Worship on Good Friday

Welcome to worship at King of Glory Worship and Ministry Center in Carmel, IN!

On this Good Friday, as we remember the Crucifixion of Jesus, let us remember the one who died on the cross to save us all!

We welcome you to tonight’s meditational service, which focuses squarely on the cross of Christ. There He suffered the agony of death for the sake of the world. This liturgy is designed so that we may focus on the cross and the Word.

Tonight’s service of darkness also known as Tenebrae (literally “shadows”) Is a Holy Week devotion that dates back to the 7th or 8th century and is characterized by the successive extinguishing of candles as the service progresses. At the end of the service the Christ candle will be removed symbolizing our Lord’s death and burial. The loud noise (the strepitus) at the end of the service symbolizes Jesus’ last breath on the cross.

Tonight ‘s service continues the three-day liturgy of Holy Week called the Triduum. Like Maundy Thursday, this service concludes in silence without a benediction and is meant to prepare us for the celebration of Easter.

For the order of worship, please go to https://cdn.subsplash.com/documents/3MJJJC/_source/daa9ee95-4910-426e-867c-246e2f7afef3/document.pdf

Organ Prelude:

   - "O Sacred Head Now Wounded" (J. Pachelbel)

Songs:

   - "Beneath the Cross of Jesus" (ELW 338)

   - "Ah Holy Jesus" (ELW 349)

   - "Were You There" (ELW 353)

Readings:

   - Isaiah 52:13 to 53:12

   - John 19:16-42

Message:

   - "Father, Into Your Hands…" - Rev. Erik Allen

- We give thanks to Christ, through whose hands and death on the cross we are led into the loving embrace of God. For in Christ’s death and resurrection we are able to see the reign of God and use our hands in service of His kingdom!

Join us Sunday at 10am for Easter Sunday, when we remember and celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus!

Got little kids? Are you going to be in town tomorrow? Join us at 11am at our picnic shelter for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! With 2000 eggs hidden out there, everyone is sure to find some! If it rains, we will gather inside the Gathering Place at door #1 (where the bell tower is).

Don't forget, you can give your offering online at https://kogcarmel.org/give

We invite you to join us every Sunday at 10am!

Go in peace and serve the Lord!

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