Good Friday
6:30 pm Worship Service
Good Friday is the Friday in Holy Week — the day we remember Jesus’ death on the cross for our sins. Scripture records that Jesus hung on the cross from noon until 3:00 pm. At Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri, we observe Good Friday with two special times of reflection: A Prayer Vigil is held from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. The church is open for quiet, individual prayer during those hours. An Evening Worship Service at 6:30 pm concludes our Good Friday observance. The service includes special music, readings from the Passion narrative, and a meditation on Christ’s sacrifice. This is the second day of Holy Week for which the Church traditionally recommends fasting and prayer.