WASHINGTON COUNTY WALK OF THE CROSSGood Friday April 14, 2017

Welcome to the Walk of the Cross. The Walk is a one-mile Ecumenical pilgrimage through downtown Beaverton, with stops at several different “stations.” Each station examines a different aspect of Life, Peace and Justice through Scripture, personal witness and prayer. 

Representatives from various congregations will lead us at each station. Walking between the stations, participants carry a large cross to remind us of the cross that Christ carried over 2000 years ago and which is still being carried today. We invite you to help carry the cross, if you feel so inspired, by joining at the cross when your congregation is announced. Christians from every denomination are invited to join us for the Walk and to reflect together on how we can better understand and carry out Christ’s mission of Peace and Justice in our day.

Please join in response to the prayer leader with “WE THANK YOU, LORD,” “O GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYER,” or “O LORD, WE WANT TO WALK IN YOUR WAYS,” as indicated in the program. You are also invited to join in the singing as we walk between stations.

May Christ’s Peace be in your heart!We journey to Easter!

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Gathering – Bethel Congregational United Church of Christ, 5150 SW Watson Ave.

Instrumental Music – Owen Hofmann-Smith, Cello and Director of Music Bethel UCC

Welcome – Rev. David Randall-Bodman, Sr. Minister – Bethel UCC

We are honored to host the gathering of this ecumenical Good Friday walk of the cross. As we worship and walk together we will be aware of our similarities and our differences – in music, culture, language and even some of our religious beliefs. Our diversity is a gift – we have much to learn from each other. We have been intentional this year in our planning to balance Protestant and Catholic beliefs and traditions. Our hope is that this experience will connect you with the whole Body of Christ and deepen your appreciation for your own and others’ ways of following Jesus.

Amazing Grace Owen Hofmann-Smith, pianist

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound,That saved a wretch like me....

I once was lost but now am found,Was blind, but now, I see.

T'was Grace that taught...my heart to fear.

And Grace, my fears relieved.How precious did that Grace appear...

the hour I first believed.

When we've been here ten thousand years...bright shining as the sun.

We've no less days to sing God's praise...then when we've first begun.

Call to Worship and Petitions: Rev. David Randall-Bodman

We have gathered here to proclaim the cross of Christ. The suffering it represents unites us with God and with one another. WE TAKE UP OUR CROSS TO FOLLOW OUR LORD

Jesus carried his cross through the streets of Jerusalem on this day long ago.TODAY WE CARRY OUR CROSS THROUGH THE STREETS OF OUR COMMUNITY.

The streets we will walk today look different from ancient Jerusalem, but the issues of prejudice, power, fear and hard-heartedness that create social injustice are still with us.

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WE LIFT THIS CROSS OF SUFFERING TO PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS THAT JESUS THE CHRIST IS RECONCILING US TO GOD AND EACH OTHER.

We walk together today, in a spirit of lament. As we face the brokenness of our city, we can feel a sense of despair. Will God’s will ever be done here on earth as it is in heaven?TODAY IS GOOD FRIDAY BECAUSE EVEN SUFFERING AND DEATH CANNOT CRUSH HOPE.

God's reconciling act in Jesus Christ has turned sorrow into joy…HEAR OUR PRAYERS, OUR STORIES, AND HEAL OUR WORLD, 0 GOD.

Scripture: John 19:14-18Now it was the day of Preparation for the Passover, and it was about noon. He said to the people, "Here is your King!" They cried out, "Away with him! Away with him! Crucify him! Pilate asked them, "Shall I crucify your King?" The chief priests answered, "We have no king but the emperor." Then he handed him over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus, and carrying the cross by himself, he went out to what is called the place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is Golgotha.

LET THE COMMUNITY OF BETHEL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST TAKE UP THE CROSSKen Bussell, office manager, Rowland French and Carolyn Rundorff will carry the cross.

Processional Song: Were You There?

