April 13: Maundy Thursday
‘Maundy’ comes from a Latin word meaning ‘commandment’. On this day, at supper
with his friends, Jesus said to his disciples,
“A new commandment I give to you—that
you love one another as I have loved you.”
He shared bread and wine with his friends
and said, “Whenever you gather again, do
this to remember me.” At this meal, Jesus
also washed the feet of his friends and told
them that they should wash one another’s
feet, that in order to lead they had to first
serve.
6:30PM: Agapè Meal Y ou ar e invited
to a simple meal of bread, cheese and fruit
in the Welcome Center entrance to the
Church.
7:00 PM: The Lord's Supper, FootWashing and Stripping of the Altar.
During this service you will have an opportunity to come forward and have your foot
washed by someone else, and then in turn
to wash another's foot (be prepared – wear
sandals).
At the end of the service, we recite Psalm
22, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me"? The altar is stripped of its glory
and all church decorations are removed
from the sanctuary in preparation for Good
Friday. We may feel as bare and empty as
the church. We leave in silence.
April 14:Good Friday Office @Noon
This service commemorates the suffering
and death of Jesus Christ. Communion
from the reserved sacrament will be administered in silence at the end of the service.
6:00 PM Way of the Cross
Poignant readings, prayers & hymns guide
us as we walk the way of the cross.
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April 15:The Great Vigil of Easter
@ 8:00PM
The Great Vigil of Easter begins with
the kindling of new fire to light the Paschal
Candle which represents the Fiery Cloud of
God that led the Hebrews to the Promised
Land. We enter the a darkened church with
only the light of the Paschal Candle to light
the evening as we hear the stories of our
ancestors —as if we were gathered in the
catacombs from long ago.
Then the dramatic story of the empty tomb
is read and a great “Alleluia” is sung out.
Bells ring, the lights suddenly come on and
we find that we are surrounded by flowers
everywhere. In a blaze of light and with
glorious songs of praise, we celebrate the
first Eucharist of Easter.
Refreshments served following the
service.
April 16:Easter Day @ 10:00am
Christ's triumph over death is celebrated
with a Festival Eucharist. Easter Sunday is
the greatest Sunday of the church year for
without the resurrection, everything else
would have no meaning.
This Service includes the Flowering
of the Cross. Ever yone is invited to
bring fresh flowers to place in a wooden
cross. The flowered cross becomes a beautiful symbol of Jesus’ resurrection and of our
joy and hope of eternal life through Christ.
A Reception is offered in the
Welcome Center and the youngest
among us invited to an Easter Egg
hunt in the Garden of the Resurrection.
If you are accompanying a young
child, please bring a basket for the
egg hunt.
St. Alban’s is an inviting church, living out the inclusive Gospel of Jesus Christ.
So, no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.
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WELCOME TO ST. ALBAN’S CHURCH. Wherever you're from, or whatever your feelings about religion or spirituality, you are welcome here. To families with small children:
We are glad you are here—we do have activity bags for children—just ask an usher.
There is no dismissal today —we leave in silence.
Refreshments are served in the Welcome Center.
To help make our worship experience together more meaningful we ask that you:
Turn off pagers and cellular phones. Hearing devices are available from the Ushers.
 Please do participate! Your parts are printed in bold.
 Come to the Lord's Table. If you wish to receive Communion: Please come forward in two lines (we will bring communion to you if you are unable to come forward). Extend your hands, palms up to receive the bread; the chalice bearer
will gently help guide the cup to your mouth. If you do not wish to receive the
wine, please cross your arms in front of you. Receiving just the bread is a valid
communion. Gluten-free wafers are available. All are welcome
The entire worship service is printed in this bulletin. We want to make your participation as
easy as possible. Please do take your copy home or better yet, share with a friend. Music
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You are invited to the Welcome Center for refreshments following the service.
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If you would like to stay in touch or are finding your way into the life of this faith community, please
fill in a Welcome card hanging on the end of each pew row. If you check The Fountain you will receive our weekly on line newsletter. You may place the Welcome card in the offertory plate or hand
to an Usher.
