April 2, 2021 6:30 p.m.

AS WE GATHER we watch the coronation of the King. What a bloody, horrific event it is, the crowning of our giving king. He has taken to the wooden throne, nails in his hands and thorns as a crown. He is stripped bare instead of wearing a royal robe. He is giving up his life, so that his kingdom might be safe. We have a giving King, and as we watch Jesus give his life for us, we are awestruck. What does this mean for us, the people of his kingdom, that we follow the Giving King?

Pastor: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

People: Amen.

P: God spared not His own Son;

P: Those who have been baptized into Christ have been baptized into His death.

Pastor: We thank You, our God and Loving Father, that You have drawn us to Your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. By the memory of His Cross sustain us in our trials; comfort us in our sorrows; and strengthen us against temptation. Grant that it may be to us a continuing promise of the forgiveness of our sins and an eternal life of righteousness with You. In Jesus name we pray.

Lead Me To The Cross

Savior I come quiet my soul

Remember redemption's hill

Where Your blood was spilled

For my ransom

Everything I once held dear

I count it all as loss

Lead me to the cross

Where Your love poured out

Bring me to my knees

Lord I lay me down

Rid me of myself

I belong to You

Oh lead me lead me to the cross

You were as I tempted and tried human

The word became flesh

Bore my sin and death

Now You're risen

Everything I once held dear

I count it all as loss

Lead me to the cross

Where Your love poured out

Bring me to my knees

Lord I lay me down

Rid me of myself

I belong to You

Oh lead me lead me to the cross

To Your heart

To Your heart

Lead me to Your heart

Lead me to Your heart

Lead me to the cross

Where Your love poured out

Bring me to my knees

Lord I lay me down

Rid me of myself

I belong to You

Oh lead me lead me

Lead me to the cross

Where Your love poured out

Bring me to my knees

Lord I lay me down

Rid me of myself

I belong to You

Oh lead me lead me to the cross

On My Cross - (worship team only)

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THE SCRIPTURE LESSON.............Matthew 26:47-50

47While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people. 48Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; seize him.” 49And he came up to Jesus at once and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” And he kissed him. 50Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you came to do.” Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him.

Man of Sorrows

Verse 1

Man of sorrows, Lamb of God

by His own betrayed

The sin of man and wrath of God

has been on Jesus laid

Chorus

Oh that rugged cross, my salvation

Where Your love poured out over me

Now my soul cries out

hallelujah, praise and honor unto Thee

Verse 3

Sent of heaven, God’s own Son

To purchase and redeem

And reconcile the very ones

Who nailed Him to that tree

Chorus

Oh that rugged cross, my salvation

Where Your love poured out over me

Now my soul cries out

hallelujah, praise and honor unto Thee

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THE SCRIPTURE LESSON........................Matthew 26:62-68

62And the high priest stood up and said, “Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?” 63But Jesus remained silent. And the high priest said to him, “I adjure you by the living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.” 64Jesus said to him, “You have said so. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” 65Then the high priest tore his robes and said, “He has uttered blasphemy. What further witnesses do we need? You have now heard his blasphemy. 66What is your judgment?” They answered, “He deserves death.” 67Then they spit in his face and struck him. And some slapped him, 68saying, “Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who is it that struck you?”

Man of Sorrows

Verse 2

Silent as He stood accused

beaten, mocked and scorned

Bowing to the Father’s will

He took a crown of thorns

Chorus

Oh that rugged cross, my salvation

Where Your love poured out over me

Now my soul cries out

hallelujah, praise and honor unto Thee

Bridge

Now my debt is paid

It is paid in full

By the precious blood that my Jesus spilled

Now the curse of sin has no hold on me

Whom the Son sets free,

oh, is free indeed

Bridge

Now my debt is paid

It is paid in full

By the precious blood that my Jesus spilled

Now the curse of sin has no hold on me

Whom the Son sets free,

oh, is free indeed

Chorus

Oh that rugged cross, my salvation

Where Your love poured out over me

Now my soul cries out

hallelujah, praise and honor unto Thee

Praise and honor unto Thee

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THE SCRIPTURE LESSON..............................Luke 23:6-11

6When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. 7And when he learned that he belonged to Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him over to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. 8When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see him, because he had heard about him, and he was hoping to see some sign done by him. 9So he questioned him at some length, but he made no answer. 10The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him. 11And Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him. Then, arraying him in splendid clothing, he sent him back to Pilate.

