There have been many Johnstown floods - 1894, 1907, 1924, 1936 and 1977. The Johnstown flood of July 19, 1977 helps to provide a date for this photo (from a set of negatives).

Used: 2024-04-14 [WFC]

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE APRIL 13, 2001
+Please Stand If Able 7:00 p.m.

PRELUDE "If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee" Walcha [Shannon Love, Organist]

GREETING Doug Smith, Diaconal Minister
Christ himself bore our sins in his body on the tree. That we might die to sin and live to righteousness. Let us pray.

UNISON PRAYER (Unison)
Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ was lifted high upon the cross so that he might draw the whole world to himself. Grant that we, who glory in his death for our salvation, may also glory in his call to take up our cross and follow him; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

+HYMN NO. 292 "What Wondrous Love Is This"

Used: 2024-04-14 [WFC]

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON (OT Pg 645) Isaiah 52:13-53:12

SPECIAL MUSIC "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded" Burkhardt [Shannon Love, Organist]

THE REPROACHES: CHRIST’S LAMENT AGAINST HIS FAITHLESS CHURCH
Following each Lament, the leader will say, ‘Lord, hear our prayer’ which is to be followed by the Congregation’s Response.

CONGREGATION’S RESPONSE: HOLY GOD, HAVE MERCY UPON US!

OFFERING
Prayer of Dedication
Offertory "Ah, Holy Jesus" Walcha [Shannon Love, Organist]
Print your name, address and phone number on the "Friendship Pad" and pass it to others in the pew.

HYMN NO. 288 "Were You There"

Used: 2024-04-14 [WFC]

PROCLAMATION OF THE PASSION STORY
The Passion Story will be read based on Jon 18:1-19:42 as interpreted by James H. Charlesworth. Candles will be extinguished after each reading reminding us of the impeding darkness of death. The final candle represents the life of Christ which was given up for us.

DISMISSAL
DEPART IN SILENCE

Easter Sunday Services

6:30 a.m .Sunrise Service (Summit Street Parking Lot, Indoors If Raining)
8:00 a.m. . . . . . . . . . Holy Communion - "The Dream Goes On" Pastor Corbett
10:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . Traditional Service - "The Dream Goes On" Pastor Corbett
10:30 a.m. . . . . . . . . . Praise Worship - "He Goes Before Us" Pastor Heath

Used: 2024-04-14 [WFC]

• Creator God [culture, church]
• 10 commandments/laws/words (Exodus)
• The religious establishment then tried to fill in every possible detail of these 10 commandments. Love God takes precedence over loving neighbor as yourself.
• 2 summary laws (Jesus)
• Love God and God's laws, opinion, glory, righteousness (integrity)
• Love neighbor as yourself (negative feedback loop)
• Actively do good works, passively suffer consequences
• Everyone is either a fellow believer or a neighbor.
• At the Last Supper, Jesus tells his fellow believers to love one another using the Greek word that means similar believers and not dissimilar or unbelievers.
• The "as yourself" avoids bring in outside culture (law, opinion, glory, righteousness) that goes against God, law, opinion, glory, righteousness.

Used: 2024-04-14 [WFC]