If this is your first time visiting with us, we have a gift for you. Please let an Usher know to receive
your gift...hint...it contains chocolate.
St. Alban’s is a Parish of the Diocese of Southwest Florida
The Rt. Rev. Dabney T. Smith
Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Barry Howe
Assisting Bishop
The Rt. Rev. J. Michael Garrison
Assisting Bishop
The Rev. Georgene (Gigi) D. Conner
Priest in Charge
The Rev. Muriel deBussy
Assisting Priest
Mr. Jim Inmon
Musician
Ms Nancy Titus
Bookkeeper
Mr. Ron Smith
Sexton
Vestry
Mr. Charles Gallagher
Senior Warden
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Treasurer
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Mr. David Ottinger
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Dr. JP (John) Paul
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Serving Today:
Readers: Rosamund Wendt, Don Saunders, Aimee Case, Beth Gordon, Dave Gray, Carol
Brown, Charles Gaudreau, Joan Varnadoe, Bernie Dughtery
Barbara Kaloci, and John Paul (JP)
Eucharistic Ministers: Joanna Eastman Gaudreau and Charles Gaudreau
Altar Guild: Malinda ottinger, Rebecca Lyons, Susan Wyant, Bobbie Strickland, Ginny
McCutcheon
Ushers: Ed Case and Anna McKenzie
Refreshments: Tom Scott and Jim Inmon
Prayer Requests: Gor don, Joh n , Dottie, Mark, Kailyn, Edna, Rosemary, Susan, Jo,
Robert, Mary, Caroline, Andy, Stewart, Mimi, Angela H., Haley, Jeffrey, Joan, Robert,
Jim, Terrell, Kathy, Kathleen, Bob, Jack, Jim, Amanda, Stefani, Ross, Rachel, Charles,
Stephen, Brian, Jane, Russell, Heather, Amy, Pat B., Sylvia, Beth, Patsy, and Tyler.
April Birthdays: Fran k Hen n em an (9 ), Stuart Irvine (11), Edna Kahler(11), Chip
Womack(12), Jane Gaugh (22), John Sanders(28)
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Hymn in Procession
At the name of Jesus
King’s Weston
Words: Caroline M. Noel (1817-1877); Music: Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)
NOTES ON TODAY’S SERVICE
Humanity is fickle. They may dress for a morning coronation and never feel the need to
change clothes to attend an execution in the afternoon. So Triumphal Sundays and Good
Fridays always fit comfortably into the same week.
Today, on this Palm Sunday we too move from one mood to the next. We hear how Jesus
moved beyond the jubilant crowds toward the true revelation of his identity and purpose
on the cross. And we will follow, quieting our voices as we enter into the passion of our
God.
Through dramatic readings taken from Seasons of the Spirit Curriculum, prayers from the
Iona Community, and music both traditional and new, we will blend our voices in songs
of lament, prayers of hope and for forgiveness, and finally share a meal together—as Jesus
shared such a meal with his friends.
SETTING THE SCENE: Word was spreading….people were talking...the news of Jesus
spread far and wide!
Just as Jesus had said, he and his disciples were now headed up to the city, to Jerusalem.
Before they arrived Jesus told his disciples to go into the next village and bring a colt that
had never been ridden.
Never been ridden? What would the owners say? And as Jesus had said, the owners asked
the disciples why they were taking their colt. “Because the Lord needs it,” they answered.
The disciples threw their cloaks on the colt’s back before they set Jesus upon it. As Jesus
rode upon the tiny animal people gathered round, laying their cloaks upon the ground before them!
Word was spreading...people were talking ...more and more...louder and louder.
Word was spreading...people were shouting and singing “Blessed is the king who comes in
the name of God! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heaven!”
Glory in the highest heaven?
Blessed is the king?
On a roadway paved with cloaks?
What kind of king was this?
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Music at Communion
We Gather in the Name of God
This is your coronation
Passion Chorale
Words: Sylvia G. Dunston (1955-1993); Music: Johann Leonard Hassler (1564- 1612)
The Greeting
We gather outside the church—in front of the Good Shepherd window entrance
Grace, mercy and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
And also with you.
