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The
Great
Three
Days
2021 Home Resource
1 Cross of Hope Lutheran Church
Albuquerque, NMMaundy Thursday – p. 3
April 1, 2021
Good Friday – p. 10
April 2, 2021
Vigil of Easter – p. 18
Digital Experience
April 3, 2021
2The Maundy Thursday Liturgy
With the nightfall, our Lenten observance comes to an end,
and we gather with Christians around the world to begin the
Three Days during which we participate once again in the
saving power of Jesus’ passing over from death to life. At the
heart of the Maundy Thursday liturgy is Jesus’ commandment
to love one another. As Jesus washed the feet of his disciples,
we are called to follow his example as we humbly care for one
another, especially the poor and the unloved. At the Lord’s
table we remember Jesus’ sacrifice of his life, even as we are
called to offer ourselves in love for the life of the world.
The ommission of the benediction at the end of the service
indicates the continuity between Maundy Thursday and Good
Friday. The stripping of the altar during the final hymn is
symbolic of Jesus’ humiliation at the hands of the soliders and
authorities, and it marks our movement with our Lord at the
cross. Psalm 22 was quoted by Jesus as he was being put to
death. “And about three o’clock Jesus cried with a loud voice,
‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why
have you forsaken me?’” (Matthew 27:46).
3GATHERING
SONG Kyrie Bill Harris
Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison
Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy
WELCOME AND CANDLE LIGHTING
CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS
Pastor: Friends in Christ, in this Lenten season we
have heard our Lord’s call to struggle against sin, death,
and the devil – all that keeps us from loving God and
each other. This is the struggle to which we were called
at baptism.
Within the community of the church, God never
wearies of forgiving sin and giving the peace of
reconciliation. On this night let us confess our sin
against God and our neighbor, and enter the
celebration of the great Three Days reconciled with
God and with one another.
Silence is kept for reflection.
Pastor: Most merciful God,
All: we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free
ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought,
word, and deed, by what we have done and by what
we have left undone. We have not loved you with our
whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as
ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have
mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that
we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to
the glory of your holy name. Amen.
4Pastor: God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we
were dead in sin, and made us alive together with
Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of +
Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God
strengthen you with power through the Holy Spirit, that
Christ may live in your hearts through faith. Amen.
HYMN Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive ELW 605
1. “Forgive our sins as we forgive,” you taught us, Lord, to
pray; but you alone can grant us grace to live
the words we say.
2. How can your pardon reach and bless the unforgiving heart
that broods on wrongs and will not let old bitterness depart?
3. In blazing light your cross reveals the truth we dimly knew:
how trifling others’ debts to us; how great our debt to you!
4. Lord, cleanse the depths within our souls and bid
resentment cease; then, by your mercy reconciled, our lives
will spread your peace.
Text: Rosamond E. Herklots, Music: the Sacred Harp,
Text © Oxford University Press, Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A706051
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Eternal God, in the sharing of a meal
your Son established a new covenant for all people,
and in the washing of feet he showed us the dignity of
service. Grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit
these signs of our life in faith may speak again to our
hearts, feed our spirits, and refresh our bodies,
through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.
5WORD
FIRST READING Exodus 12:1-14
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
GOSPEL John 13:1-17, 31b-35
SERMON Pastor Adam Berndt
God Breaking Through
From Death … With a New Commandment
MEDITATION ON NEW COMMANDMENT
Music for Meditation
All the Room was Hushed and Still
All the room was hushed and still, and when the bowl was
filled He stooped to wash their feet. And when it was
complete, He said, this is what I’m asking you to do,
this is why I’m kneeling here beside you.
This is what I want my church to be,
this is what I want the world to see who it is you follow.
Chorus Love each other, one another. Love each other in the
way that I have loved you. Walk together, and whatever
comes, love each other in the way that I have loved you.
Let the room be hushed and still, let us go to where he kneels
and join Him as He serves, and learn His ways of love. He
said, this is what I’m asking you to do,
this is why I’m kneeling here beside you.