Worthy Is The Lamb

Thank You for the cross Lord

Thank You for the price You paid

Bearing all my sin and shame

In love You came and gave amazing grace

Thank You for this love Lord

Thank You for the nail-pierced hands

Washed me in Your cleansing flow

Now all I know Your forgiveness and embrace

Worthy is the Lamb

Seated on the throne

Crown You now with many crowns

You reign victorious

High and lifted up

Jesus Son of God

The Darling of heaven crucified

Worthy is the Lamb

Worthy is the Lamb

Worthy is the Lamb

Seated on the throne

Crown You now with many crowns

You reign victorious

High and lifted up

Jesus Son of God

The Darling of heaven crucified

Worthy is the Lamb

Worthy is the Lamb

Worthy is the Lamb

Worthy is the Lamb

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THE SCRIPTURE LESSON................................Luke 23:20-24

20 Pilate addressed them once more, desiring to release Jesus, 21 but they kept shouting, “Crucify, crucify him!” 22 A third time he said to them, “Why? What evil has he done? I have found in him no guilt deserving death. I will therefore punish and release him.” 23 But they were urgent, demanding with loud cries that he should be crucified. And their voices prevailed. 24 So Pilate decided that their demand should be granted.

The Hammer Holds - worship team only

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THE SCRIPTURE LESSON.................Matthew 27:45-46

45 Now from the sixth hour[ there was darkness over all the landuntil the ninth hour.46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

How Deep The Father's Love For Us

How deep the Father's love for us

How vast beyond all measure

That He should give His only Son

To make a wretch His treasure

How great the pain of searing loss

The Father turns His face away

As wounds which mar the Chosen One

Bring many sons to glory

I will not boast in anything

No gifts no pow’r no wisdom

But I will boast in Jesus Christ

His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward

I cannot give an answer

But this I know with all my heart

His wounds have paid my ransom

Why should I gain from His reward

I cannot give an answer

But this I know with all my heart

His wounds have paid my ransom

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THE SCRIPTURE LESSON………........Luke 23:46-47

46 Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last. 47 Now when the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God, saying, “Certainly this man was innocent!”

THE SILENT MEDITATION (Consider the suffering and agony Jesus suffered for you because of His love for you.)

O The Blood

Verse 1

O the blood crimson love

Price of life's demand

Shameful sin placed on Him

The Hope of ev'ry man

Chorus 1

O the blood of Jesus washes me

O the blood of Jesus shed for me

What a sacrifice that saved my life

Yes the blood it is my victory

Verse 2

Savior Son Holy One

Slain so I can live

O see the Lamb the great I Am

Who takes away my sin

Chorus 1

O the blood of Jesus washes me

O the blood of Jesus shed for me

What a sacrifice that saved my life

Yes the blood it is my victory

What a sacrifice that saved my life

Yes the blood it is my victory

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THE SCRIPTURE LESSON ..............Luke 23:50-53

50 Now there was a man named Joseph, from the Jewish town of Arimathea. He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man, 51 who had not consented to their decision and action; and he was looking for the kingdom of God. 52 This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. 53 Then he took it down and wrapped it in a linen shroud and laid him in a tomb cut in stone, where no one had ever yet been laid.

Were You There

Verse 1

Were you there when they crucified my Lord

Were you there when they crucified my Lord

O sometimes it causes me to tremble tremble tremble

Were you there when they crucified my Lord

Verse 2

Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree

Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree

O sometimes it causes me to tremble tremble tremble

Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree

Verse 3

Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb

Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb

O sometimes it causes me to tremble tremble tremble

Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb

Pastor: Lord have mercy upon us

Pastor: Lord have mercy upon us.

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 and ever. Amen.

THE EVENING PRAYER (by pastor)

When all have spoken a silent prayer, let them depart in silence from the House of God