IN CELEBRATION OF HARRY LYN HUFF

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1 October 22, 2017 Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 am IN CELEBRATION OF HARRY LYN HUFF October 25, November 3, 2016 Minister of Music, PRELUDE Beyond Words In memoriam Erik K. Gustafson Willie Sordillo, saxophone Erik K. Gustafson, piano Children s Song #1 Chick Corea Amy Budka, vibraphone *HYMN 561 When in Our Music God Is Glorified *CALL TO WORSHIP (from 1 John 4) One: Many: One: Many: One: Many: Engelberg John M. Edgerton Beloved, let us love one another because love is from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. God s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent God s only Son into the world so that we might live through Him. * Indicates all who are able may stand

2 One: Many: One: Many: Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; If we love one another, God lives in us, and God s love is perfected in us. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. *A SIGN OF OUR UNITY AND RECONCILIATION WORDS OF WELCOME We invite you to greet those around you, wishing them peace or the peace of Christ. BRILLIANT SHOWMAN ANTHEMS On a Wonderful Day Like Today Leslie Bricusse On a wonderful day like today, I defy any cloud to appear in the sky. Dare any raindrop to plop in my eye on a wonderful day like today. On a wonderful morning like this, when the sun is as big as a yellow balloon, Even the sparrows are singing in tune on a wonderful morning like this. On a morning like this I could kiss everybody, I m so full of love and goodwill. Let me say furthermore I d adore everybody to come and dine, The pleasure s mine, and I will pay the bill! May I take this occasion to say that the whole human race should go down on its knees, Thank God above just for mornings like these, for the world s in a wonderful way, On a wonderful day, a fantabulous day, on a wonderful day like today! Anthony Newley When You Wish Upon a Star When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are, Anything your heart desires will come to you. If your heart is in your dream, no request is too extreme, When you wish upon a star as dreamers do. God is kind. She brings to those who love The sweet fulfillment of their secret longing. Like a bolt out of the blue, God steps in and sees you through, When you wish upon a star your dream comes true. Ned Washington 2 Leigh Harline

3 FAITHFUL SERVANT OF CHRIST SCRIPTURE John 13, selected verses Virginia Lowery SOLO Take My Life, and Let It Be Harry L. Huff Adriana Repetto, soloist Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee. Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise. Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of Thy love. Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee. Take my voice, and let me sing always, only, for my King. Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from Thee. Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold. Take my intellect, and use every power as Thou shalt choose. Take my will, and make it Thine; it shall be no longer mine. Take my heart, it is Thine own; it shall be Thy royal throne. Take my love; my Lord, I pour at Thy feet its treasure store. Take my self, and I will be ever, only, all for Thee. Frances Havergal (Children may leave for childcare or choir.) SERMON Beloved in Christ Nancy S. Taylor *HYMN 451 Be Now My Vision Slane Sam Ou, cello *CALL TO PRAYER One: God be with you. Many: And also with you. One: Lift up your hearts. Many: We lift our hearts to God. One: Let us pray. (You may be seated.) Anthony T. Livolsi PASTORAL PRAYER 3

4 THE LORD S PRAYER (unison) 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 debts as we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. PRAYER RESPONSE Peace Horace Silver Willie Sordillo, saxophone - Zoë Krohne, vocalist When you find peace of mind, leave your worries behind. Don't say that it can't be done. A time to laugh and love with all guidance from above, And the freedom you seek is won. Peace is for everyone. Horace Silver, alt. Heaven Heaven, my dream. Heaven, divine. Heaven supreme. Heaven, come by. Every sweet and pretty thing, Life with love to bring. Heavenly heaven to me is just the ultimate degree to be. Alice Babs, Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges Duke Ellington CALL TO THE OFFERING INHERITANT OF GLORY In thanksgiving to God and giving witness to generous hearts, our financial gifts support ministries of mercy, justice, and beauty. 4

5 OFFERTORY ANTHEM All You Who with Bright Hope Bruce Saylor All you who with bright hope have gathered here; Look up and see what drew the ones before: The long straight way that leads to glory clear, Beyond the cross to life forevermore. On rocky ground who sprang the Jordan s flow, The Master challenged Peter to declare What only Heaven s grace could have him know: You are the Christ, the Son of God so fair! Then on the mount with James and John allowed To see his Lord with shining radiance seized And hear the voice of God from out the cloud: This is my Son, in whom I am well pleased! Now hear within, He calls to you the same: Lift up your gaze and see that I am here; Will you love Me, as one who bears My name? Then open wide your heart to love so dear. The trumpets call, the time to yield is now; Embrace your Master, let all else recede. Go boldly forward, make your solemn vow With joyful song and soaring spirit freed. For His great plan, let Him transfigure you; Surrender self and let His will be done. Go forth, united with His Spirit true; Press towards the mark, the race is almost won! David Manuel PRAYER OF DEDICATION John M. Edgerton 5

