The Return of the Prodigal Son, by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, c

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1 Service of Worship Fourth Sunday in Lent March 10, 2013 Eleven o clock in the morning Keeping the heart of the University listening to the heart of God The Return of the Prodigal Son, by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, c The Fourth Sunday in Lent is traditionally known as Refreshment Sunday (some traditions refer to it as Laetare Sunday, which is Latin for rejoice). Refreshment Sunday marks the transition from the penitence of the early weeks of Lent to the taking up of the way of the cross in the later weeks. The letter to the church in Corinth emphasizes the newness of creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! The parable of the prodigal son in Luke reveals the depth of God s lavish grace, even in the face of human rebellion and disobedience.

2 At the close of today s service, the Lord s Supper will be celebrated in the Memorial Chapel located to the left of the chancel. Immediately following the Lord s Supper, a service of prayer for healing will be held. The service consists of prayers for healing and wholeness, with anointing and laying on of hands. All are invited. Gathering Carillon The congregation is asked to remain silent during the prelude as a time of prayer and meditation. Choral Prelude Kyrie Jabula Jesu Deo dicamus gratias Nothin Gonna Stumble My Feet Pie Jesu (from Requiem) Audrey Snyder (b. 1953) Traditional Zulu Melody arr. Stephen Hatfield (b. 1956) Victor C. Johnson (b. 1978) arr. Greg Gilpin (b. 1964) Andrew Lloyd Webber (b. 1948) arr. John Leavitt Greeting and Announcements *Processional Hymn 340 Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy restoration *Prayer of Confession and Words of Assurance (in unison) The minister offers words of confession in three biddings, to which the congregation responds as follows: Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy. *Peace The minister speaks words of assurance. (All exchange signs and words of God s peace.)

3 Proclamation Prayer for Illumination (in unison) Merciful Lord, you know our struggle to serve you when sin spoils our lives and overshadows our hearts; as we hear your word today, come among us and turn us back to you again; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Old Testament Lesson Joshua 5:9-12 (OT page 188 in the pew Bible) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Anthem Amazing Grace (from Ower the Hills) Traditional American Melody arr. Stephen Hatfield (b. 1956) Amazing grace! How sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now I m found; was blind, but now I see. Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fear relieved. How precious did that grace appear the hour I first believed. When we ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun We ve no less days to sing God s praise than when we first begun. New Testament Lesson 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 (NT page 170) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *Gradual Hymn 348 (stanzas 1-2) Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling (All turn to face the Gospel Procession.) *Gospel Lesson Luke 15:1-3, (NT pages 73-74) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *Gradual Hymn 348 (stanzas 3-4) Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling thompson thompson Sermon Lost and Found Response *The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

4 I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Call to Prayer Minister: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Minister: Let us pray. Prayers of the People (The congregation responds to each petition: Hear our prayer. ) Offertory Keep Your Lamps Traditional Spiritual arr. André Thomas (b. 1952) Keep your lamps trimmed and burning, the time is drawing nigh. Children, don t get weary til your work is done. Christian journey soon be over, the time is drawing nigh. Keep your lamps trimmed and burning, the time is drawing nigh. *Doxology 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. old hundredth Thanksgiving This morning we give thanks for Duke Press. We celebrate its dedication to publishing scholarly books that increase human knowledge and understanding. The ushers bring to the altar a book of Chapel sermons published by the Press. In Durham, we remember those who contribute financially to agencies and organizations that serve local communities and neighborhoods. The ushers bring forward a note of thanks to a donor from a local agency. *Prayer of Thanksgiving *The Lord s Prayer (number 895 in the hymnal, in unison) Sending Forth *Benediction *Recessional Hymn 523 Saranam, Saranam punjabi Postlude O Gott, du frommer Gott (Partita IX), BWV 767 Johann Sebastian Bach (O God, Thou faithful God) ( ) Carillon *All who are able may stand.

5 Presiding Ministers Preacher Lectors Organist Guest Choir Ministry of Worship The Rev. Brad Troxell Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp The Rev. Dr. Luke Powery Mr. Scott Southern Member, Congregation at Duke Chapel Ms. Gretchen Ziegenhals Member, Congregation at Duke Chapel Dr. David Arcus 7th and 8th Grade Chorus, Providence Day School in Charlotte, NC Ms. Olivia Libby Tilson, Conductor Ms. Kim Kurani, Accompanist Presiding Minister over Memorial Chapel Communion Head Ushers Carillonneur The Rev. Brad Troxell Dr. James Ferguson and Mr. Rick Wilfong Mr. J. Samuel Hammond

6 Chapel Announcements Today s Offering All of today s cash offerings and undesignated checks will be used to support human service organizations in the greater Durham area. These nonprofit organizations are identified to receive funds by a panel of Congregation members, Friends of Duke Chapel, and students. The grantmaking process not only benefits people in need but also seeks to introduce students to faithful stewardship and community development. Today s Guest Choir Today s guest choir is the 7th and 8th Grade Chorus from Providence Day School in Charlotte, NC. Providence Day School is an independent, coeducational kindergarten through 12th grade college preparatory school located in southeast Charlotte. Cited for academic excellence, global diversity, and character development, Providence Day School seeks to inspire in its students a passion for learning, a sense of social responsibility, and a commitment to personal integrity. Teachers encourage students to enrich their spirits, minds, and bodies through athletic, artistic, and extracurricular offerings involving school and community service. No Weekday Worship Services The Chapel s Monday morning prayer, Tuesday service of communion, and Thursday Choral Vespers service will not take place this week due to Duke s spring break. All regular services will return the week of March 18. Sermons Available Copies of today s sermon are available in the communication stands at either side of the narthex, just inside the front doors of the Chapel. A downloadable PDF, podcast, and webcast of sermons each week are available on our website, Become a Friend of Duke Chapel Enjoy a meaningful, ongoing relationship with Duke Chapel by becoming a Friend of the Chapel. If you are interested in investing in the Chapel s mission and ministry with your financial support, fill out this form and place it in the offering plate so we may send you more information. Or you may make a contribution and view information about becoming a Friend by going to Please contact Beth Gettys Sturkey, Director of Development, at or chapeldevelopment@duke.edu with questions or requests. Name Address City State Zip Phone

