WORSHIP. July 2, a.m. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Sacrament of the Lord s Supper

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1 WORSHIP July 2, a.m. Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Sacrament of the Lord s Supper PRELUDE Festal Flourish Gordon Jacob ( ) WELCOME Leader: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. INTROIT I Was Glad Jason Kent West CALL TO WORSHIP from Deut. 11 Leader: You shall put these words of mine in your heart and soul. All: Teach them to your children, talking about them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you rise, Leader: so that your days and the days of your children may be multiplied. Let us worship God. HYMN 35 Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty Lobe Den Herren Please stand or sit. As a courtesy to others, please turn off your cell phone and no flash photography during the service. PRAYER OF CONFESSION

2 Leader: I said I will confess my transgressions to the Lord. People: And you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Leader: Let us pray: All: Dear God, we confess to you that we are living lives that fall short of your plans for us. You have created us to know you, but we are distracted by the busyness and drama of life. You have created us to be stewards of your creation, but we exploit our resources and our brothers and sisters for selfish ends. You have created us to love, but we find it easier to fear. Forgive our distracted, selfish, fearful souls. Help us to die to our sin and live with open hearts, open minds, and open hands. (Silent prayer) ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: Friends, believe the Good News. People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. GLORIA PATRI (Glory to God, #581) Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. TIME WITH CHILDREN Kids recess up the center aisle to Young Children and Worship (2s-2 nd grade) and Children s Church (1 st -5 th grades). Children are always welcome to remain in the worship service. HYMN 37 Let All Things Now Living Ash Grove PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Elder Susan Bell OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Genesis 6:5-8, (p. 6) Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Genesis 8:13-22 (pp. 7-8) Leader: People: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! SERMON When It Rains, It Pours Rev. Dr. Camille Cook Murray HYMN 630 I Sing the Mighty Power of God Ellacombe OFFERING

3 OFFERTORY The Call Ralph Vaughan Williams ( ) André Darvasan-Stanciu, baritone DOXOLOGY (Glory to God, #607) Old Hundredth Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Nicene Creed I believe in one God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible; and in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds; God of God; Light of Light; Very God of Very God; begotten, not made; being of one substance with the father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven; and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again according to the scriptures; and ascended into heaven; and sitteth on the right hand of the Father. And he shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the lord and giver of life; who proceedeth from the Father and the Son; who with the father and the son together is worshipped and glorified; who spake by the prophets. And I believe in the one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the resurrection of the death; and the life of the world to come. Amen. THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER INVITATION AND GREAT THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Prayer continues

4 Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with choirs of angels and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full of your glory, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Prayer continues PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER Today s prayer was written by a Leadership Intensive participant. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. BREAKING OF THE BREAD Jesus, Lamb of God, Have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins, Have mercy on us. Jesus, redeemer of the world, Grant us peace. DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS All are welcome to come forward to share in the bread and cup. Please come forward, one row at a time, up the center aisle and return via the side aisle. If you are seated in a side pew, please enter the line from the back of the sanctuary up the center aisle. If you are unable to come forward, but wish to receive communion, a pastor will come to you. ANTHEM Cantilena Joseph Rheinberger ( ) André Darvasan-Stanciu, cello PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION HYMN 337 All Creatures of Our God and King (vv. 1, 2, 6) Lasst Uns Erfreun BENEDICTION (Please be seated after the Benediction) RESPONSE Amen John Bertalot (b. 1931) POSTLUDE Allegro Maestoso G. F. Handel ( )

5 Today s Music: The Call is from the Five Mystical Songs, a collection of Easter poems written by 17 th Century English poet and Anglican Priest, George Herbert, and set to music by the English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. Gordon Jacob, the composer of today s prelude, was as a student of Vaughan Williams at the Royal College of Music in London. This piece features the commanding Watkins Trumpet. Cantilena was written by German composer Joseph Rheinberger. He began playing for church at age seven and his first composition was performed the following year. Amongst his many compositions, he wrote 20 organ sonatas in 20 different keys. Cantilena, a slow movement from his Sonata No. 11, has been arranged for organ and cello. Allegro Maestoso, also known as Hornpipe, is a transcription from Handel s Water Music which was originally performed by 50 musicians on a royal barge in the river Thames for King George I in Legend has it that the King enjoyed it so much, he ordered it to be repeated at least three times! A note on the Prayers for the People: Each Sunday this summer will feature a prayer written by a member of the Spring Leadership Intensive. Listen with fresh ears to the prayers today! The flowers in the Chancel today are given by Chip and Joan Filson in celebration of American Democracy, especially as expressed in F.D.R. s Four Freedoms speech. The ushers for July are Alex Bullock, Captain; Elizabeth Avery, Doug Hillhouse, Karl Mattison, Lauren Mattison, Charlotte Mattison, Lewis Mattison, Eva Mattison, Jack Porter, and Russell Porter. Today after the service all are invited to join us for Punch Bunch on the porch to celebrate the 4th, hosted this week by Laura Welch. Assisted listening devices may be found at the back of the sanctuary. Each device comes with a headset, but you may bring your own from home to plug in. Please let the ushers know if you have any problems. Readings are from the New Revised Standard Version translation of the Bible unless otherwise indicated. Blue Bibles are located at the end of each pew. Children s Worship During the service, Children s Worship continues after Time with Children. 2s-2 nd grade, escorted by leader upstairs to the West Worship Room for Young Children & Worship 1 st -5th grade, to Chapel for Children s Church YCW children should be collected upstairs by their parents immediately after the service. Children's Church dismisses into the Georgetown Room. All children are welcome to remain with their families in the service and age-appropriate worship bags are available in the narthex.

