FIRST REFORMED CHURCH

ORDER OF WORSHIP

“GOOD FRIDAY”

April 18, 2025

Jay Pluim

Prelude

Call to Worship

Opening Prayer

*Hymn 228 “The Old Rugged Cross” Vs. 1, 2, 3

Scripture Reading: Psalm 22:1-2, 6-8, 14-18, 22-24, 31

*Hymn 234 “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded”

Prayer for Illumination

Message: “The Cross: Where the Forsaken are Redeemed by the

                           Redeemer who was Forsaken”

Special Music “Mystery of Mercy”

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Meaning of the Sacrament

Invitation

Communion Hymn: 374 “Here, O My Lord, I See Thee”

Communion

Communion Thanksgiving & Prayer

*Hymn 239 “Were You There?” Vs. 1, 2, 3

*Benediction

*Hymn 225 “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” Vs. 1

Postlude

*Stand if you are able