WORSHIP LITURGY FULL MANUSCRIPT

OCCASION: GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

Theme: THE JOURNEY TO THE CROSS
Subtheme: The Cast

Usually, 10 minutes before our services, we flash on screens a video countdown with prayer
requests and concerns, and words of encouragements from God’s word, with instrumental songs
already, so that the people who come early won’t just wait with their faces on their cellphones,
facebooking or Instagramming.
This is the part of the prelude.
Link: https://youtu.be/fyYn21RdBBQ

Note: The worship team should be at the stage a minute before the video countdown would end
and catch the video with a short prelude as the worship leader will enter.

I. PRELUDE
This is an important part of the church program because this part is the preparation of heart and
mind as we worship God corporately, the congregation have different battles along the week,
different problems and it is possible that in their long week, the Sunday service is their rest from
hectic schedules and busy lives.

SCRIPTURAL BASIS
Psalms 3, 24, and 46, Psalms 55:19, 57:3, and Hab. 3:3, 9, 13
THEOLOGICAL EXPLANATION
Some scholars believe that Selah was a musical notation possibly meaning «silence» or «pause;»
others, «end,» «a louder strain,» «piano,» etc. Still others think it is similar to a musical
interlude, “a pause in the voices singing, while the instruments perform alone.”
(Christianity.com) The Selah could be a time where one can reflect and prepare oneself to
worship God in spirit and in truth.
CHRISTOCENTRIC PERSPECTIVE
Jesus is our rest and the one who prepares us. In Matthew 11:28, Jesus offered rest to all who are
weary and burden, it is true for us today.

II. CALL TO WORSHIP

SCRIPTURAL BASIS
Psalm 96:7-8, Isaiah 42:10-12, Hebrews 2:1-2, Luke 19:33-38, Psalm 100, Romans 12:1-2
THEOLOGICAL EXPLANATION
There are a lot of passages where in churches use to call to worship, that means, it is calling the
people to worship in God’s splendor. Now as I was reflecting about this I have this question,
who is calling us to worship? Is it the worship leader? I believe no. But it is actually God. God
initiated worship, in fact, God created us to worship Him. It is evident in Genesis 2, that God
«put» the man and the woman at the Garden of Eden, in a place where His presence is. Also, in
Psalm 100:2-3, it says that God create us, and we are His. That means it calls us to worship the
Creator. In Romans, Paul wrote that we are called to live our lives as living sacrifice, blameless,
this is our spiritual worship. The point of the matter is, when we call to worship at church, it is a
and should be a reminder for us that God is calling us to worship Him, even when we did sin,
and when sin entered the world, God made a way for us to freely worship Him, when Jesus died
for us.
CHRISTOCENTRIC PERSPECTIVE
Jesus calls us to worship Him, Jesus calls people to repentance and to live in His ways. He
initiated this through the cross, and we are to decide if we will accept this invitation. Even before
Jesus ascended, He even told His disciples to go and make disciples too, by teaching and
baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Matt28:19-20
Jesus is the way that we, people, can now freely worship the Lord. When He died on the cross
there was a very powerful image/manifestation that God gave to us, an indication that we can
directly come to the Father, and worship Him, when the veil was torn into two, opened a way for
us to worship, freely.

Note: The Worship Leader will read the prayer of adoration based from Psalm 96 with the
congregation. The Led Operators will follow throught and should flash the readings in the led
wall. The red fonts is for the leader, the black fonts are for the congregation. (With conviction,
like telling a story)

Worship Leader: A blessed day, church! As we welcome God’s presence, let us declare His word
in our midst as we do our responsive reading, shall we all rise. Our scripture reading is found in
Psalm 96, and it calls us to praise Him! All creation, praise Him!

Psalm 96: Praise Him, all creation

Leader Sing a new song to the Lord.
: Sing to the Lord all the earth.
Sing to the Lord, bless His name.

All: Proclaim His salvation day by day,

Tell His glory among the nations,

Leader Tell His marvels to every people. The Lord Himself made the heavens,
: In His presence are splendor and majesty,
In His sanctuary power and beauty.

All: Ascribe to the Lord, families of the people,

Ascribe to the Lord beauty and power,
Ascribe to the Lord the glory due to His name.

Leader Bring an offering, bear it before Him,

: Worship the Lord in the splendour of holiness,
Tremble before Him, all the earth!

All: Let the heavens rejoice and the earth be glad,

Let the sea thunder and all that it holds,
 Let the fields exult and all that is in them,
Let all the trees of the forest cry out for joy.

Leader At the presence of the Lord, for He comes,

: He comes to rule the earth,
To judge the world with justice
And the nations with His truth.

(Taken from Be Our Freedom, Lord prepared and edited by Terry C. Fall

Worship leader: Let us give God a mighty clapnof praise!!

Note: The drummer should give a drum roll to build up the momentum, keyboardist is still
playing the instrumental for preparation for the first song in the Praise and Worship.

