MARBLE COLLEGIATE CHURCH

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1 MARBLE COLLEGIATE CHURCH Dr. Michael B. Brown, Senior Minister Sunday, April 3, 2016 Fifth Avenue at West 29th Street, New York City

2 Order of Service Sunday April 3, 2016 PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES. We light the Paschal candle each of the Sundays in Eastertide as a symbol of Christ s resurrection. PRELUDE Please listen quietly in preparation for worship. Resurrection Larry King Lament The Rising The Ecstasy Reflection WELCOME AND MINISTRY SHARING CALL TO WORSHIP INTROIT HYMN 331 This Joyful Eastertide William Harris This joyful Eastertide, away with sin and sorrow! My Love, the Crucified, hath sprung to life this morrow. Refrain: Had Christ that once was slain, ne er burst His three-day prison, our faith had been in vain. But now hath Christ arisen! Death s flood hath lost his chill since Jesus crossed the river. Lover of souls, from ill my passing soul deliver. Refrain. Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise (Verses 1-3, and 6) Llanfair INVOCATION AND THE LORD S PRAYER (use debts ) ANTHEM O Death, Where Is Thy Sting from Messiah George Frideric Handel Heather Jones, mezzo-soprano; Christopher Preston Thompson, tenor Then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. I Corinthians 15:54-57 PASTORAL PRAYER AND CHORAL RESPONSE HYMN Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts and Voices Heavenward Raise... Please refer to insert. READING OF THE SCRIPTURE Luke 24:13-35 (Pew Bible, page 860) Following the reading, Leader: The Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God. SERMON SOLO I FOUND MY ALLELUIA...Rev. Kirsty DePree Today s sermon available on CD; visit MarbleVision Table at Coffee Hour. Hallelujah...Music by Leonard Cohen; Lyrics by Kelley Mooney Michael Graye, tenor CALL FOR OFFERING AND PRAYER ANTHEM HYMN Sweet Hallelujah Mark Miller We Shall Go Out with Hope of Resurrection...Please refer to insert. BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE POSTLUDE Toccata Josef Rheinberger PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE Susanah Wade, Chad Tanaka Pack The Marble Choir Live stream Sunday and Wednesday Worship at MarbleChurch.org. Use of photographic and tape recording equipment is not permitted during the service. Assistive Listening System available ask an usher. Next Sunday April 10 11:00am Worship, Easter and Fear Dr. Michael B. Brown 2

3 Today FLOWERS ARE PLACED IN THE SANCTUARY In honor of Rev. Gregory Johnson by his Prayer Circle Family. v v v CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES MINISTRY Sunday School Toddlers - 3rd Grade, 276 5th Ave, Room 303, 10:00am-12:00pm; 4th - 12th Grade, 276 5th Ave, Room 300, 10:00am-12:00pm. (See page 5 for Nursery information.) BEFORE WORSHIP Prayer Circle 10:00am, Chapel. A time of prayer, Scripture reading and hymn singing. Led by Rev. Gregory Johnson. Meets weekly. Holy Communion (unless scheduled for 11:00am Worship). Bible Study with Sister Carol Perry: How Did They Do It? 10:00am, Labyrinth Room. How did women like Esther, Sarah, the wife of Tobias, Mary of Magdala, Phoebe and others find their voices and their identity in a largely patriarchal world? Their struggles and their accomplishments challenge us to ask some very pertinent questions about our own living of the truth. Through April 24. AFTER WORSHIP Live Sermon Talk Back Immediately after Worship, Sanctuary. Join Rev. DePree and Marble s online community for a conversation about today s sermon. Submit questions on Talk Back card in pews or Connect@MarbleChurch.org. Coffee Hour 12:15pm, Marble Loft (274 5th Ave). All invited. Make new friends, greet old ones. Visit Welcome and Action Tables, learn about ministries and outreach. GIFTS: LGBTQ Fellowship Coffee Hour 12:15pm, Peale Parlor. All welcome! Learn about our April 30 Intreat. Prayer Room Open 12:15pm, next to Reception/29th St Lobby. Pray with member of Marble Prayer Team or speak to a Stephen Minister. Walk the Labyrinth 1:00-3:00pm. Walk in your own way, at your own pace. Facilitator on hand. OPPORTUNITIES FOR HELPING OTHERS Please visit Action Volunteer Table after Worship during Coffee Hour, check MarbleChurch. org, or contact Tom Schneider, TSchneider@MarbleChurch.org. Ecclesia Ministry Sunday, April 10 Volunteers needed, 10:00-10:30am, to prepare lunches for this open-air worshiping congregation for homeless adults in Madison Sq Park. We also need others to transport lunches and host the service starting at 1:30pm. NAMI Walk / Saturday, May 7 Join Marble s team for the National Alliance for Mental Illness 5K walk from South Street Seaport across the Brooklyn Bridge and back. Funds raised support education and advocacy for New York families impacted by mental illness. Sign up at Action Volunteer Table during Coffee Hour. Congregational Care Prayer Shawl Ministry / 1st and 3rd Mondays, 4:30-5:30pm Knit/crochet prayer shawls for ill/homebound. All levels welcome! Materials provided. Contact Judy Tulin. Marble Fights Hunger Bring canned/non-perishable food every Sunday. Drop off bins in 29th St lobby and Marble Loft. Donations distributed to Icahn House shelter program. Donate Metrocards for LGBTQ Youth in Crisis served by The Church at St. Luke in the Fields, a partner in mission with our GIFTS Fellowship. Metrocards should contain at least one full fare. Support Marble through Amazon! Go to smile.amazon.com to have option of selecting a charity to support. Details at MarbleChurch.org/GIVE/How, or contact T.J. Houlihan. By entering the Sanctuary, you grant to Marble Collegiate Church unrestricted right to use and publish, transmit or telecast photographs or likenesses that might be taken of you this day for use in communications related to the church. If you are uncomfortable in the Sanctuary you are welcome to worship downstairs in the Chapel. 3

