| HOLY MONDAY, MARCH 30TH | |||
| Meditation on the Cross and prayers for peace 12 noon Reading of Passion Story and Holy Communion PRAYER: O God, your Son chose the path which led to pain before glory. Plant his cross in our hearts, so that in its power and love we may come at last to joy and glory; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen |
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| 7:00 p.m. | Eucharist | ||
| Scripture | Psalm 36:5-11; Isaiah 42:1-9; Hebrews 9:11-15; St. John 12:1-11 | ||
| HOLY TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST | |||
| 11:45 a.m. | Meditation on the Cross and prayers for peace 12 noon Reading of Passion Story and Holy Communion PRAYER: Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow you. Grant that our love may not grow cold in your service, and that we may not fail or deny you in the hour of trial. Amen |
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| 7:00 p.m. | Eucharist | ||
| Scripture | Psalm 71:1-14; Isaiah 49:1-7; I Corinthians 1:18-31; St. John 12:20-36 | ||
| HOLY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1ST | |||
| 11:45 a.m. | Meditation on the Cross and prayers for peace 12 noon Reading of Passion Story and Holy Communion PRAYER: Almighty God, your Son our Savior suffered at the hands of humans and endured the shame of the cross. Grant that we may walk in the way of the cross and find it the way of life and peace, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen |
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| 7:00 p.m. | Eucharist | ||
| Scripture | Psalm 70; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Hebrews 12:1-3; St. John 13:21-32 | ||
| HOLY THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND | |||
| 11:45 a.m. | Meditation on the Cross and prayers for peace 12 noon Reading of Passion Story and Holy Communion PRAYER: Lord God, in a wonderful Sacrament you have left us a memorial of your suffering and death. May this Sacrament of your body and blood so work in us that the way we live will proclaim the redemption you have brought; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen |
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| 7:00 p.m. | Maundy Thursday Eucharist, First Communion, Foot Washing | ||
| Scripture | Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; Exodus 12:1-14; I Corinthians 11:23-26; St. John 13:1-17, 31b-35 | ||
| GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3RD | |||
| 10:00 a.m. | Eucharist & Stripping of Altar | ||
| 11:00 a.m. | Procession of Cross | ||
| 12-3:00 p.m. | Seven Last Words, First English Lutheran | ||
| 12 N-12 M | Prayer Vigil (Sanctuary/Home) PRAYER: Lord Jesus, you carried our sins in your own body on the tree so that we might have life. May we and all who remember this day find new life in you now and in the world to come, where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen |
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| 7:00 p.m. | Ancient Service of Tenebrae | ||
| Scripture | Psalm 22; Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Hebrews 10:16-25; St. John 18:1-19:42 | ||
| HOLY SATURDAY, THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER, APRIL 4TH | |||
| Scripture | Genesis 1:1–2:4a; Isaiah 55:1-11; Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 114; Romans 6:3-11; St. Luke 24:1-12 | ||
| 9:30 a.m. | Altar Guild | ||
| 10:00 a.m. | Gethsemane Youth prepare for Easter breakfast | ||
