Good Friday Service

Welcome & Greetings Mr. Joshua(Phani) Pilli

*Call to Worship Rev. Dr. David Ravinder

*Opening Hymn ‘O Sacred Head, Now Wounded’ insert

Old Testament Isaiah 53 1-12

New Testament 1 Cor 1 18-31

Special Song Mrs. Shanthi Bhaskar

The First Word Bro. Josiah Srigiri

“ Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do ”

When they came to the place called "The Skull", they nailed Jesus to the cross there, and the two criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Jesus said "Forgive them, Father! They do not know what they are doing." Luke 23:33-34

Special Song: Mayah, Maliha & Mrs. Kavitha Shaik

The Second Word: Bro. Praveen Charles Dhara

“Verily, I say unto thee, today thou shalt be with me in Paradise”

One of the criminals hanging there threw insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!” The other one, however, rebuked him, saying: “Don’t you fear God? Here we are all under the same sentence. Ours, however, is only

right, for we are getting what we deserve for what we did; but he has done no wrong.” And he said to Jesus, “Remember me, Jesus, when you come as King!” Jesus said to him, “I tell you this: Today you will be in Paradise with me.” Luke 23:39-43

Special Song: Mr. Paul Gummadi

The Third Word: Sis. Sanjotha Rapaka

“Woman, Behold thy Son! … Behold, thy Mother!”

Standing close to Jesus' cross were his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. Jesus saw his mother and the disciple he loved standing there; so he said to his mother, "Woman, here is your son." Then he said to the disciple, "Here is your mother." And from that time the disciple took her to live in his home. John 19:25-27

Special Song:

Blessy Devi

The Fourth Word: Bro. Samuel Sudhakar Chilaka

“My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?"

And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, "Elo-i, elo-i, lama sabach-thani?" which means, "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" Mark 15:33-34

Offertory

Special Song: Mrs. Jaya Simon & Mrs. Sarah Mukkidipalli

Offertory Prayer:

The Fifth Word: Bro. Anand Mukkidipalli

"I thirst."

After this Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the scripture),

“I Thirst.” John 19:28

Special Song: ‘కల్వరి సిల్వపై - కార్చే రక్తము’ UECF Choir

The Sixth Word: Bro. Sunil Robert Vuppula

“It is finished”

A bowl was there, full of cheap wine mixed with vinegar, so a sponge was soaked in it, put on stalk of hyssop and lifted up to his lips. When Jesus had received the wine, he said, "It is finished"; John 19:29-30

Special Song: ‘Yeshu Tera Lahoo’’ ’ UECF Choir

The Seventh Word: Rev. Dr. David Ravinder

“Father into thy hands I commend my spirit”

Then Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, "Father, into thy hands I commit my spirit!" And having said this he breathed his last. Luke 23:46

*Closing Hymn: ‘When I Survey the Wondrous Cross’ insert

*Closing Prayer & Benediction: Rev. Dr. David Ravinder

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SPEAKERS:
Bro. Josiah Srigiri has served both in Elmwood Park Bible Chapel and UECF for few years in various leadership positions and actively involved in ministries such as Bible Study, Nursing Home, Jail Outreach, Music ministry and Sunday School and actively involved in other Christian Organizations. He also served as a faculty both in India and USA teaching Integrity and Apologetics in Haggai leadership Seminars. He has a passion for soul winning. He has migrated to USA in 1999 after working as a Scientist at National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad for more than 20 years. He lives in Edison, NJ with his wife Satya, their children Joash and Sharon are married.

Bro. Charles Praveen is an IT Consultant, came to know the Lord at an age of 15 by experiencing God's love. God used him for his glory as a lay young leader among youth through Evangelical Union and IEM ministries. While studying, he was used by Lord in sub-urban areas of Vijayawada and Guntur mostly among non-Christians. He has served as an Interpreter/Translator and shared the Word of God in India, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. His wife Pavithra works at Deloitte and they have two children, Immanuel and Tabita.  

Sis. Sanjotha Karturi- Rapaka is a born again Christian from India. She completed her Master’s in Business administration in India and has been working as an IT professional in NJ. She was born in the Christian family and accepted Jesus in her young age. She has served as a Sunday school teacher, youth leader back home with her God given talents. Currently she serves in National Girls club ministries-Assemblies of God in Evangel chapel, Bridgewater and as a stewardship coordinator in UECF. She is married and has a son. Her hobbies are cooking, singing and events planning.

Samuel Sudhakar Chilaka is a medical professional and serving the Lord as a worship Leader for more than 30 years in Guntur, Delhi, Saudi Arabia, Hyderabad and USA. Apart from Worship and Music ministries, he is actively involved in the Evangelistic work through various organizations. He lives with his wife Santhi in West Orange, NJ. They have 3 daughters: Priscilla, Sharon and Susanna.

Bro. Anand Mukkidipalli is an IT professional, from Hindu background. Graduating M. Div from SABC, Bangalore on April 5th, 2024. His greatest desire is to share and proclaim the greatest of all love, the love of God. He actively participates in God’s Mission through various activities such as worship, evangelism, church eldership, NJAS Gospel Music, and preaching. He lives in NJ with his wife, Sarah(Bhavani) and a son Nathan Nikesh and a daughter Jennita.

Bro. Sunil Robert Vuppula is Dy Head – Global Products and Platforms Marketing at TCS. In the past, he worked as a Radio Jockey, TV presenter, Suicide Prevention Counselor, and a Youth activist. He trained more than 10,000 professionals on a variety of topics and lectured in many B- Schools including Rutgers, WPU, Seton Hall and NYIT. His two books " I will survive" and "Bound to Rise" set up him to impact India's young people and also teaching inmates at Rahway prison. As a Distinguished Toastmaster, he served the Toastmasters in a variety of leadership roles. He ran 7 marathons and enjoys travel with his wife Prafulla and boys Aman and Sahil.  

Rev. Dr. David K. Ravinder is an ordained Elder in the Greater NJ Annual Conference. Following the completion of his Ph.D from Princeton Seminary, Dr. Ravinder started his pastoral ministry in 1985 having served churches in Warren, Bridgewater, Berkeley Heights, Roselle Park and Whitehouse UMC. Since 1997 he has served as the Hon. Senior Pastor of the United Evangelical Christian Fellowship (UECF). He has taught courses in Counseling in India, Singapore and USA.

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

See from his head, his hands, his feet

Sorrow and love flow mingled down

Did ever such love and sorrow meet

Or thorns compose so rich a crown

O the wonderful cross, O the wonderful cross

Bids me come and die and find that I may truly live

O the wonderful cross, O the wonderful cross

All who gather here by grace draw near and bless

Your name

Were the whole realm of nature mine

That were an offering far too small

Love so amazing, so divine

Demands my soul, my life, my all

కోరస్ : ప్రేమామయుడా - కరుణామయుడా - సిల్వధారి - యేసయ్య

విలువైన - నీ ప్రేమ - వివరింప - నా తరమా

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ఏసయ్య చెంతకే చేరుకో

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విలువైన - నీ ప్రేమ - వివరింప - నా తరమా