Good Friday
April 3, 2026 - Pastor Harry Zurasky
*Call To Worship
Leader: Slowly, we come to worship on the holy Friday.
People: Reluctantly, we hear the story of Jesus' suffering
Leader: In this holy week, on this holy night, we come to be present with Jesus in his suffering.
People: With the glory of Palm Sunday behind us and the victory of Easter not yet come, we gather with our broken hearts.
All: Let us worship God who, even on this day, is never far from us.
* Opening Prayer (Unison)
God of power and mercy,
in love you sent your Son
that we might be cleansed of sin
and live with you forever.
Bless us as we gather to reflect
on his suffering and death
that we may learn from his example
the way we should go.
People: We ask this through that same Christ, our Lord.
Amen
*Hymn: "In The Garden" Pg. 314
Pastor's Reflection
Readings
Station One: Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane
Matthew 26:36-41
Station Two: Jesus, Betrayed by Judas, is Arrested
Mark 14:43-46
Station Three: Jesus is Condemned by the Sanhedrin
Luke 22:66-71
Station Four: Jesus is denied by Peter
Matthew 26:69-75
Fifth Station: Jesus is judged by Pilate
Mark 15:1-5, 15
Sixth Station: Jesus is Scourged and Crowned with Thorns
John 19: 1-3
Seventh Station: Jesus Bears the Cross
John 19:6, 15-17
Eight Station: Jesus is Helped by Simon the Cyrenian to Carry the Cross
Mark 15:21
Ninth Station: Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem
Luke 23:27-32
Tenth Station: Jesus is Crucified
Luke 23: 33-34
Choir Anthem:
Eleventh Station: Jesus Promises His Kingdom to the Good Thief
Luke 23: 39-43
Twelfth Station: Jesus Speaks to His Mother and the Disciples
John 19: 25-27
Thirteenth Station: Jesus Dies on the Cross
Luke 23: 44-46
Fourteenth Station: Jesus is Placed in the Tomb
Matthew 27: 57-60
Hymn: "Were You There?" page 288
Benediction: (Unison)
As the echos of "It is finished" still ring in our hearts, go now in the assurance that God's steadfast love never fails, this day and every day. Amen.
New Richmond United Methodist Church
29776 PA-77
Guys Mills, PA. 16327