6 *HYMN Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Hyfrydol *BIDDING TO MISSION AND BENEDICTION Nancy S. Taylor POSTLUDE At the Ballet (No. 2 from Five Dances for Organ) Calvin Hampton Close-Up, a 20-minute tour of the Sanctuary, begins following worship at the front of the Sanctuary. Led by docent Mary Hunter. 6

7 Today s music pays tribute to our beloved Harry Lyn Huff, Minister of Music at Old South Church from The selections represent the many facets of Harry s musicianship: his diverse musical vocabulary, drawing from Broadway, jazz, gospel, country, and classical genres; his championship of innovative composers, including Hampton, Saylor, DeBlasio, and Gustafson; his own creative voice, seen in his compositions, arrangements, and innovative programming; and his remarkable ability to touch our hearts. Each musical selection reflects the fond memories of our church members, and the special closeness of our musicians to Harry. We hope this day of music will allow you to celebrate anew your own relationship with our extraordinary Minister of Music. Happy Birthday, dear Prince Harry! 7

8 WELCOME TO OLD SOUTH CHURCH PHOTOGRAPHY: As we prepare to revise our website, we are joined today by photographers from BearWalk studio to capture the beauty of our life together. Welcome to Old South Church in Boston. We are a progressive Christian church first gathered in The Church played a significant role in early American history. Today, Old South Church continues to outfit itself for mission and ministry in the 21st century as a thriving urban church in the heart of Boston. Join us immediately following worship for fellowship and refreshments in the Gordon Chapel. Today s flowers are given in loving memory of Catherine Dauber by her grandchildren, Pam and Ian Holland, and her great-grandchildren, Nolan and Aine Holland. The flowers on the table by Harry Huff s picture are given in great thanksgiving for the life and friendship of Harry Lyn Huff by the Rev. Shawn Fiedler. If you need to stretch your legs during worship the Gordon Chapel has full audio of the Sanctuary service throughout. Name tags facilitate community and help newcomers feel welcomed. If you don t see a tag with your name on it, let us know. For LARGE print bulletins or hearing assistance devices ask an Usher. HEARING ASSISTED DEVICES Old South has installed a Hearing Loop in the Sanctuary, the latest technology in hearing assisted devices. 1. If you have a hearing aid: the loop works directly for those whose hearing aids have a T-Coil. 2. If you are hard of hearing but don t use an aid: ask for one the devices that is paired with the loop. Note: The sound will be best if you sit further inside the pews, away from the aisles. The loop does NOT work in the upper galleries. GARAGE PARKING VALIDATIONS We have arrangements for discounted parking with two nearby garages for Old South Church worship or church business (excluding weddings and concerts): 1. Park at the Garage@100 Clarendon (behind Back Bay Station), have your ticket validated at our Front Desk, and you pay the discounted rate of $7 for up to 3 hours. Old South bears no cost. 2. Park at the Prudential Garage for up to 5 hours on Saturday or Sunday, have your ticket validated at our Front Desk, and the Prudential Garage will bill 8 Old South (costing us $15k - $20k per year).

9 Sunday, October 22 8:30 am First Worship Choir 9:00 am FIRST Worship, Nancy S. Taylor preaching 9:45 am Old South Café in the Gordon Chapel 10:00 am Community Hour: Meeting John Calvin Again for the First Time 10:00 am Lectionary Bible Study 11:00 am FESTIVAL Worship, Nancy S. Taylor preaching 11:00 am Picture Directory Appointments (through 5:00 pm) 12:30 pm Prince Harry Celebration Luncheon Monday, October 23 5:30 pm Finance Committee 6:00 pm Theological Book Group 7:30 pm Spiritual Classics Small Group Tuesday, October 24 5:30 pm Old South Ringers Rehearsal 6:00 pm Congregational Care and Support Committee 7:00 pm Board of Ministers and Deacons Wednesday, October 25 6:15 pm Young Adult Book Group Jesus is the Question 6:30 pm Young Adult Book Group The Great Divorce Thursday, October 26 12:00 pm Women s Small Group 5:00 pm Operations Committee 6:00 pm JAZZ Worship, Nancy S. Taylor preaching 6:30 pm Old South Choir Rehearsal 7:00 pm Through the Whole Bible Book Group 7:00 pm Young Adult Book Group The Cost of Discipleship 8:00 pm Social Change and the Church Discussion Group Friday, October 27 7:30 pm Boston Book Festival Saturday, October 28 9:45 am Discover Heifer Animal Connections Day Trip, off site 10:00 am Boston Book Festival 9

