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GOOD FRIDAY Friday, April 14, 2017 – 7:00 pm As We Gather The Good Friday Tenebrae helps us experience the time of darkness that occurred during Jesus’ crucifixion. The Tenebrae (Latin for “darkness”) is a worship service observed during Holy Week to impress upon us the consequences of our sin and the magnitude of our Savior’s sacrifice for us. Candles are extinguished to remind us of the darkness of that day and the darkness of our sinful world. Tonight, we use seven candles as we remember Jesus’ seven last words from the cross. The removal of the Christ Candle near the end of the Tenebrae signifies the death of Jesus. The loud sound—the strepitus—represents the closing of the tomb. However, we do not leave in total darkness. The return of the Christ Candle reminds us that death is not the end of Jesus, nor the end of us. We depart in both silence and confidence, knowing that the light of Easter will soon scatter the darkness of Good Friday.

We gather in silence. Worshipers are invited to ponder the Scripture readings for the evening. Call To Worship (Please stand as cross enters) 1

The Suffering Servant Isaiah 53:4-7,10-12

“Go to Dark Gethsemane” Go to dark Gethsemane, All who feel the tempter’s pow’r; Your Redeemer’s conflict see, Watch with Him one bitter hour; Turn not from His griefs away; Learn from Jesus Christ to pray.

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L: 4 Surely he took up our pain and bore our suffering, yet we considered him punished by God, stricken by him, and afflicted. 5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. “Go to Dark Gethsemane” 2

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Follow to the judgment hall, view the Lord of life arraigned; Oh, the wormwood and the gall! Oh, the pangs His soul sustained! Shun not suff’ring, shame, or loss; learn from Him to bear the cross.

L: 6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray,each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. 7 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.

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“Go to Dark Gethsemane” 3

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Calv’ry’s mournful mountain climb; There, adoring at His feet, Mark that miracle of time, God’s own sacrifice complete. “It is finished!” hear Him cry; Learn from Jesus Christ to die.

L: 10 Yet it was the Lord’s will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the Lord makes his life an offering for sin, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the Lord will prosper in his hand.11 After he has suffered, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities.12 For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors. L: This is the Word of the Lord.

Anthem (Please be seated)

C: Thanks be to God.

“Via Dolorosa”

Psalm of Confession (Please stand)

Calvary Chorale From Psalm 31

L: Sisters and brothers in Christ, on this most holy and solemn day, we are confronted with the serious nature of our sin, which made this day necessary. Let us therefore make confession of our sins. C: Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my times are in Your hand. L: In You, O Lord, do I take refuge; let me never be put to shame; C: In Your righteousness deliver me! L: Incline Your ear to me; rescue me speedily! C: Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me! L: For You are my rock and my fortress; C: And for Your name’s sake You lead me and guide me; L: You take me out of the net they have hidden for me, for You are my refuge. C: Into Your hand I commit my spirit; You have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God. L: God is merciful. Even before we were aware of the burden of our sin, God planned our salvation. He sent His only-begotten Son into this world of sin and made Him to be sin for us. It was our sin that He bore to Calvary's cross. It was the penalty for our sin that He endured. And it was because of His sacrifice that our sins are forgiven. As a called and ordained servant of Christ and by His authority, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. C: Amen.

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Hymn (Please be seated) “Oh Dearest Jesus, What Law Hast Thou Broken” 1

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O dearest Jesus, what law hast Thou broken That such sharp sentence should on Thee be spoken? Of what great crime hast Thou to make confession, What dark transgression?

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They crown Thy head with thorns, they smite, they scourge Thee; With cruel mockings to the cross they urge Thee; They give Thee gall to drink, they still decry Thee; They crucify Thee.

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Whence come these sorrows, whence this mortal anguish? It is my sins for which Thou, Lord, must languish; Yea, all the wrath, the woe, Thou dost inherit, This I do merit.

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Special Music

“Ah, Holy Jesus”

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SERVICE OF DARKNESS

Calvary Chorale

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Based on the Words Spoken by Our Lord from the Cross

The First Word Luke 23:32-38 P: Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with Him. And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on His right and one on His left. And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." And they cast lots to divide His garments. And the people stood by, watching, but the rulers scoffed at Him, saying, "He saved others; let Him save Himself, if He is the Christ of God, His Chosen One!" The soldiers also mocked Him, coming up and offering Him sour wine and saying, "If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself!" There was also an inscription over Him, "This is the King of the Jews."

Homily

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Prayer P: Heavenly Father, we stand in awe of Your Son who forgave those gathered at the cross. C: Help us to learn to forgive those who hurt us in the same way. P: Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, C: who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Amen.

Hymn

“My Song is Love Unknown”

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My song is love unknown, My Savior’s love to me, Love to the loveless shown That they might lovely be. Oh, who am I That for my sake My Lord should take Frail flesh and die?

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He came from His blest throne Salvation to bestow; But men made strange, and none The longed-for Christ would know. But, oh, my friend, My friend indeed, Who at my need His life did spend!

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Here might I stay and sing, No story so divine! Never was love, dear King, Never was grief like Thine. This is my friend, In whose sweet praise I all my days Could gladly spend! (The First Candle Is Extinguished)

T T T The Second Word Luke 23:39-43 L: One of the criminals who were hanged railed at Him, saying, “Are You not the Christ? Save Yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.” And he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” And He said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”

Prayer L: Lord Jesus, guide and direct us C: into Your paradise which awaits us, and reveal Your perfect peace to us. L: Help us to cling every day to the life You have given to us, C: and by Your Holy Spirit, help us to glorify You in all that we do. Amen.

