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: Peter Davids; Ushers: Jane MacMurray, Barbara Morris; Members of the 2016 Service of Tenebrae Confirmation Class and their Covenant Partners. March 24, 2016 SHAW CHAPEL - Please note the Chapel, accessible through the Courtyard and near the 7:30 pm Columbarium, is open for quiet prayer and meditation Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm. GOOD FRIDAY AND EASTER WORSHIP Friday, March 25 – Good Friday, 12:15 – 12:45 pm A quiet service of scripture, prayer and hymns will be held in the Chapel. Sunday, March 27 – The Resurrection of the Lord (Easter!) 6:30 am – Courtyard worship with Communion 9:00 am and 11:00 am – Worship in the Sanctuary with Communion, Chancel Choir with Brass and Dr. Hathaway’s sermon “Love > Death” from Luke 24:1-12 (Borg, Ch. 11). Sunday, April 3 – Second Sunday of Easter Dr. Alison Halsey will join Dr. Hathaway for a dialogue sermon, “For Life,” from John 20:19-31. Alison completed an interim pastoral position this winter and is currently between pastoral positions. She is married to Bill. Worship at the 11:00 am hour will Tenebrae (Latin for “shadows”) is a service of readings and extinguishing of lights, include the baptism of Parker Adele Hathaway, daughter of Dan & Melissa Hathaway. to mark the darkness in which Easter will come. The Christ candle will be carried out of the sanctuary at the end of the service. It will return once Easter has dawned. William L. Hathaway, Pastor / Heather G. Shortlidge, Associate Pastor Until then, we carry the light in our hearts. At the conclusion of tonight’s service, Melissa “Miss” Good, Director of Children’s & Youth Ministry you may stay as long as you wish, leaving in silence when you feel ready. Robert W. Muckenfuss, Director of Music & Organist / James G. Kirk, Parish Associate The National Naval Memorial of the Presbyterian Church (USA) An Earth Care Congregation of the PC (USA) Partner with Evangelical Church of the Czech Brethren, Czech Republic 171 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis MD 21401 [email protected] / www.annapolis-presbyterian.com First Presbyterian Church Phone: 410-267-8705 / Fax: 410-268-9643 Annapolis, Maryland VISIT US ON INSTAGRAM-FPCANNAPOLIS LIKE US ON FACEBOOK VISION - We are called to do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with god (Micah 6:8). MAUNDY THURSDAY TENEBRAE SERVICE THE SHADOW OF ANGUISH - Luke 22:39-46 Those who are able, please stand; bold print in unison. Choir Response - Hymn 220, vs. 1: Go To Dark Gethsemane REDHEAD PRELUDE - Be Merciful To Me, O God J. S. Bach THE SHADOW OF BETRAYAL AND DESERTION - Mark 14:43-50 Choir Response - Hymn 206: This Is the Night MY NEIGHBOR SILENT PROCESSION (Please stand as worship leaders pass your aisle.) THE SHADOW OF FALSE TESTIMONY - Mark 14: 53-61a CALL TO WORSHIP Based on John 13:34 NRSV Hymn 219, vs. 1-2 - They Crucified My Lord CRUCIFIXION I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. THE SHADOW OF DENIAL - Mark 14:66-72 Just as I have loved you, Hymn 218, vs. 1-2 - Ah, Holy Jesus HERZLIEBSTER JESU you also should love one another. In worship this night, THE SHADOW OF REJECTION - Luke 23:13-25 we testify to God’s love shown perfectly in Christ, Choir and Bell Anthem - When Jesus Wept arr. Douglas Wagner and we recommit ourselves to love one another as a community of faith. When Jesus wept, the falling tear, in mercy flowed beyond all bound. When Jesus groaned, a trembling fear seized all the guilty world around. O come, and mourn with HYMN 209 - My Song is Love Unknown LOVE UNKNOWN me awhile and linger here beside. O come together let us mourn. O Jesus, our Lord, is crucified. CONFESSION Deliver us, O God, from our fears. It is so costly to follow Jesus. THE SHADOW OF RIDICULE - Luke 23:32-42 We do not want to risk our lives. Hymn 518, vs. 1-2 - Your Only Son LAMB OF GOD We do not want to sacrifice our advantages. There are so many people we find difficult to love. THE SHADOW OF DEATH - Mark 15:33-37 We barely know how to speak of our faith outside this sanctuary. (Silence) Help us develop the courage we need to follow Jesus, Amen. THE CHRIST CANDLE IS REMOVED ASSURANCE OF PARDON THE BURIAL OF JESUS - Luke 23:50-56 RESPONSE - Jesus, Remember Me (sung three times) Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. ORGAN MEDITATION - Come, Sweet Death J. S. Bach Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. CHARGE AND BENEDICTION THE SERVICE OF TENEBRAE The congregation will remain seated. THE SHADOW OF SORROW - Mark 14:26-27 You are welcome to stay in the sanctuary as long as you wish. Solo - What Wondrous Love Is This?, David Hancock, baritone WONDROUS LOVE Please depart in silence. .