10 OLD SOUTH CHURCH IN BOSTON MINISTERS, OFFICERS AND STAFF Nancy S. Taylor, Senior Minister John M. Edgerton, Associate Minister Anthony T. Livolsi, Associate Minister James W. Crawford, Senior Minister Emeritus Kate Nintcheu, Director, Children and Family Ministries Donald A. Wells, Theologian in Residence June Cooper, Theologian in the City Calvin Genzel, Wedding Outreach Minister Ken Orth, Healing Worship Minister Carrie Swayne-Gerrish, Youth Leader Rebecca Bowler, Seminarian Intern Emma Brewer-Wallin, Ministry Intern Carolyn Davis, Director, Old South Preschool George Sargeant, Associate Organist and Choirmaster Willie Sordillo, Jazz Worship Music Director Peter Coulombe, Director, Old South Ringers Amy Budka, Children s Music Leader Tim Harbold, Director, Gospel & Festival Choirs Deb Washington, Moderator Rob Gabler, Clerk Lauren Berk, Treasurer Randy Billings, Chair, Board of Trustees Emily Click, Historian Stephanie LaShoto & Ralph Watson, Senior Deacons Vicki Newman, Pledge Secretary Helen McCrady, Senior Church Administrator Amy Perry, Communications Linda Van Praet, Accounting & Human Resources David Albaugh, Building Manager Janet Butler, Wedding Coordinator Elias Perez, Senior Sexton Ozo Nwodo and Oppong Serebour, Sextons Corey Spence, Rubia Reyes, and Lena Rojas Receptionists CCLI License # A NOTE ON THE INCLUSIVE DIMENSIONS OF GOD S GRACE Old South Church in Boston, in the name of its host, Jesus Christ, and in the spirit of Christ s invitation carved into the stone of this church s portico, Behold I Set Before You an Open Door, welcomes all who seek to know God. Following the One who we believe is Sovereign and Savior, we affirm that each individual is a child of God, and recognize that we are called to be like one body with many members, seeking with others of every race, ethnicity, creed, class, age, gender, marital status, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression to journey together toward the promised realm of God. We invite everyone to join in the common life and mission of our reconciling community through participation and leadership in this congregation, and by fully sharing in the worship, rites and sacraments of this church. As we all move forward with the work of this church, we commit ourselves to making justice and inclusivity a reality in this congregation and in the world. On the threshold of Christ s open door, we rely upon the healing, unconditional nature of God s love and grace to be our help and guide. 10

11 ANNOUNCEMENTS THE WORLD IN FLAMES Sunday, October 29, 12:30 pm Is every breaking news alert heart breaking? Do you find yourself struggling to understand a terrifying season of weather events, from raging fires in California to horrific hurricanes striking Houston, Florida, and the Caribbean Islands, particularly Puerto Rico? Join a conversation about our role as people of faith to respond with both mercy and justice and get connected with possibilities for climate activism here in Massachusetts. NORTH OF BOSTON POTLUCK Saturday, November 11, at 6:00 pm Join John and Mary Ann Lape at their home in North Reading. Please bring a dish for six, a beverage to share, and enthusiasm for delicious food and an allaround good time! For more information, and to RSVP yes, northofboston@oldsouth.org or call John and Mary Ann at (978) DARKNESS FROM WHICH I COME PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION Sunday, November 12, 12:15 pm, Mary Norton Hall With composer Delvyn Case. In advance of the live performance of his piece, Darkness from which I come, Del will introduce the music, the poetry, and the spiritual themes of the piece by playing the recording from his new CD. Followed by an interactive discussion about sacred music and theology. CONCERT: DARKNESS FROM WHICH I COME Friday, November 17, 7:30 pm, fourth floor Guild Room, FREE Performance and discussion about music and theology with composer and OSC member Delvyn Case. Soprano Elisabeth Marshall and pianist Brady Millican will perform Del s new sacred song cycle, featuring new English translations of Rilke poems by former OSC Theologian-in-Residence Mark Burrows. Moderated by Boston University professor of music and theology Andrew Shenton.