Dear brother and sisters in Christ, during Lent we have been preparing by works of love and
self-sacrifice for the celebration of our Lord’s death and resurrection. Today we come together to begin this solemn celebration in union with the Church throughout the world.
Christ enters his own city to complete his work as our Savior; to suffer, to die, and to rise
again. Let us go with him in faith and love, so that, united with him in his sufferings; we may
share his risen life.
The people raise their palm branches to be blessed.
The Blessing of the Branches
God our Savior, whose Son Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem as Messiah to suffer and to die;
let these palms be for us signs of his victory and grant that we who bear them in his name
may ever hail him as our King, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life: who is
alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
The Gospel of the Triumphal Entry
Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew 21:1-11
Glory to you, O Christ
When Jesus and his disciples had come
near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent
two disciples, saying to them, "Go into the
village ahead of you, and immediately you
will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her;
untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, just say this,
`The Lord needs them.' And he will send
them immediately."
This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet, saying, "Tell the
daughter of Zion, Look, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey."
The disciples went and did as Jesus had
directed them; they brought the donkey
and the colt, and put their cloaks on them,
and he sat on them.
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A very large crowd spread their cloaks on
the road, and others cut branches from the
trees and spread them on the road.
The crowds that went ahead of him and
that followed were shouting, "Hosanna to
the Son of David! Blessed is the one who
comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in
the highest heaven!"
When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city
was in turmoil, asking, "Who is this?" The
crowds were saying, "This is the prophet
Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee."
The Post Communion Prayer
Show us the way of love, O Christ. Teach us to remember one another. And
reassure us that it is when we give ourselves away in love that we truly find
ourselves. Show us the way of love, O Christ. Amen.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, O Christ.
The Blessing
May the blessing of God whose mercy surrounds us, the blessing of Jesus, the core of our
hearts’ longing, and the blessing of the Holy Spirit, our joy, our liberation, our home, be
with you now and all the days of your live. Amen.
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Glory and thanksgiving be to you, most loving Father, for Christ in whom the world is
reconciled. Lifted on the Cross, his suffering and forgiveness spanned the gulf our sins had
made. Through that dark struggle death was swallowed up in victory, that life and light
might reign.
Before he was given up to suffering and death, recalling the night of Israel's release, the
night in which the sons of Egypt died, your Chosen One, himself the First-Born, freely
offered his life.
At supper with his disciples he took bread and offered you thanks. He broke the bread, and
gave it to them, saying: "Take, eat. This is my Body: it is broken for you." After supper, he
took the cup, he offered you thanks, and gave it to them saying: "Drink this, all of you. This
is my Blood of the new covenant; it is poured out for you, and for all, that sins may be
forgiven. Do this in remembrance of me."
We now obey your Son's command. We recall his blessed passion and death,
his glorious resurrection and ascension; and we look for the coming of his
Kingdom. Made one with him, we offer you these gifts and with them
ourselves, a single, holy, living sacrifice.
Hear us, most merciful Father, and send your Holy Spirit upon us and upon this bread and
this wine, that, overshadowed by his life-giving power, they may be the Body and Blood of
your Son, and we may be kindled with the fire of your love and renewed for the service of
your Kingdom.
Help us, who are baptized into the fellowship of Christ's Body to live and work to your
praise and glory; may we grow together in unity and love until at last, in your new creation,
we enter into our heritage in the company of Blessed Mary, the apostles, and prophets, and
of all our brothers and sisters living and departed. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, with
whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all honor and glory be to you, Lord of
all ages, world without end. AMEN
And now, as our Savior Christ has taught us, we are bold to say,
Our Father, in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will
be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread and forgive
us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of
trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are
yours, now and forever. Amen.
The Procession of the Palms
Let us go forth praising Jesus our Messiah.
Hosanna in the highest.
We move forward into the church—going through two doors—one side following the cross
and Eucharistic ministers, and one side following the clergy. We will process around the
church once and back up through the center aisle and then the congregation will move into the pews.
Hymn in Procession
We Break the Bread
Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.
Therefore let us keep the feast.
