1. A reading from Mark 15:33-38 Today is a service focused on the Communion. The layout of the service will be slightly different than normal. 33 And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means,“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 35 And some of the bystanders hearing it said, “Behold, he is calling Elijah.” 36 And someone ran and filled a sponge with sour wine, put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink, saying, “Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down.” 37 And Jesus uttered a loud cry and breathed his last. 38 And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. Welcome to Northwood

10. Offering: 2 On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come. - 1 Corinthians 16:2

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19. Prayer

20. Minor Characters at the Cross An examination of six lesser known men and women from the Passion of Christ

21. Mary of Bethany Mark 14:3-9

22. A “Good” Work  “But those that were sown on the good soil…” Mark 4:20  “She has done a good work for me.” (NKJV)

23. A woman came with an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly, and she broke the flask and poured it over his head. Mark 14:3

24. For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul? Mark 8:36

25. 1. When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss And pour contempt on all my pride. 1 – When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Words by: Isaac Watts Music by: Gregorian Chant, Arrangement by: Lowell Mason © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

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27. 2. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ, my Lord; All the vain things that charm me most I sacrifice them to His blood. 2 – When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Words by: Isaac Watts Music by: Gregorian Chant, Arrangement by: Lowell Mason © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

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29. 3. See, from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down; Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown? 3 – When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Words by: Isaac Watts Music by: Gregorian Chant, Arrangement by: Lowell Mason © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

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31. 4. His dying crimson, like a robe, Spreads o'er His body on the tree; Then am I dead to all the globe, And all the globe is dead to me. 4 – When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Words by: Isaac Watts Music by: Gregorian Chant, Arrangement by: Lowell Mason © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

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33. 5. Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. 5 – When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Words by: Isaac Watts Music by: Gregorian Chant, Arrangement by: Lowell Mason © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

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35. Simon of Cyrene Mark 15:21

36. Where were the disciples?  And they all left him and fled. (ESV)  Then they all forsook him and fled. (NKJV)  Then they all deserted him and ran away. (HCSB)

37. The same words  “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” Mark 8:34  they compelled a passerby, Simon of Cyrene… to carry his cross. Mark 15:21

38. 1. I traveled down a lonely road And no one seemed to care, The burden on my weary back Had bowed me to despair, I oft complained to Jesus How folks were treating me, And then I heard Him say so tenderly, "My feet were also weary, Up-on the Calvary road; The cross became so heavy, I fell beneath the load, Be faithful weary pilgrim The morning I can see, Just lift your cross and follow close to me." Words and Music by: Ira F. Stanphill Copyright © 1953 by Singspiration Music(ASCAP)(admin. By Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) All Rights reserved. Used by permission. 1 – Follow Me © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

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42. 2. "I work so hard for Jesus“ I often boast and say, "I've sacrificed a lot of things To walk the narrow way, I gave up fame and fortune; I'm worth a lot to Thee," And then I hear Him gently say to me, "I left the throne of glory And counted it but loss, My hands were nailed in anger Upon a cruel cross, But now we'll make the journey With your hand safe in mine, So lift your cross and follow close to me." 2 – Follow Me © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™ Words and Music by: Ira F. Stanphill Copyright © 1953 by Singspiration Music(ASCAP)(admin. By Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) All Rights reserved. Used by permission.

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46. 3. Oh, Jesus if I die upon A foreign field someday, 'Twould be no more than love demands No less could I re-pay, "No greater love hath mortal man Than for a friend to die" These are the words He gently spoke to me, "If just a cup of water I place with-in your hand Then just a cup of water Is all that I demand," But if by death to living They can thy glory see, I'll take my cross and follow close to thee. 3 – Follow Me © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™ Words and Music by: Ira F. Stanphill Copyright © 1953 by Singspiration Music(ASCAP)(admin. By Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) All Rights reserved. Used by permission.

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50. The Centurion Mark 15:39, 44-45

51. The soldiers  Purple cloak  Crown of thorns  “Hail, King…”  Struck his head  Spat on him  Knelt in homage  Mocked him

52. The bystanders  “Behold, he is calling Elijah.” (15:35)  “Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down.” (15:36)

53. Those who passed by  “Aha! You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself, and come down from the cross!” (15:29- 30)

54. The chief priests and scribes  “He saved others; he cannot save himself. Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see and believe.” (15:31-32)

55. Parallel Passages  immediately he saw the heavens being torn open … Mark 1:10  “You are my beloved Son …” Mark 1:11  the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. Mark 15:38  “Truly this man was the Son of God !” Mark 15:39

63. The Lord’s Supper

64. Three Women Mark 15:40-41

65. Where Was Peter?  “I neither know nor understand what you mean?” (Mark 14:68)  “I do not know this man of whom you speak.” (Mark 14:71)  And he broke down and wept. Mark 14:72

66. When he was in Galilee, they followed him and ministered to him, and there were also many other women who came up with him to Jerusalem. Mark 15:41

67. If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Mark 8:34

68. 1. I have decided to follow Jesus; No turning back, no turning back. Words by: v1,3 Garo Christians, v2,5 Unknown, v4 John Clark Music by: Folk Melody from India, Arrangement by: William J. Reynolds Copyright © 1959, Renewal 1987 by Broadman Press. All rights reserved. Used by permission. 1 - I Have Decided to Follow Jesus © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

69. 1 - I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Words by: v1,3 Garo Christians, v2,5 Unknown, v4 John Clark Music by: Folk Melody from India, Arrangement by: William J. Reynolds Copyright © 1959 by Broadman Press © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

70. 3. Though none go with me, I still will follow; No turning back, no turning back. 3 - I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Words by: v1,3 Garo Christians, v2,5 Unknown, v4 John Clark Music by: Folk Melody from India, Arrangement by: William J. Reynolds Copyright © 1959, Renewal 1987 by Broadman Press. All rights reserved. Used by permission. © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

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72. 4. My cross I'll carry till I see Jesus, No turning back, I'll follow Him. 4 - I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Words by: v1,3 Garo Christians, v2,5 Unknown, v4 John Clark Music by: Folk Melody from India, Arrangement by: William J. Reynolds Copyright © 1959, Renewal 1987 by Broadman Press. All rights reserved. Used by permission. © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

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