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Greenock Lutheran Parish

Welcomes You

OPENING

P: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.C: Amen.

FATHER WELCOMES ALL HIS CHILDREN

Father Welcomes

Father welcomes all his children to his family through his Son,Father giving his salvation, life for ever has been won.

Little children, come to me,For my kingdom is of these.Life and love I have to give, Mercy for your sin:


In the water, in the Word,In his promise, be assured:Those who are baptized and believeShall be born again:


Let us daily die to sin;Let us daily rise with him –Walk in the love of Christ our Lord,Live in the peace of God:


Word & Music: Robin Mann

We Hear From God’s Word

FIRST READING Exodus 12:1-4 [5-10] 11-14

After the reading: R: This is the word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

SECOND READING

1 Corinthians 11:23-26The Institution of the Lord’s Supper

After the reading: R: This is the word of the Lord. C: Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL

John 13:1-17, 31b-35Jesus washes his disciples’ feet

After the gospel: P: This is the gospel of the Lord. C: Praise to you, O Christ.

APOSTLE’S CREED:

I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead.

He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God, the Father almighty, from thence he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

SERMONSERMON

THE SERVANT KING

From heaven you came, helpless babe,Entered our world, your glory veiled;Not to be served but to serveAnd give your life that we might live.

This is our God, the Servant King,He calls us now to follow himTo bring our lives as a daily offeringOf worship to the Servant King.

There in the garden of tearsMy heavy load he chose to bearHis heart with sorrow was torn,‘Yet not my will, but Yours’, he said.


Came see his hand and his feetThe scars that speak of sacrifice,Hands that flung stars into spaceTo cruel nails surrendered.


So let us learn how to serveAnd in our lives enthrone him;Each other’s need to prefer,For it is Christ we’re serving.


Words & Music: Graham Kendrick

CONFESSION OF SINS Let us pray. C. Lord God, our Heavenly Father, I am a sinner and I have sinned against you, not only in my words and actions, but also in my secret thoughts and desires which I cannot fully know or understand, but which you know completely. I am sorry that I have displeased you, and repent of the evil I have done. For the sake of your dear Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, have mercy on me, forgive my sins, and graciously help me in my weakness. Amen

P. I ask each of you in the presence of God who searches the heart:Do you confess that you have sinned and do you repent of your sins?C. I do.

P. Do you believe that Jesus Christ has redeemed you from all your sins, and do you desire forgiveness in his name?C. I do.

P. Do you intend with the help of the Holy Spirit to live as in God’s presence, and to strive daily to lead a holy life, even as Christ has made you holy?C. I do.

FORGIVENESS OF SIN

I announce God’s grace to all of you and declare that in Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven.

PEACE:

P: The peace of the Lord be with you.C: Amen

PRAYER OF THE DAY:

Let us pray

[silence])

Lord our God, pour out your rich blessing on us as we remember the suffering and death of your Son. Grant us pardon and comfort, so that we may be assured of our eternal salvation. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.C: Amen.

Silent Reflection

Let’s be still, as our hearts are prepared for Holy Communion

HOLY COMMUNION

P: The Lord be with you.C: And also with you.P: Lift up your hearts.C: We lift them up to the Lord.P: Let us give thanks to the Lord.C: It is right to give our thanks

and praise.

It is indeed right and good, Lord God, holy Father, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks to you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. On the tree of the cross he gave salvation to all, so that, where death began, there life might be restored, and that the enemy, who by a tree once overcame, might by a tree be overcome. And so, with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we adore and praise your glorious name:

C: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest.

LORD'S PRAYER

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdomcome, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today ourdaily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin againstus. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thekingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

C: Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world;grant us your peace. Amen

DISTRIBUTION

P: Every time we eat this bread and drink from this cup we proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.

Come, everything is ready.

The Distribution

If this is what you believe, then you are welcome to If this is what you believe, then you are welcome to partake in Holy Communion, whether you are partake in Holy Communion, whether you are

a member of this congregation or not.a member of this congregation or not.

Holy Communion is for believers in Jesus who Holy Communion is for believers in Jesus who desire to receive God’s forgiveness and believe that desire to receive God’s forgiveness and believe that Christ is present in this celebration as they eat the Christ is present in this celebration as they eat the

bread and drink the wine. bread and drink the wine.

Prayer after Holy Communion

P. Jesus Christ our Saviour, thank you for giving your followers your holy supper to commemorate your suffering and death. Through your body and blood, revive our faith in you and increase our love to others. For you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. C: Amen.

Brother let me be your servant

Brother let me be your servantLet me be as Christ to you.Pray that I might have the grace toLet you be my servant too.

We are pilgrims on a journeyWe are travellers on the road,We are here to help each otherWalk the mile and share the load.

I will hold the Christ-light for youIn the night time of your fear.I will hold my hand out to youSpeak the peace you long to hear.

I will weep when you are weepingWhen you laugh I’ll laugh with youI will share your joy and sorrowTill we’ve seen this journey through.

When we sing to God in heavenWe shall find such harmonyBorn of all we’ve known togetherOf Christ’s love and agony.

Brother, sister, let me serve youLet me be as Christ to youPray that I might have the grace toLet you be my servant too.

© Richard GillardUsed with PermissionCCLI License #225140

BLESSING P: The God of love and peace † be with you. C: Amen.

PSALM 22:1-21 is sung as the altar is stripped and the lights are progressively dimmed.

We prepare for our celebration of Good Friday, the Altar is stripped to symbolise how Jesus was stripped of his dignity, and his life in our place.

After the Altar is stripped you may leave the Church in silence...

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