2025 Good Friday Bulletin
- Matt Franks
- Apr 18
- 3 min read
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6:30 p.m Chanel Choir Opening “Jesus, We Are Here”
Welcome to Worship Rev. Sarah Steidtmann
Chancel Choir: "O Sacred Head Now Wounded"
Call to Worship Rev. Sarah Steidtmann
Leader: Come, people of God, and let us draw near the cross of Christ.
People: We come, heavy with the weight of the world.
Leader: Come, see the cost of divine love — a love that stands with the oppressed, the broken, and the forgotten.
People: We come, knowing that love, though costly, is stronger than hatred.
Leader: Come, not with blame or bitterness, but with humility and reverence.
People: We come, trusting that even now, love is at work in the world.
Leader: Let us worship the God of costly love, who in Jesus, entered our suffering to set us free.
Opening Prayer Rev. Sarah SteidtmannAll: Holy God, On this day of shadows and sorrow, We come to stand in the company of those who witnessed your crucifixion. Not as bystanders of another's suffering, but as participants in the world's brokenness. Forgive us when we choose comfort over courage. Forgive us when we remain silent when we should speak out. Forgive us when we turn away from the cross of Christ and avoid its discomfort. Tonight, we remember the cost of love. Help us not to look away. In the name of the One who gave everything for us — Amen.
Congregational Hymn: To Mock Your Reign, O Dearest Lord vs. 1&2 UMH 285
The Holy Week
Pastor Matt: How did we get to this Good Friday when Sunday was full of Palm Branches and excitement of the King coming to shake things up? Tonight we find Jesus in the Garden.
1. Jesus Prays in Gethsemane Luke 22:39-46 Sue Hurst
2. Jesus is Betrayed and Arrested Luke 22:47-53 John Tamborski
3. Peter Denies Jesus Luke 22:54-62 Pat Jones
4. Jesus Before the Council, Pilate, and Herod Luke 22:63-23:25 Julie Bailey
When Julie reads: They kept shouting out, everyone responds: “Crucify him! Crucify him!”
5. The Crucifixion Luke 23:26-43 Josh Hay
Hymn of Reflection: "Were You There?" vs. 1,2,3 UMH 288
Prayer of Confession Cheryl Smith
All: Loving God, Tonight we confess that we have crucified love in our own ways. We have turned away from those who suffer. We have denied justice to the oppressed. We have chosen silence in the face of hatred and harm. We have placed our trust in power rather than grace.Forgive us, O Christ, For we do not know what we are doing. May the witness of your love tonight Call us back to the way of mercy, truth, and justice.
Silent Confession
Leader: Lord in your mercy, All: Hear our prayers.
The Last Seven Words… Pastor Matt Franks
The Rhythm of the Seven Last Words:
Reading of the Last Words
Time of Silence
Pastor Matt Reflects
Candle is Extinguished
First Word: "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do." (Luke 23:34)
Second Word: "Today you will be with me in Paradise." (Luke 23:43)
Third Word: "Woman, here is your son... Son, here is your mother." (John 19:26-27)
Fourth Word: "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46)
Fifth Word: "I thirst." (John 19:28)
Sixth Word: "It is finished." (John 19:30)
Seventh Word: "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." (Luke 23:46)
6: The Burial of Jesus Luke 23:47-56 Ashley Franks
Hymn of Reflection Jesus, Remember Me UMH 488
1st time Just Choir 2nd time Everyone 3rd time Everyone Acapella
Pastor's Closing Words
Celebrate the hope and new beginnings of Easter with your friends and neighbors at Castle Rock First United Methodist Church. We have a service for everyone:
Rise with us for our inspiring Sunrise Service at 6:00 AM.
Enjoy contemporary worship at our vibrant Modern Service at 9:00 AM.
Experience the rich traditions of our Traditional Service at 10:45 AM.
Come as you are! We look forward to celebrating with you.
