THE SUNDAY FOLLOWING ALL SAINTS DAY

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1 THE SUNDAY FOLLOWING ALL SAINTS DAY S UNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2017 First Presbyterian Church 508 West Davis Street Burlington, North Carolina

2 G ATHERING AROUND THE W ORD The congregation is invited to reflect silently during the Music for Preparation as a time of prayer and meditation. Please join in reading aloud those parts of the service printed in bold. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. Let us prepare our hearts to worship God. MUSIC FOR PREPARATION Suite for Oboe, Cello and Harp Vincent Kennedy (b. 1962) Dance Prelude CALL TO WORSHIP Hebrews 12:1,2 Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. When this symbol (*) precedes an element of the service, please rise in body or spirit. We lay before God our own sins, the sins and brokenness of our fellow worshipers, the church universal, and the world. *PROCESSIONAL HYMN NO. 366 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling *CALL TO CONFESSION *CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION Eternal God, in every age you have raised up men and women to live and die in faith. We confess that we are indifferent to your will. You call us to proclaim your name, but we are silent. You call us to do what is just, but we remain idle. You call us to live faithfully, but we are afraid. In your mercy, forgive us. Give us courage to follow in your way, that joined with those from ages past, who have served you with faith, hope, and love, we may inherit the kingdom you promised in Jesus Christ. HYFRYDOL *SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION

3 *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Lord, Have Mercy (Kyrie eleison) adapted by Richard Proulx *ASSURANCE OF PARDON *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Glory Be to the Father (Gloria Patri) OLD SCOTTISH CHANT The astoundingly good news of our reconciliation to God through Jesus Christ frees our tongues to sing mighty praise to God. *PASSING THE PEACE, LOVE AND JOY OF CHRIST TO OTHERS The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. We exchange reconciling words and gestures among the people of God. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION LISTENING FOR THE WORD PSALTER READING: Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. We listen for what God is saying to God s people through scripture, song, and sermon. The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God.

4 NEW TESTAMENT READING: Revelation 7:9-17 Large Print Pew Bible, page 303 Pew Bible, pages The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God. REQUIEM John Rutter (b. 1945) The Chancel Choir Patty Philipps, soprano I. Requiem aeternam Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine: et lux perpetua luceat eis. Te decet hymnus, Deus in Sion: et tibi reddetur votum in Jerusalem. Exaudi orationem meam, ad te omnis caro veniet. Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. -from Missa pro defunctis Grant them rest eternal, Lord our God, we pray to thee: and light perpetual shine upon them for ever. Thou, Lord, art worshipped in Sion; thy praises shall ever be sung in all Jerusalem. O hear us; O Lord, hear thy faithful servants prayer; to thee shall all moral flesh return. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy. II. Out of the deep Out of the deep have I called unto thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice. O let thine ears consider well: the voice of my complaint. If thou, Lord, wilt be extreme to mark what is done amiss: O Lord, who may abide it? For there is mercy with thee: therefore shalt thou be feared. I look for the Lord; my soul doth wait for him: in his word is my trust. My soul fleeth unto the Lord; before the morning watch, I say, before the morning watch. O Israel, trust in the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy: and with him is plenteous redemption. And he shall redeem Israel: from all his sins. -Psalm 130 III. Pie Jesu Pie Jesu Domine, dona eis requiem. Pie Jesu domine, dona eis sempiternam requiem. -from Dies Irae, Missa pro defunctis Blessed Jesus, Lord I pray in thy mercy grant them rest. Lord our God, we pray thee, grant them everlasting rest.

