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Westminster
Presbyterian Church
A Telling Presence in the City
Good Friday, April 15, 2022 at Noon
This is Jesus, King of the Jews, by James Quentin Young, oil on canvas, 1963
The Westminster Collection
Westminster is the church in the world, online and in person.
We belong to one another and to God. Thanks be to God!Prelude Adagio for Strings Samuel Barber, arr. Eddings
Joseph Trucano, organ
Welcome The Rev. Dr. Tim Hart-Andersen
Greeting from Greater Minneapolis Community Connections (GMCC) Adrienne Dorn
Today’s offering will support the ministries of GMCC.
Opening Sentences
*Hymn No. 221 O Sacred Head, Now Wounded, vs. 2 Choir only
The Seven Last Words of Jesus
Prayer for Illumination
The First Word Luke 23:32-35 Abigail Karels
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”
Brief Silence
Meditation
The Second Word Luke 23:39-43
“Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”
Brief Silence
Musical Reflection Improvisation on O Sacred Head Joe Sferra
Claire Zwiefelhofer, clarinet
The Third Word John 19:25-27
“‘Woman, here is your son!’ Then Jesus said to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother!’”
Brief Silence
Meditation The Rev. Alanna Simone Tyler
*Hymn No. 215 What Wondrous Love is This
*Please stand as you are able.The Fourth Word Mark 15:33-34
“‘‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’”
Brief Silence
Musical Reflection Surrounded by Thorns arr. Kenneth Vigne
Kenneth Vigne, piano
The Fifth Word John 19:28-29
“I am thirsty.”
Brief Silence
Meditation The Rev. Dr. Matthew Skinner
Musical Reflection The Crucifixion from Hermit Songs Samuel Barber
Patty Kramer, soloist
At the cry of the first bird
They began to crucify Thee, O Swan!
Never shall lament cease because of that.
It was like the parting of day from night.
Ah, sore was the suffering borne
By the body of Mary’s Son,
But sorer still to Him was the grief
Which for His sake
Came upon His Mother.
The Sixth Word John 19:30
“It is finished.”
Brief Silence
Musical Reflection Crucifixus Antonio Lotti
Westminster Choir; Dr. Amanda Weber, conductor
(sung in Latin)
He was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate:
He suffered and was buried.The Seventh Word Luke 23:44-46 “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Brief Silence Meditation The Rev. Alexandra Jacob Musical Reflection Wenn ich einmal soll scheiden from St. Matthew Passion J.S. Bach (sung in German) When comes my hour of parting, do not Thou part from me. As death’s dread hour approaches beside me Thou wilt be. And when, in awful anguish, my time of death is nigh, Thy cross will then uphold me that steadfast I may die. Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer The Rev. Dr. Meghan Gage-Finn 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. *Hymn No. 218 Ah, Holy Jesus Benediction Depart in silence.
