Highlands United Church - April 05, 2020

This morning's worship is in collaboration with the leadership of St. Andrew's Wesley United Church in Vancouver, BC.

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ORDER OF SERVICE:

Pre Service Music – Geordie Roberts
We Gather... to be the Church

Words of Welcome and Work of the Church
Entrance of the Christ Candle
The prayer bowl calls us to worship, please stand as you are able.
Call to Worship

Opening Words and Prayers
Loving God,
give us grace to find our place in this story, and to trust in your extravagant love, compassionate forgiveness
and your call to serve and follow. Amen
Opening Hymn: ♫ VU#123 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
Introduction to the Story
Spirit Singers Anthem: Lord I Need You (Matt Maher, from October 22, 2017)

Scene 1: Journey to Jerusalem
Song: ♫ VU#128 Sanna, Sannanina

Scene 2: A Friend’s House
Song: ♫ VU#129 Said Judas to Mary (verses 1 to 4)

Offering Words and Prayer of Dedication
As Mary poured out her gift on Jesus’ head,
so may our gifts offer comfort and peace to those who need them most. We offer all that we have
and all that we are with gratitude,
in Jesus’ name and for Jesus’ sake. Amen

Communion Hymn: ♫ VU#469 We Gather Here

Scene 3: An Upper Room: The Last Supper
(Communion instructions given)
Prayer over the Elements and Lord’s Prayer (spoken)
Invitation

Solo Song: Tell Me the Stories of Jesus Soloist: Geordie Roberts

Scene 4: Gethsemane to Golgotha: Jesus is arrested Prayers of the People
Sung Refrain: ♫ VU#400 Lord, Listen to your Children Praying Reading: Jesus is arrested

Song: ♫ VU#182 Stay with Us Through the Night

Scene 5: The cross and the Garden

Reading: Jesus is buried
Song: ♫ VU#352 The Lord of the Dance (verses 1 to 4) Commissioning and Blessing

Sung Blessing: Go Now in Peace