Were you there when they crucified my Lord?Were you there when they crucified my Lord?

Oh sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.Were you there when they crucified my Lord?

Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?

Oh sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?

Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?

Oh sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?

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Station 1: Jesus prays in the garden (Bethel Congregational peace pole)

Theme: Jesus offers a “manual” for peacemaking in the Sermon on the MountTema: Jesús ofrece un "manual" para la pacificación en el Sermón del Monte

Scripture: Mt 5: 3-10 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Reflection by Bernadetta Devlaeminck, Spirit of Grace Lutheran and Catholic Community

In his message for the 50th World Day of Peace, January 2017, Pope Francis asks”…may nonviolence become the hallmark of our decisions, our relationships and our actions, and indeed of political life in all its forms.”…. “Violence is not the cure for our broken world. Countering violence with violence leads at best to forced migrations and enormous suffering, because vast amounts of resources are diverted to military ends and away from the everyday needs…”“Jesus himself lived in violent times.”... “He taught his disciples to love their enemies … He told Peter to put away his sword." Pope Francis continues “I emphatically reaffirm that “no religion is terrorist”. ... Let us never tire of repeating: “The name of God cannot be used to justify violence. Peace alone is holy. Peace alone is holy, not war!”

“If violence has its source in the human heart, then it is fundamental that nonviolence be practiced before all else within families.”...”I plead for disarmament and for the prohibition and abolition of nuclear weapons… I plead with equal urgency for an end to domestic violence and to the abuse of women and children.”

”Active nonviolence is a way of showing that unity is truly more powerful and more fruitful than conflict. Everything in the world is inter-connected.”...”I pledge the assistance of the Church in every effort to build peace through active and creative nonviolence.”

Prayer: Gracious God we know that you desire us to provide a nonviolent witness to the world. We thank you for this time when we come together for peace and justice. WE THANK YOU, LORD

Petitions: We ask your protection and aid for the refugees and immigrants who are fleeing violence. O GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

We pray for all those who are persecuted because of their nationality, skin color, or religious beliefs. O GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

We pray that you will help us to remove the violence from our own hearts, speech, and actions. O LORD, HELP US TO WALK IN YOUR WAYS

LET THE MURRAY HILLS CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY and SPIRIT OF GRACE COMMUNITY TAKE UP THE CROSS

Song: Vengan a la Cruz, Adoremos (Repeat as needed)

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Station 2: Pilate Condemns Jesus to Die (Veterans Memorial Park)

Theme: If you want peace, work for justiceTema: Si quieres la paz trabaja por la justicia

Scripture: Luke 23:2-5“The chief priests with the elders and the scribes, that is, the whole Sanhedrin, held a council. They bound Jesus, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate. Pilate questioned him, ‘Are you the king of the Jews?’ He said to him in reply, ‘You say so.’ The chief priests accused him of many things. Again Pilate questioned him, ‘Have you no answer? See how many things they accuse you of.’ Jesus gave him no further answer, so that Pilate was amazed.... Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas ... [and] handed [Jesus] over to be crucified.”

Reflection by Rev. Karyn Dix, Murray Hills Christian Church:

The Veterans Memorial Park pays tribute to all veterans of all our Wars, conflicts and peacekeeping missions. We pause and honor our veterans as we remember the sacrifices they have made. We recognize the debt we owe to those who put their lives in harm’s way; we also recognize the part we play in the need for those sacrifices.

Let us acknowledge our history of resolving conflict with aggression; fear with violence. Let us admit we find it easier to respond with violence than take the longer, harder road to peace and understanding.

Pope Paul VI said, "if you want peace, work for justice."

We understand that true justice work is hard. It requires us to put aside our judgments, to accept different beliefs and different ways of living. True justice requires us to forgive instead of retaliating with violence. Justice and Forgivness are the road to peace. A lasting peace that brings healing and wholeness to the world. Not just safety for a few. May we seek this path of justice so that all may live in lasting peace.

