A Service for Holy Thursday
First United Methodist Church

April 14, 2022 7:00pm

PRELUDE “Feed Us Lord”
by Greg Scheer, arr. by Tom Ajack

GREETING

PREPARING OUR HEARTS FOR WORSHIP
“O Come and Dwell in Me” Red Hymnal 388

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST John 13:31b-35
The Mandatum Novum

ANTHEM “What Wondrous Love Is This” Chancel Choir
Southern Folk Hymn, arr. Paul Christiansen

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST John 13:1-17
The Humility of Love

CALL TO RECONCILIATION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)
Loving God, you kneel to wash our feet, yet we are reluctant for you to see all the places we have gone in our attempts to escape you. You would bathe us in the warm, living waters of your love, yet we splash and play in the puddles of temptation. We have received all the gifts you have to offer, yet we are tempted to think they are only for us, rather than sharing them.

Forgive us, Holy One, and have mercy on us. What can we give you for all your wonderful graciousness towards us? As you have broken your heart for us, may we open ours in service to others. As you have given your life for us, may we offer ours to bring healing to the world. As you have called us together around your Table, may we go forth to feed a world hungry, not only for food, but for that Spirit which brings peace and reconciliation. Amen.

Silence is kept.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

MUSICAL RESPONSE “Make Us One” by Carol Cymbala

MESSAGE “Towels”

ANTHEM “Feed Us Lord” Chancel Choir
by Greg Scheer

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison)
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

*HYMN “Lamb of God” Black Book 2113

*THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST John 14:15-17
The Promise

POSTLUDE “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross” by Gilbert Martin.

Worship Leaders:
Pastors Susan Bresser & Greta Hietpas

John Sheaffer, Organist

Tom Ajack, Guitarist

FUMC Chancel Choir, under the direction of Greg Carpenter

Please join us for these worship services:
April 15, Good Friday, 12noon
April 17, Easter Sunday, 9:30am

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First United Methodist Church
121 Wisconsin Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186