WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH
MAUNDY THURSDAY
HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE
Wesley Sanctuary 17 April 2025, 7.30pm (Live-streamed)
I. GATHERING
MEDITATION VERSESMark 14:34
“My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death...
stay here and keep watch.”
PREPARATION PRAYER
Almighty God, guard our hearts and minds against all distractions,
as you reveal yourself to us through the prayers, songs, and your Word preached,
that we may gain a heart of wisdom to live a life worthy of your calling.
In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
PRELUDE
GREETING
| L: | The Lord be with you. |
| P: | And also with you. |
OPENING PRAYER
All:
Almighty God,
to whom all hearts are open, all desires known,
and from whom no secrets are hidden:
Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts
by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit,
that we may perfectly love you and one another
and worthily magnify your holy name
through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
CALL TO WORSHIP *
Leader:
All who thirst, come to the water.
Come, all who are weary;
come, all who yearn for forgiveness.
People:
The Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ has washed over us,
and our gracious and holy God beckons and blesses us.
Leader:
Drink deeply of these living waters.
People:
Glory to you, O Lord, glory to you.
Leader:
As we are called into worship this evening,
it is sobering to remember
that when God appeared on earth in the person of Jesus,
most of the world did not recognize him
and therefore did not worship him.
Today we ask for the faith that will open our eyes
to see Jesus for who he is,
that we might worship him in truth.
People of God, behold and see your God!
People:
We open our eyes to see his glory.
We open our ears to hear his wisdom.
We open our hands to offer him gifts.
We open our mouths to sing his praise.
We open our hearts to offer him our love.
He is Lord!
OPENING HYMN *
Meekness and Majesty
Words and Music: Graham Kendrick © 1986 Thankyou Music
UNISON PRAYER
God of glory,
in a world drawn to so many lesser visions of glory,
teach us the greater glory of Jesus,
who did not grasp power,
who was obedient to death,
who did not despise the lowly,
who stooped to wash his disciples’ feet.
Help us to be formed
into the likeness of Jesus.
Help us
to do nothing out of selfish ambition,
to seek the interests of others,
to love our enemies,
to be servants of your peace.
We pray this in the name of our suffering Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Amen.
HYMN OF PREPARATION UMH 472
Near to the Heart of God
II. SERMON
| Scripture Text | John 18:1–14 |
| Sermon Title | The Garden |
| Speaker | Rev Ian Lee |
III. HOLY COMMUNION
INVITATION
CONFESSION AND PARDON
THE PEACE
OFFERING Organ Instrumental
DOXOLOGYUMH 99
My Tribute
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
THE LORD’S PRAYER (spoken)
BREAKING THE BREAD
GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP
COMMUNION HYMNS
- Feed Us and Guide Us
Text: Mary Louise Bringle, 2003; © 2006, GIA Publications, Inc.
Music: William P. Rowan, 2003 © 2006 GIA Publications, Inc. - We Are People on a Journey
Words and Music: Gregg Demey
© 2008, 2010 Re:Create Music, Faith Alive Christian Resources
IV. SENDING FORTH
HYMN OF COMMITMENT*UMH 396
O Jesus I Have Promised
BENEDICTION *
POSTLUDE
Prayer Ministry at the Altar
If you need someone to pray with you, please proceed to the inner rails of the altar area. If you wish to pray alone, please use the outer rails.
* Congregation may stand.
Preacher: Rev Ian Lee
Congregational Pastor: Rev Adrian Ng
Worship Leader: Belynda Tan
Conductor: Samantha Chong
Choir: Maundy Thursday Combined Choir
Soloists: Foo Yan Shian, Lady Sibella Cruz, Tay Wei Lien
Organist/Pianist: Tan Wei Sein
Head Usher: Leong Wing Kong
Sound: Keefe Quek
Slides: Dolliss Ang
Camera: Cheng Kang Lim
Livestream: Melvin Png, Goh Kheng Guan
Congregational Staff i/c: Loke Ai Mei
Congregational PTMs:
Alvena Khoo, Gerhardine Foo, Kayyona Lim
Lim Bi Xiu, Jairus Thomas, Samuel Tan, Rebecca Yong
Holy Communion
Celebrant: Rev Raymond Fong
Stewards: All Pastors and Pastoral Team Members
Holy Communion Assistants:
Ang Cheng Lam, Ang Kim Lian, Daisy Tan, Doris Chow, Dabria Yiong, Peter Chow
Service Managers:
Ivonne Lo, Serene Teo, Dorcas Kwok