctuary gradually grow dimmer, the Scripture readings and choral music will intensify our meditation on Jesus' suffering and death. We are reminded that the hopes and loyalties of His followers faded on that awful afternoon. As we look into our own hearts this evening, we ponder the question: Am I crucifying my Savior anew? Then we behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. THE PASSION HISTORY: John 19:31-37, page 36 SAINT JAMES CHOIR: Psalm 130 Out of the Depths Paul O. Manz THE PASSION HISTORY: Mark 15:42-45, page 37 SAINT JAMES CHOIR: Psalm 130 If Thou, Lord Paul O. Manz THE PASSION HISTORY: John 19:38-42, page 37 Our custom is to exit the sanctuary at the end of the service in total silence. Thank you for respecting this custom of contemplation as you refrain from speaking until you are outside the building. SAINT JAMES CHOIR: Psalm 130 I Wait for the Lord Paul O. Manz THE PASSION HISTORY: Matthew 27:59-61, Luke 23:56, pages 37-38 SAINT JAMES CHOIR: Psalm 130 Let Israel Hope in the Lord Paul O. Manz THE PASSION HISTORY: Matthew 27:62-66, page 38 SAINT JAMES CHOIR: Gloria Patri Paul O. Manz Were You There? Raymond H. Haan REMAINING HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE Holy Saturday 7:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Service Easter Sunday 7:00-10:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Easter Festival Service 9:30 a.m. Children s Easter Service 10:30 a.m. Easter Festival Service Monday 6:30 p.m. Echoes of Easter Evening SonRise Worship MOMENT OF SILENCE TOLLING OF THE BELLS SILENT DEPARTURE SERVING IN OUR WORSHIP Pastor Albrecht (Preaching) Pastor Ralph Rokke Pastor Dale Critchley Organist and Choir Director: Tom Rowland Saint James Choir Ushers: (11:00) Len Bohrer, Bob Leverton (7:00) Bob Bahls, Monica Bahls, Judy Score Audio Video Team: Dani Critchley, Hannah Critchley, Sharon Ferrara, Glenn & Wendy Gatzke, Jerry Hinz, Len & Diane Munson, Jerry Peterson, Lorna Redding, Michael Schroeder, Leif Thune and Gil Ude Screen Slide Production: Ami Heesch 8