7 The Congregation at Duke University Chapel The following Congregation opportunities are open to all. Adult Forum On Sunday, March 17, Miles Engell, Professor of Biology at North Carolina State University, will present the topic Believing in God and Evolution. The forum will be held in Room 0012 of the Westbrook Building of the Divinity School at 9:45 a.m. Local Missions Collection The Local Missions committee s March collection focuses on providing protein-rich food for the Food Bank in Durham. Please bring plastic 18-ounce jars of peanut butter by next Sunday, March 17, and place them on the back pew. Simple Lenten Meal Join the Congregation for a simple Lenten Meal of soups, bread, cheese, peanut butter, jelly, and fruit on March 17 in the Chapel Lounge following the worship service. Please consider bringing a pot of soup to share. For more information, call Judy Arneson at Durham CROP Walk This year s CROP Walk is Sunday, March 17, at 2:30 p.m. Join the walk in solidarity with the world s hungry. To join one of the Congregation s teams or to contribute monetarily online, go to or contact Brad Troxell at brad.troxell@duke. edu or at Dinner at Urban Ministries Each month the Congregation provides a meal for homeless guests at Urban Ministries of Durham. If you would like to donate lasagnas, serve one of the next meals, or acquire more information, please contact Ned Arnett at or edward. arnett@duke.edu. Children s Ministry Children ages 3 through fifth grade are invited to attend Music Time and Godly Play in the Duke Divinity York Room at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings through May 5. For more information, please contact Phyllis Snyder, Children s Pastor, at phyllis.snyder@duke. edu or Youth Ministry Sunday School classes for youth (grades 6-12) are held in the Divinity Student lounge at 9:45 a.m., and Youth Fellowship occurs at 5:00 p.m. each Sunday in the Chapel basement. If you have questions, please contact Brad Troxell at brad.troxell@duke.edu or by calling

8 Duke University Chapel Duke Chapel is a grand building, suitable for hosting major events in the life of the University and its members; it acts as a moderator for the diversity of religious identity and expression on campus; and it is a Christian church of an unusually interdenominational character, with a tradition of stirring music, preaching, and liturgy. We welcome you to our life of worship, learning, dialogue, and service. Box 90974, Durham, NC For Worshipers & Visitors Prayer requests may be placed in the prayer box located by the Memorial Chapel. For a tour of Duke Chapel, meet today s docent near the front steps of the Chapel following the service. Hearing assist units and a Braille hymnal are available at the attendant s desk at the entry way of the Chapel. See the Chapel attendant if you would like to use one of our large-print Bibles or hymnals for the worship service this morning. For Families & Children Children 4 and younger are welcome to visit the nursery (capacity limited), located in the Chapel basement, beginning at 10:50 a.m. each week. Pagers are available for parents to keep with them during worship. Parents needing a place to feed, quiet, or change infants are also welcome. Activity Bags (for children 5 and under) and Liturgy Boxes (ages 5-8) are available at the rear of the Chapel to help children engage in worship. Please return after the service. We invite you to consider joining the Congregation at Duke Chapel.The Congregation is an interdenominational church with a variety of vibrant ministries, including discipleship and spiritual formation (for children, youth, and adults), mission and outreach, and pastoral care. If you are interested in making Duke Chapel your home church, please contact the Rev. Bruce Puckett at The Rev. Dr. Luke Powery Ministry Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp The Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer Dr. Adam Hollowell The Rev. Bruce Puckett Ms. Kennetra Irby Ms. Gerly Ace Music Dr. Rodney Wynkoop Dr. Robert Parkins Dr. David Arcus Dr. Brian Schmidt Mr. John Santoianni Mr. J. Samuel Hammond Mr. Michael Lyle Staff of Duke University Chapel Administration Ms. Beth Gettys Sturkey Ms. Adrienne Koch Ms. Sara Blaine Ms. Lisa Moore Ms. Lucy Peaden Mr. Oscar Dantzler and Mr. Razz Za Rayakob Staff of the Congregation at Duke University Chapel The Rev. Bruce Puckett The Rev. Brad Troxell Ms. Phyllis Snyder Ms. Mary Ann Manconi Dean of the Chapel Associate Dean for Religious Life Director of Worship Director of Student Ministry Director of Community Ministry Interim Black Campus Minister Staff Assistant for Student Ministry Director of Chapel Music University Organist Chapel Organist and Associate University Organist Assistant Conductor and Administrative Coordinator of Chapel Music Curator of Organs and Harpsichords University Carillonneur Staff Assistant for Chapel Music Director of Development Special Assistant for Communications Chapel Events and Wedding Coordinator Accounting Specialist and Office Coordinator Staff Assistant for Development Housekeepers Interim Pastor Interim Associate Pastor Children s Pastor Administrative Assistant