Service of Worship. Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost November 17, 2013 Eleven o clock in the morning

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1 Service of Worship Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost November 17, 2013 Eleven o clock in the morning Keeping the heart of the University listening to the heart of God People praying at the western wall, the ancient remnant that surrounded the Jewish Temple in antiquity. Today s scripture lessons both speak to the end times. The passage from Isaiah speaks of God creating a new heaven and earth, a kingdom characterized by peace and abundance, not distress and weeping. Jesus words in Luke describe the turmoil of the world; wars, plagues, and famine were as relevant then as they are now. Yet, he offers assurance that, despite difficulty, not a hair of your head will perish.

2 The congregation is asked to remain silent during the prelude as a time of prayer and meditation. Gathering Carillon Organ Prelude Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele, BWV 654 Johann Sebastian Bach (Deck Thyself, My Soul, with Gladness) ( ) Choral Introit One Is the Body One is the body and one is the head, One is the spirit by whom we are led; One God and Father, one faith and one call for all. Christ who ascended to heaven above Is the same Jesus whose nature is love, Who descended to bring to the earth new birth. John Bell (b. 1949) Called to His service are women and men So that His body might ever again Witness through worship, through deed and through word to Christ. Greeting and Announcements *Processional Hymn 727 O What Their Joy and Their Glory Must Be o quanta qualia *Prayer of Confession and Words of Assurance (in unison) Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways to the glory of your name. Amen. The minister speaks words of assurance. *Peace (All exchange signs and words of God s peace.) Proclamation Prayer for Illumination (in unison) Heavenly Lord, you long for the world s salvation: as we hear your word today, stir us from apathy, restrain us from excess,

3 and revive in us new hope that all creation will one day be healed in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Old Testament Lesson Isaiah 65:17-25 (OT page 654 in the pew Bible) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Anthem Grant Us Thy Peace Grant us thy peace, almighty Lord, Thou source of every blessing! Feeble and frail, trust we thy word, All things in thee possessing. In thee is our hope and safety. *Gradual Hymn 427 (stanzas 1-2) Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life (All turn to face the gospel procession.) Felix Mendelssohn ( ) Martin Luther germany *Gospel Lesson Luke 21:5-19 (NT page 80) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *Gradual Hymn 427 (stanzas 5-6) Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life germany Sermon Not a One-Trick Pony Response 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 Anthem (handbells) How Great Thou Art o store gud Stuart K. Hine ( ) arr. Cynthia Dobrinski *Doxology lasst uns erfreuen Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia, Alleluia! Praise God above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

4 Thanksgiving and Communion This morning we give thanks for the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science. We celebrate its training in the analysis, design, development, and application of mechanical systems. The ushers bring an image of three rotating gears to the altar. In Durham, we remember with gratitude those employers who seek to offer a living wage. The ushers bring forward a wallet. *The Great Thanksgiving (Musical Setting A, found on page 17 in the hymnal) *The Lord s Prayer (number 895 in the hymnal, in unison) Sharing of the Bread and Wine All those who have become members of Christ s body through baptism and seek to be united with God and at peace with their neighbor are invited to receive communion. Wine is used for communion. If you would prefer to receive grape juice, it is available upon request at the communion station near the main entrance of the Chapel, on the pulpit side. If you have a gluten allergy, those serving communion nearest to the Memorial Chapel will be ready to serve you gluten-free wafers and wine on request. You may also come forward to receive a blessing, indicated by crossing your arms over your chest. If you would like to receive individual anointing with oil and prayers for healing, ministers will be in the Memorial Chapel during communion. Music During Distribution Hymn 612 (sung by all) Deck Thyself, My Soul, with Gladness Communion Anthem Hear My Prayer O Lord, please hear my prayer, In the mornin when I rise. It s your servant bound for glory. O dear Lord, please hear my prayer. O Lord, please hear my prayer, Keep me safe within your arms. It s your servant bound for glory. O dear Lord, please hear my prayer. When my work on earth is done, And you come to take me home, Just to know I m bound for glory, And to hear you say well done. Done with sin and sorrow, Have mercy. Amen. schmücke dich Moses Hogan ( )

5 *Prayer After Communion Sending Forth *Benediction *Recessional Hymn 127 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah *Choral Blessing Peace I Leave with You cwm rhondda Rob Landes Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you; not as the world gives do I give unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. John 14:27 Postlude Fantasy in G Minor, BWV 542/1 J. S. Bach Carillon *All who are able may stand. Presiding Ministers Preacher Lectors Guest Choir Organist Guest Organist Ministers of Anointing Head Ushers Carillonneur Ministry of Worship The Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer Dr. Adam Hollowell The Rev. Dr. Lester Ruth Research Professor of Christian Worship, Duke Divinity School Ms. Malena Price PathWays Chapel Scholar, Trinity 15 Mr. Andrew Rotolo PathWays Chapel Scholar, Trinity 14 The Sanctuary Choir and Bethany Bells Duke Memorial United Methodist Church Mr. Cyril Murphy, choir director Mr. Murray Simpson, bell choir director Dr. Robert Parkins Dr. Fred Mason The Rev. Dr. Carol Gregg Dr. Adam Hollowell Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp Dr. James Ferguson and Mr. Rick Wilfong Mr. J. Samuel Hammond Each Week at Duke Chapel Communion and Healing - Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel Mid-Week Prayer - Wednesday at noon in the Memorial Chapel Choral Vespers - Thursday at 5:15 p.m. in the Chancel