III. OPENING PRAYER

SCRIPTURAL BASIS
Acts 2:42, Ephesians 6:18, Acts 4:24,31, Mark 11:17, Isaiah 56:7, Revelations 5:7
THEOLOGICAL EXPLANATION
Prayer is an important even in the old testament, it is fundamental in their worship, even in the
new testament, especially in the day of Pentecost, an evident truth that God promises His special
presence when they are all together in Prayer- with one heart. To corporately pray in the context
of the church is practiced even when the church was already growing. Apostle Paul as he wrote
his letter for the Ephesians, he said that they should pray in all occasions at all times. In praying,
communicating to God is our goal, declaring that He is worthy of adoration, the congregation
can also pray a prayer of confession, express a heart full of thanksgiving, and aasking the Lord
for supplication in anyways possible, including His presence to be in the midst of the church.
(ACTS, taken from the Lord’s prayer)
CHRISTOCENTRIC PERSPECTIVE
To Jesus we address every prayer, in His authority. In John 14:13, Jesus said that the Father is
glorified in the son, and whatever we ask in prayer, He will do it, in accordance to His will. In
our churches today, one of the most practiced spiritual act towards God is prayer, both
individually and corporately. God is glorified when we pray, when we come to Him in full
surrender and worship.

Worship Leader: (With enthusiasm) Let us utter our prayer of adoration to our Lord, let us thank
Him, let us welcome him, if there are things in our heart that hinders us from worshipping God,
pray that He would take it away. (Let the congregation pray on their own for about a minute)
Let us pray! God Almighty, the one and true Holy God, we honor You, we acknowledge Your
presence in our midst, we celebrate this day, we commemorate Your ultimate act of love towards
us. In response, we will worship, in response our hearts are full of gratitude, in response we will
sing and lift You because You deserve it all, Oh God. Holy Spirit move in each one’s heart
today. Be magnified, be lifted up, the Lamb that was slain, the word who became flesh. Jesus, we
remember, we adore You.
 IV. PRAISE & WORSHIP
SCRIPTURAL BASIS
Exodus 15:1-20, Deuteronomy 31-32, 1 Chronicle 16:9, Psalm 33:2-3, 1 Chronicle 15:6,
Nehemiah 12:27-43
THEOLOGICAL EXPLANATION
Even in the old testament, in the Ancient Near East people already have music, they already use
songs and hymns to respond to God. (Ex.15:1-20, Deu31-32) The Bible has a lot of Psalm, these
are songs and poems that they do sing, there are songs of adoration, exaltation, ascend, even
imprecatory! The truth is, music played a vital role in worship even in the Old Testament to the
point that they have to appoint musicians to do this ministry. (1 Chron15:7, Nehemiah 12:27-43).
In the New Testament, singing songs and hymns are also practiced in the church. In fact, Paul, as
he wrote his letter to the Colossians believers (3:16-17) That where the word of Christ richly
dwells, there will be a full range of Spirit-filled, edifying songs in the church. He addressed the
problem of believers, pushing their own preferences in terms of the music styles, that is why Paul
said that the believers should instill the virtues (kindness, compassion, gentleness etc) so that
they will humbly sing one another’s song.

As a worship leader, for almost 7 years now, I personally believe that this is an important task in
leading God’s people into worship. I will share here my philosophy of the roles of the worship
leader, that I usually teach to younger WLs as well.
1. As a worship leader your number one role that you need to understand is that, «you are a
worshipper-theologian». It is important to understand that this is your primary goal, a
worshipper of the Lord. If you’re a worshipper, you should know who you worship
because the deeper you know God, the deeper you’ll worship.
2. As a worship leader you also need to know that «you are a leader», you lead them to
worship and to the flow of the songs. That means you lead the (1) band and multimedia
team, (2) the congregation. Leading them to worship the Lord (the audience) and to
navigate the songs the you’re singing.
3. As a worship leader, you are the harmony maker. That is why you have to be a good
steward of the gifts that God has given. Taking care of your voice is also a part of this,
you have to know the song, by heart and by head.
These three should not be separated from each other, and should have an ultimate Goal, that is to
GLORIFY GOD.
CHRISTOCENTRIC PERSPECTIVE
Jesus is God, therefore, Jesus deserves to be worshipped. The praise and worship is really an
important part of the service, it sets the heart of the believers in worshipping God, it humbles an
individual in awe of His majesty. I also believe that this is also the part where the traditional and
modern worshippers get a lot of misunderstandings. What to sing, hymns or contemporary? Paul
encouraged and reminded the believers to sing one another’s song (Col 3:16-17). Added to this is
the influences of famous Christian bands with unsound lyrics in their songs. Well, that is why,
again, worshippers should be theologians as well. Be wise as serpents and innocent like doves.

Transition by Worship Leader: Church, let us lift the name of the Lord in this place!! Hallelujah!

