MAUNDY THURSDAY
March 28; 8 PM, Sanctuary
Maundy Thursday is a time when we remember how Jesus Christ washed his disciples' feet before being led to the cross. You are invited to join Second Presbyterian Church as members of the pastoral staff lead us through a liturgy of cleansing and renewal.
Maundy Thursday begins the Three Days (or Triduum), remembering the new commandment that Christ gave us in word and deed as he taught us how to love one another, washing our feet as a servant. We also celebrate the Lord’s Supper, remembering the meal Christ shared with his disciples before his death.
Historically, this was the traditional day in which those who had undergone a period of public penance under church discipline would be restored to full communion.
View a PDF of the Maundy Thursday bulletin here.
March 28, 2024
Maundy Thursday
Prelude Chorale-Prelude on a Theme by Tallis, Op. 20, No. 3 Harold E. Darke
Dr. John Allegar, organ (1888-1976)
Call to Worship Rev. David T. Kim
* Hymn #97 Go to Dark Gethsemane REDHEAD 76
(verses 1-3)
Prayer of Confession and Assurance of Forgiveness Rev. Hannah G. Ostlund
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
The Invitation "Silence" Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Anthem of Preparation Christus factus est Anton Bruckner
Sanctuary Choir Section Leaders (1824-1896)
Christus factus est pro nobis obediens Christ for us became obedient
usque ad mortem, mortem autem crucis. unto death, even death on the cross.
Propter quod et Deus exaltavit illum Therefore God highly exalted him
et dedit illi nomen, and gave him a name
quod est super omne nomen. which is above all names.
— Philippians 2:8-9
The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving Rev. Benjamin K. Davison
Rev. Rachel N. Klompmaker
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
The Sanctus Holy, Holy, Holy Lord (from Deutsche Messe ) Franz Schubert
(choir and congregation) (1797-1828)
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
Words of Institution and the Communion of the People
Communion Anthem Kyrie (from Mass) Giacomo Puccini
Sanctuary Choir; Dr. Michelle Louer, conductor (1858-1924)
Kyrie eleison, Lord have mercy,
Christe eleison, Christ have mercy,
Kyrie eleison. Lord have mercy.
Prayer after Communion
THE SERVICE OF TENEBRAE
Words of Introduction Elder Krissy Seufert
The Shadow of Betrayal Matthew 26:20-25
The Shadow of Desertion Matthew 26:31-35
The Shadow of Temptation Luke 22:39-44
The Chorale Lord Jesus, Think On Me SOUTHWELL
The Shadow of Loneliness Mark 14:37-40
The Shadow of Resignation Mark 14:41-43; 45
The Shadow of Accusation Mark 14:53; 55-61
The Chorale Ah, Holy Jesus HERZLIEBSTER JESU
The Shadow of Denial Mark 14:66-72
The Shadow of Injustice Matthew 27:15-16; 21-23
The Shadow of Mockery Mark 15:16-20
The Chorale O Sacred Head, Now Wounded PASSION CHORALE
The Shadow of Crucifixion Mark 15:21-25
The Shadow of Death Luke 23:44-48
The Shadow of the Tomb Matthew 27:57-60
The Tolling of the Bell
The Vocal Meditation Were You There? African-American Spiritual
Dr. Mitzi Westra, mezzo-soprano