THE CORPORATE WORSHIP OF GOD Thursday, April 1, 2021 On this night, we recall and celebrate the shared with His disciples in the Upper Room. And on this night, we hear once more the Mandatum Novum, the Christ gave to us to “Love One Another.”

WELCOME The Rev. Dr. Joe B. Martin OPENING PRAYER HYMN An Upper Room Did Our Lord Prepare verses 1 & 2 O Waly Waly Glory to God Hymnal #202/ Blue Presbyterian Hymnal #94

Verse 1: Verse 2: An upper room did our Lord prepare A lasting gift Jesus gave his own: for those he loved until the end: to share his bread, his loving cup. and his disciples still gather there Whatever burdens may bow us down, to celebrate their risen friend. he by his cross shall lift us up.

SCRIPTURE READING Luke 22:7-23 The Rev. Katherine B. Harrington THE LAST SUPPER LIVING TABLEAU A Re-creation of Leonardo da Vinci’s painting Andrew James, Son of Alphaeus Bartholomew Matthew Thaddeaus Simon the Zealot Thomas John Philip James Peter Jesus COMMUNION Invitation to the Lord’s Table Prayer Words of Institution Sharing of the Bread and the Cup

THE LORD’S PRAYER 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

THE DRAPING OF THE CROSS For God So Loved the World arr. Carter Sanctuary Choir TOLLING OF THE BELLS IT IS FINISHED Were You There? John Hovis

FINAL READING

Script for tableau monologues was written by Betsy Bone, edited and used with permission.

CAST (in order of appearance) Mary Magdalene ...... Anna Carpenter Andrew ...... Don Glefke James, Son of Alphaeus ...... Mike Wheeler Bartholomew ...... Ryan Thompson Matthew ...... Jesse Tall Thaddeaus ...... John Hovis Simon the Zealot ...... John Bell Thomas ...... Charlie Tucker John...... Moby Moore Philip ...... Joe B. Martin James ...... Jim Martin Peter ...... John Waller Judas Iscariot ...... Clay Sellers Jesus ...... Nick Davros

Costumes: Penny Frazier; Ellen Ingles; Joyce Long; Brenda McKay; Lucinda Myers; Margot Smith; Debby Wade Set Design and setup: Anna Carpenter; Alice Glefke; Gloria Hall; Margot Smith; Facilities Team Music: Kaitlyn Davros; John Hovis; Sanctuary Choir Technical Arts: John Nipe Directors: Alice Glefke; Jim Martin Worship leaders: The Rev. Katie Harrington; The Rev. Dr. Joe B. Martin Special thanks to all who donated their time and resources for the production of the service this evening. service has always been a very meaningful time for many Christians as we remember the last evening with Christ before he hung on the cross to die. This particular service gives us a tiny glimpse into the lives of Christ and his disciples. Each of them describes their faith journey and what that may have looked like. You may find yourself identifying with one or more of them in your own personal walk of faith. May you find comfort and peace in their words as you continue your faith journey.

COVID-19 Special Note – While it may not appear so, social distancing and safety precautions were taken at all times in the production of this service. Through the use of technology we were able to create the appearance of the disciples gathering around the table.

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