Lord I Lift Your Name on High by Marathana Praise Band

Link: https://youtu.be/COQ6cni_TG8
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay
Verse: From the cross to the grave, from the grave
Lord I lift Your name on high to the sky
Lord I love to sing Your praises Lord I lift Your name on high
I’m so glad You’re in my life Verse:
I’m so glad You came to save us Lord I lift Your name on high
Chorus: Lord I love to sing Your praises
You came from heaven to earth to show the I’m so glad You’re in my life
way I’m so glad You came to save us
Chorus: From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay
You came from heaven to earth to show the From the cross to the grave, from the grave
way to the sky
From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay Chorus: (All instruments will play again)
From the cross to the grave, from the grave Lord I lift Your name on high
to the sky You came from heaven to earth to show the
Lord I lift Your name on high way
Chorus: (Drum Solo, Congregation singing From the earth to the cross, my debt to pay
acapella) From the cross to the grave, from the grave
You came from heaven to earth to show the to the sky
way Lord I lift Your name on high

Note: The worship leader will give a signal for next song already and the band will play the intro
of the next song.
Transition by WL: You deserve to be lifted high oh God, and as we remember this day what You
have done on the cross, we are in awe of Your love, we are in awe of You. We owe You this
lives that we have, be glorified in our midst. We praise You. Church let’s declare…

Start singing the Chorus of “O Praise the Name” Anastasis by Hillsong Worship
Link: https://youtu.be/LqBpifDpNKc

Chorus: (Keyboardist and Worship leader Chorus:

and the congregation only) O praise the Name of the Lord our God
O praise the Name of the Lord our God O praise His Name forevermore
O praise His Name forevermore For endless days we will sing Your praise
For endless days we will sing Your praise Oh Lord, oh Lord our God
Oh Lord, oh Lord our God
Verse 1: Note: before the third verse, there will be
I cast my mind to Calvary slight silence, for about 10 seconds, only the
Where Jesus bled and died for me keyboardist will play)
I see His wounds, His hands, His feet Worship leader: Let’s sing this with one
My Saviour on that cursed tree voice, let this be our declaration:
His body bound and drenched in tears He shall return in robes of white
They laid Him down in Joseph's tomb The blazing sun shall pierce the night
The entrance sealed by heavy stone And I will rise among the saints
Messiah still and all alone My gaze transfixed on Jesus' face
Chorus:
O praise the Name of the Lord our God Instrumental of the chorus: (back up singers
O praise His Name forevermore will sing the chorus to let the congregation
For endless days we will sing Your praise sing)
Oh Lord, oh Lord our God O praise the Name of the Lord our God
Verse 2: (Build up) O praise His Name forevermore
Then on the third at break of dawn For endless days we will sing Your praise
The Son of heaven rose again Oh Lord, oh Lord our God
O trampled death where is your sting? Chorus: (Build up)
The angels roar for Christ the King O praise the Name of the Lord our God
O praise His Name forevermore Oh Lord, oh Lord our God
For endless days we will sing Your praise Oh Lord, oh Lord our God

Transition: Lord You deserve our praise and we pray that You will speak to us today in a very
intimate sense, we give You all the glory, honor and praise, in the matchless name of Jesus, our
Lord and Savior, we pray, Amen! You may now be seated.

Note: As soon as the Worship leader will let the congregation sit, then the Led Operators will
play the video already, so that there will be no dead air.

Transition: An opening video “The Cross, A Good Friday Reflection”

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9bB7nE3PZI)
I added this part to prepare the congregation for the Word of God, after the praise and worship,
the congregation could still be at the peak of their worship.

V. SCRIPTURE READING

SCRIPTURAL BASIS
“Devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture” (1 Tim. 4:13), Acts 2:42, Nehemiah 8:8

THEOLOGICAL EXPLANATION
In the old testament the Jews practices reading the scripture aloud in the place of worship, for
instance, when Nehemiah read the scripture aloud in front of the remnants, he read it with sense,
and they all believed and understood the word of the Lord. Also, Paul in 1 Timothy 4:13 also
adviced the believers to devote themselves to reading the scripture publicly. Reading the
scripture publicly is also an important part of the program, it edifies and should edify the church,
that is why to read it prayerfully, accurately, and clearly is a must.
CHRISTOCENTRIC PERSPECTIVE
Jesus, Himself read the scripture aloud in the temple, when He read the scroll, the writing of
Isaiah, and that He fulfilled it. (Luke 4:17-21) If the reading of the scriptures in the church plays
a vital role- to edify and hear the word of God corporately then it calls the scripture readers to
prepare ahead of time, he has to read it prayerfully not just reading plainly, he has to be accurate
and clear.

Transition by the Scripture Reader: Our passage for today is found in John 18:1-11, Let us open
our bibles in John 18:1-11. Let me read it for you, John 18:1-11 it says:

18 When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On
the other side there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it. 2 Now Judas, who
betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples. 3 So Judas
came to the garden, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests
and the Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons. 4 Jesus, knowing all that
was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?” 5 “Jesus of
Nazareth,” they replied. “I am he,” Jesus said. (And Judas the traitor was standing there with
them.) 6 When Jesus said, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground. 7 Again he asked
them, “Who is it you want?” “Jesus of Nazareth,” they said. 8 Jesus answered, “I told you that I
am he. If you are looking for me, then let these men go.” 9 This happened so that the words he
had spoken would be fulfilled: “I have not lost one of those you gave me.”[a] 10 Then Simon
Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. (The
servant’s name was Malchus.) 11 Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not
drink the cup the Father has given me?”
Transition: May God bless the reading of His word.

