April 15, 2022

Good Friday Taizé Service

We extend a cordial welcome to each person worshipping with us in person or online. We hope the service will leave you feeling renewed, fulfilled, and challenged. God bless you all!

Ministers:

Rev. Billy Hester

Ray Ellis, Music Director

Musicians:

Ray Ellis, Piano
Randy Canady, Keyboard and Soloist #1
Aaron Seymour, Cello
Greg Martin, Soloist #2

Bulletin for the Service ►

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Licensing

Video for the service (synopsis below)

The service begins at ~9:34 into the recording. Rotating announcements appear before that.

SYNOPSIS

PRELUDE: Asbury Musicians
INTRODUCTION: Rev. Billy Hester
In this Good Friday Service, we will use scripture, Taizé chants, and periods of silence for prayer and reflection, especially focusing on Christ's words during his time of suffering on the cross. The Taizé chants are repeated, often many times. Please feel free to join in the singing or to sit in quiet reflection or to sit in quiet reflection or to do either at any time. The church is gifting each person with an Olive Wood Cross. It is a "holding cross" designed to aid with prayer as it reminds us of God's presence. Please feel free to use it tonight for your time of prayer and meditation and to take it with you for your faith journey.
READING I: Chuck Eyler
CHANT: "Stay with Me"
READING II: Kim Limehouse
CHANT: "God is Forgiveness"
READING III: Patrick Prokop
CHANT: "Jesus, Remember Me"
READING IV: Barbara Gooby
CHANT: "O Lord, Hear My Prayer"
READING V: Chuck Eyler
CHANT: "Bless the Lord"
READING VI: Kim Limehouse
CHANT: "Within Our Darkest Night"
READING VII: Patrick Prokop
SOLO: "Were You There"
SILENT PROCDESSION OF THE CONGREGATION