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Hymn

“Beneath the Cross of Jesus”

2 Upon the cross of Jesus, my eye at times can see the very dying form of one who suffered there for me. And from my trite heart, with tears, two wonders I confess: the wonder of his glorious love and my unworthiness. 4 I take, O cross, your shadow for my abiding place; I ask no other sunshine than the sunshine of his face; content to let the world go by, to know no gain nor loss, my sinful self my only shame, my glory all, the cross. (The Second Candle Is Extinguished)

T T T The Third Word John 19:25-27 L: Standing by the cross of Jesus were His mother and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold, your son!" Then He said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.

Prayer L: Lord God, may we learn from our Lord’s example to love others as You have loved us; C: while seeing the worst we find in others and in ourselves, yet rejoicing in the forgiveness and acceptance we have received from You and share with others. L: Encourage us to strive by the power of the Holy Spirit C: toward greater unity in our own families and toward unity in the family of believers in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Hymn

“Lord Jesus, Think on Me”

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(The Third Candle Is Extinguished.)

The Fourth Word Matthew 27:45-46 P: Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”

Homily

Prayer P: C:

Lord, we would never forsake You, But in our daily hustle and bustle, we sometimes forget You.

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Lord, we would never condemn You, shouting “crucify!” Although we have allowed evil to be done in Your name.

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Lord, we would never deny You, saying, “I do not know the man!” But we have avoided opportunities to witness to Your love and to share the good news of salvation in Your name. Forgive us, O Lord. Amen.

Hymn

“O Sacred Head Now Wounded”

(The Fourth Candle Is Extinguished)

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T T T The Fifth Word John 19:28-29 L: After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to His mouth.

Prayer L: Lord Jesus, sometimes we forget that the anguish You suffered was human pain. C: We often feel sorry for ourselves, without realizing what You suffered on our behalf. L: Having given Your life on our behalf, C: help us to be bold in proclaiming Your name, despite the cost to us. Amen.

Hymn

“To Mock Your Reign, O Dearest Lord”

Tune LSB 444

2 In mock acclaim, O gracious Lord, they snatched a purple cloak, your passion turned, for all they cared, into a soldier's joke. They did not know, as we do now, that though we merit blame you will your robe of mercy throw around our naked shame. 3 A sceptered reed, O patient Lord, they thrust into your hand, and acted out their grim Charade to its appointed end. They did not know, as we do now, though empires rise and fall, your Kingdom shall not cease to grow till love embraces all. (The Fifth Candle Is Extinguished)

T T T The Sixth Word Luke 23:44-46a L: It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, while the sun's light failed. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, "Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit!"...

Prayer L: Teach our hearts, O Lord, that when our last hour comes, we may confidently commit ourselves into Your loving arms. Lead us, Lord, that we may follow You through the valley of the shadow of death into the place prepared for us at Your throne in Paradise. C: Amen.

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Hymn

“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”

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(The Sixth Candle Is Extinguished)

T T T The Seventh Word John 19:30 P: When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished,” and He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.

Homily

Prayer P: Lord Jesus, in Your death we have life. We give You thanks that You finished the course set by the Father, that leads to our salvation. Strengthen us to remain faithful unto death, that we may receive the crown of life You have earned for us. Lead and guide us, O Lord, beyond the darkness of sin into the light of Your grace, that we need not wander in the darkness forever, but may see Your glorious light. C: Amen.

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Hymn

“O Perfect Life of Love”

LSB 452

(The Seventh Candle is Extinguished)

The Light of Christ is Hidden (The Last Candle Is Removed) Final Reading P:

John 19:38-42

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After these things Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away his body. 39Nicodemus also, who earlier had come to Jesus by night, came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds in weight. 40So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews. 41Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. 42 So because of the Jewish day of Preparation, since the tomb was close at hand, they laid Jesus there.

Strepitus (A loud noise is heard symbolizing the closing of the tomb.)

Hymn

“Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness”

1 Jesus, Thy blood and righteousness my beauty are, my glorious dress; Midst flaming worlds, in these arrayed, with joy shall I lift up my head. 3 Lord, I believe Thy precious blood, which at the mercy seat of God Pleads for the captives’ liberty, was also shed in love for me. (The last candle is returned to its place on the altar.)

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Lord’s Prayer (whispered softly by all) C: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.

The Dismissal L: Depart in peace. C: Amen.

(We depart in silence, awaiting the joyous songs of Easter morning.)

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IN THE LORD’S SERVICE Preacher: Pastor Kurt Ebert Liturgist: Pastor Art Wehrmeister Organist: Tony Spelde Acolyte: Rebekah Bohnet Press Creator V-Tech : Steve Bardonner Light & Sound: Bob Wilson Ushers: Les Haman, Rich Wilson, Tim Finke, Ron Heckman, William Haman

Come and CELEBRATE with us this Easter! Easter Vigil Saturday, April 15th at 6:30 pm Easter Services ~ April 16th Easter services at 8:00 and 10:45 am as we celebrate the Resurrection of Our Lord.

9:00-10:30 am Easter Breakfast provided by our Mission Team to help fund their trip for the summer of 2017. Easter Tamil Worship - Sunday, April 16th ~ 5:30 pm Please plan to join us in worship and keep this ministry in your prayers. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ…” 1 Peter 1:3

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