Prayer: We thank you for making us all in your image; sisters and brothers in Christ.WE THANK YOU, LORD

Petitions: We pray that people throughout the world work for the lasting peace that comes only with justice for all people. O GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

We pray for the courage to stand for peace and work for justice for all. O LORD, WE WANT TO WALK IN YOUR WAYS

LET THE SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITY AND TAKE UP THE CROSS

Song: Jesus Remember Me (Jesus remember me when you come into your kingdom.) (Repeat as needed)

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Station 3: Jesus Accepts His Cross (Peace Vigil)

Theme: We are all one in Christ JesusTema: Todos somos uno en Cristo Jesús

Scripture: Galatians 3:28: “There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.”

Reflection by Rev. John Schuck, Southminster Presbyterian Church

In a recent study by Investigate West and the Pamplin Media Group it was reported that

“In Multnomah County, ticket by ticket, arrest by arrest, African-Americans are charged three to 30 times as often as white residents for everything from pedestrian and transit fare violations to drug charges and crimes related to interactions with police. For black people in Multnomah County, unequal treatment in the criminal justice system is nothing new.

Lauretta Reye Austin, 22, described being hassled by a cop while waiting at a MAX station. Teressa Raiford, 46, and a leader of Don’t Shoot PDX, said it was only after talking to white girls that she learned police didn’t know all young kids by name — just the black kids.”

“We are all one in Christ Jesus.” Is that a statement of reality or a promise of what can be? We are not one…

when more African-American men are in prison than college,when people of color are targeted by police for arrests of petty crimes more than white people,when people of color are more likely to be killed by police than white people,when people of color experience a higher rate of poverty than white people,when white people don’t understand that they benefit materially from institutionalized racism.

Racism is real. Racism is America’s original sin. Racism is America’s cross.

Yet redemption is possible. May we be honest with ourselves and with others about how the sin of racism distorts our lives as individuals and as a society and may we find the courage of heart to dismantle it.

Petitions: Spirit of unity, Open our eyes to see our common humanity.

Spirit of honesty, Open our hearts to the truth about ourselves and others.

Spirit of compassion, Open our ears to listen to the experience of those who suffer.

Spirit of strength, Empower our minds and bodies to be living witnesses to Christ’s love and justice.

LET THE CEDAR HILLS UCC COMMUNITY TAKE UP THE CROSS

Song: Were you there when they crucified my Lord? (Repeat as needed)

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Station 4: Simon helps Jesus to carry his cross (Fountains)

Theme: The truth shall set you freeTema: La verdad te hará libre

Scripture: John 8:32 “And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”

Psalm 45:4 “In your majesty ride forth victoriously In the cause of truth, humility and justice; Let your right hand achieve awesome deeds.”

Reflection by the Mission Team, Cedar Hills United Church of Christ:The prophets and the Psalms repeatedly call for action based on truth - truth about God and God’s will. And the truths that they talk about relate to common issues today: care about the homeless, the hungry, the refugees. And there is an additional truth at stake in our world - knowledge based on knowledge and accurate data about a conditions in the world. Beyond our normal social justice work, we face an issue of looking for accuracy in what we portray and what we ask others to present. We cannot let our values lead us to over or underplay the issues in current society. We cannot afford to merely talk to others like us, to count on our social media friends for the full truth of a situation. We need to understand those who oppose us and work towards a common discussion that helps us all find the truth in situations - facts, the science, and the emotional truths that we all hold.