VI. EXPOSITORY SERMON

SCRIPTURAL BASIS
Acts 2:42, Acts 2:38, 41; 4:4,6:7, Hebrews 10:24-25
THEOLOGICAL EXPLANATION
I always thought before if I could just listen to best podcasts so that there will be no need to go to
church to listen to God’s word. Because if the goal is to learn the Bible and to grow spiritually,
we can do it alone, right? The Acts 2:38-41 we see here that the word of God is the starting point
of every churches. Those who receive the word, believed. In Hebrews 10:24-25, the author told
the believers to stir up one another, not neglecting to meet, and encourage one another, how do
we do that? In the early church practice they devoted themselves to the apostles preaching. We
have to see the importance of listening to God’s word corporately, because God commanded so,
we are to obey and God designed the church to be a community of growing believers, devoting
oneself to the other.
CHRISTOCENTRIC PERSPECTIVE
Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament and the center of the New Testament. It is His story
that overarches the Bible. That means, in giving an expository preaching we should always see
Jesus, His work, His life in it. There is this problem that the churches face in our time today, the
preaching of either a sugar coated word, the ‘just inspirational' word, and or the word away from
the context and has nothing to do with Jesus. The churches’ goal is to point out the people to
Christ, to His word, to His life, to His example, if this is missing in our churches, then that is
problematic. May we have a Christocentric preachings in our church.

By Ptr John Ray Perez, ZCAEC Youth Pastor

Greetings!
Good Afternoon Everyone! We will be having a new series for the month of April and we will
start of this day in our good Friday Service, and the rest will be on our regular Sunday services
entitled, THE JOURNEY TO THE CROSS. I’ll give you a sneak peak of our series this month.
According to, the meriam-webster dictionary, now showing means a presentation, exhibition, or
display of important evidences and facts.
March Subthemes:
*The Cast of the Cross
*The Jesus I never knew
*The Journey of the Cross
*Finished Work
And today, we will be talking about the cast of the cross.
Basically, what we want to show you is a display or evidence about what happened to the life of
Jesus Christ as he journeyed towards the cross.

Have you ever wondered what really happened hours before the death of Jesus Christ?
Ano yung mga pinag daanan nya, and what he really endured before He was crucified?
Or better ask the question, who is the one responsible for the death of Jesus on the Cross?

John 18:1-11
CONTEXT
Then He returned to His disciples and woke them, saying, "Arise, let us be going; behold, the
one who betrays Me is at hand!" (Matthew 26:46).

As Jesus spoke, Judas arrived, followed by a large number of men with swords, lanterns, and
clubs—a Roman cohort (of 300-600 men) as well as officers from the chief priests and Pharisees.
Judas called to Him—calling Him "Rabbi," or teacher—and kissed Him, a traditional greeting at
the time. In case they didn't get the picture, Jesus asked the soldiers who they were looking for.
When they said "Jesus the Nazarene," Jesus responded, "I am He." Whereupon the guard and
soldiers drew back and fell to the ground.
Jesus then pointed out the cowardice of the mob, that they came to confront one unarmed man in
the dead of night instead of taking Him in the day where the people could see. But, as in His
prayer, He acknowledged that this was God's plan. Each member of the mob was responsible for
his own choice, but for Jesus' part He would not struggle against God's instruction.
AFTER THIS INCIDENT
Jesus was brought to five courts and six trials.
Pinagpasapasahan sya, na feel mo na ba un na pag pasa pasahan ka? Dahil walang gusto na
sumeryoso sayo?
But here in the story, we can see that Jesus was brought to five courts and six trials.
1. The trial before Annas: John 18:12-14, 19-23 include the details of the first Jewish trial of
Jesus. Annas was the father-in-law of Caiaphas the high priest.

2. The trial before Caiaphas: All four Gospels record this trial (Matthew 26:57-68; Mark
14:53-65; Luke 22:54, 63-65; John 18:24), with Matthew offering the most detailed account. We
are told Caiaphas was high priest that year and had predicted one man should die on behalf of the
people. In this second trial, the religious leaders gathered together, bringing many false witnesses
against Jesus. Jesus spoke of Himself as the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of power, a clear
reference to Himself as Messiah. The high priest tore his clothes, claiming Jesus had given
evidence worthy of death on His own.

3. The trial before the Sanhedrin: All three Synoptic Gospels record this third Jewish trial
(Matthew 27:1; Mark 15:1; Luke 22:66-71) that took place "as soon as it was day" (Luke 22:66).
Jesus again referred to Himself as the Son of Man and was delivered to the Roman leader Pilate
for trial.

4. The trial before Pilate: All four Gospels record this trial (Matthew 27:1-2, 11-14; Mark
15:1-5; Luke 23:1-7; John 18:28-32, 33-38), with John giving an extended account. Pilate found
nothing worthy of death to condemn, sending Jesus to King Herod.
5. The trial before Herod: Only Luke records this trial (Luke 23:6-12). Herod hoped to see a
miracle, though Jesus answered none of the charges against Him. Herod and his men mocked
Jesus and sent Him back to Pilate with a kingly robe.