Welcome! We are grateful for your presence and invite you to participate in our worship, mission, and programs. Welcome, Children! Westminster welcomes children of all ages to participate in our worship. If, for any reason, you and your child need to leave the sanctuary, you can visit the Tower Room in the southwest corner off the balcony for a kid-friendly space. Wednesday Worship Join us Wednesdays in May for a Silence & Song worship at 6 pm in Westminster Hall and livestream: westminstermpls.online.church Get Involved The Bible Then and Now: Abundant Life in the Gospel of John Mondays, April 18-May 23 | 7-8:30 pm | Garden Room/Zoom Join Westminster’s Scholar for Adult Education Matt Skinner to explore portions of the Gospel of John that focus on the book’s compelling view of life, connec- tion to God, and human flourishing. Register on Realm. (Please note: Zoom only class on April 18.) Town Hall Forum: Colette Pinchon Battle Wednesday, April 27 | Noon | Sanctuary Founder of the Gulf Coast Center for Law & Policy, Colette Pinchon Battle works with local communities, national funders, and elected officials in the post- Katrina and post-Deepwater Horizon disaster recovery. She will discuss how we can respond to climate disasters in positive ways for communities of color. Attend a New Member Class Sunday, May 1 | 11:45 am | Meisel Room Interested in learning more about membership at Westminster? Contact Meghan for more information, mgage-finn@wpc-mpls.org. Westminster Cares Births, Adoptions, Baptisms Contact Janice Teliczan, jteliczan@wpc-mpls.org. For Pastoral Care Notify Deb Wagner of hospitalization, illness, death, or prayer requests, dwagner@wpc-mpls.org. Prayer Companions 1st Sundays, 11:30 am, Prayer Room Blood Pressure Screening 3rd Sundays, 9:30-10:15 am & 11:30 am-Noon, Bates Room
This Week at Westminster | April 17-24 Visit westminstermpls.org/events for more details about events. Holy Saturday, April 16 9 am | Worship | Westminster Hall * 10 am | Downtown Coalition for Grief | Zoom Easter, April 17 7 am | Gospel Sunrise Service | Westminster Hall * 8 am-12:30 pm | To the Cross and Beyond | Westminster Gallery 9 am | Worship | Sanctuary * 11 am | Worship | Sanctuary * Monday, April 18 Church offices closed for Easter Monday 7 pm | The Bible Then and Now | Zoom Tuesday, April 19 6 pm | Handbell Choir Rehearsal | Great Hall Wednesday, April 20 9 am | WOW | Zoom 10:30 am | Moms Group | Zoom Noon | Centering Prayer | Zoom 5:45 pm | Family Fellowship & Children’s Choir | Zoom 6:30 pm | Confirmation and Caregiver Gathering | Youth Room and Garden Room Thursday, April 21 10 am | Magnet Senior Center: Russia and the US | Bushnell Room Saturday, April 23 8:30 am | Men’s Retreat | Fellowship Hall and Meisel Room 10 am | Downtown Coalition for Grief | Zoom Macalester Sunday, April 24 8 am-12:30 pm | To the Cross and Beyond | Westminster Gallery 8:30 am | Worship | Westminster Hall * 9:15 am | Family Matters | Nursery 9:15 am | Church School | In person 9:15 am | Earth Day Joint Forum | Westminster Hall * 10:30 am | Worship | Sanctuary * Noon | Human Growth & Sexuality Workshop | Courtyard 1 pm | Mia Art Tour | Minneapolis Institute of Art 2:15 pm | Mia Art Tour | Minneapolis Institute of Art 5 pm | FEAST | Plymouth Congregational Church * May also be viewed via Livestream westminstermpls.online.church
Daily Phone Devotions
612.332.7087
April 17............................................ Acts 10:34-43
18..........................................1 Corinthians 5:6b-8
19........................................Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
20....................................................... Luke 24:1-12
21....................................................... Acts 5:27-32
22...........................................................Psalm 150
23................................................. Revelation 1:4-8The Crucifixion, Text: anonymous, trans. Howard Mumford Jones; Music: Samuel Barber: permission to print this title is obtained
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Permission to stream this title is obtained from CCS with license #11181.
Giving to Westminster
You can make a one-time gift or pledge your support for 2022
online via Realm. To access Realm, point your smartphone
camera at the QR code below or visit: onrealm.org/westminster
mpls/give
Holy Week at Westminster
Holy Saturday | April 16
9 am | Westminster Hall*
Prayer service with the Revs. Tim and Beth Hart-Andersen
Easter at Westminster | April 17
7 am | Westminster Hall* | Sunrise Gospel Service
The Rev. Dr. Tim Hart-Andersen preaching;
music from Thomasina Petrus and Thom West
9 and 11 am | Sanctuary* | Worship
The Rev. Dr. Tim Hart-Andersen preaching;
organ, brass, and choral music
(Additional parking available in Orchestra Hall)
* May also be viewed via Livestream westminstermpls.online.church
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