Instructions for Tenebrae Service and Communion - Wednesday, April 1st, 2020

On Friday April 10th at 7 pm
we will be streaming
a Good Friday Tenebrae Service.

‘Tenebrae’ means darkness or shadows.
As we come to the end of Lent, we begin a journey into darkness
to a place of deep shadows.
We will accompany Jesus in his last hours.
We witness the cruelties and the suffering he endured.
We listen to the words of condemnation and ridicule.
In all this he is innocent.
And so, in this time of worship, join us, as we together with humble hearts
and focused minds reflect on the suffering of Christ for our salvation.
We invite you to prepare your space at home to enhance this worship experience.
Choose a quiet space, dim the lights, set out a bible, a cross, and light a candle.

Come let us worship! 

Dear members of Mountainview,

You are invited to participate in our line communion service on Good Friday March 10th at 7 pm. Celebrating the Supper is a command given to all believers by Jesus to remember his sacrifice for us and to symbolize the new covenant.

The elements of bread and wine/juice are symbols of Christ’s broken body and shed blood. Communion is not a means of salvation, rather, it is a testament of a believer’s faith in the atoning work of the cross. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, join us online to remember his GREAT sacrifice. If you are not in the place where you consider Christ, your Savior then sit back and enjoy our online service as usual.
 

HOW TO TAKE COMMUNION ONLINE

1. Arrange for the use of any Juice in a small cup. (Grape if you have it)

2. Arrange for the use of Bread or Crackers.

3. Be Ready at Home with Your Elements

– All you need to do is follow along online individually. The pastor will give instructions to guide you through properly receiving communion.

4. Share With Us

– After receiving communion online, please take a moment and share your experience. If you like take a quick photo and include it in your email: office@mountainviewcrc.org

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES FOR PERSONAL USE

Matthew 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:19-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-29