We Share the Gifts of God Gluten-free wafers are available
Special Prayers : W e in vite those w ishing par ticu lar pr ayer for them selves or on behalf
of someone else to come to the front of the line to receive the bread and wine. Immediately after receiving, go to the prayer station located in the alcove of the Chapel. Give your first name and in a low
voice, briefly state your prayer need. The person from the prayer team will lay hands on your shoulders and after a short silence, in awareness of God’s presence, they will pray quietly for you.
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All glory laud and honor
Valet will ich dir geben
Words: Theodulph of Orleans (d. 821); tr. John Mason Neale (1818-1866), alt. Music: melody Melchior
Teschner (1584-1635), alt.; harm. William Henry Monk (1823-1889)
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We Proclaim and Respond to the Word of God
We Celebrate the Eucharist
On the road to Jerusalem, Jesus, you have spoken again and again of your end and new
beginning to disciples who do not or will not understand. Now you have entered the city and
you summon all who would follow you to wait and watch with you. We gladly join the
crowds shouting in triumphant praise but yet a cloud hangs over this day, for we know
what lies ahead. Help us to enter into the intensity of the week ahead of us that we may truly
wait and watch with you as all is revealed, all is changed.
Before the revealing of love’s way, love’s cost, love’s victory and love’s glory
may our lives be changed and reborn also.
The congregation is seated.
The Great Thanksgiving: from The Scottish Episcopal Church
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give God thanks and praise.
The First Reader: Entry into Jerusalem
Word was spreading...people were talking...they were shouting and singing as
Jesus arrived, “Blessed is the one who
comes in the name of God! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heaven!”
Some in the crowd said to Jesus,
“Teacher, order your disciples to stop!”
Jesus answered, “I tell you, if they were
silent, the stones would shout aloud!”
Word was spreading...people were talking.
Word was spreading and some people
were not happy.
The news of Jesus echoed through all creation.
Worship and praise belong to you, maker of light and darkness. Your wisdom draws beauty
from chaos, brings a harvest out of sorrow and leads the exiles home. In Christ your Son,
enemies are reconciled, debts forgiven and strangers made welcome. Your Spirit frees us to
live as sons and daughters in our Father's house. We who by Christ's power follow the way
of the Cross, sharing the joy of his obedience, now offer you our praise, with angels and
archangels and the whole company of heaven singing the hymn of your unending glory:
Holy, holy, holy
(The reader hammers on the wood three times and
lays branches on the floor near the table)
The Second Reader: Jesus cleanses the temple
Word was spreading...people were talkHe then began to teach in the temple and
ing...the news of Jesus spread far and
the people gathered from near and far to
wide. Jesus went to the temple to drive
hear his words. The people in charge were
out everyone who was selling things.
afraid. If the people listened to Jesus, who
would listen to them?
“My house should be a house of prayer
but you have made it into a den of robThey had to figure out a way to get rid of
bers,” he cried.
him...soon…
(The reader hammers on the wood three times
and scatters a few coins around the branches)
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Aiden
The Eleventh Reader: Burial
There was no word. A good man, named
Joseph, asked for the body of Jesus. He
carefully wrapped the body in a linen
cloth.
Ever so gently he laid Jesus in a tomb,
hollowed out of a rock.
The women followers were there too, helping to prepare the body.
But time was running out. When the sun
went down there could be no more work for
the day. The job of blessing Jesus’ body
would have to wait.
(The reader sets down a rock.)
A brief silence follows the reading
The Confession
We now come before you O God, to confess those times:
We have not wanted to be challenged by the presence of Christ;
We would rather stand by and watch the show than get involved in
working for justice in our world;
We have hidden in the crowd and remained silent while others were
hurt, put down, or mistreated;
We have not praised you, God, for the many blessings we have received.
Accept our words of lament and reconciliation, we pray to you O Lord.
The Absolution
God grants you, the absolute satisfaction, righteousness, and holiness of Christ, as if you
had never sinned nor been a sinner, as if you had been perfectly obedient as Christ was
obedient for you. All you need to do is to accept this gift of God with a believing heart and
a good confidence that nothing can separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus.
Amen.