5 IV. Sanctus Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis. -Missa pro defunctis Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and majesty. Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord our God: Hosanna in the highest. V. Agnus Dei Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona eis requiem. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: in thy mercy, grant them rest.. Man that is born of a woman hath but a short time to live, and is full of misery. He cometh up, and is cut down like a flower; he fleeth as it were a shadow. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona eis requiem. In the midst of life we are in death: of whom may we seek for succor? Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona eis requiem. I am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. -Latin text from Missa pro defunctis; English texts from the Burial Service, 1662 Book of Common Prayer VI. The Lord is my shepherd The Lord is my shepherd: therefore can I lack nothing. He shall feed me in a green pasture: and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. He shall convert my soul: and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness, for his Name s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff comfort me. Thou shalt prepare a table for me against them that trouble me: thou has anointed my head with oil, and my cup shall be full. But thy loving-kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. -Psalm 23

6 VII. Lux aeterna I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for they rest from their labours: even so saith the Spirit. Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine; cum sanctis tuis in aeternaum, quia pius es. Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine: et lux perpetua luceat eis. Light eternal shine upon them, Lord, we pray: with saints and angels ever dwelling, for thy mercy s sake, may they rest in peace. Grant them rest eternal, Lord our God, we pray to thee: and light perpetual shine on them for ever. -English text from the Burial Service (slightly altered); Latin text, Missa pro defunctis. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING The prayer of thanksgiving incorporates the names of members who have died during the preceding year. Sterling Eugene Phillips, Sr. December 15, 2016 Laura Francis Campbell January 2, 2017 Sherwood Skillman January 13, 2017 Lonnie Wyatt Mangum, Jr. January 19, 2017 Mary Porter Williamson Seel February 2, 2017 Lynn Hadley Hunt February 25, 2017 Rebecca Whittington Splawn March 2, 2017 George Lemley Bell March 13, 2017 Marion H. Currie April 9, 2017 Mary Josephine Frissell Holt April 13, 2017 Thomas Dalton Miller, III April 28, 2017 James Bruce Kirkhoff June 11, 2017 Betty Anderson Alexander June 15, 2017 Alice Elizabeth Capell Mann July 21, 2017 Frank L. Hovanec August 2, 2017 June Gayle Guthrie Murphy September 14, 2017 Gertrude Moore Johnston October 22, 2017 Our response to hearing God s Word includes singing and saying what we believe. RESPONDING TO THE WORD *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH - from The Confession of 1967 We believe that in Jesus of Nazareth, true humanity was realized once for all. Jesus, a Palestinian Jew, lived among his own people and shared human needs, temptations, joys, and sorrows. He expressed the love of God in word and deed and became a brother to all kinds of sinful people. In giving himself for them, he took upon himself the judgment under which all people stand convicted. We believe that God raised him from the dead, vindicating him as Messiah and Lord. The victim of sin became victor, and won the victory over sin and death for all.

7 OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS OFFERTORY ANTHEM Suite for Oboe, Cello and Harp Vincent Kennedy (b. 1962) Meditation *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow LASST UNS ERFREUEN Undesignated gifts received today support the Music Fund of this church. The Music Fund has provided guest musicians for this All Saints Day service of music. Your generosity is appreciated. *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION BEARING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD *RECESSIONAL HYMN NO. 326 For All the Saints SINE NOMINE God blesses and sends us in mission to the world. MUSIC AT THE VOLUNTARY Toccata in Seven John Rutter (b. 1945) Ronald L. Shive, D. Min., Pastor Lindsay Conrad, M. Div., Associate Pastor for Young Adults, Missions, and Congregational Care Taylor Barner, M. Div., Associate Pastor for Student Ministries Norman Whitney, M. Div., Parish Associate for Pastoral Care J. Patrick Murphy, M. Mus., Organist-Choirmaster Charlotte Allbright, C.C.E., Church Educator Laura Mann, 8:30 a.m. Liturgist Hal Vincent, 11:00 a.m. Liturgist INSTRUMENTALISTS Linda Cykert, flute Ashley Barrett, oboe Joel Wenger, cello Grace Wepner Ludtke, harp Erin Studstill Lopp, timpani W. Thomas Jones, organ

