We gather for a Worship Service in-person at the Chapel (2700 W 14th Street) at 7:30 P.M. on Friday, March 29th, 2024 – with A Service of Tenebrae (shadows), an ancient GOOD FRIDAY service, which increases darkness by gradually extinguishing candles (and overhead lights) to symbolize Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross. At the conclusion of the reading telling of Jesus’ death on the cross, the Christ candle is extinguished. A loud noise is made to signify Jesus’ death. After a pause, the Christ candle is relit to stand as a symbolic promise of the resurrection. At the end of the readings, the chapel should be completely dark, except for one remaining Christ candle. Worshipers leave in silence to ponder the impact of Jesus’ death and await the celebration of the coming Resurrection.

To join us at the Chapel, buzz Zion Church (Bob Bucklew) from the Directory at the front of the 2700 Building on the campus of San Sofia apartments or enter from the accessible ramp from the rear parking lot. When you arrive, call Bob at 216-375-5323 to open the parking lot gate.

The Good Friday bulletin is attached in PDF format. You may use it as a devotional.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Holy Week, Good Friday and Easter Sunday

Friday, March 29th, 7:30pm – The Good Friday Tenebrae Service (Service of Shadows) “Tenebrae” is the Latin word meaning “darkness.” For Protestants, this single service is typically held at night on Maundy Thursday or Good Friday. Our service on Good Friday evening (March 29th, 2024) has three main parts:

• A Service of Light – based on the traditional Vespers service in which we recognize Christ our Light
• A Lenten Candle Liturgy – a meditation (which is not printed in the bulletin) from Lenten Candle Liturgy contributed by Jeanyne Slettom, 2015. processandfaith.org; a candle is extinguished, followed by a unison prayer; singing one verse of the hymn – “Just As I Am”
• A Service of Shadows – Tenebrae–in which we meditate on the Passion of Christ and experience in dramatic form the extinguishing of the Light. After each reading, one of the candles will be extinguished. Members of the congregation may extinguish their own candles (lit during the service of light) at any time during the readings. At the conclusion of the reading telling of Christ’s death on the cross, the Christ candle is extinguished. A loud noise is made to signify Christ’s death. After a pause, the Christ candle is relit to stand as a symbolic promise of the resurrection. At the end of the readings, the chapel should be completely dark, except for one remaining Christ candle. Worshipers leave in silence to ponder the impact of Christ’s death and await the celebration of the coming Resurrection

Sunday, March 31st at 10:00am – Easter Brunch before worship. You may bring a dish to share for Brunch (optional) – but join us for a meal of celebration and community!

Sunday, March 31st at 11:00am – EASTER: A festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and our new life in the reign of God is celebrated on Sunday, March 31st.

Please join us for this Good Friday Service of Tenebrae to ponder the impact of Christ’s death and await the celebration of the coming Resurrection.

May the Lord Jesus fill all your heart with peace, hold you in his love, and bless you with his grace. May the blessings of the Lord shine upon you this Holy Week and always!

In Christ’s Love,
Pastor Scott Rosenstein
216-273-7561 – church
216-577-1514 – mobile

Bulletin Cover Image:
Crucifixion en jaune / Crucifixion in yellow
Marc Chagall (1887-1985) – 1943
on display at Musée National d’Art Moderne, Paris, France
https://www.chagallpaintings.com/yellow-crucifixion/