The Church of the Nativity & St. Stephen Good Friday
April 14, 2017
Called to Grow: in service, in numbers of disciples, and in grace Please remember a reverent silence and respect for those who wish to pray before mass. Before Mass, we speak to God. During Mass, we listen to God. After Mass, we listen and speak to each other.
The Rev. Rebecca Myers, LSW - Rector Rebecca is available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Her sabbath days will typically be Monday and Friday. You can reach her via email at
[email protected] or by phone 717-433-1556 (cell) or 717-567-0404 (home). Michele Neibert - Parish Administrator The Episcopal Church of the Nativity & St. Stephen 159 South Second Street, Newport, PA 17074 Office: 717-567-6514
E-mail:
[email protected] www.nativityandststephen.diocpa.org
Organ Prelude Processional Hymn “Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle”
No. 166
All kneel in silence.
Celebrant: Blessed be our God. People: For ever and ever. Amen. The Collect
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First Reading: Isaiah 52:13 -53:12
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Psalm 22
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Second Reading: Hebrews 10:16 -25
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The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John 18:1 – 19:42
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Sermon
The Rev. Rebecca Myers
Hymn “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?”
No. 172
The Solemn Collects
Prayer Book, p. 277
Anthems 1, 2 and 3
Prayer Book, p. 281
(Read responsively, kneeling)
Hymn “When I survey the wondrous cross”
No. 474
The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Book, p. 364
Closing Prayer
Prayer Book, p. 282
All leave in silence.
The Feast of the Resurrection, Sunday, April 16, 2017 9:30am – Holy Eucharist The Church of the Nativity, Newport Tonight’s offering supports the four dioceses of the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East. They are used to promote peace and mutual understanding through pastoral care, health care and educational programs throughout the region. Visit episcopalchurch.org/goodfridayoffering
Service Participants Greeters: Bill and Wendy Day Readers: Sue Beamer, Jill Brownfield, Kay Cramer and Wendy Day Solemn Collects: Susan Rice Acolyte: Bill Day Organist: Seth Jacoby Verger: Bill Rohm
Vestry Members Shannon Burns - Sr. Warden Mary “Tootser” Davis - Jr. Warden Kay Cramer Bill Day Miguel Gonzales Lynne Mitchell Gail Shull Bill Rohm Wendy Day-Treasurer Becky Gephart-Crup- Secretary