Prayer: Holy God, let us set our agenda to find and speak the truth and to understand that even those we challenge have truths of their own. Help us to find and share the common truth that lets us move on towards your loving world. WE THANK YOU, LORD

Petitions: We pray for wisdom and courage to develop connections with those who disagree with us and with our “facts”. Guide us in creating relationships that allow for thoughtful discussions. O GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

May we remove our masks and willingly accept the truths that have often been our crosses to bear. O GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

Dear God, We are so often sure we know that we are right and they are wrong. We believe that we have the facts and the truth. Help us to be less certain and more merciful as we try to walk with others. OPEN OUR EYES, O LORD, AND HELP US TO WALK IN YOUR WAYS

LET THE HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC COMMUNITY TAKE UP THE CROSS

Song: Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? (Repeat as needed)

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Station 5: Jesus Speaks to the Women (Farmers’ Market)

Theme: We honor creation when we honor our sisters Tema: Honramos la creación cuando honramos a nuestros hermanas

Scripture: Luke 23:28-31“A large crowd of people followed Jesus, including many women who mourned and lamented him. Jesus turned to them and said, ‘Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep instead for yourselves and for your children.’”

Reflection by Alejandro Tecum of Adelante Mujeres:

Sadly, women are overly represented in the ranks of the poor. Women account for 70% of the world’s population living on only $1 per day. And yet, when given the tools and resources for success, they represent the key to health and well-being in families around the world.  Their instinct to nurture and protect will benefit whole communities and change their destinies. 

Adelante Mujeres educates and empowers Latina women and their families through holistic programs that ensure their full participation and active leadership in the community. It strives to advocate ecological awareness and action for a sustainable economy and healthy communities.

At Adelante Mujeres, Latina women and their families grow healthy and nutritious food that restores the spiritual meaning of food production: respect and care of nature.

Their families eat the healthy food they grow. The surplus crops are sold at Farmers’ Markets. This gives the community the opportunity to also enjoy nutritious food. Farmers’ Markets also give women, immigrants, and farmers a chance to earn more than $1 per day.

Prayers: We thank you for the abundance of love and forgiveness from your mother, Mary. WE THANK YOU, LORD

Petitions: Let us pray that no human being is denied his or her worth and the opportunity to grow. O GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

We are grateful that there is less hunger in the world. Let us pray for world leaders, that they may intensify their commitment to end world hunger. O GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

In the coming week we will eat simply and with gratitude, remembering those who do not have enough. O LORD, WE WANT TO WALK IN YOUR WAYS

LET THE ST. JUAN DIEGO CATHOLIC COMMUNITY TAKE UP THE CROSS

Song: “Jesus Remember Me” (repeat as needed)

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Station 6: Jesus is Stripped of His Garments (Beaverton Library)

Theme: The fast that the Lord choosesTema: El ayuno que el Señor elige

Scripture: Isaiah 58: 6-8“Is this not, rather, the fast that I choose: releasing those bound unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke; Setting free the oppressed, breaking off every yoke?

Is it not sharing your bread with the hungry, bringing the afflicted and the homeless into your house; Clothing the naked when you see them, and not turning your back on your own flesh?Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your wound shall quickly be healed; Your vindication shall go before you, and the glory of the LORD shall be your rear guard.”

Reflection by Barb Upson, St. Juan Diego Catholic CommunityOn Friday April 15, 2016 right here on this lawn, 10 advocates for people experiencing homelessness slept outside overnight to raise community awareness to the ever-increasing problem of homelessness. That night we met three people actually experiencing homelessness: 1) a teenage girl who had recently graduated from Beaverton high school, 2) a middle-aged woman sleeping in her car, 3) and a woman sleeping on a park bench. She would not even accept a blanket because she didn’t want to get used to having it. Their stories were eye-opening and heart-breaking to hear.

With raising rents, some families cannot even make ends meet by working two jobs. In the Beaverton School District through March 6, 2017, 1347 students are identified as homeless; 73 of this total are UNSHELTERED, and 250 children are between the ages of birth - 5 years old. During the last winter snowstorm there were 9 Beaverton students who spent the night sleeping in cars. In the state of Oregon, Beaverton is 2nd only to Gresham in the number of families experiencing unstable housing conditions.

