The Gospel writers include two minor characters in their telling of the crucifixion in order to pull the reader into the middle of the story and find themselves forgiven by and simultaneously called to follow the crucified Jesus.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Old Testament reading is from Isaiah 52:7—53:12
Hymns:
- The Power of the Cross
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Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2005 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Lamb of God
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Text and tune by Twila Paris
© 1985 Straightway Music, admin. EMI
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Beneath The Cross
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Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty;
© 2005 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing);
Used with permission, CCLI license #20286740. - O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
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Text: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153 and Paul Gerhardt, 1607-76
Tr. © 1941 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Tune: Hans Leo Hassler, 1564-1612, public domain
Recording:
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