Service Type: Tenebrae
We will have 8 lit candles at the beginning of the service and put them out, one by one throughout the service, so that we end in darkness, anticipating Good Friday. One candle, the Christ candle will remain.
Theme Source:
"Unredeemed"
by Selah
The cruelest word, the coldest heart
The deepest wound, the endless dark
The lonely ache, the burning tears
The bitter nights, the wasted years
Life breaks and falls apart
But we know these are
Places where grace is soon to be so amazing
It may be unfulfilled, it may be unrestored
But when anything that's shattered
Is laid before the Lord
Just watch and see, it will not be unredeemed
For every choice that led to shame
And all the love that never came
For every vow that someone broke
And every life that gave up hope
We live in the shadow of the fall
But the cross says these are all
Places where grace is soon to be so amazing
It may be unfulfilled, it may be unrestored
But when anything that's shattered
Is laid before the Lord
Just watch and see, it will not be unredeemed
Oh, He will wipe every tear
Will not be, be unredeemed
Places where grace is soon to be so amazing
It may be unfulfilled, it may be unrestored
But you never know the miracle the Father has in store
Just watch and see, it will not be
Just watch and see, it will not be unredeemed
The deepest wound, the endless dark
The lonely ache, the burning tears
The bitter nights, the wasted years
Life breaks and falls apart
But we know these are
Places where grace is soon to be so amazing
It may be unfulfilled, it may be unrestored
But when anything that's shattered
Is laid before the Lord
Just watch and see, it will not be unredeemed
For every choice that led to shame
And all the love that never came
For every vow that someone broke
And every life that gave up hope
We live in the shadow of the fall
But the cross says these are all
Places where grace is soon to be so amazing
It may be unfulfilled, it may be unrestored
But when anything that's shattered
Is laid before the Lord
Just watch and see, it will not be unredeemed
Oh, He will wipe every tear
Will not be, be unredeemed
Places where grace is soon to be so amazing
It may be unfulfilled, it may be unrestored
But you never know the miracle the Father has in store
Just watch and see, it will not be
Just watch and see, it will not be unredeemed
Scripture: John 13:1-17
It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. 2 The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. 3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.
6 He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?”
7 Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”
8 “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.”
Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.”
9 “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!”
10 Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” 11 For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean.
12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. 13 “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. 15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 16 Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17 Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
Order of Worship:
Hymn: CH # 490 "Sister, Let Me Be Your Servant" st. 1
Scripture Reading: John 13:2-6
2 The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. 3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.
6 He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?”
Invocation:
Lord, Are you going to wash our feet? We do not know quite what that means. It is difficult to take it into our hearts and minds. You, our leader and our Lord, lower yourself before us, and reach out to wash our dirty feet. No, it doesn't seem right. But even as we say "no," we hear you urging, "Yes!" And we realize, this is what it means to be your disciples. Sometimes the world is turned upside down. So let it be."
Washing of Hands or Feet
Musical Meditation
Scripture: John 13:10-11
10 Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” 11 For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean.
Hymn: CH # 490 "Sister, Let Me Be Your Servant" st. 3
As we extinguish the candles, we name the moments we cannot forget, the dark times that cling to us, the betrayals and broken hearts. We lay them down before you, Oh Christ, whose friendship was betrayed and whose heart was broken, too.
We remember - The Cruelest Word, The Coldest Heart, The Deepest Wound, The Endless Dark, The Lonely Ache, The Burning Tears, The Bitter Nights, The Wasted Years.
Scripture: John 13:12-17
12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. 13 “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. 15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 16 Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17 Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
Musical & Visual Meditation : "Unredeemed" by Selah
Hymn: CH # 490 "Sister, Let Me Be Your Servant" st. 4
Prayers for Bread and Cup
Words of Institution
The Lord's Supper
Loved as we are, by you, O God, and befriended by your son, Jesus Christ, how can we let our hearts be troubled? We have heard your word and seen your example. We trust in you, through this Thursday night in Gesthemane, through the truth of Friday's cross and the numbness of Saturday's waiting. And when the sun rises on that Sunday morning, we will set out to see what miracles you have done...and will do. We are your disciples, now and forever. We are your friends. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Hymn: CH # 490 "Sister, Let Me Be Your Servant" st.5
6 He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?”
7 Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.”
8 “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.”
Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.”
9 “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!”
10 Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” 11 For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean.
12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. 13 “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. 15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 16 Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17 Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
Order of Worship:
We Gather in Jesus' Name
Opening Scripture: John 13:1 It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own, who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love.Hymn: CH # 490 "Sister, Let Me Be Your Servant" st. 1
Scripture Reading: John 13:2-6
2 The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. 3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.
6 He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?”
Invocation:
Lord, Are you going to wash our feet? We do not know quite what that means. It is difficult to take it into our hearts and minds. You, our leader and our Lord, lower yourself before us, and reach out to wash our dirty feet. No, it doesn't seem right. But even as we say "no," we hear you urging, "Yes!" And we realize, this is what it means to be your disciples. Sometimes the world is turned upside down. So let it be."
We Follow Jesus' Example
Hymn: CH # 490 "Sister, Let Me Be Your Servant" sts. 2Washing of Hands or Feet
As we are able and willing, we come forward to wash each others' hands/feet. We share these words:
"When one of us weeps, we all weep. When one of us rejoices, we all rejoice."
Musical Meditation
Scripture: John 13:10-11
10 Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” 11 For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean.
Hymn: CH # 490 "Sister, Let Me Be Your Servant" st. 3
We Acknowledge Sin and Suffering
The Tenebrae As we extinguish the candles, we name the moments we cannot forget, the dark times that cling to us, the betrayals and broken hearts. We lay them down before you, Oh Christ, whose friendship was betrayed and whose heart was broken, too.
We remember - The Cruelest Word, The Coldest Heart, The Deepest Wound, The Endless Dark, The Lonely Ache, The Burning Tears, The Bitter Nights, The Wasted Years.
Scripture: John 13:12-17
12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. 13 “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. 15 I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. 16 Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. 17 Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
Musical & Visual Meditation : "Unredeemed" by Selah
We Join Our Hearts with Jesus Christ at the Table
Call to CommunionHymn: CH # 490 "Sister, Let Me Be Your Servant" st. 4
Prayers for Bread and Cup
Words of Institution
The Lord's Supper
We Follow Jesus Christ Forward
Closing Prayer: Loved as we are, by you, O God, and befriended by your son, Jesus Christ, how can we let our hearts be troubled? We have heard your word and seen your example. We trust in you, through this Thursday night in Gesthemane, through the truth of Friday's cross and the numbness of Saturday's waiting. And when the sun rises on that Sunday morning, we will set out to see what miracles you have done...and will do. We are your disciples, now and forever. We are your friends. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Hymn: CH # 490 "Sister, Let Me Be Your Servant" st.5
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