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HOPE CHURCH
TENEBRAE:
A SERVICE OF DARKNESS
April 2, 2021
Good Friday
Good Friday
“But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement
that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.”
—Isaiah 53:5Welcome to Hope Church. We are so glad that you are here to join in worship of our God,
through Jesus, his Son. We are a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), with
deep roots in the reformed tradition. Our mission is to know, worship, and proclaim Jesus Christ as
the hope of the world, lovingly bringing the message to our community.
We want you to feel welcome, and as such, have prepared this guide to help you to engage in
worship. The apostle Paul exhorts us to present our bodies as living sacrifices unto the Lord (Rom.
12:1). For that reason, our worship engages the whole body with standing, sitting, lifting hands,
eating & drinking, which helps us present ourselves wholly to God as an act of worship. There are
no passive worshipers, just sitting and hearing, but we are all called to be active and engaged,
responding from the heart.
Please note that when the congregation is to read, the type will be boldfaced and indented:
[Leader] Grace to you, and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
[Congregation] And also with you.
Please note the symbol means to stand.
TENEBRAE: A SERVICE OF DARKNESS
The service of worship today is in part based on an early Christian service called Tenebrae. The
name Tenebrae is the Latin word for “darkness” or “shadows.” The service will focus on Christ’s
pain and suffering on the day of his crucifixion. One of the most conspicuous features of the service
is the gradual extinguishing of candles until only a single candle, considered a symbol of our LORD,
remains. As it gets darker and darker we will reflect on the great emotional and physical pain that
was very real for Jesus the evening before and the day of his crucifixion. Toward the end of the
service, the last candle is extinguished, typifying the apparent victory of the forces of evil over good.
The silence of darkness that follows symbolizes the wrath of God that Christ took upon himself on
our behalf. The candle of hope is then brought forward symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
By this single light we all depart this service in silence.
Unless otherwise Indicated, all scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News
Publishers. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.
APRIL 2, 2021: VOL. 29, ISSUE 14PRELUDE
THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST
JESUS SPEAKS WORDS OF ABSOLUTION
Leader: Rev. Taylor Bradley
First Words: Luke 23:33–34
33 And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the
criminals, one on his right and one on his left. 34 And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they
know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.
HYMN OF ABSOLUTION # 261 WHAT WONDROUS LOVE IS THIS
~Soli Deo Gloria—To God Be the Glory~Extinguish the First Candle
JESUS SPEAKS WORDS OF ASSURANCE
Leader: Mr. Kenn Anderson, Jr.
Second Words: Luke 23:39–43 (ESV)
39 One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, “Are you not the Christ?
Save yourself and us!” 40 But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since
you are under the same sentence of condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly, for we are
receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.” 42 And he
said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” 43 And he said to him,
“Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
HYMN OF ASSURANCE # 247 O SACRED HEAD NOW WOUNDED
APRIL 2, 2021: VOL. 29, ISSUE 14Extinguish the Second Candle
JESUS SPEAKS WORDS OF AFFECTION
Leader: Mr. Ronald Straka
Third Words: John 19:25–27 (ESV)
25 but standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the
wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom
he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” 27 Then he
said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his
own home.
~Soli Deo Gloria—To God Be the Glory~HYMN OF AFFECTION # 259 HARK THE VOICE OF LOVE AND MERCY
Extinguish the Third Candle
APRIL 2, 2021: VOL. 29, ISSUE 14JESUS SPEAKS WORDS OF ANGUISH
Leader: Rev. Glen Riexinger
Fourth words: Matthew 27:45–46 (ESV)
45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. 46
And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema
sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
HYMN OF ANGUISH # 260 WERE YOU THERE?
~Soli Deo Gloria—To God Be the Glory~Extinguish the Fourth Candle
JESUS SPEAKS WORDS OF AGONY
Leader: Mr. John Schwartz
Fifth Words: John 19:28–29 (ESV)
28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I
thirst.” 29 A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a
hyssop branch and held it to his mouth.
HYMN OF AGONY HOW DEEP THE FATHER'S LOVE FOR US
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Extinguish the Fifth Candle
JESUS SPEAKS WORDS OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
Leader: Mr. William Barnes
Sixth Words: John 19:30 (ESV)
30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head
and gave up his spirit.
HYMN OF ACCOMPLISHMENT # 264 JESUS KEEP ME NEAR THE CROSS
~Soli Deo Gloria—To God Be the Glory~Extinguish the Sixth Candle
APRIL 2, 2021: VOL. 29, ISSUE 14JESUS SPEAKS WORDS OF ACCEPTANCE
Leader: Rev. Taylor Bradley
Seventh Words: Luke 23:44–46 (ESV)
44 It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the
ninth hour, 45 while the sun’s light failed. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46
Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my
spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last.
HYMN OF ACCEPTANCE # 249 TIS MIDNIGHT, AND ON OLIVE'S BROW
Extinguish the Last Candle
Please Exit the Church In Silence.
~Soli Deo Gloria—To God Be the Glory~HOPE CHURCH
Presbyterian Church in America
Sunday School: 9:25 Worship: 10:45
570.589.2082 Pastor@hopenepa.org www.hopenepa.org
Elders
Deacons
Rev. Taylor Bradley, TE (Pastor)
Mr. Scott Lindemuth
Mr. Kenn Anderson, Jr., RE (Clerk)
Mr. Bob Sederovitz
Mr. Bill Barnes, RE
Mr. Matt Zale (Chairman)
Mr. John Schwartz, RE
Mr. Ronald Straka, RE
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