The Church of the Nativity & St. Stephen
Service Participants Greeter: Gail Shull Readers: Wendy Day, Mary Price, Jean Tuzinski, Connie Yocum and Jan Yocum Prayers of the People: Gail Shull Eucharistic Minister: Lynne Mitchell Acolyte: Lillian Hoover Organist: Sue Beamer
The Church of the Nativity & St. Stephen
Good Friday
March 25, 2016
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.
Vestry Members Shannon Burns - Sr. Warden Mary “Tootser” Davis - Jr. Warden Miguel Gonzales Joanne Pinaire Becky Gephart-Crup- Secretary Wendy Day-Treasurer
Bill Day Jill Brownfield Lynne Mitchell Gail Shull
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 Choir Selection “The Old Rugged Cross”
George Bennard
Processional Hymn “O sacred head, sore wounded”
No. 168
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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Choir Selection “Within the Shadow of the Cross” Don Besig and Nancy Price The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John 18:1 – 19:42 Sermon
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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 “Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Battle”
No. 166
The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Book, p. 364
Closing Prayer
Prayer Book, p. 282
Choir Selection “A Wind Blew Over Calvary”
Gregg Sewell
All leave in silence. The Feast of the Resurrection, Sunday, March 27, 2016 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
The Church of the Nativity & St. Stephen
Good Friday
March 25, 2016
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.
Vestry Members Shannon Burns - Sr. Warden Mary “Tootser” Davis - Jr. Warden Miguel Gonzales Joanne Pinaire Becky Gephart-Crup- Secretary Wendy Day-Treasurer
Bill Day Jill Brownfield Lynne Mitchell Gail Shull
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 Choir Selection “The Old Rugged Cross”
George Bennard
Processional Hymn “O sacred head, sore wounded”
No. 168
Celebrant: Blessed be our God. People: For ever and ever. Amen. The Collect
insert
First Reading: Isaiah 52:13 -53:12
insert
Psalm 22
insert
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:16 -25
insert
Choir Selection “Within the Shadow of the Cross” Don Besig and Nancy Price The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John 18:1 – 19:42 Sermon
insert
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 “Sing, My Tongue, the Glorious Battle”
No. 166
The Lord’s Prayer
Prayer Book, p. 364
Closing Prayer
Prayer Book, p. 282
Choir Selection “A Wind Blew Over Calvary”
Gregg Sewell
All leave in silence. The Feast of the Resurrection, Sunday, March 27, 2016 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