6. The second trial before Pilate: All four Gospels record this trial (Matthew 27:15-23;
Mark 15:6-14; Luke 23:13-22; John 18:39-19:6). In the end, Pilate claimed to have nothing to do
with the punishment of Jesus, leaving the fate of Jesus to the crowd in the form of allowing them
to choose freedom for Jesus or to release a known criminal named Barabbas.

7. The trial of the Jewish people: The Jews who had gathered for Passover shouted
"Crucify! Crucify!" and chose freedom for Barabbas rather than Jesus. Jesus was then sentenced
to Roman crucifixion.

Further, many laws were broken in the process of the trial according to Jewish legal regulations:
1) No trial was to be held during the Passover week, 2) each member was to vote individually
(the Jews voted as a group), 3) the Jews had no authority to execute a person, yet Pilate
consented based on their recommendation, 4) trials were not to be held at night, yet Jesus was
arrested and tried at night, 5) and a representative was to be given, though Jesus had no one to
represent Him.
Ultimately, the trials and death of Jesus were illegal according to earthly laws and a mockery of
the perfect, sinless Messiah.

WHO WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR CHRIST’S DEATH?

First, there is no doubt the religious leaders of Israel were responsible for Jesus’ death. Matthew
26:3-4 tells us that “the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, assembled
together to the palace of the high priest, who was called Caiaphas. And they consulted so that
they might take Jesus by guile and kill Him.” The Jewish leaders demanded of the Romans that
Jesus be put to death (Matthew 27:22-25). They couldn’t continue to allow Him to work signs
and wonders because it threatened their position and place in the religious society they
dominated (John 11:47-50), so “they plotted to put Him to death” (John 11:53).

The Romans were the ones who actually crucified Him (Matthew 27:27-37). Crucifixion was a
Roman method of execution, authorized and carried out by the Romans under the authority of
Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor who sentenced Jesus. Roman soldiers drove the nails into
His hands and feet, Roman troops erected the cross and a Roman solider pierced His side
(Matthew 27:27-35).

The people of Israel were also complicit in the death of Jesus. They were the ones who shouted,
“Crucify Him! Crucify Him!” as He stood on trial before Pilate (Luke 23:21). They also cried for
the thief Barabbas to be released instead of Jesus (Matthew 27:21). Peter confirmed this in Acts
2:22-23 when he told the men of Israel “you have taken by lawless hands, have crucified and put
to death” Jesus of Nazareth. In fact, the murder of Jesus was a conspiracy involving Rome,
Herod, the Jewish leaders and the people of Israel, a diverse group of people who never worked
together on anything before or since, but who came together this one time to plot and carry out
the unthinkable – the murder of the son of God.
Ultimately, and perhaps somewhat amazingly, it was God Himself who put Jesus to death. This
was the greatest act of divine justice ever carried out, done in “the determined purpose and
foreknowledge of God” (Acts 2:23) and for the highest purpose. Jesus’ death on the cross
secured the salvation of countless millions and provided the only way God could forgive sin
without compromising His holiness and perfect righteousness. Christ’s death was God’s perfect
plan for the eternal redemption of His own. Far from being a victory for Satan, as some have
suggested, or an unnecessary tragedy, it was the most gracious act of God’s goodness and mercy,
the ultimate expression of the Father’s love for sinners. God put Jesus to death for our sin so that
we could live in sinless righteousness before Him, a righteousness only possible because of the
cross. “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness
of God in Him” (2 Corinthians 5:21).

1. Jesus suffered for us to experience a new life in him.

“You intended it for evil, but God intended it for the good” (Gen 50:20)
A judge who took the place of an advocate & of the prisoner so that we could experience
freedom.

2. Jesus will never abandon you.

Going back to my story, when I was on the lowest point of my life, when my parents was
undergoing their separation, when I have finally hit rock bottom, looking back, I realized that
there was never a moment that I doubted that my Mom and Dad’s provision. I always knew that I
can trust them because they have proven themselves as my parents. And I realized, if my Jesus
did not abandon the cross during his pain and suffering, what more in my own pain and
suffering? If Jesus endured the shame, the mockery, the beating, the lashes, the spitting on his
face, the hardship, and the cross. Then I am sure that Jesus will be with me in my pain, in my
suffering, in my problems, in times that I will be depressed and stressed. Jesus will not abandon
me.

In the movie "The Passion of the Christ," the director, Mel Gibson, was the one whose hands you
see actually driving the nails through Christ's hands. He did it that way to remind himself, and
everyone else, that it was our sins that nailed Jesus to the cross.
Church, as we go on and live our lives let us carry this truth, Jesus suffered for us to experience a
new life in him, let us live for Him, and Jesus will never abandon you, He ultimately showed that
as He was hung there at the cross.
God bless you and have a good Friday!

