MARSH CHAPEL AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY

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1 MARSH CHAPEL AT BOSTON UNIVERSITY University Interdenominational Protestant Service of Worship Sunday, May 13 th, :00 a.m. The Sixth Sunday of Easter The Reverend Doctor Robert Allan Hill, Dean Please rise, as you are able. ORDER OF WORSHIP Prelude Kyrie (from Messe pour les couvents) François Couperin ( ) Call to Worship and Greeting The Dean: The Dean: The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord! Introit Cry out and shout Knut Nystedt (b. 1915) Cry out and shout, ye people of God! The Lord is strength and song! Cry out and shout, ye people of God! Cry out and shout, Alleluia! Isaiah 12, adapted Hymn 89 Joyful, joyful, we adore thee HYMN TO JOY Collect (in unison) O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Kyrie Kyrie in A major (for Double Choir) Felix Mendelssohn ( ) Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison. Lord, have mercy, Christ, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.

2 Assurance of Pardon The Dean: All: If we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Thanks be to God. Lesson Acts 10:44 48 Lector: A lesson from the Acts of the Apostles, chapter 10, verses 44 48: While Peter was still speaking, the Holy Spirit fell upon all who heard the word. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles, for they heard them speaking in tongues and extolling God. Then Peter said, ʺCan anyone withhold the water for baptizing these people who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?ʺ So he ordered them to be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. Then they invited him to stay for several days. Lector: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Anthem Through the waters Mark Kilstofte (b. 1958) When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. [For] I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. Isaiah 43:2 3a Lesson 1 John 5:1 6 Lector: A lesson from the first epistle of St. John, chapter 5, verses 1 6: Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments. For the love of God is this, that we obey his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome, for whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith. Who is it that conquers the world but the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? This is the one who came by water and blood, Jesus Christ, not with the water only but with the water and the blood. And the Spirit is the one that testifies, for the Spirit is the truth. Lector: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

3 Psalm 98 The antiphon is sung twice, first by choir alone, and then by choir and congregation. Antiphon (sung by all) O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory. The LORD has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises. Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody. With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD. Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who live in it. Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy at the presence of the LORD, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity. Gloria Patri from Benedictus, Op. 34, no. 2 Edward Elgar ( ) 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.

4 Gospel Lesson John 15:9 17 Lector: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. John, chapter 15, verses 9 17: Glory to you, O Lord. As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Fatherʹs commandments and abide in his love. I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down oneʹs life for oneʹs friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you. I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another. Lector: The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Christ. This I Believe Meditations Hymn 57 O for a thousand tongues to sing (verse 1) AZMON A verse of this hymn follows each speaker. The congregation may remain seated during the singing of these verses. Michael Bruffee HYMN 57: O for a thousand tongues to sing (verse 2) Muna Sheikh HYMN 57: O for a thousand tongues to sing (verse 3) Rebekah Phillips HYMN 57: O for a thousand tongues to sing (verse 4) Kate Rogers Hymn 57 O for a thousand tongues to sing (verses 5 and 7 only) AZMON

5 Call to Prayer Lead Me, Lord (sung by all) LEAD ME, LORD Lead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness; Make thy way plain before my face. For it is thou, Lord, thou, Lord only, That makest me dwell in safety. Prayers of the People The Lord s Prayer 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Response Almighty and everlasting God Orlando Gibbons ( ) Almighty and everlasting God, mercifully look upon our infirmities, and in all our dangers and necessities stretch forth thy right hand to help and defend us, through Christ our Lord. Amen. Community Life and Offertory Sentences Collect for the Third Sunday after Epiphany At the Offertory The Road Home arr. Stephen Paulus (b. 1949) 1. Tell me, where is the road 3. Rise up, follow me, I can call my own, Come away, is the call, That I left, that I lost With the love in your heart So long ago? As the only song; All these years I have wandered, There is no such beauty Oh when will I know As where you belong; There s a way, there s a road Rise up, follow me, That will lead me home? I will lead you home. 2. After wind, after rain, Michael Dennis Brown When the dark is done, As I wake from a dream In the gold of day, Through the air there s a calling From far away, There s a voice I can hear That will lead me home.