4 Upcoming WEEKDAY WORSHIP IN THE MARBLE LOFT WEWO: Wednesday Worship Every Week, 6:15pm April 6, Susanah Wade preaching A blend of traditional and contemporary worship styles, creating an informal and Spirit-filled mix. Music by praise ensemble. Live streamed. Childcare available, 276 5th Ave, Room 303. JAZZ REVELATION Fridays, 6:30pm April 8, Chad Tanaka Pack preaching April 15, Dr. R. Mark King preaching Each service is unique with lively music led by Chris Whittaker, talented guest artists, and preaching shared by Dr. Mark King and Chad Tanaka Pack. Invite your friends! TUESDAY, APRIL 5 and THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Sr. Carol Perry s Weekday Bible Studies Spirituality in the Workplace at Marble, Noon, alternate Tuesdays. Faith Is a Verb at Marble, 6:30pm, meets most Tuesdays. Spirituality in the Workplace at St. Bartholomew s Vestry Room, 325 Park Ave (at 51st St), Noon, alternate Thursdays. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 12:00pm 60+ Fellowship Soup & salad, $7, followed by program at 1:00pm: Kay Gimmestad gives helpful hints on decluttering. THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 6:30pm Grief Support Group Led by Janet T. Smith, LCSW. Meets every other week through June. Register with Judy Tulin (JTulin@MarbleChurch.org). SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 8:45-10:00am Men s Ministry Breakfast Program All welcome to hear special guest Frances Hardy, Faith and Community Relations Manager at Habitat for Humanity. Full breakfast, $12. Register online or contact Tom Schneider. SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 10:00am-3:00pm Adult Ministry Intreat The Who and What We Pray For. Led by Rev. Sam Clover. All welcome. $25, includes lunch. Register online or call Colleen Cosgrove. For more details, to register, or for full listing of all our programming, please visit MarbleChurch.org or stop by Welcome Center after Worship. Information DR. BROWN S ONLINE SERIES brings you messages and questions for your faith journey in a brief and often fun way. New video posted at MarbleChurch.org every Thursday; also on YouTube. Access any time. PRAYERS FOR PEACE RIBBONS ON FENCE Please join us as we continue to pray for an end to all conflict and violence. Visit website for meaning of each ribbon color. WALK THE LABYRINTH Available most Wednesdays before WeWo, 5:00-6:00pm, and first Sunday of each month, 1:00-3:00pm. Walk in your own way, at your own pace. Facilitator on hand. (Schedule could vary, call to confirm). WHEN YOU NEED HELP To ask for prayer, or share feedback, use Prayer Request card in pews or visit Prayer Room after Worship (off 29th St lobby). Members of the Marble Prayer Ministry Team spend at least two weeks in prayer over each request. Marble s Stephen Ministers may be able to help you with spiritual/emotional support in difficult times. Visit Prayer Room after Worship or StephenMinistry@MarbleChurch.org. Blanton-Peale Counseling Ctr Individual, group, family , blantonpeale.org. MARBLE S MEDIA MINISTRY Visit website or MarbleVision Table at Coffee Hour. CDs, DVDs, books, featuring Dr. Brown, Sr. Carol, Dr. Caliandro, Dr. Peale, and others. Subscribe to sermon Podcasts. PARKING DISCOUNT 7 11 W. 28 St, $20, Sundays (7 hours) Marble Receptionist validates. 4