Transition: While the pastor is giving the conclusion, the band will play the instrumental of the
song “Remembrance” by Hillsong worship (Acoustic vibe).
(Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDtT3UMHYBg)

VII. COMMUNION
SCRIPTURAL BASIS
Matthew 6:26-28, 1 Corinthians 11:26, Acts 2:42
THEOLOGICAL EXPLANATION
The night when Jesus knew that it would be His last supper, he initiated a supper, which she said
that it will be the new covenant of His body and His blood, aw often as abelievers do this
sacrament, the believers remember Jesus’ death and resurrection. As the church is spreading fast
after Jesus ascended to heaven the believers practice the breaking of bread, the «having meals
together» as a church (Acts 2:42). As believers do this sacrament, this is a commemoration from
time to time what Jesus di.
CHRISTOCENTRIC PERSPECTIVE
Jesus is the head of the communion. He initiated it and He should be remembered. Not the
membership in the church. As believers take this the believers remember that Jesus died on the
cross and did not stay there, He rose from the grave and He is a victorious King that will come
back soon for His children, for those who believe. The pandemic crippled many things in the
church, the face to face fellowship, but it opened many opportunities too, the «within the family»
communion is one of it, that I am grateful for. In the churches, we usually practice this with a
wafer like biscuit and wine or juice, we corporately eat the bread and drink the cup as we
remember Christ.

Take note: The Pulpit pastor will officiate the communion. The Praise and Worship band will
continue to play the song.
Pulpit pastor: The cross of Jesus has entirely changed our world, this world is filled with
darkness and when he offered His life, when He shed His blood. Every person who has trusted
the Lord, who acknowledge Him, your very lives have been changed. Today we are
commemorating the very death of Jesus. As the Lord said to His disciples, “do this in
remembrance of me”, while they were recalling the Passover in the old testament, he instituted
the last supper, because in the Passover, it was lamb that has to be slaughtered, but today, we do
not depend on the blood of an animal for us to experience that salvation, we depend in the blood
of Jesus. And that is the reason why we are celebrating this hour. This time I would like to invite
everyone of you, with all your hearts and sincerity, that you’ll continue to realize how much He
gave, for you and for me to buy us back. But before you go in front for the elements I want to
invite all of you to stand as I lead in prayer.
Let us pray, our most gracious God, we honor You for orchestrating the death of Jesus. Our lives
and our outlook in life, our worldview has been changed and we pray that the appreciation that
we learned from Your word, we will continue to live having in mind that You died to give us life
and You will not abandon Your children. Today as we partake Your elements we pray that You
will give us the chance to ponder all the more what You’ve done for us. We pray that every heart
here will praise You, will glorify You, continue to speak to us, In Jesus Name, Amen.
You may now come in front and get your elements and let’s continue to be in the mood of
worship.

Note: As the congregation are getting their elements, the worship leader will invite the
congregation to sing the song Remembrance, while waiting for everyone to have their elements.

VIII. RESPONSE SONG

The response song is quite similar with the scriptural basis and theological
explanation of the Praise and Worship and closing song, but this song is sang after the
Word as a response to the Word of God.
SCRIPTURAL BASIS
Like 1: 26-28, Psalm 51, Job 1:21
THEOLOGICAL EXPLANATION
The song in response is an opportunity for the congregation to sing out and express the things
they learned and felt while listening to the word. That means it has to be connected. We see in
the Bible the Bible characters who responded to God in song or poems like King David, Mary,
Job etc.
CHRISTOCENTRIC PERSPECTIVE
Jesus is the God who does not just leave His people hanging. He wants people to respond to
Him, to pour out their thoughts and hearts to Him, because He is the God who cares. The church
can actually respond in many ways, like, responding to God in obedience and changed lives. The
church corporately respond to God in song in this part of the program, this is a declaration
through a song.

Note: I inserted the Response Song here because during the getting of elements, we can actually
finish a song already. So, I packaged it like this: Word-Communion-Response Song-
Communion.

Worship leader: Upon getting our communion elements let us continue to worship God as we
sing this love song for Him.

Remembrance
Hillsong Worship
(Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDtT3UMHYBg)

Verse 1:
I take the bread of life I'll live my life in remembrance
Broken for all my sin Hallelujah
Your body crucified Your promise I won't forget
To make me whole again If ever I should lose my way
I will recall the cup If ever I deny Your grace
Poured out in sacrifice Remind me of the price You paid
To trade this sinner's end Hallelujah
For Your new covenant I'll live in remembrance
Chorus: Bridge:
Hallelujah You've been so, so good to me
I'll live my life in remembrance, You've been so, so good to me
Hallelujah Oh to think where I would be
Your promise I won't forget If not for You
Verse 2: If not for You
I'll walk salvation's road You've been so, so good to me
With fear and trembling You've been so, so good to me
Your way borne as my own Oh to think where I would be
As Christ is formed in me If not for You
Chorus: If not for You
Hallelujah You've been so, so good to me
You've been so, so good to me Until I see You face to face
Oh to think where I would be Until at last I've won my race
If not for You Remind me You're not finished yet
If not for You Hallelujah
As far as heights reach from the depths Hallelujah
As far as east is from the west Hallelujah
So far Your grace has carried me I'll live in remembrance

Worship leader: Hallelujah, Lord, this is our declaration. Amen.

Note: After the Response Song the worship leader won’t have to say a lot because the Pulpit
pastor will proceed to the Communion proper, immediately, and he will end this part, the pulpit
pastor should catch the momentum.