We Prepare the Table
Let us pray:
Today we pray for all those who at this very moment are being silenced in
many countries because they have witnessed to the truth; and the many
groups throughout the world who bring their plight to our minds.
Lord, we place them in your hands. Amen.
The Third Reader: The Last Supper
Word was spreading...people were talking...Jesus drew his friends close to him.
Together they gathered around a table.
Yes, word was spreading...good news was
growing...but how could Jesus get his
friends through the next few days,
through the time until he saw them again?
Full of love he took some bread, broke it
and gave it to them, saying, “This is my
body, which is given for you. Do this in
remembrance of me.”
Then Jesus said a most frightening thing.
“One of you gathered here with us is not my
friend. One of you will turn me over to
(The reader hammers three times and places bread on the table)
Evening Song said as a prayer, tak en from a Filipin o Hym n
Women read regular print, Men read italic print, All read bold print.
When twilight comes and the sun sets, mother hen prepares for night’s rest.
As her brood shelters under her wings, she gives the love of God to her nest.
Oh! What joy to feel her warm heart beat, and be near her all night long;
so the young can find repose, hen renew tomorrow’s song.
The congregation is seated as the table is set. When the offerings of the people are brought
forward, please stand as you are able.
One day the Rabbi, Lord Jesus, called the twelve to share his last meal.
As the hen tends her young, so for them he spent himself to seek and to heal.
Oh! What joy to be with Christ Jesus, hear his voice, oh! Sheer delight,
and receive his servant care: all before the coming night.
The Invitation
The table of bread and wine are now made ready. It is the table of company with Jesus, and
all who love him. It is the table of sharing with the poor of the world, with whom Jesus
identified himself. It is the table of communion with the earth, in which Christ became
incarnate.
So come to this table, you who have much faith and you who would like to have more; you
who have been here often and you who have not been for a long time; you who have tried to
follow Jesus, and you who have failed; Come. It is Christ who invites us to meet him here.
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Full of love, he took a cup of wine as he
said, “This cup is poured out for you showing you a new way and God’s promise in
me.” Full of awe and wonder the friends ate
the bread and shared the cup. They had
been fed with stories and prayers, words
and deeds, and now this special bread and
wine. Word was spreading…
So gather round once again, friends, touched by fading glow of sun’s gold.
And recount all our frail human hopes: the dreams of young and stories of old.
Oh! What joy to pray close together, Kneeling as one family,
By a mother’s love embraced in the blessed Trinity.
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The Fourth Reader: Warning of things to come
For a moment it was as if time stood
still...they could not believe the words they
had heard. Someone would betray him...
Jesus looked at Peter full of deep love and
deeper sadness.
“These are uncertain times. Our friendship
will be tested. For a while we will be scattered. You, Peter, will turn away from me.
Going Home
Antonin Dvorak (1841–1904 )
Words: William Arms Fisher (1861–1948) ; Music: Second Movement of New World Symphony
I have prayed that you will turn back again
and help your brothers and sisters.”
Peter said, “What do you mean? I will go
with you now even to prison and death.”
Jesus sighed, “I tell you Peter, before the
rooster crows to end this night, you will
have pretended three times that you do not
know me.”
(The reader hammers three times and places a goblet on its side beside the bread)
The Fifth Reader: Praying in the Garden
Word was spreading...people were whispering.. Jesus and his friends went to the
Mount of Olives.
“O Father, if it were down to me, I wish it
didn’t have to be this way.” Full of despair
he prayed.
Jesus looked at them lovingly saying, “Pray
that you do not come into the time of trial.”
And then it was as if he could feel the arms
of God around him, giving him hope and
strength to go on. When he stood up, he
saw that his friends had fallen asleep.
And moving away from them, about a
stone’s throw, he knelt down and full of
despair, he prayed.
(The reader hammers three times and places a flowering branch on the table)
Let us pray:
I am not sure, God, what I believe about eternity. The
mystery grows deeper as I grow older. But at this time of
Jesus’ death, I am given permission to mourn, to cry, to
wonder. I am encouraged to be still. To let you, God,
hold me in the silence. So I place myself, in anticipation
of the resurrection, with Jesus, wherever he is. Amen.
