Good Friday
Order of Worship — 6:30PM
April 18, 2025
Prelude
O The Deep, Deep Love Of Jesus Arr. Lee Dengler
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded Arr. Lee Dengler
Processional of Crown of Nails
Invocation & Prayer
Rev. John Sowers
Hymn # 93
Ah Holy Jesus
First Word
Luke 23:26, 32-34 ǀ Kelsey Kimball
Congregational Response
Rev. Jourdan Cornell
Jesus, how many times have we been the ones who did not know what we were doing? May we too be included in your prayer for
forgiveness. Whether we sin out of ignorance or intention, be
merciful to us and grant us your grace. Amen
Choral
O Come And Mourn With Me Awhile
Second Word
Luke 23:35-43 ǀ Andy Wick
Congregational Response
O Lord Jesus Christ, who promised the repentant criminal the joy of Paradise, convict us through the Holy Spirit to repent and to receive your peace in this world, and in the world to come. Amen.
Choral
Hear Us, Holy Jesus
Third Word
John 19:25-27 ǀ Colleen Carey
Congregational Response
Savior, even in your hour of greatest suffering, you expressed compassion and care for your mother. Help us to follow your example by loving and supporting those who suffer in our human family. Amen.
Choral
At The Cross, Her Station Keeping
Fourth Word
Matthew 27:45-46 ǀ Colt Greer
Congregational Response
O Lord, there are times we are in the dark and our souls are troubled; we are weak. Lord, do not hide your face from us when we feel shunned and
forsaken, all alone. Remind us that no matter how low we are, you, Christ, were lower still. Amen.
Choral
Bound Upon The Accursed Tree
Fifth Word
John 19:28 ǀ Cora Adams
Congregational Response
Suffering servant, whose lips were dry and whose throat was parched, you know what it is to be flesh and blood, accompany us in the
suffering of our bodies when they fail us. Grant us the water of life, that your love and mercy may quench our souls. Amen.
Choral
Jesus, In Thy Thirst And Pain
Sixth Word
John 19:29-30 ǀ Isabella Farrington
Congregational Response
O Lord Jesus Christ, you finished the work that you were sent to do; enable us by your Holy Spirit to be faithful to our call. Grant us strength to bear our crosses, and endure our sufferings, even unto death. May we bear witness to the good news for all. Amen.
Choral
O Perfect Life Of Love
Seventh Word
Luke 23:44-46 ǀ Rev. John Sowers
Congregational Response
Father, into whose hands your son, Jesus Christ, commended His Spirit, help us, in this same way, to entrust our lives even to the
moment of our death into your faithful hands of love. In the name of Jesus, who gave his life for us all. Amen.
Choral
Behold The Lamb Of God
Depart In Silence
Tonight In Worship
Derrick Parker, Director | Bonnie Robinson, Organ & Piano ǀ FPC Chancel Choir |
Cody Washburn, Audio | Rab Greenup, Cameras | Rick Nungester, Media
All music used by permission–CCLI 32730.