5 Welcome! THANK YOU FOR WORSHIPING WITH US TODAY! Please stop by Welcome Center in Marble Loft (274 5th Ave) during Coffee Hour to learn more about our faith community. New to Marble? Pick up a welcome bag before Worship at Newcomers Table in Fifth Ave Narthex, or after Worship at Welcome Center. Children s activity bags available in Fifth Ave Narthex or from an usher. Nursery available (infant-2yrs old), 2nd flr, 1 W 29th St, 9:30am-1:00pm. BECOME A MEMBER. Faith is a journey and we warmly invite you to join with us as you travel along. For information on New Member Orientations come to Deacons Pew (right of Chancel) after Worship and talk with one of our Membership Team (wearing red carnations). Or call Kim Sebastian-Ryan, ext 221. We d love to have you join us! Spotlight WE CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF DR. MICHAEL BROWN S NEW BOOK A FIVE-MILE WALK! Learning what we believe about God and what God expects from us is an ongoing journey. In A Five-Mile Walk, Dr. Brown considers paths our journey takes, exploring our attitudes, emotions, expectations, community, and faithfulness. Purchase at MarbleVision Table during Coffee Hour or at Also, Dr. Brown is now a regular contributor to the Huffington Post! His most recent piece was, Face Time Redefined: Figuring out Faith and the Flexible Congregation. Read at com/dr-michael-b-brown. THE MARBLE PIPE ORGAN INAUGURAL CONCERT SERIES DIANE BISH PIPES & VOICES with THE MARBLE CHOIR, FESTIVAL OF VOICES AND BRASS ENSEMBLE Friday, April 29, 7:30pm We are honored to have The First Lady of the Organ Diane Bish at Marble to conclude our Inaugural Concert Series for our new pipe organ. She is one of the most visible and influential classical organists performing today. Diane Bish, Concert and recording artist, composer, conductor, and international television personality, displays her dazzling virtuosity and unique showmanship the world over. Her international television series, The Joy of Music, has served since 1982 to broaden appreciation for the king of instruments. The Joy of Music combines exhilarating organ and ensemble performances with an informative, inspirational narrative and exciting world travel. ( Tickets: $25; $20, students/seniors. Purchase at MarbleChurch.org or at door. MARBLE ARTISANS BOUTIQUE AND BAKE SALE Sunday, May 1, 12:15-2:00pm Celebrate the Creative Spirit! Invite your friends and neighbors for this special day that includes a Blessing of the Artists during 11:00am Worship, followed by our Annual Artisans Boutique in the Marble Loft. Support Marble artists while shopping for Mother s Day, Father s Day and Graduation gifts, plus get a head start on your Christmas list. (Preview sale, 10:00-11:00am.) Purchase sweet and savory treats from our Bake Sale to enjoy while you shop. We also invite you to donate delicious homemade treats. 100% of proceeds from the Bake Sale go to charity. For more information, or to sign up to bring food, contact Anna Nugent, ANugent@MarbleChurch.org. 5

6 Hymns Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts and Voices Heavenward Raise Thank you to each of you who have given generously to the Marble Easter Offering! Easter Sunday was a joyous and hope-filled day here at Marble. We will give an update on our progress toward this year s $220,000 goal during the Offering today. All signs are that we are approaching that goal. 100% of your gifts (Marble keeps nothing!) will now be given to nonprofit initiatives that feed the hungry, house the homeless, provide opportunities for at-risk youth, and help those who are in need of peace and reconciliation. If you have not yet made your gift, there is still time! Dr. Brown reminded us that we are called to be an Easter people in a Good Friday world. Through the Easter Offering we can be those Easter people for those who are in need, and share with them what has been shared with us. Won t you help us share that Hope? Easter envelopes are still in the pews, at Reception and in the Marble Loft, or simply write Easter Offering on your check or regular Offering envelope; drop it in the Offering plate or mail it back. You can also give via credit/debit card at MarbleChurch.org, use our Giving Kiosk in the Loft, or use your smartphone to scan the QR code located on back page of bulletin. Whether you can give $1, $25, $250, $1,500 or more, let s all join together to give Easter people hope, and make a difference in our neighborhood, city and world! Every gift makes a difference. We hope EVERYONE will participate.