6 About Today s Guest Preacher Today we are pleased to welcome the Rev. Dr. Lester Ruth as the Howard C. Wilkinson Guest Preacher. Dr. Ruth is Research Professor of Christian Worship at Duke Divinity School. Prior to teaching, he served several pastoral appointments in the Texas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. He has previously taught at Yale Divinity School and Asbury Theological Seminary. His doctorate in worship history is from the University of Notre Dame. He is an editor for a series of congregational case studies in the history of Christian worship, the Church at Worship series, published by Eerdmans. He is married with adult children and he loves dogs, Duke women s basketball, and Notre Dame football. Chapel Announcements Today s Flowers The flowers for the worship service today are given to the glory of God by donors to the Gotham fund, in memory of Mary Duke Biddle. Today s Offering All of today s cash offerings and undesignated checks will go to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) to help victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Because the Methodist church covers overhead costs, 100% of UMCOR donations will go directly to relief efforts. Today s Guest Choir Today the Duke Chapel Choir is trading places with the choirs of Duke Memorial United Methodist Church in downtown Durham. Washington Duke, one of the men who founded Duke Memorial UMC in 1885, hoped it would serve the masses in the West End of downtown Durham. The church s mission now is to share Christ from within the heart of Durham, something which the Music Ministry of Duke Memorial strives to fulfill by offering music, song, and dance each week in worship and other community events. Messiah The Duke Chapel Choir, soloists, and orchestra will perform Handel s Messiah on December 6 at 7:30 p.m., December 7 at 2:00 p.m., and December 8 at 3:00 p.m., in Duke Chapel. Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for non-duke students, and free for the first 300 Duke students. Tickets are available at the Duke Box Office by calling or at

7 The Congregation at Duke University Chapel The following Congregation opportunities are open to all. Christian Education Christian Education classes for all ages are held on Sunday mornings from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in the lower level of the Westbrook building of the Divinity School. All are welcome. Adult Forum On Sunday, November 24, Dr. Edward M. Arnett, Emeritus R. J. Reynolds Professor of Chemistry at Duke, will lead a discussion of Can a Scientist Believe (Thirty Years Later)? The forum will be held in Room 0012 of the Westbrook Building of the Divinity School at 9:45 a.m. Share your Holidays The Local Missions Team is participating in the Duke Community Service Center s Project Share. This program offers new gifts to disadvantaged Durham citizens. Those who are interested in providing a gift are invited to choose a person s name from the Christmas Angel bulletin board in the narthex following the worship service today and November 24. The Congregation will be collecting the gifts through Sunday, December 1. Thanksgiving Holiday Hospitality For many years togetherness has characterized this popular American holiday. Please consider sharing your Thanksgiving holiday with two or more international students who will be away from their homes on Thanksgiving weekend. Please contact the Congregation office or complete a brief registration at mtzuve8. This outreach is in cooperation with the ministry of International Students Inc. at Duke. Kitchen Shower Antioch Baptist Church in Durham suffered a kitchen fire in late August. Renovations of the fire- and smoke- damaged fellowship hall are progressing with the hope of reopening the building in December. To assist in the recovery efforts, the Congregation is sponsoring a shower of gifts to help restock the kitchen. Details of the church s needs are here: Please bring gifts to the sanctuary back pew or the Congregation office by Sunday, December 1. Save The Date The Congregation s annual overnight retreat at Caraway Conference Center near Asheboro will be Saturday, May 31, to Sunday, June 1, This is a meaningful weekend of fellowship, discussion, and worship. Supporting Each Other The gift of a meal can be a significant encouragement to those who are ill or recuperating at home. If you would enjoy giving the gift of food and would like to be notified when there is a need in the Congregation, please inform the Congregation office at congregation@duke.edu.

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 are available at the rear of the Chapel for children 5 or younger. Please return the bags at the end of the service. Children s bulletins are available from the ushers. 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 would like to receive the weekly enews from the Congregation or have any questions, please congregation@duke.edu or call 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 Administration Ms. Beth Gettys Sturkey Ms. Joni Harris Ms. Adrienne Koch Ms. Sara Blaine Ms. Lisa Moore Mr. Daniel Reeves Ms. Lucy Hart Peaden Taylor Mr. Oscar Dantzler and Ms. Beverly Jordan Staff of Duke University Chapel Staff of the Congregation at Duke University Chapel The Rev. Dr. Carol Gregg 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 Assistant to the Dean Communications Specialist Chapel Events and Wedding Coordinator Accounting Specialist and Office Coordinator Visitor Relations Specialist Staff Assistant for Development Housekeepers Pastor Associate Pastor Children s Pastor Administrative Assistant