8 ANNOUNCEMENTS A WARM AND CORDIAL WELCOME is extended to all who worship with us this Sunday. We hope in this service you will encounter the living Christ and experience the warmth of our caring family of faith. Please take a moment to sign our friendship register when it is passed to you. If you are visiting with us and in search of a church home, we invite you to become a part of our church family here at First Presbyterian Church. Please let us know of your interest by way of the friendship register, or by speaking to one of our ministers. LARGE PRINT HYMNS: Copies of today s hymns are available in the Narthex. HEARING ASSISTANCE: If you need hearing assistance, units with headphones are available in the narthex from the ushers. LIVE VIDEO STREAMING: The Sunday morning worship service can be seen live from anywhere you have an internet connection. Click on the Live Streaming box at the bottom of the website home page ( BULLETIN COVER: River of Life, Jan Richardson Jan Richardson. janrichardson.com CHANCEL FLOWERS are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mary Jane McKibbin Lindley, William Lindley, and Mary Hall Nahser by Sally Hall McKibbin. NURSERY CARE PROVIDED: Each Sunday nursery services are available from 8:30 a.m. until noon for children from birth through Pre-K age. Children are welcomed to Room 101. Children Kindergarten age and older are invited to worship. Nursey is staffed by childcare professionals with extensive child care experience, background checks and Child and Infant CPR training. Pagers are given to all guardians for immediate access during worship or Sunday School as needed. Please ask an usher or Church Educator for more information. CHANCEL BANNERS: The Liturgical Arts Guild has crafted banners hanging in the chancel of the sanctuary. Entitled The Fruit of the Spirit, the design was created by artist Ellen Cavendish Phillips of Atlanta and Black Mountain. A description of Ms. Phillips design process and inspiration may be found at entrances to the sanctuary. If you are interested in learning more about the work of the Liturgical Arts Guild, members of the Guild will be happy to talk with you: Cathy Dusenberry, Vanessa Garrison, Carolyn Langley, Laura Mann, Catherine Matthews, Elizabeth Mize, Bill Moser, Patrick Murphy (staff), Karyn Parsons, Betsy Reeves (chair), Pat Scheible, and Sharon Smith. The Liturgical Arts Fund supports projects of the Guild. Your gifts are welcome. WELCOME-TO-WORSHIP ACTIVITY TOTE BAGS containing worship bulletins, pencils, crayons, children s Bibles, and other activities for preschoolers and elementary children are available on the tree in the narthex located at the main Davis Street entrance. Blue bags are for children 2 nd grade and younger. Red bags are for children 3 rd grade and older. The worship bulletins found in the blue and red tote bags have been specially prepared for each age group. Please return the tote bags to the tree following worship. WORSHIP SERVICE CDS AVAILABLE EACH WEEK: Each Sunday, the Scripture readings, anthem, and sermon will be recorded on CD. A limited number of copies will be available immediately after the 11:00 a.m. worship service in the narthex. Additional copies may be requested by calling the church office. This same recording will be posted on the website.