7 WE SHALL GO OUT WITH HOPE OF RESURRECTION Text: John Barnard, June Boyce-Tillman, 1993; Music: Londonderry Air, traditional Irish melody 1. We shall go 2. We ll give a out voice with hope of to those who res - ur - rec - tion; have not spo - ken; we shall go we ll find the out, words from for strength to strength go those whose lips are on; sealed; we shall go we ll make the out tunes and for tell our those who stor-ies bold sing no long - ly; - er, tales of a vi-brat-ing love love that a - will live not in let us ev-ery go. heart. We ll sing our We ll share our songs of joy with wrongs that can be those who still are right weep - - ed; ing, we ll dream our raise hymns of dreams of strengthfor hurts that hearts that can be break in healed; grief, we ll we ll weave a leap and cloth dance of all the world u - the res-ur - rec-tion - ni - ted sto - ry, with-in the in-clud-ing vi-sion of all with-in a the Christ cir - who cles sets us of our free. love. Copyright 1993 by Stainer & Bell, Ltd (Admin. by Hope Publishing Co.) Used by permission only. CCLI Song # ; CCLI License # ANNUAL DRIVE FOR DIGNITY FOR HOMELESS MEN AND WOMEN through April 10 Please bring new underwear, socks, t-shirts for adults to the Action Volunteer Table in the Marble Loft during Coffee Hour. Items needed: Men s T-shirts sizes M, L, XL Women s T-shirts/Tank Tops sizes M, L, XL Briefs/Boxers sizes M, L, XL Briefs sizes M, L, XL Women s Bras sizes M, L, XL Men s and Women s Socks sizes S, M, L Women s sanitary products Monetary donations also welcome; make checks payable to Marble Collegiate Church, write Drive for Dignity in memo section, mail to attention of Tom Schneider or place in offering plate. For more information, please contact Tom, TSchneider@ MarbleChurch.org.

8 1 West 29th Street, at Fifth Avenue New York, NY MarbleChurch.org Vision: We envision a world where we all become the individuals God created us to be. Mission: Marble Collegiate Church is a diverse, inclusive community of God s people led by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. We inspire everyone to become positive thinkers who make a difference in the world. MARBLE STAFF To most staff directly, use First initiallast name@marblechurch.org. Ministerial Staff Dr. Michael B. Brown, Senior Minister; Dr. R. Mark King, Executive Minister Rev. Kirsty DePree, Minister of Congregational Care; Chad Tanaka Pack, Associate in Ministry Sister Carol Perry, S.U., Bible Scholar Program Leadership Kenneth V. Dake, Director of Music Gayle F. Robinson, Chief Operating Officer T. J. Houlihan, Director of Giving Kim Sebastian-Ryan, Director of Membership Christina Morano Keiser, Director of Media & Connecting Catherine Ortiz, Director of Marketing & Communications Susanah Wade, Director of Missions & Outreach Elders: Stephanie M. Bailey, Dorothy Booker, Marcelle E. Doll, Wingate Jackson, Jr. Sheila B. Moses, Eileen A. O Connell, John E. Rorer, II, Gregory W. Walker Clair J. Zak, Elder Emerita Deacons: Peter Barnett, Trenesa Danuser, T. Hunter Dare, Sandra Diaz Ted Gregory, Richard Harper, G. Gregory Lozier, Robert L. Williams Serving as Deacons to Intersections International: Barbara Costigan and Marcia Fingal DIRECTORY Address Changes/Membership Records... Shana Wolfe All Church Events/Concert Tickets... Anna Nugent Archives/Sanctuary Tours... Kim Sebastian-Ryan Baptism... Kate Troy, Kirsty DePree Children, Youth & Families Ministry (CYF)... Brian Hampton, Jessica Scovel Contributions (Offerings and Pledges)... Shana Wolfe, T.J. Houlihan Facilities/Events... Stuart Cole Festival of Voices/Gospel Choir... Korland Simmons Funerals/Memorial Services/Columbarium... Any Minister, Judy Tulin Missions/Outreach... Susanah Wade New Members... Kim Sebastian-Ryan, Anna Nugent Outreach Volunteering... Tom Schneider Pastoral Care... Kirsty DePree, Judy Tulin Prayer Circle... Rev. Gregory Johnson Prayer Requests... Judy Tulin Small Groups... Kirsty DePree, Baleta McKenzie, Anna Nugent Social Worker... Janet Smith Stephen Ministry... Kirsty DePree, Judy Tulin Stewardship and Planned Giving... Mark King, T.J. Houlihan Virtual Relations Siobhan Tull Weddings... Gary Thompson Welcome and Hospitality... Colleen Cosgrove, Siobhan Tull Fellowship Groups Adult Ministry (All Ages)... Colleen Cosgrove Entrepreneurs... Gayle Robinson Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (GIFTS) Chad Tanaka Pack Men s Ministry... Mark King, Tom Schneider 60+ Fellowship... Colleen Cosgrove 20s&30s (Marble Connection)... Chad Tanaka Pack Women s Ministry (MWM)... Kirsty DePree, Anna Nugent For full staff list, please visit MarbleChurch.org. MAKE GIFTS TO MARBLE WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE Use your QR code reader: open the app, scan and log-in or click quick give. If you don t have a reader, search app store for free version. Don t want to download app? Type into your phone s web browser: secure.siteorganic.com/marblechurch. Use either of these ways to make gifts to your pledge, the Easter Offering or other giving areas. Inquiries to T.J. Houlihan.