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 Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows.
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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 - Noon GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE |
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MOMENTS OF SILENT PRAYER AND PREPARATION: Prepare for this service by reflecting upon what Jesus’ death upon the cross means to you and what difference the cross of Christ makes in your life. PRELUDE: Dulcimer Prelude p CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Come to the table of the Lord. Come to the Garden to pray with Jesus. Come to the cross. People: Just as I am, I come to hear again the story of Jesus’ execution. All: Amen. COMMUNION HYMN: We Remember You (vs. 1) No. 690 THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Invitation • Words of Institution • Sharing of Bread and Cup • Eucharistic Prayer & Lord’s Prayer After the invitation, please come forward, row by row to receive Communion. The elements will be taken to the pew for those who are not able to come forward.
HYMN: Go to Dark Gethsemane No. 272 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 26:36-46 Martha Salem REFLECTIONS FROM PASTOR JIM HYMN: Were You There No. 283
READING OF THE SEVEN LAST WORDS ON THE CROSS After each Scripture reading, there will be a moment of silence to reflect on our experience hearing these words. Luke 23:32-34 Mark Frey Luke 23:39-43 Adam Marquette John 19: 25-27 Martha Salem Mark 15:29-34 Jim Cunningham John 19: 28 Martha Salem John 19: 29-30 Adam Marquette Luke 23:44-46 Mark Frey REFLECTIONS FROM PASTOR JIM PRAYER AND 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 sins, as we forgive those who sin 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. HYMN: O Sacred Head, Now Wounded (vs. 1 & 2) No. 284 SILENT MEDITATION upon the death of Jesus. What does his death mean to me? Would he be assassinated or executed if he preached his message in our day? BENEDICTION Please depart in silence p Those who are able may stand at this time PARTICIPANTS Clergy: Rev. Mark Frey, Rev. Jim Cunningham Lay Assistant: Adam Marquette, Martha Salem Organist: Debbie Heubeck, Director of Music Ministry; Mary Jones, Dulcimer
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
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