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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 20, 2008 – 7:30pm MAUNDY THURSDAY Service of Remembrance & Sacrament of the Last Supper |
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WELCOME PRELUDE: If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee arr. William Clisham p CALL TO WORSHIPLeader: On this night when we remember the Last Supper our Lord had with his disciples before his betrayal and crucifixion, we remember it was the religious festival of the Passover they were celebrating in remembrance of what God had done for the people. People: As we come to the Lord’s Table in remembrance of Christ’s death and resurrection, let us remember and give thanks for what God has done for us. p HYMN: Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life No. 403
REMEMBERING THE LAST SUPPER STORY FROM SCRIPTURE Matthew 26:14-16 The plot to kill Jesus NT pg. 26 Matthew 26:17-25 Jesus & the disciples prepare for the Passover meal Matthew 26:26-30 The Last Supper is shared
HYMN: Let Us Break Bread Together On Our Knees
SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION Invitation + Prayer Please come forward to the table, take a piece of bread and a cup. You may partake at the table and then return to your seat or move to the side to kneel or pause in prayer before returning to your seat. Come as the Spirit moves you. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING (unison): We give you thanks for this sacred bread and cup and for the gift of Jesus they represent. Strengthen our faith, bring us closer to Jesus, fill us with overwhelming gratitude for your gift of love and saving grace. We are your beloved children. We lift up to you our love and praise. In the name of our blessed savior, Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen. ANTHEM: O Lord Have Mercy arr. David W. Music Matthew 26:31-35 Peter’s Denial Foretold NT pg. 26 Matthew 26:36-46 Jesus Prays
HYMN: Go to Dark Gethsemane (vs. 1 & 2) No. 272
PASTOR’S PRAYER & SILENT PRAYER Matthew 26:47-56 Betrayal & Arrest of Jesus Matthew 26:57-68 Jesus before the High Priest Matthew 26:69-75 Peter’s Denial REFLECTION: Scared, But Not to Death The Rev. Mark Frey HYMN: What Wondrous Love Is This (vs. 1 & 2) No. 257 THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison): 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. DEPART IN SILENCE POSTLUDE: Prélude Modal Jean Langlais p All that are able are invited to stand. PARTICIPANTS Readers: Members of the Diaconate Board – Hugh West, Kathy Price, Dave Claes, Martha Salem, John Matejkovic, Geoff Price, Nancy Blind; Adam Marquette, Youth Ministries Director Clergy: Rev. Mark Frey, Rev. Jim Cunningham Music: Debbie Heubeck, Music Director; Jeff Sonoda, Organist; Prelude: Bath Belles; Anthem: Chancel Choir Sound: Dave Claes
The sanctuary cross was made by Bill Parry and Terry Ufholz for use by the congregation when we worshipped in Fellowship Hall. It was dedicated on Easter Sunday 1997.
Holy Week the Bath Church
MAUNDY THURSDAY March 20 – 7:30pm in the Sanctuary Service of Tenebrae (scripture & meditation) and Communion 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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