THE SACRAMENT INSTITUTED

MAUNDY THURSDAY JOINT SERVICE

THANKSGIVING
GIVING OF OFFERINGS: For the Retired Ministers Fund
† DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Amen
SENDING FORTH
† CLOSING HYMN: MORE LOVE TO THEE, O CHRIST TUMH # 453
1. More love to thee, O Christ, more love to thee! Hear thou the prayer I
make on bended knee. This is my earnest plea: More love, O Christ, to thee;
more love to thee, more love to thee!
2. Once earthly joy I craved, sought peace and rest; now thee alone I seek,
give what is best. This all my prayer shall be: More love, O Christ, to thee; Holy Communion
more love to thee, more love to thee! MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE
3. Let sorrow do its work, come grief and pain; sweet are thy messengers,
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sweet their refrain, when they can sing with me: More love, O Christ, to thee;
more love to thee, more love to thee! Rev. Ruben Manabat III
Preacher – Associate Pastor
† CLOSING PRAYER: Rev. Carlos Onilla,
4. Then shall my latest breath whisper thy praise; this be the parting cry Liturgist - Associate Pastor
my heart shall raise; this still its prayer shall be: More love, O Christ, to thee; Rev Ismael Sarangaya
more love to thee, more love to thee! Administrative Pastor
Rev. Amor Molina
† COMMISSIONING Associate Pastor
In the power of the Holy Spirit we now go forth into the world, to fulfil our Pastor Ernesto Aquino
calling as the people of God, the body of Christ. Mission Pastor
† BENEDICTION: Rev. Ismael Sarangaya Ms. Grace Garduque
Deaconess
Christ has given us a new commandment: that we love one another, as Christ
has loved us. By this, everyone will know that we are Christ’s disciples, if we Mr. Julius Teodoro
Pianist
share that love with the world. And through this love, all things will be made
new. Go now, and do as Christ commands. Amen.
† CHORAL RESPONSE / THREEFOLDS AMEN:
STRIPPING OF THE ALTAR:
RECESSIONAL: (Liturgist, Pastors)
POSTLUDE: Soft Music
GOD bless us all and let us all bless GOD!
 The Order of Worship
ENTRANCE
† At this sign those who are able please stand
PRELUDE: (Silent Meditation) Soft Music
PROCESSIONAL: (Liturgist, Pastors)
LIGHTING OF ALTAR CANDLES & OPENING OF THE BIBLE
On this night Christians commemorate the supper Jesus shared with his
disciples before his crucifixion, when Jesus washed the disciples' feet (John
13:1 –17) and instituted the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper (Matthew 26:26
–29; Mark 14:22 –25; Luke 22:13 –20; 1 Corinthians 11:23 –25).
CALL TO WORSHIP: (inspired by John 13, 1 Corinthians 11, Exodus 12)
Leader: A table is set before us. A feast is prepared for us.
People: A meal of bread and wine, of meat and bitter herbs.
Leader: The Lord calls us to this supper of remembrance.
People: The Lord calls us to serve and to be served.
Leader: As we break the bread and share the cup,
People: our understanding may fail us.
Leader: But we will never forget Christ’s example.
People: We will never forget the full extent of his love.
†OPENING HYMN: HE LEADETH ME: O BLESSED THOUGHT! TUMH #052
1. He leadeth me: O blessed thought!
O words with heavenly comfort fraught!
Whate'er I do, where'er I be, still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.
Refrain:
He leadeth me, he leadeth me; by his own hand he leadeth me:
his faithful follower I would be, for by his hand he leadeth me.
2 Sometimes mid scenes of deepest gloom,
sometimes where Eden's flowers bloom,
by waters calm, o'er troubled sea, still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.
3 Lord, I would clasp thy hand in mine,
nor ever murmur nor repine;
content, whatever lot I see, since 'tis my God that leadeth me.
4 And when my task on earth is done, when, by thy grace,
the victory's won, e'en death's cold wave I will not flee,
since God through Jordan leadeth me. AMEN.
† MAUNDY THURSDAY PRAYER Rev. Carlos Onilla
Holy God, source and sovereign, you put all power and authority into the
hands of Christ—Christ, who washes our feet in humble service. Teach us to
love one another as Christ has loved us, so that everyone will know that we
are his disciples; through Jesus Christ our Lord we pray.
† CONFESSION AND PARDON Ptr. Nugget Aquino
Leader: My sisters and brothers, Christ shows us his love by becoming a
humble servant. Let us draw near to God and confess our sin in the truth of
God's Spirit.
People: Most merciful God, we your Church confess that often our
spirit has not been that of Christ. Where we have failed to love one another
as he loves us, where we have pledged loyalty to him with our lips and then
betrayed, deserted, or denied him, forgive us, we pray; and by your Spirit
make us faithful in every time of trial; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Leader: Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ. But Christ suffered and
died for us, was raised from the dead and ascended on high for us, and con-
tinues to intercede for us. Believe the good news:
In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
People: In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Glory to God. Amen.
PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE
SCRIPTURE READING: Rev. Amor Molina
† GOSPEL: John 13:1-17, 31b-35
† RESPONSE: THY WORD IS A LAMP
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.
ANTHEM: Central UMC Choir
MESSAGE: REV. RUBEN MANABAT III
Associate Pastor