Preparation for Worship: Read Psalm 22
Good evening and welcome to our Good Friday Tenebrae service. Tenebrae is a Latin term meaning “shadows, darkness.” This service is an ancient form of worship dating from the fourth century. During this service, the sanctuary is gradually darkened, and the seven candles are gradually extinguished to remind us of the three hours of darkness which blanketed the earth during Christ’s crucifixion as He suffered the punishment of being forsaken by God for our sins. The darkness of Good Friday prepares us for the brilliant dawning of Jesus resurrection on Easter.