Prayers: We thank you for the homes we have, and remember that our resources are a gift from you. WE THANK YOU, LORD

Petitions: Let us pray to recognize the number of people suffering from homelessness and make it a priority to become actively involved in a long-term solution. O GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

Let us pray that more of God’s people will hear the call to work tirelessly to eradicate the social injustices of poverty housing and homelessness. O GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

We commit ourselves to see the homeless, and to support organizations who work to alleviate homelessness. O LORD, WE WANT TO WALK IN YOUR WAYS

LET THE SAINT PIUS CATHOLIC COMMUNITY TAKE UP THE CROSS

Song: Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? (Repeat as needed)9

Station 7: Jesus is Nailed to the Cross (Blessings from Heaven)

Theme: It is our Christian duty to care for the ImmigrantTema: Es nuestro deber cristiano cuidar al inmigrante

Scripture: 1 Kings 8: 41-43“To the foreigner, likewise, who is not of your people Israel, but comes from a distant land to honor you (since men will learn of your great name and your mighty hand and your outstretched arm) when he comes and prays toward this temple, listen from your heavenly dwelling. Do all that the foreigner asks of you, that all the peoples of the earth may know your name, may fear you as do your people Israel, and may acknowledge that this temple which I have built is dedicated to your honor.”

Reflection by Ivan Hernandez

Today, I, as a DACA recipient (Dreamer) from all parts of the world who resides in the US, face the same fear as people who don't have a social security number: the fear of deportation. I work twice or three times as hard as the average student, because I have less than half of their resources. I have been given access to a drive license and a job. But what is the purpose of it if I must be looking out for ICE police, or racist people who think I shouldn't be here. Why? Only because I was not born in this land? Learn your history; this is society created by immigrants and we, the dreamers, are immigrants who contribute to this society, not only culturally, but also economically, especially economically. The Dreamers will put $24.6 billion into Medicare and Social Security in the next decade. Many people who are retiring will use this money. Get to know me; you'll be surprised about how wrong the media is when they talk about immigrants. Get to know me and you'll learn that I, just like anyone else, deserve the right to be here.

Prayer: Holy God, for the abundance and freedom we have been given. WE THANK YOU, LORD

Petitions: We pray for the courage to see the least of these, our sisters and brothers who need our help, as part of your family. Give us the strength to advocate for the immigrant and the refugee. O GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

We pray for the empathy to “feel” the cross of refugees and immigrants. O GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

We ask for forgiveness from those whom we have ignored or looked past, hardened by our own sense of superiority or by our fear to be the change we long to see. O LORD, HELP US TO WALK IN YOUR WAYS

LET THE WILLAMETTE WEST HABITAT FOR HUMANITY COMMUNITY TAKE UP THE CROSS

Song: Vengan a la Cruz, Adoremos (Repeat as needed)

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Station 8: Jesus Speaks to His Mother and the Disciple (Franklin & Tucker Apartments)

Theme: Jesus stands with the homeless Tema: Jesús está con los que están sin casa

Scripture: John 19: 26-27“When Jesus saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then He said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’ From that hour the disciple took her into his own household.”

Reflection by Joan Fraley, future Habitat for Humanity homeowner Every day in Washington County, low income, hardworking families struggle to find affordable housing. The Great Recession, job insecurity, housing shortages and rapidly rising rents force families to live in unsafe, unhealthy and overcrowded conditions. Children sleep in cheap, moldy, poorly ventilated rental housing. Families are forced to move frequently. Children must change schools and find new friends, and their education suffers. Some drop out, and so the cycle of poverty continues.

My name is Joan Fraley and I am one of those struggling families. I live with three special-needs children – my niece, nephew, and my granddaughter, Katie, who is with me today. We live in a government subsidized apartment not far from here - a small, 2-bedroom cinderblock apartment built in the 1960’s next to the railroad tracks. When it rains hard, water sometimes seeps through the wall into the carpet. We clean the mold off the walls, but the stale, damp smell lingers throughout the winter. I worry about my 6-year old nephew playing so close to the railroad tracks.