This is what I want my church to be,
this is what I want the world to see
who it is you follow. Chorus
Words and music by Graham Kendrick, CCLI Song #5490167 © 2009 Make Way Music;
All rights reserved. CCLI License #941106 “Love Each Other”
6PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION (God of promise…hear our
prayer)
MEAL
OFFERING Garden
Won’t you take this cup from me, Cause fear has stolen all my
sleep, If tomorrow means my death. I pray you’ll save their
souls with it
Chorus Let the songs I sing bring joy to you. Let the words I
say confess my love. Let the notes I choose be your favorite
tune. Father let my heart be after you
In this hour of doubt I see, But who I am is not just me
So give me strength to die myself, So love can live to tell the
tale. Chorus
Father let my heart be…For you, Let the songs I sing…
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SCSpNeedToBreathe Music; Downtown Music Publishing, LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing America, Inc
Used by permission CCLI #941106
OFFERING PRAYER
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
In the night in which he was betrayed, our Lord Jesus
took bread and gave thanks,
Blessed are you, O Lord our God, Creator of the
world, from the earth You give us bread to eat.
He broke it and gave it to his disciples saying, “Take
and eat, this is my body given for you. Do this for the
remembrance of me.”
7Again after supper he took the cup, gave thanks.
Blessed are you, O Lord our God, Ruler of the
universe, through your goodness you give us the fruit
of the vine.
He gave it for all to drink saying, “This cup is the new
covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people
for the forgiveness of sin. Do this for the remembrance
of me.”
THE LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your
kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in
heaven. Give us today our daily bread. 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.
DISTRIBUTION Take, Oh, Take Me As I Am ELW 814
Take, oh, take me as I am; summon out what I shall be;
set your seal upon my heart and live in me.
Text and Music: John L. Bell © 1995 Iona Community, admin. GIA Publications, Inc.
Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A706051
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
Lord Jesus, in a wonderful sacrament you strengthen
us with the saving power of your suffering, death, and
resurrection. May this sacrament of your body and
blood so work in us that the fruits of your redemption
will show forth in the way we live, for you live and
reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and forever. Amen.
8STRIPPING OF THE ALTAR
The Altar is stripped marking our movement with Jesus to the cross.
Psalm 22
(Readers: Greg and Nancy Morrison;
Native flute: Cheri Sorensen)
Our worship continues tomorrow on Good Friday:
11:00 am on all our digital channels
12:00 noon in the sanctuary
6:00 pm on the lawn
9The Good Friday Liturgy
At the heart of the Good Friday liturgy is the passion according
to John, which proclaims Jesus as a triumphant king who reigns
from the cross. The ancient title for this day—the triumph of
the cross—reminds us that the church gathers not to mourn this
day but to celebrate Christ’s life-giving passion and to find
strength and hope in the tree of life. In the ancient bidding
prayer we offer petitions for all the world for whom Christ
died.
There is no benediction or dismissal since our worship does
not end tonight, but continues tomorrow in the Vigil of Easter
10We gather in silent prayer
MUSIC In the Shadow of the Cross Ropps and Amy Ellis
Here, in the shadow of the cross, we remember love,
we remember love. Here, in the shadow of the cross,
we remember hope, we remember hope. We remember hope.
Here, in the shadow of the cross, we remember grace,
we remember grace. Come in peace, and remember.
Words: Barbara Furman
PRAYER OF THE DAY
Merciful God, your Son was lifted up on the cross to
draw all people to himself. Grant that we who have
been born out of his wounded side may at all times
find mercy in him, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and forever. Amen.
READING Isaiah 52:13- 53:12
READING Hebrews 10:16-25
GOSPEL John 18:1 - 19:42
SERMON … Breaking … Pastor Adam Berndt
HYMN O Sacred Head, now Wounded ELW 351
1. O sacred head, now wounded,
with grief and shame weighed down,
now scornfully surrounded with thorns, thine only crown;
O sacred head, what glory, what bliss till now was thine!
Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call thee mine.
112. How pale thou art with anguish, with sore abuse and scorn;
how does thy face now languish, which once was bright as
morn! Thy grief and bitter passion were all for sinners’ gain;
mine, mine was the transgression, but thine the deadly pain.
3. What language shall I borrow to thank thee, dearest friend,
for this thy dying sorrow, thy pity without end?
Oh, make me thine forever, and, should I fainting be,
Lord, let me never, never outlive my love to thee.
4. Lord, be my consolation; shield me when I must die;
remind me of thy passion when my last hour draws nigh.
These eyes, new faith receiving, from thee shall never move;
for all who die believing die safely in thy love.
P.D.; Text: Paul Gerhardt, based on Arnulf of Louvain; tr. composite;
Music: German melody, adapt. Hans Leo Hassler; arr. Johann Sebastian Bach
INVITATION TO BIDDING PRAYER
BIDDING PRAYER
Stay with Me ELW 348
Stay with me, remain here with me,
watch and pray. Watch and pray.
Silence for prayer follows each bid.
Let us pray, brothers and sisters, for the holy church
throughout the world.
Silent prayer.
Almighty and eternal God, you have shown your glory to all
nations in Jesus Christ. By your Holy Spirit guide the church
and gather it throughout the world. Help it to persevere in
faith, proclaim your name, and bring the good news of
salvation in Christ to all people. We ask this through Christ our
Lord.
Amen.
12Let us pray for Elizabeth and Jim, our bishops, for Adam, our
pastor, for Debra, our seminarian, and all servants of the
church, and for all the people of God.
Silent prayer.
Almighty and eternal God, your Spirit guides the church and
makes it holy. Strengthen and uphold our bishops, pastors,
other ministers, and lay leaders. Keep them in health and safety
for the good of the church, and help each of us in our various
vocations to do faithfully the work to which you have called
us. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Let us pray for those preparing for baptism.
Silent prayer.
Almighty and eternal God, you continue to bless the church.
Increase the faith and understanding of those preparing for
baptism. Give them new birth as your children, and keep them
in the faith and communion of your holy church. We ask this
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Let us pray for our sisters and brothers who share our faith in
Jesus Christ.
Silent prayer.
Almighty and eternal God, you give your church unity. Look
with favor on all who follow Jesus your Son. Make all the
baptized one in the fullness of faith, and keep us united in the
fellowship of love. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Let us pray for the Jewish people, the first to hear the word of
God.
Silent prayer.
Almighty and eternal God, long ago you gave your promise to
Abraham and your teaching to Moses. Hear our prayers that
13the people you called and elected as your own may receive
the fulfillment of the covenant’s promises. We ask this through
Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Let us pray for those who do not share our faith in Jesus Christ.
Silent prayer.
Almighty and eternal God, gather into your embrace all those
who call out to you under different names. Bring an end to
inter-religious strife, and make us more faithful witnesses of the
love made known to us in your Son. We ask this through
Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Let us pray for those who do not believe in God.
Silent prayer.
Almighty and eternal God, you created humanity so that all
may long to know you and find peace in you. Grant that all
may recognize the signs of your love and grace in the world
and in the lives of Christians, and gladly acknowledge you as
the one true God. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Let us pray for God’s creation.
Silent prayer.
Almighty and eternal God, you are the creator of a magnificent
universe. Hold all the worlds in the arms of your care and
bring all things to fulfillment in you. We ask this through Christ
our Lord.
Amen.
Let us pray for those who serve in public office.
Silent prayer.
Almighty and eternal God, you are the champion of the poor
and oppressed. In your goodness, give wisdom to those in
14authority, so that all people may enjoy justice, peace, freedom,
and a share in the goodness of your creation. We ask this
through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Let us pray for those in need.
Silent prayer.
