Scripture readings for tonight’s service come from Eugene Peterson’s The Message Bible.

THOSE ASSISTING WITH WORSHIP - Pastors: William L. Hathaway, Heather G. Shortlidge; Acolyte: Justin Porath; Ushers: Clair & Barbara Morris; Liturgists: Confirmands and Service of Tenebrae Covenant Partners from the 2017 Confirmation Class. April 13, 2017

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GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER WORSHIP

Friday, April 14 - Good Friday, 12:15-12:45 pm in the Chapel The pastors will lead a service of prayer, hymns and reading of the passion narrative from the Gospel of John.

Sunday, April 16 - Easter! The Resurrection of the Lord! 6:30 am - Sunrise Worship in the Courtyard with communion 9:00 and 11:00 am (Prelude music at 8:50 am and 10:50 am) - Worship at 9 and 11 will feature our Chancel Choir with Brass under direction of Dr. Muckenfuss. A festive brass prelude will begin 10 minutes prior to the hour. The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper and Dr. Hathaway’s sermon “Don’t Be Afraid… and Go” from Matthew 28:1-10. No 9:30 programs; classes resume the 23rd. Tenebrae (Latin for “shadows”) is a service of readings and extinguishing of lights, William L. Hathaway, Pastor to mark the darkness in which Easter will come. The Christ candle will be carried out Heather G. Shortlidge, Associate Pastor of the sanctuary at the end of the service. It will return once Easter has dawned. Melissa “Miss” Good, Family Ministry Director Until then, we carry the light in our hearts. At the conclusion of tonight’s service, Robert W. Muckenfuss, Music Director & Organist you may stay as long as you wish, leaving in silence when you feel ready. James G. Kirk and Richard Jones, Parish Associates Covenant Church with the Haiti Reforestation Partnership Partner with Evangelical Church of the Czech Brethren, Czech Republic The National Naval Memorial of the PC(USA) / Earth Care Congregation of the PC(USA) [email protected] / www.annapolis-presbyterian.com First Presbyterian Church Visit us on Instagram-FPCAnnapolis Like us on facebook 171 Duke of Gloucester St., Annapolis MD 21401 Annapolis, Maryland Phone: 410.267.8705 / Fax: 410.268.9643

VISION - We are called to do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God (Micah 6:8). Please rise in body or in spirit. THE SHADOW OF BETRAYAL AND DESERTION - Mark 14:43-50 Choir Response: Hymn 206 - This Is the Night MY NEIGHBOR PRELUDE - Be Merciful To Me, O God J. S. Bach THE SHADOW OF FALSE TESTIMONY - Mark 14: 53-61a SILENT PROCESSION (Please stand as worship leaders pass your aisle.) Hymn 219, vs. 1 & 2 - They Crucified My Lord CRUCIFIXION

CALL TO WORSHIP Based on John 13:34 NRSV THE SHADOW OF DENIAL - Mark 14:66-72 I give you a new commandment, Hymn 218, vs. 1 & 2 - Ah, Holy Jesus HERZLIEBSTER JESU that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, THE SHADOW OF REJECTION - Luke 23:13-25 you also should love one another. Choir Anthem - The Cup Lloyd Larson In worship this night, In anguish deep the Savior prayed from far Gethsemane. In agony he pleaded there, we testify to God’s love shown perfectly in Christ, “Please take this cup from me.” What was it in the bitter cup that Jesus saw ahead? and we recommit ourselves to love one another as a community of faith. Was pain and suffering all He saw, or was there more to dread? “Yet not my will, but yours,” He said with firm, but weary voice. And with His vast, amazing love accepted HYMN 209 - My Song Is Love Unknown LOVE UNKNOWN mercy’s choice. He took the sins of all the world and made them His that day, though He knew well that sin would turn His Father’s face away. Could it have been that PRAYER OF CONFESSION Jesus saw the wrongs that I have done within the cup of woe that turned the Father Deliver us, O God, from our fears. It is so costly to follow Jesus. We do not want to from His Son? Yes, all my guilt was there the day His cross was lifted up. For when risk our lives. We do not want to sacrifice our advantages. There are so many people He chose to take the drink, my sin was in the cup. May I be willing, Lord, to bear we find difficult to love. We barely know how to speak of our faith outside this daily my cross for thee. Even the cup of grief to share: thou hast borne all for me. sanctuary. Help us develop the courage we need to follow Jesus, Amen. THE SHADOW OF RIDICULE - Luke 23:32-42 ASSURANCE OF PARDON Hymn 518, vs. 1 & 2 - Your Only Son LAMB OF GOD

RESPONSE - Jesus, Remember Me (sung three times) THE SHADOW OF DEATH - Mark 15:33-37 Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. (Silence) Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. THE CHRIST CANDLE IS REMOVED THE SERVICE OF TENEBRAE The congregation will remain seated. THE BURIAL OF JESUS - Luke 23:50-56

THE SHADOW OF SORROW - Mark 14:26-27 ORGAN MEDITATION - Come, Sweet Death J. S. Bach Solo - O Lamb of God, Ted Mussenden, soloist Wolfgang A. Mozart CHARGE AND BENEDICTION THE SHADOW OF ANGUISH - Luke 22:39-46 Choir Response: Hymn 220, vs. 1 - Go To Dark Gethsemane REDHEAD You are welcome to stay in the sanctuary as long as you wish. Please depart in silence.