March 20, 2008

          Maundy Thursday - First Communion

          Liturgical Color:  Purple or Scarlet

                  

Lectionary Readings

Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14
Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
John 13:1-17, 31b-35

 

7:00 – Holy Eucharist – ELW Setting 4

Prelude:  ‘Chorale on ‘O Mench, bewein’ dein’ Sünde gross’ – J.S. Bach

                                           (O MAN, BEWAIL THY GRIEVOUS FALL)

Entrance Hymn:  499 (GOTT SEI GELOBET UND GEBENEDEIET) – O Lord, We Praise You

Hymn of the Day:  358 (RYBURN) – Great God, Your Love Has Called Us Here

Anthem:  ‘Ubi caritas et amor’ – latin, 9th c, Plainsong mode VI

                                       (LITURGICAL CHOIR)

Offering

Offertory Anthem:  ‘Adore Te – K. Lee Scott  

                                           (LITURGICAL CHOIR)

Communion Hymn:  462 (SCHMÜCKE DICH) – Now We Join in Celebration

 

 

March 21, 2008

          Good Friday

                            

Lectionary Readings

Isaiah 52:13—53:12
Psalm 22
Hebrews 10:16-25
John 18:1—19:42

 

7:00 – Passion of Our Lord: Procession, Solemn Reproaches, and Veneration of the Cross

Hymn of the Day:  351 (HERZLICH TUT MICH VERLANGEN) – O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

Hymn:  355 (PANGE LINGUA) – Sing, My Tongue

 

March 22, 2008

          The Great Vigil of Easter

          Liturgical Color:  White

                  

Lectionary Readings

Genesis 1:1—2:4a

Exodus 14:10-31; 15:20-21

Isaiah 55:1-11

Daniel 3:1-29

Romans 6:3-11

John 20:1-18

 

7:00 – Lighting of the New Fire, Our Story of Salvation through Readings, Baptism, & Holy Eucharist

Baptismal Hymn:  445 (BEACH SPRING) – Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters

Offering

Offertory Hymn:  495 (MIDDEN IN DE DOOD) – We Who Once Were Dead

Communion Hymn:  361 (ELLACOMBE) – The Day of Resurrection!

Sending Hymn:  382 (MORGENLIED) – Christ Is Risen! Alleluia!

Postlude:  Improvisation on ‘Victory’ – arr. Michael Helman

(THE STRIFE IS O’ER)

 

March 23, 2008

          The Resurrection of Our Lord

          Liturgical Color:  White or Gold

 

Lectionary Readings

Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Colossians 3:1-4
Matthew 28:1-10

 

9:00 & 11:00 – Sung Liturgy (ELW Setting 4) with Holy Eucharist

Prelude:  Chorale on ‘Gelobt sei Gott’ – Healy Willan

                               (GOOD CHRISTIAN FRIENDS, REJOICE AND SING)

Easter Sonata for Violin and Organ – Robert J. Powell

          Now the Green Blade Rises

          That Easter Day with Joy was Bright

          Easter Rondo

                (Judy Aikens, violin)

Opening Hymn:  356 (EASTER HYMN) – Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

Hymn of the Day:  361 (ELLACOMBE) – The Day of Resurrection

Offering

Offertory Anthem:  ‘Christ Rising Again’ – K. Lee Scott

                                                (LITURGICAL CHOIR)

Communion Hymn:  364 (MFURAHINI, HALELUYA) – Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia

Sending Hymn:  384 (PUER NOBIS) – That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright

Postlude:  Improvisation on ‘Victory’ – arr. Michael Helman

(THE STRIFE IS O’ER)