Pulpit Pastor: This is the truth that we hold on to Lord, that You are the God who saves and in
response, we surrender our lives to You.

On the night when Jesus Christ was betrayed He took the bread and after he had given thanks,
He broke it and said, “This is my body, which is broken for you, eat this in remembrance of me.”
Shall we partake. (Pause, and eat)

In the same manner He took the cup and He said, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood,
drink this in remembrance of me, because as often as you eat the bread and drink this cup, you
proclaim my death until I come. Shall we partake. (Pause and eat)

Prayer: Lord, we thank You, we honor You and we remember what You did for us in calvary.
Continue to speak to us, In the matchless name of our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.

Take note: The band will stay for the offertory and the keyboardist will play instrumental from
the previous song.

IX. OFFERTORY
SCRIPTURAL BASIS
Malachi 3:10, Psalm 96:7-8, 2 Corinthians 9:6-8, Genesis 14
THEOLOGICAL EXPLANATION
The first account of tithing was in Genesis 14, when Abraham gave the tenth of his all his goods.
Melchizedek was the King of Salem, and a priest too. The offerings however, was already
present even in the time of Cain and Abel, they offered to God the fruits of their labor, God
honored Abel and so, Cain killed his brother. Now we have to understand that offerings are
different from tithing. Tithe is the 10% of the possession that a person has, and that 10% belongs
to God, God’s purpose in mind is to use these tithes and offerings for the workers of the church,
like pastors and other staffs, God shows His Providence to the people He called through this as
well, also for the expansion of God’s kingdom here on earth. While, offering is something that
you offer to God, this act takes in many form.
In Luke 21:1-4, Jesus narrated the story of the widow, that gave two small copper coins, that
among all who gave their offerings, the widow gave all she had to live on. In Jesus’ time, He
actually cleared out that the intention of the heart matters as they give.

CHRISTOCENTRIC PERSPECTIVE
Jesus looks at the heart when we give. The attitude of the heart is what the Lord Jesus sees. The
believers should also acknowledge that every possession that we have belongs to God and we are
God's stewards, believers should be good stewards of God’s properties. The believers today have
this difficulty in reconciling the giving of tithes, because it is now obsolete, it is necessary for us
to understand that tithing was already present before the law, in Abraham’s time. Second, Jesus
never said that tithing is irrelevant, and lastly, the purpose of tithing still applies today. (Taken
from Ptr Third's preaching about «Giving, Spiritual Discipline 101»)

Worship leader: At this point of time let us prepare our hearts as we Give God our tithes and
offerings. Let me read to you 2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Now I say this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows
generously will also reap generously. Each one must do just as he has decided in his heart, not
reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all
grace overflow to you, so that, always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an
abundance for every good deed.
2 Corinthians 9:6-8 NASB2020
If you’re now ready, we have boxes in front with designated labels, you may now come and drop
your tithes and offerings.
**After the congregation gave their offerings**
Worship leader: Shall we all rise for the doxology.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below,
Praise Him above ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Amen.

X. GREETINGS & WELCOMING & ANNOUNCEMENT

SCRIPTURAL BASIS
Acts 2:42, 1 Peter 5:14, 1 Corinthians 16:20, 1 Thessalonian 5:11
THEOLOGICAL EXPLANATION
The early believers were practicing to devote themselves to one another by fellowship. Paul also
in his letters to the churches, we see a pattern of greeting the people, even if Paul was not able to
meet them. Doing this in churches would also give impact as believers will have the apportunity
to greet one another with smiles and waves.
CHRISTOCENTRIC PERSPECTIVE
Jesus is the God of relationships. He is the bond that unites the believers. Greeting one another is
a sign of bond. Maybe, the smiles and the waving of hands could actually lighten up a brother or
a sister in Jesus. Also, I added welcoming, because someone might be new in the church and
acknowledging them and inviting them to attend the next services to come can make a
difference. After all, Jesus is the God who welcomes.
Worship leader: Let us remain standing, and may we know who came in for the first time? Do
we have visitors today? You can raise your hand to be acknowledged, in this side? (Right pews)
How about in this side? (The center pews) How about here? (Left pews) and lastly up there?
(2nd floor) we welcome everyone!
Note: The worship leader should acknowledge the visitors and tell them that we are blessed to
worship with them and hope to see them next Sunday’s to come)

XI. CLOSING SONG

SCRIPTURAL BASIS
Psalm 150, Psalm 95, James 5:13, 2 Samuel 22:50 (The Praise and Worship is same with the
Closing song in Theological explanation and scriptural basis)
THEOLOGICAL EXPLANATION
Songs of praise and adoration, a lot of songs of praise are found in the book of Psalm. In James
5:13, James adviced the Jewish believers to sing praise even if adversities come their way. The
closing song/hymn is just like the praise and worship, in purpose- to worship God in singing.
CHRISTOCENTRIC PERSPECTIVE
Jesus should always be the center of worship.

Worship leader: (With joy, great enthusiasm)

Praise the Lord, let us continue to be in the mood of worship, as we sing our Closing song. May
we carry the reminders for us this day, indeed, this is a good day! Because Jesus ultimately
showed His love to us. He redeemed us, set free, so let’s song of this freedom!

