Worship Bulletin – April 15, 2022 – Good Friday

Worship Bulletin – April 15, 2022 – Good Friday

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
North Attleborough, MA

GOOD FRIDAY
April 15, 2022

Kyrie Eleison, Christe Eleison
(Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy)

Welcome to the Oldtown Church!
We are so glad that you have chosen to worship with us this evening. We invite you to join in on the bold print in the bulletin. The restrooms are out the back door of the sanctuary to the right, as is the nursery in case your little one needs a walkabout. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, and please remember to mute your devices during worship.


WELCOME

CENTERING TIME
Gathered here in the mystery of the hour.
Gathered here in one strong body.
Gathered here in the struggle and the power.
Spirit, draw near.

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

GIFT OF SONG—”Lamb of Glory / Near the Cross”


THE STORY OF GOOD FRIDAY
(from the Gospel according to Mark)

THE SOLDIERS MOCK JESUS—Mark 15:16-20 (NRSV)

(Time for silent prayer) … Lord, have mercy on us.
Sung Response: Kyrie Eleison (Lord have mercy)

CARRYING THE CROSS—Mark 15:21-24 (NRSV)

(Time for silent prayer) … Lord, have mercy on us.
Sung Response: Christe Eleison (Christ have mercy)

THE CRUCIFIXION OF JESUS—Mark 15:25-32 (NRSV)

(Time for silent prayer) … Lord, have mercy on us.
Sung Response: Kyrie Eleison (Lord have mercy)

THE DEATH OF JESUS—Mark 15:33-39 (NRSV)

(Time for silent prayer) … Lord, have mercy on us.
Sung Response: Christe Eleison (Christ have mercy)

TIME OF PRAYER and 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.

GIFT OF SONG—”O How He Loves You and Me”

A FEW QUESTIONS TO PONDER

Sung Response:
Kyrie Eleison (Lord have mercy)
Christe Eleison (Christ have mercy)

Depart in silence