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Maundy Thursday Service of Tenebrae 4-14-22
WITH HOLY COMMUNION April 14, 2022 – 7:00 p.m. Pastors Donald Stanley Davenport & Alec Rogers
Prelude Lisa Harding Greeting and the Vigil of Maundy Thursday Explained by Reverend Davenport
*Opening Hymn#183 “Beneath the Cross of Jesus”
Prayer of Humble Access and Lord’s Prayer Pastor Don Father, we enter the quiet stillness of the Garden of Decision tonight, where Jesus agonized the long night before Love’s greatest day. We each have a cross to bear, so encourage us in this hour of power to change our will from mine to Thine. We know our true joy lies in bringing self-will to its knees in the spirit of the Man from Galilee. Hear us now as we pray as our Lord taught us to pray…
Offering Plates are left at the door as you leave, money to be used by the Deacons to help those in need.
Anthem “That Wondrous Cross” MCC Choir
Invitation to Holy Communion and Prayer of Confession (unison) Pastor Alec Most merciful God, I confess that I have sinned against You in thought, word and deed, By what I have done, and by what I have left undone. I have not loved You with my whole heart; I have not loved my neighbor as myself. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus, have mercy on me and forgive me, that I may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways, to the glory of Your Name. AMEN
Promise of Absolution Pastor Don Almighty God, in His mercy, has given His Son to die for us and, for His sake forgives us all our sins. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by His authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN
Distribution of the Bread and the Cup – “How Beautiful” Sung & played by Lisa Harding Prayer of Thanksgiving Pastor Don
EXTINGUISHING OF THE LIGHTS Song of Lament “Lamb of God” Sung by Deacon Joan Morgan Shadow of the Betrayal Mark 14:12-21 Sr Deacon R Benner Shadow of the Desertion Matt 26:31-35 Deacon Strout Comfort for the Disciples John 14:1-6 Deacon Morgan Glorify Your Son John 17:1-5 Deacon Harrington Agony of the Soul Luke 22:39-44 Deacon W Benner Unshared Vigil Mark 14:37-42 Deacon Farrington Arrest at Night Matt 26:47-50, 55-56 Deacon Morse
Song of the Cross#185 “When I survey the Wondrous Cross”
Prayer for Light & Benediction Pastor Alec
DARKNESS A moment to reflect on days to come: Good Friday, Holy Saturday & Blessed Easter!
Please stay in your seat until the lights come on and you depart in silence. Thank you and we hope to see you on Good Friday and Easter Morning.
COMMUNION SERVERS: Deacons Barbara Morse Joan Morgan
USHERS: Bud Ware Julie Rogers
DEACONS Senior Deacon Rose Benner Barbara Morse Teresa Farrington Warren Benner Margaret Harrington Joan Morgan Randy Burnham Leon Strout
ORGANIST Lisa Harding
Manchester Community Church 21 Readfield Road, Manchester, Maine 04351 www.manchestercommunitychurch.com
Pastor Alec Rogers alecrogers@me.com Pastor Emeritus Don Davenport don.s.davenport@gmail.com Office 207-622-0738 manchester.community.church1833@gmail.com
MANCHESTER COMMUNITY CHURCH
“THE SERVICE OF TENEBRAE WITH HOLY COMMUNION” April 14, 2022 – 7:00 p.m.
Pastor Alec Rogers Pastor Emeritus Donald Stanley Davenport
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THE SERVICE OF TENEBRAE 