Song: Praise You Lord by Planetshakers

Link: https://youtu.be/l4UoNkITy3g

Verse 1: Verse 3:
Woah, the King broke chains off me Woah, Your love has rescued me
Your love has set me free I live in victory
Now all I can do is dance Now all I can do is dance
Verse 2: Pre-chorus;
Woah, the walls came crashing down We are redeemed, set free, forgiven
With one word from Your mouth We are the chosen, we are the living
Now all I can do is dance We are redeemed, set free, forgiven
Pre-chorus: So if you love Him, sing, sing!
We are redeemed, set free, forgiven Chorus:
We are the chosen, we are the living Oh! Praise You Lord, I’ll praise You Lord
We are redeemed, set free, forgiven For You are good, You are good
So if you love Him, sing, sing! Forever we will dance and sing
Chorus: For You are good, You are good
Oh! Praise You Lord, I’ll praise You Lord Praise You Lord, I’ll praise You Lord
For You are good, You are good For You are good, You are good
Forever we will dance and sing Forever we will dance and sing
For You are good, You are good For You are good, You are good
You are good You are good
Bridge: For You are good, You are good
Whom the Son sets free is free indeed Praise You Lord, I’ll praise You Lord
Whom the Son sets free has liberty For You are good, You are good
Your love has taken chains off me (3x) Forever we will dance and sing
Chorus: For You are good, You are good
Oh! Praise You Lord, I’ll praise You Lord You are good
For You are good, You are good You are good
Forever we will dance and sing

Worship leader: Praise the Lord! Let’s give Him a resounding clap of praise! To show be the
glory!

Note: Just by the last chorus of the song, the Speaker will already wait on the side of the stage so
that after the closing song, there will be no dead air.

XII. CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION

SCRIPTURAL BASIS
Numbers 6:24-26, Luke 24:50 (Closing prayer and Opening prayer is similar in theological
explanation)
THEOLOGICAL EXPLANATION
In the Old Testament the High priest would lift his hands towards the people as a sign of blessing
that God is upon His people. While in the New testament, Jesus also gave a benediction to His
disciples as recipients of God’s grace. After that, the authors of the Epistles like Paul and John
also declared benediction to church whom they wrote for. In the same sense, we can also claim
God’s presence, we are His church and He graciously look at us with His countenance that
shines on us.
CHRISTOCENTRIC PERSPECTIVE
Jesus Christ is the High Priest that blesses and assures His people. The Lord graciously gives us
His blessings and give His countenance upon us. The churches are doing this before departing
from one another , as the people will live their own lives, the benediction is actually a declaration
of God’s presence. That the congregation will be leaving the place but not God’s presence.

Speaker: Lord, we thank You for allowing us to commemorate and celebrate what You did on
the cross, we praise You with all that is within us.
We pray for those who are sick, touch them with you healing power.
We pray for those who are facing big decisions in their lives, illumine them and lead them to
Your will.
We pray for those who are in need of Your provision, provide for them.
For those who need your peace, comfort them.
For those who are in pain, rescue them.
We honor You Lord and we thank You for what You have done and for the things You are about
to do. We entrust to You our very own lives, In Jesus Name, Amen!
Note: The keyboardist will catch the prayer with the Benediction song as the congregation will
sing. This is the Pastor’s benediction as He will lay His hands to the congregation.
POSTLUDE
In the postlude, people usually greet one another, or pray for one another. This is the time that
can be used also to encourage one another.

SCRIPTURAL BASIS
Acts 2:42, 1 Peter 5:14, Psalm 100, Psalm 96
THEOLOGICAL EXPLANATION
The early church believers devoted themselves in fellowship, greeting one another. They also
practice singing hymns and songs to edify one another.
CHRISTOCENTRIC PERSPECTIVE
Jesus is the worthy to be praised and is the God of relationships. If the prelude is the preparation
to begin the worship service, postlude is a clebratory music played after the service has ended.
As the postlude is played the congregation is encouraged to greet one another in Christ,
deepening the relationship of the believers as an overflow of worship.

Note: the band will play the closing song again as the people are starting to go home and greet
one another.

Praise You Lord by Planetshakers

Link: https://youtu.be/l4UoNkITy3g

I realized that as we craft the church program, every part and detail of it do have its significance.
And as pastors, we should know that. We often fall to the thinking that we should put
«something» in the program because it’s cool or it is something new or common nowadays, but
as I was doing this, I believe that, God is the God of order, He wants order and excellence from
us. May we carry this truth as we minister continually. Ultimately, the goal is to worship the
Lord and experience His presence in a corporate sense, to Him is the glory!
I just want to us Ptr Jr Marasigan’s title theme here: THE CHURCH DNA
It is found in Acts 2:42. Looking at every part of the church’s program, I can really affirm that
we really do this at church.

DNA of the Church

Believers devoted themselves to:
A. The apostles preaching (The exhortation)
B. Fellowship (Greetings, Small groups)
C. Sharing in meals (including the Lord's supper) (Communion, offertory)
D. Prayer (Prayers, praise and worship, response songs, call to worship)