Good Friday

Apr 3, 2026    Pastor Roloff

WORSHIP THEME: Service of the Seven Words

 

REFLECTIVE SONG: The Day the Earth Held Up the Sky        (Choir)

CALL TO WORSHIP

PSALM 22

PRAYER

 

THE FIRST WORD: Luke 23:26-27, 32-34

MEDITATION

Pastor extinguishes the first candle

HYMN: #436 The Seven Words (vs.1)

Silence for self-reflection

 

THE SECOND WORD: Luke 23:35-43

MEDITATION

Pastor extinguishes the second candle

HYMN: #436 The Seven Words (vs.2)

Silence for self-reflection


THE THIRD WORD: John 19:25-27

MEDITATION

Pastor extinguishes the third candle  

HYMN: #436 The Seven Words (vs.3)

Silence for self-reflection

 

THE FOURTH WORD: Matthew 27:45-49

MEDITATION

Pastor extinguishes the fourth candle

HYMN: #436 The Seven Words (vs.4)

Silence for self-reflection

 

THE FIFTH WORD: John 19:28-29

MEDITATION

Pastor extinguishes the fifth candle

HYMN: #436 The Seven Words (vs.5)

Silence for self-reflection

 

THE SIXTH WORD: John 19:30a 

MEDITATION

Pastor extinguishes the sixth candle

HYMN: #436 The Seven Words (vs.6)

Silence for self-reflection

 

THE SEVENTH WORD: Luke 23:45b-47

MEDITATION

Pastor extinguishes the seventh candle  

HYMN: #436 The Seven Words (vs.7)

Silence for self-reflection

 

LORD's PRAYER (sung)

The Christ candle is removed to signify that Jesus’ soul awaits his body’s rising.

Congregation is asked to leave in silence