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Windsor Heights Lutheran Church
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 14, 2022
This evening our Lenten observance comes to an end, and we gather with Christians around the world to
celebrate the Three Days of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Tonight we remember Christ’s last meal with
his disciples, but the central focus is his commandment that we live out the promise embodied in this
meal. As Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, so we are called to give and receive love in humble service to
one another. Formed into a new body in Christ through this holy meal, we are transformed by the mercy
we have received and carry it into the world. Departing worship in solemn silence, we anticipate the
coming days.
WHLC Sta
Chris Olkiewicz, Lead Pastor ~ Robin Coughennower, Associate Pastor
Zach Meyer, Director of Youth and Family Ministry, Congregational Life Coordinator
Heidi Hennig, O ce Manager ~ Zach Seifert, Financial Coordinator
Jim Spizale, Custodian ~ Chuck Young, Facilities Manager
Jan Carlson, Organist & Pianist
Amanda Lauritsen, Director of Children’s Music and Alternative Worship
Jim Cacciatore, Director of Alleluia Choir
Jon Lewis, Director of Windsor Brass
Shelly Siemer, Director of Windsor Bells
Megan Seifert, Director of Cherub Chimes
Windsor Heights Lutheran Church
1240 66th Street, Windsor Heights, IA 50324 ~ www.whlc.org ~ 515-277-6277
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Prelude The Gethsemane Garden Gilbert M. Martin
Introduction
With nightfall our Lenten observance comes to an end, and we gather with Christians
around the world to celebrate the Three Days of Jesus’ death and resurrection. 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’ sacri ce of his life, even as we are called to offer ourselves in
love for the life of the world.
Confession and Forgiveness
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 re ection and self-examination.
Most merciful God,
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.
In the mercy of almighty God, Jesus Christ was given to
die for us, and for his sake God forgives us all our sins.
As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ,
and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire
forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, and
of the + Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
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Anointing
"On Ash Wednesday we received the sign of the cross on our foreheads to begin the
season of Lent. Today on Maundy Thursday we are anointed on our foreheads in the
shape of the cross, for absolution. Persons living together may sign each other on
the forehead and persons living alone may mark their own forehead.” Water or oil
may be used.
The absolution will be spoken:
“In obedience to the command of our Lord Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your
sins.”
Hymn during Anointing Thy Holy Wings ELW 613
3Greeting
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy
Spirit be with you all.
And also with you.
Prayer of the Day
Response after prayer Amen.
First Reading Exodus 12:1-4, 11-14
Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
Second Reading 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God.
Gospel John 13:1-17, 31b-35
The holy gospel according to John. Glory to you, O Lord.
The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon The Rev. Robin Coughennower
4Hymn of the Day Where Charity and Love Prevail ELW 359
Prayers of Intercession
Merciful God, receive our prayer.
Response after prayer Amen.
Offering “Meditation on “Father, Forgive Them” Mark Davis
Peace
The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you.
Dialogue
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
5Thanksgiving at the Table
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.
Communion Hymn Eat This Bread, Drink This Cup ELW 492
Prayer After Communion
Silence for Re ection
Stripping of the Altar Psalm 22
Elaine Hites
The altar is a symbol of Christ’s presence in the assembly of believers. The altar
area is stripped of furnishings as a sign of Jesus’ abandonment as he goes to the
cross.
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