As the sun gives way to darkness, the shadows of death are upon us.
    This evening brings the last leg of Jesus’ journey to the cross.
    Our Savior has broken the bread of life and poured the cup of salvation.
    Tonight, his body will be broken and his life poured out.
    Jesus was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for our iniquities.
    Upon him was the punishment that made us whole;
    our lives come at the cost of his death.
    In solemn remembrance,
    we remember the saving death of our Teacher and Friend.
    We linger in this dark hour,
    waiting for its story,
    trusting that death will not have the final word…