First Lutheran Church

Easter

Worship Leaders Today

The Reverend Jeffrey C. Johnson,

Assisting Minister: Jeanne Govoni

Acolytes: Matthew Carlson & Juliette Carlson

Introduction

This is the day the Lord has made! Christ is risen, and through him all creation is made new! Indeed, “God shows no partiality” (Acts 10:34):Christ’s resurrection truly brings life to everyone. We sing hymns of praise,gather around sacred words, and proclaim God’s faithfulness, power, and love in the feast of holy communion. With the women at the tomb, we are astonished, elated, and grateful. We depart with joy to proclaim the good news of God’s endless love.

Good Friday | Tenebrae

Worship Leaders Today

The Reverend Jeffrey C. Johnson & The Reverend Dr. Pauline Wanjiru Njiru


Assisting Minister:

Introduction

Life and death stand side by side as we enter into Good Friday. In John’s passion account, Jesus reveals the power and glory of God, even as he is put on trial and sentenced to death Standing with the disciples at the foot of the cross, we pray for the whole world in the ancient bidding prayer, as Christ’s death offers life to all. We gather in solemn devotion, but always with the promise that the tree around which we assemble is indeed a tree of life. We depart silently, and we anticipate the culmination of the Three Days on Easter Day.

Maundy Thursday

Worship Leaders Today

The Reverend Jeffrey C. Johnson & Reverend Dr. Pauline Wanjiru Njiru


Assisting Minister: Chris Newman

Introduction

This evening our Lenten observance comes to an end, and we gather with Christians around the world to celebrate the Three Days of Jesus’ death and resurrection. Tonight we remember Christ’s last meal with his disciples, but the central focus is his commandment that we live out the promise embodied in this meal. As Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, so we are called to give and receive love in humble service to one another. Formed into a new body in Christ through this holy meal, we are transformed by the mercy we have received and carry it into the world. Departing worship in solemn silence, we anticipate the coming days.

Stations of the Cross

Worship Leaders Today

The Reverend Jeffrey C. Johnson & Beatrice Michels-Brown


Assisting Minister: Bill Kiesel

Robert Diercks, Artist: After teaching design and art courses full-time for 33 years, Professor Emeritus Robert Diercks teaches one semester a year at Franklin Pierce University. For this abbreviated cycle of The Stations of the Cross, he was inspired by a recent Exhibition at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum of the local Boston artist, Alan Rohan Crite.