But, I’m very excited about our future. Last year, Habitat for Humanity and I found each other. I’m working hard to earn my sweat equity and I’ll soon be buying my own simple, decent Habitat house.

I can tell you from personal experience that Habitat believes strongly in the concept of “A Hand Up, Not a Handout”. I am expected to volunteer at least 500 hours of “sweat equity”. Currently, I have earned 165 hours towards my goal of 500 hours. It’s a long haul, but Habitat has found that this “sweat equity” requirement removes the stigma of charity and replaces it with pride of ownership. I can attest to that. Katie and I feel great pride in being here today working towards a future as Habitat homeowners.

But the need is so great. Last year, I went to a Habitat application meeting. My heart sank when I saw over 100 families sitting in the audience. For every family like mine, Habitat turns away five others. Katie and I feel so blessed to have been selected, but my heart aches for those that were not. Maybe sharing my story will help Habitat raise more funding so they can help more families like mine.

Prayers: We thank you for the homes we have, and remember that our resources are a gift from you. WE THANK YOU, LORD

Petitions: Let us pray for those suffering with homelessness or enduring poverty housing and remember that they need our help. O GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

Let us pray that more of God’s people will hear the call to work tirelessly to eradicate the social injustices of poverty housing and homelessness. O GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

We commit ourselves to see the homeless, and to support organizations who work to alleviate homelessness. O LORD, WE WANT TO WALK IN YOUR WAYS

LET THE ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COMMUNITY TAKE UP THE CROSSSong: Jesus Remember Me (repeat as often as desired)

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Station 9: Jesus Dies on the Cross (St. Francis shrine)

Theme: We follow the example of Jesus who found beauty in all CreationTema: Seguimos el ejemplo de Jesus quien encontró belleza en toda la creación

Scripture: Job 7-10“But now ask the beasts to teach you, the birds of the air to tell you;Or speak to the earth to instruct you, and the fish of the sea to inform you.Which of all these does not know that the hand of God has done this?In his hand is the soul of every living thing, and the life breath of all mortal flesh.”

Reflection by Kirsten Meneghello, St. John Fisher Catholic Community

The hand of God created the earth and all things upon the earth -- including water, land, plants, trees, all the creatures of the land and sea, the birds of the air, and human beings — and He was pleased with what he saw. Let us always remember that God’s hand is at work in all living things. St. Francis of Assisi was keenly aware of God’s creation. He rejoiced amongst nature, lived in harmony with animals, and preached to the birds to remind them of their dependence upon God.

We too are dependent on God’s mercy, and His ability to give life and take it. Jesus understood the concept of being dependent on God as the source of his life. Jesus was obedient to the end, even to his death on the cross. So too did St. Francis understand this, as it is said that he called out on his deathbed, Welcome, Sister Death!”

May we follow their examples to be dependent upon God in all ways — for the gift of life and for our many blessings that flow from our connections to the natural world. May we continue to express gratitude to God for His many gifts and trust that He will continue to provide for us. In Matthew Chapter 6, it is said, "Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are not you more important than they?"

Prayer: Loving God, we fall to our knees in gratitude for all the gifts that you have bestowed upon us from the songs of the birds to the food, water, and air that nourishes our bodies.WE THANK YOU, LORD

Petitions:God of Love, enlighten us with your wisdom to better care for all your creation, to heal what we have damaged, and to be more caring as we move forward. O GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

Creator God, help us to recognize that your spirit and love lives in the least of us.O GOD, HEAR OUR PRAYER

Eternal God, enlighten us so that we may care for our common home, for the poor, and for those suffering in body, mind or spirit. O LORD, WE WANT TO WALK IN YOUR WAYS

LET THE ST. CECILIA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY TAKE UP THE CROSS

Song: Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? (Repeat as needed)

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Please join in singing What Wondrous Love is This? while entering St. Cecilia Church and finding a seat.