Almighty and eternal God, you give strength to the weary and
new courage to those who have lost heart. Heal the sick,
comfort the dying, give safety to travelers, free those unjustly
deprived of liberty, and deliver your world from falsehood,
hunger, and disease. Hear the prayers of all who call on you in
any trouble, that they may have the joy of receiving your help
in their need. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Finally, let us pray for all those things for which our Lord
would have us ask.
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom
come, your will be done on earth as in heaven. Give us today
our daily bread. 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.
ADORATION OF THE CROSS Were You There ELW 353
1. Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
3. Were you there when they pierced him in the side?
Were you there when they pierced him in the side?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they pierced him in the side?
155. Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
Oh, sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
Text and Music: African American spiritual;
arr. © 1999 Augsburg Fortress
Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A706051
We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you.
By your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
SONG At the Cross
There’s a place where mercy reigns and never dies, there’s
a place where streams of grace flow deep and wide; Where
all the love I’ve ever found comes like a flood,
comes flowing down.
Chorus 1 At the cross, at the cross, I surrender my life.
I’m in awe of You, I’m in awe of You. Where Your
love ran red, and my sin washed white.
I owe all to You, I owe all to You, Jesus.
There’s a place where sin and shame are powerless, where
my heart has peace with God and forgiveness; Where all the
love I’ve ever found comes like a flood, comes flowing down.
Chorus
Here my hope is found, here on holy ground;
Here I bow down, here I bow down.
Here, arms open wide, here You saved my life;
Here I bow down, here I bow
Chorus 2
I owe all to You, I owe all to You, Jesus.
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SONG In the Shadow of the Cross
16Our worship continues tomorrow
On all our digital channels
Join us for worship Easter Sunday:
9:00 am on our digital channels with onsite
communion 10:00-10:30 am
9:00 am in the sanctuary
11:00 am on the lawn
17The Vigil of Easter
A Digital Experience
The services of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and the Vigil
of Easter unfold in a single movement, as the church each year
passes with Christ through death to life – God breaking
through.
In the darkness of this night we gather with Christians
throughout the world to celebrate Christ’s Passover from death
to life. The early Christians continued to observe the first
Passover in which God delivered the people of Israel from
slavery at the hands of Pharaoh. They saw the death and
resurrection of Christ as their passing over from death to life,
from darkness to light, from bondage to freedom. On the night
before Easter they baptized those who had been prepared
during Lent, and observed a night vigil, awaiting the coming of
the Lord.
The Paschal Candle is “introduced” each year to the
congregation during the Easter Vigil. As a symbol of the
Resurrection it is lighted for each worship service during the
great fifty days of Easter. The Paschal Candle is placed near the
baptismal font, as a visual reminder that in our Baptism we are
crucified and resurrected with Christ. The candle is lighted at
each celebration of Baptism. It is also lighted at each funeral,
recalling that in our Baptism we have already died and been
raised with Christ. (Romans 6:3-5)
Emerging from pandemic this year, be invited to hold vigil at
home. The first three sections that comprise the Vigil of Easter:
The Service of the Light, The Service of Readings, and The
Service of Baptism will be posted on our digital channels after
18sunset. Wait and watch with them together at once or one
each hour until the first Easter proclamation and gospel breaks
through at midnight! (If you are a morning person, these will
make a good sunrise vigil instead)
The last section of the Vigil of Easter, The Service of Holy
Communion will be celebrated at our worship at 9am on
Sunday of the Resurrection of Our Lord.
Maundy Thursday, Year N - Liturgy from: ELW Holy Communion Setting Four; © 1978, 2006: Ronald A. Nelson;
Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress under license# SBL15605
Worship Guidebook for Lent and The Three Days © 2009 Augsburg Fortress; Sundays & Seasons © 2018 Augsburg Fortress
Good Friday, Format from Evangelical Lutheran Worship copyright © 2006. All rights reserved.
Reprinted by permission of Augsburg Fortress under license #SBL15605.
Stay with Me, ELW 348; Text & music © 1984 Les Presses de Taizé, admin. GIA Publications, Inc.
Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A706051
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