Maundy Thursday

April 2, 2026
Zack Benz
Bulletin

WELCOME

OPENING LITANY
Let us join together, giving thanks to God our Father for all the gifts God so freely bestows upon us. For the beauty and wonder of God’s creation, in earth and sky and sea.
We thank you, Lord.
For all that is good and gracious in the lives of your children.
We thank you, Lord.
For daily food and drink, our homes, families, and friends,
We thank you, Lord
For minds to think, and hearts to love, and hands to serve,
We thank you, Lord.
For health and strength to work, and leisure to rest and play,
We thank you, Lord.
For all people who work for justice and peace.
Congregation: We thank you, Lord.
For the communion of your saints, in all times and places,
We thank you, Lord.
Above all, we give you thanks for your grace and promises that you give to us in Jesus Christ our Lord,
We thank you, Lord, now and forever. Amen.

OPENING PRAYER
Eternal God, in the sharing of a meal your Son established a new covenant for all people, and in the washing of feet he showed us the dignity of service. Grant that by the power of your Holy Spirit these signs of our life in faith may speak again to our hearts, feed our spirits, and refresh our bodies, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.

LIGHTING OF THE CANDLE

OPENING HYMN
“When You Woke That Thursday Morning” (St. 1-4)

QUESTION 1
Why did Jesus celebrate the Passover meal?

QUESTION 2
Why did Jesus wash his disciples’ feet?

SONG
“When Twilight Comes”

QUESTION 3
Why are there bitter herbs on our tables tonight?

(Turn to someone at your table and share one word that describes the taste)

CONFESSION
Most merciful God,
we confess that we are captive to sin
and cannot free ourselves.
We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us.
Forgive us, renew us, and lead us,
so that we may delight in your will
and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your holy name. Amen.

God, who is rich in mercy, loved us
even when we were dead in sin,
and made us alive together with Christ.
By grace you have been saved.
In the name of ☩ Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven.
Almighty God strengthen you with power
through the Holy Spirit,
that Christ may live in your hearts through faith.
Amen.

PRAYER SONG
“Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying”

PRAYERS OF GOD’S PEOPLE

QUESTION 4
Why are we eating unleavened bread tonight?

QUESTION 5
What does Jesus do that makes this meal special?

HOLY COMMUNION

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

LORD’S PRAYER

SONG DURING HOLY COMMUNION
“Remember” (Steffany Gretzinger)
Tim Graf

POST COMMUNION PRAYER

CLOSING WORDS

STRIPPING OF THE ALTAR

Prayers

As a community of faith, we are connected through joy, sorrow, worship, and prayer. Please pray for the people listed below.

Prayers of Mourning

We ask for God’s loving embrace to hold all those who mourn, especially:

Mary Vilmo and family in the death of her husband Dean
The family of Dave Anderson, especially his daughters Chris and Sarah
Gail and Scott Kleven and family mourning the death of Gail’s mother, Delores Cornelius
Anne Rohe and family mourning the death of Anne’s mother, Phyllis Hufnagle
Pastor David Lerseth and family mourning the death of his brother, Reverend Paul Lerseth.
Rose and Abby Eveneson mourning the death of their mother, Kathi Evenson

Prayers of Healing and General Prayers

As we are praying for all members of the St. Andrew community, this week we pray especially for God’s comfort, healing, protection, and strength to be present with:

Dalton Dewey
Dean Vilmo
Jan Anderson
Roxy Benson
Ted and Blake Hermann
Wendy Price
Denise and Eric Stilnes

Long Term Prayers

Donna Jones and her family
Collin Buzzel 
Crosby Urlick
Nicholas Priest 
Madelyn Astry 
Paul Skoog’s Brother, Dan 
Jim Hornbacher 
Julie Bergquist 
John Rostad 
Kathy Hoagland 
Ron Wolfbauer 
For the people of Haiti, who are enduring ongoing political upheaval, severe economic challenges, and gang-related violence. 
For the people of the Middle East and Ukraine, non-violence and peace. 
All those in the military who are serving our country.

Names will remain listed until more are added unless otherwise requested. To add a name to the prayer list, click Prayer Requests or contact Pastor Kristin.

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