Holy Week, vi ~ Good Friday
Trial of Christ
Torture of Christ
Mocking of Christ
Conviction of Christ
Crucifixion of Christ
Conversation with thieves
Conversation with loved ones
Darkness
Final words
Death
Rending of the veil
Earthquake
Graves opened
Soldier breaks and pierces
Jesus is laid in a borrowed tomb
Scripture reading:
Psalm 22
Isaiah 52:13-53:12
Hebrews 4:14-16 & 5:7-9
John 18:1-19:42
Hymns:
Poetry:
The Lay of Redemption by Joseph Carlson
The Whirlwind Bides His Time by Joseph Carlson
The Stranger by Ben Palpant
Activities:
Make a Resurrection Garden–closing the tomb and setting a toy soldier as sentry
Bring out the crown of thorns (we made it years ago like this) and place it on an empty table
Special Food:
Hot Cross Buns
(I used this recipe)
Art Study:
Historical Practice Study:
The stations of the cross for protestants, through book and art and poetry.
Stations of the Cross for Children by Julianne Will
https://malcolmguite.wordpress.com/2012/04/04/good-friday-the-stations-of-the-cross/
Listening:
The Crucifixion: A Meditation on the Sacred Passion of the Holy Redeemer is an oratorio composed by John Stainer n 1887