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Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows. --Isaiah 53:4
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The Bath Church United Church of Christ Founded 1818
"A caring congregation nurturing spiritual growth and demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ."
+ Order of Worship + The Bath Church UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST March 21, 2008 – 7:30pm GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE |
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PRELUDE: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross David Hegarty WORDS OF WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS + CALL TO WORSHIP:Leader: We gather in the presence of our God, who sets before us the ways of life and death. People: We gather in the presence of Jesus Christ, who calls us to accept the cost of discipleship that we may know its joy. Leader: We gather in the presence of the Spirit, who sustains us in both trial and rejoicing. All: In our living and our dying, we are yours, God. In the shadow of your wings, we sing for joy in the Name of Our Triune God.
+ GATHERING HYMN: Beneath the Cross of Jesus No. 255
+ UNISON PRAYER:God of all mercy, we confess how hard it is, despite all of our pious claims, for us to feel deeply the death of one person so many centuries ago, or to grasp fully the meaning this death has for us now and for eternity. Forgive our sins, O God, and touch our thoughts, our feelings, and our souls with the great drama of Jesus’ crucifixion. Help us to see and to remember always that whatever righteousness we have, it is because of this one’s sacrificial death on the cross and victory over the powers of sin and death. In the name of Jesus and the confidence of the cross we pray. Amen. (Silent prayers) ASSURANCE OF PARDON HEARING THE CRUCIFIXION STORY: Matthew 27:15-23 Jesus before Pontius Pilate NT pg. 28 Matthew 27:24-26 Jesus handed over to be crucified Matthew 27:31b-44 Jesus is crucified HYMN: The Old Rugged Cross No. 260 Matthew 27:45-50 The death of JesusMatthew 27:54-56 At the foot of the Cross
HYMN: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded No. 284 READER’S THEATER PRESENTATION: Have you Seen My Son? Jon McCauley Smith SILENT MEDITATION upon the CROSS HYMN: Were You There No. 283 The altar is stripped during the hymn LIGHTING the CANDLE of HOPE: Representing the promise of Easter soon to dawn. PLEASE DEPART in SILENCE + Those that are able may stand at this timePARTICIPANTS IN THE SERVICE Clergy: Rev. Mark Frey, Rev. Jim Cunningham Music: Debbie Heubeck, Director of Music Ministries; Jeff Sonoda, Organist Sound: Dave Claes Reader’s Theater: Simeon: Barry Lamkin; Anna: Sandy Roeger; Mother of Jesus: Kathy Price; Mother of Judas: Lynn Abramovich; Mother of James & John: Meg Lamb; Mother of John Mark: Gretchen Hosbach; Mother of Barabbas: Lisa Kindleburg
The cross above the above the altar was given in 1985 by Orville Morse in memory of his mother Hazel Morse. This beautiful cross was made of walnut timber from his own property in Bath.
Holy Week at The Bath Church GOOD FRIDAY March 21 – 12:00pm in the Historic Chapel - Mid-Day Good Friday Service of communion and Seven Last Words of the Cross 7:30pm in the Historic Chapel – Service of Remembrance at the Foot of the Cross. Drama: "Have You Seen My Son?"
EASTER VIGIL Friday-Saturday, March 21-23 in the Historic Chapel The traditional Easter Vigil will be held beginning at 9:00pm Good Friday night through 8:00am on Easter Sunday. Two people will keep watch during this darkest time of the Christian year – from Christ’s death on the cross to the announcement of his resurrection. HOLY SATURDAY March 22: Prayer Vigil continues in the Chapel Read Matthew chapters 26 & 27 EASTER SUNDAY SUNRISE March 23 – 6:00am at Mt. Zion Baptist, 327 Cuyahoga St., Akron – Rev. Frey preaching Bath Church will join with its Inter-Racial Partner Church for the traditional Sunrise Service to welcome the good news of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. Breakfast will immediately follow the service. EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP March 23 – 8:30am & 11:00am The Sanctuary will be decorated with flowers as the church heralds the news "Alleluia! Jesus Christ is Risen!" The worship services will be full of song and joy. Rev. Mark Frey preaching: "Love, Life & Light Unleashed!"
The Bath Church – United Church of Christ 3980 West Bath Road – Bath Ohio 330.666.3520 - www.bathucc.org
Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows. --Isaiah 53:4 |
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