Bulletin for March 22 - Focus: Maundy Thursday

The Last Supper by Sadao Watanabe
(In Pastor Charles' office at Throne Crest)

“The attitude that comes from selfishness leads to death, but the attitude that comes from the Spirit leads to life and peace.”  – Ephesians 5:8 (CEB)

Call to Worship

A table is set before us. A feast is prepared for us.

A meal of bread and wine, of meat and bitter herbs.
The Lord calls us to this supper of remembrance.
The Lord calls us to serve and to be served.
As we break the bread and share the cup,
our understanding may fail us.
But we will never forget Christ’s example.

We will never forget the full extent of His love.  

–  posted on the Worship Elements page of the Ministry Matters website.                   

Hymn: “Here, O My Lord, I See Thee,” #623   

Prayer:  

Holy God, we are caught in the tension of light and shadow, death and resurrection. You spoke the world into being, You illuminated the universe by Your very speech, then filled the void with life. Indeed, You have filled the void of darkness and death, the empty promises of the abyss, with new life and new creation. We look to You in the space between the world and the Kingdom, longing for the fulfillment of Your word in the work of the Holy Spirit and the reign of Christ, our Creator and King. Amen.                                                                                                                   – written by Thomas Turner and posted on everyday liturgy

Gloria Patri: #70 

Epistle Lesson: 1 Corinthians 11:23-28 

Hymn: “Let Us Break Bread Together,” #618

Gospel Lesson: Matthew 26:20-30

Sermon: “Judas Received Communion, Too”

Communion & The Lord’s Prayer

Hymn: “Come, Sinners to the Gospel Feast,” #616  

Choral Amen