6 Presentation of the Gifts (sung by all) LASST UNS ERFREUEN; arr. John Rutter (b. 1945) The music to this hymn is found on page 94 of the United Methodist Hymnal. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts, Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Offertory Prayer Hymn 438 Forth in thy name, O Lord, I go XXX Benediction Response God be in my head arr. John Rutter (b. 1945) God be in my head and in my understanding. God be in mine eyes and in my looking. God be in my mouth and in my speaking. God be in my heart and in my thinking. God be at mine end and at my departing. Old English Prayer from Sarum Primer Please remain standing until the procession has left the nave. Postlude Acclamations (from Suite Médiévale ) Jean Langlais ( ) The Marsh Chapel Choir is conducted by Daniel Gostin and Justin Blackwell. The soprano soloist is Erika Vogel. The organist is Justin Thomas Blackwell.

7 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS We at Marsh Chapel wish all students the best of luck as they complete their final projects and exams. Marsh Chapel weekly activities have now come to an end. Throughout the summer months, be sure to check the Marsh Chapel schedule printed each week in this bulletin for a listing of all Marsh Chapel events. The 11:00 a.m. Interdenominational Protestant Worship Service will continue to be held each Sunday throughout the summer. An informal coffee hour in the Marsh Room follows every Sunday morning service. We are pleased to offer child care during our Sunday morning services. Inquiries can be made at the main office on the lower level of the building. We are happy to provide free parking for the Sunday morning service (11:00 a.m.) in the lot behind the College of Arts and Sciences (accessible via Bay State Road). THIS WEEK AT MARSH CHAPEL TODAY 11:00 a.m. Interdenominational Protestant Worship Service This I Believe Sunday 12:00 noon Coffee Hour NEXT SUNDAY 11:00 a.m. Interdenominational Protestant Worship Service Baccalaureate Service

8 WELCOME TO MARSH CHAPEL We thank you for joining us this morning for worship, and hope that you have found the Spirit of God in our midst. If you are interested in becoming a member of Marsh Chapel, or have other questions, please feel free to contact any of the Chaplains or Associates listed below. Hearing Assist System available please ask an usher MHz chapel@bu.edu The Chapel Office is open 9 am 10 pm weekdays, and on Sunday Mornings. Chapel Staff Rev. Dr. Robert Allan Hill, Dean and Chaplain of the University Br. Lawrence A. Whitney, LC+, MDiv STH 09, University Chaplain for Community Life Ray Bouchard, MTS STH 95, Director of Marsh Chapel Scott Allen Jarrett, DMA CFA 08, Director of Music Rachel Cape, BA CAS 11, Director of Hospitality Justin Thomas Blackwell, MM CFA 09, Associate Director of Music Herbert S. Jones, Director, Inner Strength Gospel Choir Rev. Victoria Hart Gaskell, OSL, Chapel Associate for Methodist Students Liz Douglass MDiv STH 09, Chapel Associate for LGBTQ and UCC Ministry Soren Hessler, MDiv STH 11, Chapel Associate for Undergraduate Ministry Rev. Jen Quigley, MDiv STH 11, Chapel Associate for Vocational Discernment William Allen, Ministry Associate for Judicial Affairs Michael Brown, Ministry Associate for Judicial Affairs Allie Hoffman, Ministry Associate for Inner Strength Gospel Choir Matthew Schmidt, Ministry Associate for Judicial Affairs Abigail Clauhs, Bethany Kotlar, Katherine Rogers, Marsh Associates Serrie Hamilton, Ministry Assistant Thomas Middleton and Aram Demirjian, Music Program Administrators David Ames, Sacristan Dominique Cheung, George Coulter, Mark Gray, Ushers Serrie Hamilton, Jay Reeg, Ushers Heidi Freimanis, Jeannette Lewis, Rebekah Philips, Wedding Coordinators Dale Schidemantle, Colleen Morrissey, Office Assistants Chris Norman, Rebekah Philips, Office Assistants Jeannette Lewis, Michele Buonanduci, Child Care and Office Assistants Scripture quotations from the New Revised Standard Version Bible, copyright 1989, by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. The psalm response is from the United Methodist Hymnal, copyright Used with permission.