Good Friday

OPENING HYMN: #426 Were You There (v.1-2)

CONFESSION OF SINS AND ABSOLUTION

GOOD FRIDAY PRAYER

THE SONG OF THE SHADOWS

RESPONSIVE

Pastor extinguishes the first candle

THE SHADOW OF CONTEMPLATION

REFLECTIVE SONG: Song of the Shadows (Choir)

Pastor extinguishes the second candle

THE SHADOW OF TURNING

REFLECTIVE SONG: On the Road to Jerusalem (Choir)

Pastor extinguishes the third candle

THE SHADOW OF SACRIFICE

REFLECTIVE SONG:  Given for You (Choir)

HYMN: Lord Jesus, You Are Going Forth (v.1-2)

Pastor extinguishes the fourth candle

THE SHADOW OF loneliness

REFLECTIVE SONG: And It Was Night (Choir)

Pastor extinguishes the fifth candle

THE SHADOW OF SUFFERING

PASSION HISTORY: Jesus Sentenced to be Crucified

HYMN: #430 Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted 

Pastor extinguishes the sixth candle

THE SHADOW OF THE CROSS

PASSION HISTORY: The Death of Jesus

HYMN: #407 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Pastor extinguishes the seventh candle

The congregation is asked to leave in silence