9 OFFERING RITUAL: In the pew racks you will find Offering Ritual cards. The giving of our offerings and ourselves is vital part of worship in which we express our gratitude for God s blessings. The passing of the offering plate is a visible demonstration of our commitment to devote our time and treasures to Christ s ministry. If you give monthly, quarterly, annually; or through stocks, credit cards, or e-giving, you may still participate in the offering ritual by placing this card in the offering plate. If you are interested in giving electronically through our secure e-giving process, you will find instructions on the back side of this card. LOCAL MISSION ORNAMENT SALE: Some of our FPC artisans have donated their creativity and their and time to lovingly produce some beautiful ornaments that will be on sale this Advent season. The first two Sundays in November, ornaments will be on display in the Welcome Center before Sunday School and in the narthex after 11:00 a.m. worship to order and purchase. Minimum prices will be set, and donations beyond the cost of the item will be gladly taken for the benefit of our Local Missions. Any questions? Contact Rev. Lindsay Conrad (lconrad@fpcburlington.org) or Cathy Dusenberry. ( cathydusenberry@gmail.com). MILITARY VETERANS: As Veteran s Day approaches, FPC is creating a Veterans Journal" to be placed in the Resource Center, and will contain a chart listing each veteran and his/her service, a photo of the veteran, and a one-page faith journey describing the veteran s service. Please participate by requesting an information form from Gene Smith, els27011@gmail.com or Charlotte Allbright. 508 THANKSGIVING: On November 19th at 6:00p.m. we invite you to join us for a thanksgiving meal with our brothers and sisters at First Baptist Church, Apple Street. The dinner this year will be in FPC s Calvin Hall. Tickets are available today following the worship services at the table outside of the narthex for $10 per person ($5 for children 10 and under). We hope to see you at the table! 2018 STEWARDSHIP: Generous giving makes it possible for First Presbyterian Church to fulfill our mission to worship God, care for one another, nurture our children and youth, share the love of Christ with others, and support the many outreach ministries of this congregation. Every gift matters. No one gift is too small to matter. Making a pledge is important for another reason. It not only helps our officers be good stewards of our resources, but it has a profound spiritual impact on our lives. Giving enlarges our lives and our hearts; giving allows the goodness of God to flow through us; giving awakens us to a rich harvest of thanksgiving. If you have not yet made your 2018 pledge, please join your fellow church members by doing so today. Pledge cards are available in your pew rack and you can simply put it the offering plate. ACAC HONOR CARDS ARE HERE! Honor Cards arrived early! Come pick up this great Christmas gift for your loved ones in the church office. Checks are to be made payable to Allied Churches. FURNITURE MINISTRY HONOR CARDS are available in the office for purchase! Minimum $5 donation for each card, please! A FESTIVAL OF NINE LESSONS AND CAROLS: Sunday, December 10 marks the 55 th offering of A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at First Presbyterian Church. Carols of the season, sung by our choirs and congregation, will be alternated with scripture lessons read by representatives from our choirs, congregation, and clergy. An orchestra of strings, flute, oboe, harp, timpani and organ will accompany the choirs and congregation. Please mark your calendar for Sunday, December 10 at 5:00pm (a prelude of carols for handbells, harp, and strings will begin at 4:30pm). An offering to support the Music Fund will be received.

10 THIS WEEK AT FPC November 5-11 Sunday, November 5 8:30 a.m. Worship Service Sanctuary 9:15 a.m. Coffee Fellowship Welcome Center 9:30 a.m. Chancel Choir Breakfast Witherspoon Room 9:45 a.m. Explore FPC Breakfast Room 203 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages 10:45 a.m. Session meets for prayer Board Room 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Sanctuary Noon Partners in Mission Committee Meeting Room 203 2:00 p.m. Youth Ministries Rake and Run 4:00 p.m. Young Adult Circle Garrison Joyner Activities Building 5:00 p.m. Carol and Covenant Choirs Rehearse 5:00 p.m. Youth Dinner 5:00 p.m. Eco-Justice Meeting Room 203 7:00 p.m. Hymns and Hops at The Oak House Monday, November 6 10:00 a.m. Presbyterian Women s Coordinating Council Room 122 2:00 p.m. Furniture Ministry Committee Meeting Room 122 4:00 p.m. New Officers Training Make-up Session I Room 203 5:30 p.m. Visioning Committee Resource Center Tuesday, November 7 6:45 a.m. Tuesday Morning Men s Bible Study Witherspoon Room 8:00 a.m. High School Dough Devotions Biscuitville on S. Church St. 10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting Noon Book Club Room 122 5:30 p.m. Carillon Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, November 8 7:00 a.m. High School Dough Devotions Skid s in Elon 8:00 a.m. Meditation Group The home of Nan Perkins 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Morning Bible Study Witherspoon Room 6:45 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, November 9 6:45 a.m. Thursday Morning Women s Bible Study Witherspoon Room 10:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry Meets Resource Center 5:30 p.m. Liturgical Arts Guild Meets Room 407 Saturday, November 11 9:00 a.m. Furniture Ministry Workday Minister on Call: November 3-5 Ron Shive (336) November Taylor Barner (412) November Lindsay Conrad (336)