6 WELCOME Our congregation has been welcoming members and visitors to worship on the Lord s Day since March 16, If you are visiting this morning, we extend a special welcome to you and invite you to introduce yourself to one of the pastors or speak with an usher if you have any questions. If you are looking for a church home and would like to talk with one of the pastors, please fill out the fellowship pad in the pew today or call the church office. ANNOUNCEMENTS Summer Sermon Series Founders of Our Faith: A fresh look at the Sunday school people we grew up with You think you know all there is to know about Noah? Why was Daniel in the Lion s Den? Which Mary was Magdalene again? These stories shaped our childhood faith, but are largely left out of our worship. This summer, reacquaint yourself with old friends who are much more complex than nursery rhymes and rainbows. July 2 Noah and the Ark July 9 Queen Esther July 16 Daniel & the Lion s Den July 23 Jonah and the Whale July 30 Mary and Martha Aug 6 Mary Magdalene Aug 13 Zacchaeus Aug 20 Nicodemus Aug 27 The Woman at the Well Education Gospel of Mark Bible Study Sundays 9 a.m. Bible study continues over the summer! Childcare available. Reformation@500 June-November 2017 Join us as we mark the birth of the Protestant Reformation: sermons, Bible studies, lectures, discussions, a movie, a gallery tour and even a sing-along! For more info, pick up a handout in the narthex or visit Young Adults (20s & 30s) Brunch, Today, 11:30 a.m. At the home of Nancy and David Roll (3028 P St. NW). Summer Sunday Sundaes July 23, 11:30 a.m. At the home of Tracy Davis and Ralph Voltmer ( th St. NW). Stop by for ice cream and fellowship!

7 Service Operation Backpack This summer, we re again supplying low-income DC students with backpacks full of the supplies they need to begin a successful school year. Mark your calendars for August 6 when we ll be packing them. In the meantime, please consider sponsoring a student for $30 in the narthex after worship we still have 75 sponsorships we need! Help Support the Arts at Excel Just a few weeks ago, students from Excel Academy shared their talents with us in visual art and song. We now have an opportunity to help them with the resources they need to succeed by supporting critical needs in their arts department. Please consider joining our fall fundraiser team. Elder Cynthia Johnson (cynfarjsn@gmail.com) to help. Sunday Dinners Please join us next Sunday at St. John s Episcopal Church, June 9 th at 4 p.m. as we serve our neighbors in need. Sign up and get more information at gtownpres.org/serve Children s Worship Children s Music this Summer. Elementary kids continue to meet in the Chapel before worship to sing the classics with Ms. Regina. First time? All kids are welcome! Children s Worship Note Young Children and Worship (age 2s-Kindergarten) never takes a break all year-round. Children s Church (1st-5th grade) also continues, breaking in August until September 10. Kitchen Renovation 2017 This summer our 50-year-old kitchen is undergoing a muchneeded renovation to greatly facilitate the 250+ hospitality and mission events we sponsor each year and help grow these vital programs. For more information or to donate, please go to the website, pick up one of our information cards in the narthex, or John Schuhart at graybeardcoaching@gmail.com. July 2 July 3 July 5 July 7 July 9 Happy Birthday Martha Araujo, Abigail Taylor, Marlene Wright Marcia Macdonald, Russell Porter, Adrian Vaagenes Kelly Gannon Flynn, Fred Hart, Edward Lippman, Lauren Stocker Biggs Cannon, Will Krokowski Daniel Berger, Andrew Meyers, Francesca Shinnerer

8 Weekly Calendar Sunday, July 2 9am Nursery opens 9am Sunday Morning Bible 9:45am Children Singing (Chapel) 10am Worship Lord s Supper 10:15am Children s Worship 11am Punch Bunch 11:30am Young Adults Brunch 4pm Yoga Tuesday, July 4 Independence Day GPC Offices closed Thursday, July 6 9:30am Staff meeting Sunday, July 9 9am Nursery opens 9am Sunday Morning Bible 9:45am Children Singing (Chapel) 10am Worship 10:15am Children s Worship 11am Punch Bunch 4pm Yoga 4-6pm Georgetown Sunday Dinner Daily Readings Sunday Matthew 11:16-30 Monday Romans 1:18-25 Tuesday Romans 3:1-8 Wednesday John 13:1-17 Thursday Genesis 25:19-34 Friday Psalm 119: Saturday Romans 8:1-11 Sunday Matthew 13:1-23 Church Staff Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Camille Cook Murray ccm@gtownpres.org Associate Pastor/Education Rev. Rachel Landers Vaagenes rlv@gtownpres.org Associate Pastor/Mission Rev. Christopher Chatelaine-Samsen ccs@gtownpres.org Parish Associate Rev. Katie Francis katherinewfrancis@gmail.com Director of Music Mark Willey maw@gtownpres.org Office Manager Mary Ellen Cain mec@gtownpres.org Finance Matt Sheridan bookkeeper@gtownpres.org Contract Custodian Clifford Ford cxfnite@comcast.net Georgetown Presbyterian Church is a founding member and supporter of the Reformed Institute of Metropolitan Washington. THE GEORGETOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Dr. Camille Cook Murray, Senior Pastor Rev. Rachel Landers Vaagenes, Associate Pastor for Christian Education Rev. Christopher Chatelaine-Samsen, Associate Pastor for Mission Rev. Katie Francis, Parish Associate Mark Willey, Director of Music 3115 P Street, NW, Washington, DC