SermonStudio
A Growing Darkness
Worship
Worship Innovations
Description: The congregation gathers on Friday in the late afternoon or evening, in a candle-lighted worship area. The service follows the somber and ancient custom of extinguishing candles to commemorate the death of Christ and the darkness of that day. A long table with seven candles is set on the stage area, with a 15-branch candelabra standing on either side. During the first part of the service, seven readings recall the events of that historic day. The snuffing of candelabra lights, and sounds of a hammer accompany the readings.
