St. Paul United Church of Christ, Taylor, Michigan
Maundy Thursday/ April 17, 2025, 7 p.m.
Ringing of Bell
Prelude Ava Janus, Music Director
Welcome/ Announcements Rev. Linda Anderson
Choir Anthem “We Are Climbing Jacobs Ladder”
Luke 22.1-13
Luke 22.14-20
Service of Communion
Holy Communion
Invitation
Sung response: One bread, one body, one Lord of all, one cup of blessing which we bless. And we, though many through out the earth, we are one body in this one Lord.
Receiving of the Bread and Cup
Prayer of Thanksgiving Rev. Dr. Itty Mathews
Luke 22.21-32
Luke 22.33-38
*Hymn No. 227 “In the Garden”
Luke 22.39-46
Time of Prayer/Lord’s Prayer
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. Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Luke 22. 46- 53
Hymn No. 194 “’Tis Midnight, and on Olives’s Brow”
Luke 22. 54- 62
Luke 22. 63-71
Hymn No. 204 “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed?”
The Story Continues Rev. Anderson
A Prayer of Going Forth
Postlude/ Recessional
*Congregation standing as you are able.
No offering will be collected during the service this evening. If you desire to give a gift for the ministry of this church, an offering plate is located in the Narthex of the church near the main doors. Any support you offer is appreciated.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this evening’s soup & service.
COMMUNION IS OFFERED THIS EVENING. At the usher’s bidding, you are invited to come forward to receive both bread and cup from our pastors and elders. We observe an “open communion.” Membership is not required to partake in the Lord’s Supper. We simply ask that all receiving Communion seek to know our Lord more completely. You may immediately consume the elements before returning to your pew.
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE is at 12 noon. EASTER SERVICE is at 10:00 a.m. At the close of service, the lily adorned Easter Cross will be carried outside and placed in front of the church. Following service, there is a special “Continental Breakfast” in Fellowship Hall. Also, you make take any lilies you ordered after service. See an usher for assistance.
FELLOWSHIP OF CONCERN
Maeve Rischel, Sue Stern, John Smith, Denise Foley, William Stears, Jr., Dave Schmoekel, Pam Jones, Rosemarie Laslo, Julius Enesey, Sally Sigman, Joan Smarr, Bridget Stephens, Krystal Grant, Steve Newberry, Julie Renner, Cindy Twilliger, Blain Tayler, Nora Cousino, Kelly Potter, Freeman Floyd, Anna Thomson, F. Scott Miller, Susan & Dennis Bennett, Tony Koths, Alicia Hagen, Ailani Flores, Sue Milatz, Linda Tank, Rachel Tank, Jennifer Lee, Kyle Hard, Bill Pattenaude, Randy Snelson, Ted Butkin, Kevin Siemers, Rhonda Wioncek Berndt, Jeff MacZink. Condolences to Rhonda Berndt, family, and friends on the loss of Carol Wioncek who passed away April 15, 2025, at the age of 89 years. Michigan Memorial Funeral Home, 30895 W. Huron River Dr., Flat Rock, 48134. Visitation: Friday, April 18, 2-8 p.m. Funeral: Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m. Pastor Cheryl Schalm to officiate.
Calendar Week April 17 – April 27
Thursday Soup & Bread Dinner 6:00 p.m./ Worship Service 7:00 p.m.
Friday Worship Service 12:00 noon
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. – Rev. Linda Anderson
Easter Sunday/ Communion / Easter Continental Breakfast 11:00 a.m.
Monday Office Closed/ Rummage Sale Set-up begins
Tuesday Bible Study 10:30 a.m./ Rummage Sale Drop-offs begin 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.
Thursday Exercise 11:00 a.m./ Meditation 12 noon
Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. – Rev. Ralph Brown
Sunday School 10:00 a.m./ No Coffee Hour