Emphasis Preaching Journal

Before the season of Lent began, the worship committee decided they would hold a Tenebrae Service on Good Friday. It would be the first time the church would hold such a service. Several times the pastor explained the meaning of the service to the congregation. The Service of Tenebrae, means "Darkness" and is based on a twelfth- century service. The pastor told of recovering meaningful services that have been overlooked in recent times as a way to grow spiritually. She told them other churches in their community held such services with people responding in positive ways. Different