CCC
Grace Presbyterian Church
7 North Fourth Street Martins Ferry, Ohio 43935
email: Gracepresbyterianchurch123@gmail.com
www.gracechurchmartinsferry.org
Facebook: GRACE Presbyterian Church
"Here we experience the inclusiveness as God intended the world to be."
MAUNDY THURSDAY April 17, 2025, 7:00 PM
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Pastor Paul P. Todd, CP Organist, Sherry Stratton
Missionaries: Congregation
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Prelude "Lord, Let Me Walk" Chancel Choir
GOD CALLS US TOGETHER FOR WORSHIP​
Lighting of the Lenten Cross Karen and Edward Rice
Judas' Betrayal Matthew 26:14-16
*Hymn "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" #185
The First Candle Extinguished
Prayer of Confession
Special Time for Personal Prayer, Silent Meditation and Reflection
Cut nails are available. These nails symbolize our sins. Hold it. Prayerfully reflect upon your sins and mistakes during this evening's special service. Then during the singing of "Beneath the Cross of Jesus', come and hammer your nail into the cross remembering how GOD carried those sins away.
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Anthem "How Long Has It Been?" Chancel Choir
The Second Candle Extinguished
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The Assurance of Being Forgiven of our Sins
*Hymn "Glorify They Name #29
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The Third Candle Extinguished
​Washing of the Disciples' Feet John 13:1-17
Evening Prayer
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Jesus Institutes the Lord's Supper​ Luke 22:7-21
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
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Jesus Arrested Matthew 26:47-56
The Fourth Candle Extinguished
Trial Before Pilate Luke 23:1-25
Hymn "Were You There" #181
The Fifth Candle Extinguished
The Place Called the Skull Luke 23:32-43
Anthem "Jesus, Remember Me" Chancel Choir
The Sixth Candle Extinguished
Anthem "The Three Nails" Chancel Choir, narrated by Ed Rice
The Death of Jesus Mark 15:33-39
The Seventh Candle Extinguished
Hymn "Beneath the Cross of Jesus" #183
(A long-standing tradition of GRACE Church for Maundy Thursday
is to come and physically stand beneath the cross as we hammer in our
nails, while we together sing the hymn, "Beneath the Cross of Jesus".)
Charge and Sending​
Conclusion of Worship - Beginning of Service
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Easter Worship Times
9:00 AM Resurrection Breakfast
in the Fellowship Hall
10:30 AM Traditional Easter Worship
(Sanctuary)
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