MAUNDY THURSDAY
Order of Worship April 5, 2007
(*Stand, as
you are able)
The Thursday
of Holy Week is one of the earliest celebrations of the Christian church. The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin
Mandatum, meaning commandment. It comes
from the statement of Jesus in the Upper Room, “A new commandment I give to
you, that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you love one
another. By this all people will know
that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” As we celebrate Maundy Thursday, we observe
the Last Supper of our Lord in
Prelude O Lamm Gottes, unschuldig, BWV656 J. S. Bach
O Lamb of God, Innocently Slain
GATHERING FOR
WORSHIP
*Call to Worship
L: Why
have you gathered?
P: We
want to see Jesus!
L: The Light is with us for only a little
longer.
P: We
will walk in the light.
*Hymn Here, O My Lord, I See Thee No. 623
Prayer of
Confession
L: The Lord be with you.
P: And
also with you.
L: Let us pray.
Loving God, the
message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who
are being saved it is the power of God.
Forgive us our sin. Fill us with
the power to follow you. Grant that we
may not scatter and leave you desolate.
Help us to abide with you through the great darkness to the dawn that
will surely come. Amen.
Prayer of Silent
Confession
Words of Assurance
Who is in a
position to condemn? Only
Christ. But Christ suffered and
died for us that we might continue to have life. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are
forgiven! Thanks be
to God. Amen.
Anthem In Remembrance of Me
The Story of
Jesus’ Passion
The Secret Betrayal Matthew
26:14-16
Response
Choir: Stay with me, remain here with me,
watch and pray, watch and pray.
The Guilty-Conscience
Over-ridden Matthew
26:17-25
Response
All: Stay with
me, remain here with me,
watch and pray, watch
and pray.
It Goes Over Their Heads Matthew
26:26-30
Response
All: Stay with
me, remain here with me,
watch and pray, watch
and pray.
Empty Disciple Promises Matthew
26:31-44
Response
All: Stay with
me, remain here with me,
watch and pray, watch
and pray.
Pastoral Prayer
*Hymn Drop, Drop Slow Tears (insert)
Sermon “The
Masked Truth” Rev. Dr.
Karin Walker
Response Were You There No. 288
The Great
Thanksgiving
L: The Lord be with you.
P: And also with you.
L: Lift up your hearts.
P: We lift them up to the Lord.
L: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
P: It is right to give our thanks and
praise.
Receiving the Elements
Tonight you are invited to
receive the elements of communion by intinction after which you may walk around
the Sanctuary to the various stations as you spend some time in prayer and reflection:
Water: Dip your hands into the water remembering how Jesus’ washed the feet of
his disciples. How might you be a
servant this week?
Sand: As you run your hands through the grains of sand, remember that we are as
a grain of sand, too numerous to count except for God, who counts us worthy
enough to know the number of hairs on our heads. Here, as you kneel, give thanks for blessings
in your life.
Oil: Place a drop of
oil on your head knowing that you have been claimed as a child of God by the
Anointed One. Where do you need healing
in your live—offer those to God.
Sweet-smelling Candle:
Smell the wondrous fragrance and be reminded of Christ’s sweet sacrifice for
our sins. Offer to God the confessions
of your heart. Use the paper and pencils
provided. These will be taken to the garden
at the very end of our service.
Anthems I Am the Living Bread Michael McCabe
O Lamb of God Most Holy Sandra Gay
*Hymn Ah, Holy Jesus No. 289
Relighting the Christ Candle
Invitation to Go to the Garden
(Please follow the cross out to the
Silence as the Account of our Sins are Burned
*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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us
from evil, for Thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
*Benediction
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Acolytes....................................................................................................................... Megan
Griffin, Megan Hewitt
Crucifer.................................................................................................................................................... Bobby
Hewitt
Pastor Deacon/Minister
of Ed. & Yth.
Rev.
Dr. Karin W. Walker Rev.
Richard L. Buckingham
Minister
of Visitation Director
of Music
Rev.
John C. Walker Mr.
N. Thomas Pedersen
Pastoral Counselor Organist
Mrs. Mandi Mader Mr.
Marvin Mills
Church Phone: 301-933-7933; FAX Phone: 301-933-4418
Home Page: http://www.stpaulsk.org;
E-mail: stpaulsunited@verizon.net
Rev. Dr. Karin W. Walker’s e-mail: revkarin@comcast.net;
Rev. John C. Walker’s e-mail: friartuck4@verizon.net;
St. Paul’s
United
10401 Armory Ave. ,
Kensington , Maryland
20895