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Let us pray:
Remembering the journey that Jesus walked and still walks today through our lives and the
lives of all who inhabit this fragile earth, we pray:
For those on trial this week and for those appointed to judge them;
For those appointed to keep public order, and for those tempted to abuse their power:
For those who live in places of conflict and danger; for peacemakers and peacekeepers in
every land:
For those who are tired or in pain:
For those who will die today, for all who love them and will miss them:
For the depth of your love for us, we thank you.
For our families and friends who have died, for ourselves as we carry their stories:
For all who are waiting. For all who are longing for light.
Weeping God, you came to share our lives, and still you share the vulnerability,
the suffering and desolation of human beings in the land that we call Holy,
and in many other places made holy by your presence.
May we recognize your presence amid each mess we’ve made; give us your
painful blessing of tears for all we’ve done and all we cannot prevent.
In the salt of tears may we taste our common humanity; and, through them
help us to see the way that leads to peace. Amen.
Lay down your head
Words: John L. Bell (b.1949) and Graham Maule (b. 1958); Music: John L. Bell
The Tenth Reader: Jesus’ death
It was as if earth and heaven were torn
from their loving embrace.
All was lost.
Even though Jesus’ friends watched from a
distance they heard his voice echoing in
their hearts as he said, “Father, into your
hands I commend my spirit.”
(The reader covers the table and objects with a cloth.)
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John L. Bell
The Eighth Reader: Trial
The Sixth Reader: The Arrest
Word was spreading...in secrets and whispers...Suddenly a crowd came, led by Judas, one of Jesus’ friends. He kissed Jesus, as a sign to tell the crowd that this
was the one they wanted. “Judas,” said
Jesus, “You would turn away from me
with a kiss?” The crowd had come to arrest Jesus. The disciples wanted to fight
back.
But Jesus said, ”No.”
Then Jesus said to the crowd, “You saw
me every day. Why didn’t you arrest me
in the temple? Why do you come in the
dark of night and treat me like a bandit?”
The soldiers didn’t say anything. Judas
didn’t say anything. They took Jesus
away.
Word was spreading...name calling, angry
shouts, a howling mob! Jesus was beaten and
dragged from one place to the next. From
prison to the high priest, to the governor
Pontius Pilate, to King Herod and back again.
Word was spreading: Who are you? What
have you done? What is your crime?
Dressed in a royal robe, crowned with
thorns, everyone made fun of him.
Joyous shouts of “Blessed is the King” gave
way to angry snarls of “Crucify him! Crucify
him!”
And so Pilate handed Jesus over to them.
And all of the disciples ran away. Even
Peter…
(The reader hammers three times and places a crown of thorns on the table.)
(The reader hammers three times and places a candle on the table.)
The Seventh Reader: Peter’s denial
Word was spreading… whispers...fingers
pointing...Peter followed Jesus from a distance.
“You were with him,” one said, squinting
her eyes. “You are one of them,” another
said, pointing a finger.
The Ninth Reader: Crucifixion
And another said, “I’m sure he was one of
them.”
“I do not know him...I am not...I don’t
know what you are talking about,” Peter
shouted. And a rooster crowed. Peter, full of
shame went out and cried.
Word of Jesus was spreading...people were
gathering, following Jesus as he dragged a
huge wooden cross. Through the
streets….people laughing, leaders mocking,
women weeping, friends crying…
Jesus said, “Father forgive them.”
Jesus was crucified between two other
criminals. On his one side he heard, “Why
don’t you save yourself and us?”
On the other he heard, “Jesus remember
me…”
(The reader hammers three times and places nails and hammer on table)
( The reader hammers three times and places a dark-colored feather on the table.)
Taizé
Let us pray:
We pray for our churches, that they may risk welcoming the stranger so that in language,
hospitality, evangelism and service, they employ the imagination rather than the rule book,
that they might be encouraged and surprised by joy.
We pray for ourselves, in this time of worship, surrounded by people whose journey we have
not travelled, whose depth of faith we do not know, whose potentials we cannot imagine,
that we might somehow know we belong to each other, and to God. Amen.
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