Hymn Go to Dark Gethsemane #133 VU
Prayer: Holy God, who has opened our ears to your Word and our lips to proclaim your truth; open our eyes this day to see in the cross the revelation of your love; through Jesus the Crucified, to when with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, be honour and praise, now and forever. Amen. ( from the United Church’s worship resource, Celebrate God’s Presence.)
Scripture Lessons: Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Psalm 22:1-22
Matthew 27:27-55
Hymn There is a Green Hill Far Away #152
Message
Prayer: Christ, when we survey the wondrous cross, strengthen us to face the very worst in our world: hatred, greed, lust for power, fear that we are small or in significant or ugly or unworthy, violence, oppression. Help us to bring your truth, grace, faith, hope, wisdom, and love— the greatest of these being love. For your love has the power to destroy all that has brought you to this cross and us to your side. Amen. (a prayer from the UCC’s 2016 Lenten study, Parables, Prayers, and Promises)
Hymn When I Survey the Wondrous Cross #149
There is no Good Friday service in Ormstown or Howick. There is the walk of the Cross led by the Huntingdon Ecumenical Community that begins at 9:30am in Huntingdon, at St John’s Anglican Church.
We will celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus with an Easter Sunday service with Communion in both our churches, 9:30 in Ormstown and 11:00 in Howick. All are welcome to join in this celebration.