12 CHILDREN + FAMILIES CHILDCARE: Infants through grade 2 are welcome in our childcare ministries beginning at 8:40 am. Care is available uninterrupted all morning through Festival Worship. CHURCH SCHOOL: Our Montessori-style Godly Play program invites children to see themselves as active participants in the story of faith. Today s curriculum: All three classes (Preschool, Early Elementary, and Older Elementary) will explore 10 Best Ways. Meet the Ancestors programming for middle school students will explore Beginning with the Patriarchs. YOUTH GROUP: Students in grades 8-12 explore issues of life and faith on Sundays with Youth Leader Carrie Swayne-Gerrish. HOPS & HYMNS Tuesday, October 31, 6:30 pm To celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, we will gather around the great reformer Martin Luther's two great loves: church music and beer! What better way to honor the one who said: whoever drinks beer is quick to sleep; whoever sleeps long does not sin; whoever does not sin enters heaven! Thus, let us drink beer! than by coming together with our favorite brews and belting out our favorite hymns? BYOB and a few to share! (The church will provide a non-alcoholic root beer option.) An RSVP is required: anthony@oldsouth.org. SPRING BULB PLANTING Saturday, October 28, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Volunteer for an hour, or the day! Old South Church s garden is powered by volunteer labor. Your help makes it happen. Join in a mission of beauty, as we plant bulbs that will mark the return of life and color to our front door next spring. A range of tasks for all abilities. Coffee and lunch provided. For more information, contact Jim Hood at jh@hooddesign.com.

13 ADULT EDUCATION SUNDAYS at 10:00 am between First and Festival Worship LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY: Engage the preached scripture text for the week in depth and detail and enjoy the lively discussion facilitated by our Boston University School of Theology Seminarian Rebecca Bowler. COMMUNITY HOUR Meeting John Calvin Again for the First Time TODAY and October 29 In marking the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, we will explore the life and theology of the reformer upon whose thought our own tradition rests: John Calvin. He was (in)famously preoccupied with questions of sinfulness and predestination so we aren't supposed to like him! and yet, so much of the intellectual liveliness and activist spirit of the Christianity we love and practice at Old South Church owes itself to him. Join us as we ponder his questions, puzzle over his conclusions, and reapply his thinking in new ways. Old South Church Finances 101 November 5 (10:00 am and 12:30 pm) Want to understand Old South Church s financial picture? Budget? Mission? Endowment? Spending rule? Income? Expenses? Join the church s financial leaders (Treasurer, and reps from Trustees, Finance, Stewardship, and Planned Giving) to hear presentations and ask all your questions. Transparency is our middle name. Moderated by Kathy Wade, chair of the Stewardship Committee. WEEKDAYS THEOLOGICAL BOOK GROUP: Beginning Monday, October 30. Next up: themes of the Reformation, begun 500 years ago, including: the nature of Grace, the Scriptures, Faith, and the Protestant Principle, using a study guide published by the UCC ($5 at the Front Desk) and a brief online biography of Luther. Only a few spaces remain. Sign up for these four sessions at the Front Desk, or Don Wells at granwell@comcast.net. FUN-AND-NOT-SCARY, AT-A-SNAIL S-PACE READ THROUGH OF THE WHOLE BIBLE STUDY: Thursdays, 7:00 pm. This time around we ll tackle the Book of Deuteronomy. Reading the Bible chapter by chapter, book by book opens us up to new allusions, parallels, and rich insights. Join Rev. Anthony Livolsi and get ready to geek out!

14 FAITH INTO ACTION FOREGO FOSSIL FUEL FRIDAYS Join MACUCC Conference Minister Rev. Dr. Jim Antal and other members of the UCC Fridays through November 10 at the Massachusetts State House. The United Church of Christ and other organizations are giving Gov. Baker an opportunity to make history by signing an Executive Order to halt the construction of or plans for any new fossil fuel infrastructure in the Commonwealth. Studies by Attorney General Maura Healy and others say we don t need more pipelines, compressors, etc. Help make Massachusetts a leader in the climate movement! We need UCC volunteers to take part in our Friday lunch hour stand-in. Sign up for one shift or more! Visit SERVICE ROLLING FOOD DRIVE We are collecting stuffing mix for the Allston-Brighton Food Pantry in October. Collection is in the stone entryway. NOTICES 1) Worship services and events at Old South Church are sometimes photographed and videotaped to document the vibrant life of our church. If you do not wish to be included in these recordings, please notify an usher. 2) Please do not leave bags unattended in the building, including in the Sanctuary, for any length of time. Old South Church in Boston (617) OldSouth.org