Maundy Thursday
Worship
Lectionary Worship Aids
Series VII, Cycle C
Object:
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Theme: Priceless
Meditation
For Christ indeed has given no special command, when or what time it should be performed, before or after supper; but he has commanded, that it should be done, and also that we should love one another, since Christ has not said that his disciples should be known by washing feet, or by the breaking of bread, but he said, "By this shall all men know, that ye are my disciples, if ye have love to one another." O how should Satan mock us justly, if we were to quarrel with each other about the time, when the feet ought to be washed; and love were destroyed, and even feet-washing and breaking of bread were altogether neglected. If our peace were thus disturbed, it would please Satan right well, and the doctrine of Jesus would be scoffed at by other men.
Therefore it is of the utmost necessity, to maintain love and peace, and to conclude to pray to our dear Lord for still more wisdom (Alexander Mack, Jr., from The Brethren's Encyclopedia, pp. 145-146).
Words Of Consecration
One: As often as we break this bread and drain this cup we proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.
All: We are the body of Christ. We are the lifeblood of the church, which is the bride of Christ.
One: In the manner of our living we make visible the kingdom of Jesus in the present world.
All: The body of Christ dwells within us all. The blood of Christ, given freely for our transgressions, flows in our veins.
One: In this renewal of the drama of our salvation we demonstrate the assurance of the world to come.
All: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again!
Words To Take With You As We Go
(from 1 Corinthians 1:20-24)
Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness of our proclamation, to save those who believe. For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
Hymns
Let Us Break Bread Together
Here In This Place
Here In This Upper Room
Theme: Priceless
Meditation
For Christ indeed has given no special command, when or what time it should be performed, before or after supper; but he has commanded, that it should be done, and also that we should love one another, since Christ has not said that his disciples should be known by washing feet, or by the breaking of bread, but he said, "By this shall all men know, that ye are my disciples, if ye have love to one another." O how should Satan mock us justly, if we were to quarrel with each other about the time, when the feet ought to be washed; and love were destroyed, and even feet-washing and breaking of bread were altogether neglected. If our peace were thus disturbed, it would please Satan right well, and the doctrine of Jesus would be scoffed at by other men.
Therefore it is of the utmost necessity, to maintain love and peace, and to conclude to pray to our dear Lord for still more wisdom (Alexander Mack, Jr., from The Brethren's Encyclopedia, pp. 145-146).
Words Of Consecration
One: As often as we break this bread and drain this cup we proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.
All: We are the body of Christ. We are the lifeblood of the church, which is the bride of Christ.
One: In the manner of our living we make visible the kingdom of Jesus in the present world.
All: The body of Christ dwells within us all. The blood of Christ, given freely for our transgressions, flows in our veins.
One: In this renewal of the drama of our salvation we demonstrate the assurance of the world to come.
All: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again!
Words To Take With You As We Go
(from 1 Corinthians 1:20-24)
Where is the one who is wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, God decided, through the foolishness of our proclamation, to save those who believe. For Jews demand signs and Greeks desire wisdom, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
Hymns
Let Us Break Bread Together
Here In This Place
Here In This Upper Room
