Maundy Thursday - Year A
Out of love the LORD has heard my cry;
the LORD listened when I called,
therefore I will proclaim as long as I live.
What shall I return to the LORD for all his bounty to me?
I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD,
I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence of all God's people.
Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of God's faithful ones.
O LORD, I am your servant;
I am your servant, the child of your serving girl.
You have loosed my bonds.
I will offer to you a thanksgiving sacrifice and call on the name of the LORD.
I will pay my vows to the LORD in the presence of all God's people,
in the courts of the house of the LORD, in your midst, O Jerusalem.
Praise the LORD!
Continue using the purple cloth from last week. It could be hung as a large plain banner or draped in a manner appropriate for your worship space.
An alternative to a symbolic foot-washing.
This suggestion is probably best suited to a smaller group, say, no more that 30, although it could be adapted to larger numbers. It requires that worship happen in the context of a simple meal - bread, sliced roast lamb, a few condiments, fresh fruit water/juice to drink. This is not a Seder.
After the singing of an appropriate hymn, have some one read the Exodus portion. During the meal have some one read selected portions of John 13. The meal leads into a simple Holy Communion in which the elements are shared around the table, each serving their neighbour. Conclude with a hymn and a blessing.
Click here also for some ideas for worship in Lent and Easter.
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SUGGESTED HYMNS - MAUNDY THURS - YEAR A |
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| O love how deep, how broad, how high! | TIS 194 |
AHB 6 |
| O God of Bethel, by whose hand | TIS 564 |
AHB 49 |
| O what a gift, what a wonderful gift | TIS 278 |
AHB 213 |
| Before the cock crew twice | TIS 340 |
AHB 256 |
| Robe yourself, my soul, with gladness | TIS 503 |
AHB 424 |
| Author of life divine | TIS 506 |
AHB 430 |
| My God, your table now is spread | TIS 510 |
AHB 432 |
| Bread of the world in mercy broken. | TIS 512 |
AHB 437 |
| An upper room did our Lord prepare | TIS 536 |
AHB 453 |
| Kneels at the feet of his friends | TIS 640 |
AHB 561 |
| What does the Lord require | TIS 618 |
AHB 568 |
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Exodus 12:1-4,[5-10], 11-14 |
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(Sorry folks , no suggestions here) |
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Psalm 116:1-2,12-19 |
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| For the beauty of the earth | TIS 137 |
AHB 77 |
| What shall we offer our good Lord | TIS 439 |
AHB 362 |
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1 Corinthians 11:23-26 |
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| According to thy gracious word | TIS 515 |
AHB 436 |
| And now, O Father, mindful of the love | TIS 519 |
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| Bread is blessed and broken | TIS 707 |
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| Come now, everlasting Spirit | TIS 509 |
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| Come, risen Lord, and deign to be our gu | TIS 524 |
AHB 442 |
| Draw near, and take the body of our Lord | TIS 498 |
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| Feed us now, Bread of life | TIS 538 |
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| For the bread and for the wine | TIS 518 |
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| God's Son came to bless us | TIS 197 |
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| Here we adore you, hidden, Saviour, Lord | TIS 500 |
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| Here, Lord, we take the broken bread | TIS 523 |
AHB 446 |
| Here, gracious Lord, we see you face to | TIS 516 |
AHB 438 |
| Jesus, we thus obey | TIS 508 |
AHB 427 |
| My God, your table now is spread | TIS 510 |
AHB 432 |
| The Son of God proclaim | TIS 528 |
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John 13:1-17,31b-35 |
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| Fold to your heart your sister and your brother | TIS 587 |
AHB 503 |
| Make me a captive, Lord | TIS 604 |
AHB 528 |
| Lord Jesus, we belong to you | TIS 686 |
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