Order of Worship 04/02/2026- Maundy Thursday
Maundy Thursday/Tenebrae Service
April 2nd, 2026 Six Forty-Five in the Evening
Pulpit Supply: The Rev. Dr. Martha J. Robson
Please silence all cell phones.
Bold face indicates congregational participation.
Please stand, in body or spirit
The People Are Gathered
PRELUDE Nocturne in Eb (Op. 9 No. 2) by F. Chopin
Call to Worship:
Leader: Jesus said: I give you a new commandment,
That you love one another.
People: Just as Christ has loved us,
Let us love one another.
Beloved people of God:
This is the day
When Christ, our Passover Lamb,
Surrendered himself to those who would kill him,
Set us free from sin and death forever.
This is the day
When Christ, our Teacher and Lord,
Knelt down to wash the disciples’ feet,
Showing us how to love and serve one another.
This is the day
When Christ, the bread of heaven,
Shared a holy meal with his followers,
Offering a feast of abundant life and grace for all.
HYMN [BLUE#76] “My Song is Love Unknown”
REPENTANCE
Solemn Reproaches from the Cross
O my people, O my church,
What have I done to you,
or in what have I offended you?
Answer me.
I led you out of slavery into freedom
and delivered you by the waters of rebirth,
but you have made a cross for your Savior.
Lord, have mercy.
…..But you have made a cross for your Savior.
Lord, have mercy.
…..But you have made a cross for your Savior.
Lord, have mercy.
…..But you have made a cross for your Savior.
Lord, have mercy.
…..But you have made a cross for your Savior.
Lord, have mercy.
…..But you have made a cross for your Savior.
Lord, have mercy.
…..But you have made a cross for your Savior.
Lord, have mercy.
…..And you have made a cross for your Savior.
Lord, have mercy.
…..And you have made a cross for your Savior.
Lord, have mercy.
…..And you have made a cross for your Savior.
Lord, have mercy.
“KYRIE IV” from Mass IV, Gregorian Chant Soloist: Randy Martono-Chai
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Eternal God, whose covenant with us is never broken,
We confess that we fail to fulfill your will.
In your mercy, forgive and cleanse us.
Lead us once again to your table
And unite us to Christ, who is the bread of life
And the vine from which we grow in grace. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
HYMN [BLUE#101] “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
THE WORD READ AND PROCLAIMED
SCRIPTURE: John 15:1-17
Leader: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God
MEDITATION: “Grounding the Vines” Rev. Dr. Martha J. Robson
HYMN[BLUE#94] “An Upper Room”
LAST SUPPER
Remembering the Table
Breaking the Bread and Sharing the Cup
Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Please come forward to receive the elements by intinction.
Music During Communion: “In Remembrance of Me,” sung by Sandy Cranfill
Prayer after Communion
HYMN [Blue#543] “Abide with Me”
Tenebrae: Service of Shadows
Father, forgive them.
Woman, here is your son. Son, here is your mother.
I am thirsty.
Today you will be with me in Paradise.
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
It is finished.
Into your hands, I commit my spirit.
Hymn [Blue#85] “What Wondrous Love Is This” to be sung acapella by the congregation.
All Depart in Silence
Note: the hymn lyrics in the bulletin and on the projection screen are from the Glory To God Hymnal (© 2013 Westminster John Knox Press), which we are transitioning to. Words in the “Blue” Presbyterian Hymnal (© 1990) in your pew may differ slightly. The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.
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Announcements 03/22/2026
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PROGRAM OF HOPE: John Calvin is serving POH in March. Please meet with Sue Crawford about any clothing donations. Sandwich prep will be on Tuesdays at 2:45p at the church, and we will serve on Wednesday mornings at First Presbyterian Church. We will carpool from John Calvin at 7:45a and feast on a Costco hotdog afterwards for lunch!
MAUNDY THURSDAY: John Calvin will be having a Maundy Thursday service on April 2nd at 6:45p. There will be a light supper consisting of Stone soup and bread starting at 5:45p in the library with Chinese Presbyterian Church.
PW SPRING GATHERING: The PSL PW Spring gathering will be held at John Calvin on April 18th, 2026 at 9a. Registration and coffee time will begin at 9:30a. The cost is $15 to cover the luncheon. Please pick up a form from the welcome table in the foyer and mail it to Pat Wright by April 10th. Please bring canned food for Okra Abbey.
LENTEN DINNER/MOVIE: Jefferson Presbyterian Church is inviting all the surrounding churches to join them every Wednesday during Lent for a community dinner and a Christian-based movie. It starts at 6p beginning February 25th. You don’t need to bring anything, but please reach out to Loretta Credo or Briana to RSVP by the Monday before to ensure enough food is prepared.JPC is located at 4451 E Falk Pl, Jefferson, LA 7012.
JOINT SERVICE: Mark your calendars! John Calvin will be closed on March 29th for a joint service with Chinese Presbyterian Church. There will be a potluck after the service so please bring a dish to share. Location is 2901 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065. Service starts at 11a.
CALENDAR:
03/24 POH Sandwich Prep 2:45p
03/25 Serve at POH 7:45a
03/26 PW Game Day 10a
03/29 JOHN CALVIN CLOSED. Joint service at Chinese Presbyterian Church.