What Wondrous Love Is This #479 in Breaking Bread

What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul!What wondrous love is this, O my soul!What wondrous love is thisThat caused the Lord of blissTo bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul,To bear the dreadful curse for my soul!

To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing;To God and to the Lamb I will sing; To God and to the Lamb, Who is the great I AM, While millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing,While millions join the theme, I will sing.

And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on;And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on.And when from death I’m free I’ll sing His love for me,And through eternity I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on,And through eternity I’ll sing on.

Please stand for conclusion.

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Station 10: Jesus is laid in the tomb (Sending Forth) St. Cecilia Church

Theme: Jesus Stands with us in our hope and faith Tema: Jesús está con nosotros en nuestra fe y en la esperanza

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

“Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph, who, through a member of the council had not agreed to their plan and action. He came from the Jewish town of Arimathea, and he was waiting expectantly for the kingdom of God. This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then he had taken it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth and laid it in a rock-hewn tomb where no one had ever been laid. It was the day of Preparation, and the Sabbath was beginning. The women who had come with him from Galilee followed behind, and when they had seen the tomb and the way in which his body was laid in it, they returned and prepared spices and ointments.”

Let us pray: Lord Creator God, we thank you for coming among us in Jesus, the Word made flesh. We thank you for giving yourself fully, during your ministry, and unto death. Your death has undone the power of death, and we live by the mercy of your gift of self to us, by the hope which rises with you from the tomb. Today, as we stand in awe before your suffering and death, we dare to come to you with all the wounded persons of our time and place: we bring before you all the suffering and broken and grieving people we carry in our minds and hearts; and all the world’s people who find themselves in desperate need, whether from poverty or oppression, from sickness or abandonment, from whatever leaves them in darkness. Shine the light of your resurrection on all of us. And let us go forth in your name as bearers of light, and hope, and life. We ask this in Jesus’ name. AMEN.

Litany: The trumpet shall sound AND THE MYSTERY IS TOLD!

Hope is given AND DEATH IS OVERCOME!

The cross of pain is a cross of hope AND THE POWER OF SIN IS BROKEN!

Death is swallowed up in victory… AND WE SHALL ALL BE CHANGED!

Jesus has been lifted. AND HE HAS DRAWN ALL PEOPLE TO HIMSELF!

Let us all take up the cross of sorrow and joy. Go in peace. LET US FOLLOW THE CROSS OF JESUS

Brief Reflection by Rev. Cary RenivaFollowing the closing hymn, please leave the church in reverent silence.

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Closing Song: George Arrigotti, pianist

O Sacred Head by Bob Hurd #145 in Breaking Bread

1. O Sacred Head, surroundedby crown of piercing thorn!

O bleeding Head, so wounded reviled and put to scorn!

2. No comeliness or beautyyour wounded face betrays.

Yet angel hosts adore youand tremble as they gaze.

3. My sister rendered voiceless, demeaned and still in chains;

my brother still exploited, images of your pain.

4. Life-giving love, empow'r uswith courage bold and trueto walk the road of justice

And bear the cross with you, and bear the cross with you.

"El Arbol de la Cruz”, "Jesus Remember Me" and "O Sacred Head” are copyrighted by OCP Publications and reprinted here with their kind permission. www.ocp.org

 Special Thanks to:

Eileen and Tony Sleva of Holy TrinityRev. David Randall-Bodman of Bethel UCCDr. Larry Snow of Murray Hills Christian ChurchOwen Hofmann-Smith of Bethel UCCGeorge Arrigotti and the Holy Trinity singersRocio Deatherage, Marianne Hemstreet, Bonnie Providenza, Donna Routh, Mary Springer of Holy TrinitySafety crew: Chet Tomlinson, Jack Hemstreet, Terry Frank, Pat Mason, Jeff Sielicky, Jack Springer of Holy TrinityOur roving photographer Ed Cleary of Holy TrinityMatt Cato

Office of Life, Justice & Peace

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