The Worship of God Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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1 Forgiveness says you are given a second chance to make a new beginning. Desmond Tutu The Worship of God Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 14, :30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

2 WELCOME TO THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH We are grateful for your presence this morning. Third Church strives to be a faithful, open and inclusive congregation. We are a diverse people united by a common faith in Jesus Christ and by meaningful worship and service. We invite all who are seeking to live a life of Christian faith and discipleship to join us. If you are new to Third Church, the following information may be helpful. Parking On Sunday mornings: Street parking is possible on both sides of East Avenue. On Sundays, the Arnold Park parking lot is available for handicap parking only. Other parking is available in the Meigs Street parking lot and can be found at: Jewish Community Federation (Sibley Place) American Association of University Women Rochester Area Community Foundation Century Club (all on East Avenue) In the event of a medical emergency, please notify an usher or staff member. An AED and first aid supplies are located in the hallway between the sanctuary and elevator. Hearing Assistance: The Chapel and Sanctuary are equipped with induction loop systems. Use the Tswitch of your hearing aid. If you have difficulty hearing during the worship service, please speak with an usher immediately. An Elevator is located at the Parish House- Education Building junction to assist in accessibility. Large Print Bulletins and Bibles are available from the ushers. Hymnals and Bibles are located under the first row pews. Children and Worship: Children s worship bulletins, Bibles and activity clipboards are available from the ushers. Church School is available for children, preschool through sixth grade, during the 10:45am worship service. Child Care is available in the Education Building for infants and toddlers to age three. Coffee Hour follows the worship service. All are invited to this time of fellowship in the Celebration Center. Pastoral Care needs and prayer concerns may be communicated to Martha Langford. More about Membership: If you are interested in joining Third Church, or just want to know more, contact Lynette Sparks. The next Exploring Membership Dinner will be on October 12. Newsletter: The Messenger is published monthly. Copies are available at the back of the Sanctuary, and in the literature racks outside Johnston Hall. If you are interested in receiving the newsletter, contact Cindy Mark in the Church Office (cmark@thirdpresbyterian.org or , ext, 100). A WORD ABOUT THIS CHURCH THIRD CHURCH participates in the Presbyterian Church (USA) Commitment to Peacemaking. Our intention is to pursue avenues of peace and justice for ourselves, our families and communities, for all people in the world in which we live. We seek to be agents of reconciliation. THIRD CHURCH has joined with other Presbyterian congregations in declaring ourselves to be a More Light church. We are committed to the full participation of all persons in our church community without regard for sexual orientation, personal background or human condition. Find us on Facebook: Third Presbyterian Church THIRD CHURCH STAFF OFFICE: ; VOIC John Wilkinson, Pastor ext. 105 Martha C. Langford, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care ext. 108 Lynette K. Sparks, Interim Associate Pastor for Outreach and Evangelism ext. 106 Lucinda B. Lamme, Parish Associate Peter A. DuBois, Director of Music/Organist ext. 109 Mary Ann Rutkowski, Associate Director of Music ext. 101 Rebecca D Angelo-Veitch, Coordinator of Children s Ministries and Congregational Life ext. 118 Jane S. Carden, Youth Ministry Coordinator ext. 107 Caroline Robinson, Assistant Organist William W. Young, Pastor Emeritus Roderic P. Frohman, Pastor Emeritus

3 Preparation for Worship We come to worship from a busy and noisy world. As we prepare to offer ourselves in praise and adoration of God, it is important that we step back from our preoccupations and focus our thoughts on God. We ask that you please turn off all cell phones and pagers. As the music begins this morning, please take time to become more aware of the continuing presence of God. Stand as you are able PRELUDE Prelude and Fugue in G Major Felix Mendelssohn CHORAL INTROIT Psalm 24 Israeli Folk melody (10:45) Junior Choir Lift up the gates eternal, lift up your voices; The King of glory comes, the nation rejoices. They shall receive forgiveness, and have God s blessing If they will search for God, their Savior confessing. Lift up the gates DOXOLOGY PLEASE STAND AS THE ORGAN INTRODUCTION BEGINS OLD HUNDREDTH 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. CALL to WORSHIP from Psalm 114 Tremble, O earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob, who turns the rock into a pool of water, the flint into a spring of water. This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. HYMN 223 O My Soul, Bless Your Redeemer STUTTGART PRAYER of CONFESSION SILENT PRAYER God of mercy, God of love, in humbleness of heart we confess our sins. We forget to love and serve you, and wander from your ways. We are careless with your world, and put its life in danger. We talk of our concern for others, but fail to match our words with action. Merciful God, forgive us our sins and bring us to everlasting life, through Jesus Christ your Son, our Savior. Amen.

4 KYRIE ASSURANCE OF PARDON RESPONSE: Friends, believe the good news. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. TEACHER/ADVISOR COMMISSIONING DISMISSAL of CHILDREN Following the children s message, children are invited to proceed to the education building for Sunday school. The nursery on the middle level (10:45) of the education building is available for children to age three. (10:45) WORDS of WELCOME FOCUS on MISSION We ask that you sign the Friendship Pad and pass it to the person next to you in the pew. Please greet those worshipping with you at the close of the service. East Avenue Grocery Run

5 EPISTLE LESSON Romans 14:1-12 (Pew Bible, NT page163) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. ANTHEM Trio: Lift Thine Eyes Chorus: He Watching Over Israel Felix Mendelssohn (from Elijah) Lift thine eyes to the mountains, whence cometh help. Thy help cometh from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He hath said, thy foot shall not be moved. Thy keeper will never slumber. He, watching over Israel, slumbers not, nor sleeps. Shouldst thou, walking in grief, languish, He will quicken thee. - from Psalm 121 GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 18:21-35 (Pew Bible, NT page 20) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON Expectations Transformed: Forgiveness John Wilkinson HYMN 347 Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive DETROIT (10:45) AFFIRMATION of FAITH Belonging to God: A First Catechism Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Who are you? I am a child of God. What does it mean to be a child of God? That I belong to God, who loves me. What makes you a child of God? Grace God s free gift of love that I do not deserve and cannot earn. What is sin? Sin is closing our hearts to God and disobeying God s law. What are the results of sin? Our relationship with God is broken. All our relations with others are confused. How does God deal with us as sinners? God hates our sin, but never stops loving us. Amen.

6 PRAYERS of the PEOPLE (Prayer Request cards are available in pew pockets and can be placed and THE LORD S PRAYER in the offering plate.) 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. PRESENTATION of OFFERINGS ANTHEM There s A Wideness in God s Mercy Maurice Bevan There s a wideness in God s mercy Like the wideness of the sea; There s a kindness in his justice Which is more than liberty. There is no place where earth s sorrows Are more felt than up in heav n; There is no place where earth s failings Have such kindly judgement giv n. For the love of God is broader Than the measure of man s mind; and the heart of the Eternal Is most wonderfully kind. But we make his love too narrow By false limits of our own; And we magnify his strictness With a zeal he will not own. RESPONSE There is plenteous redemption In the blood that has been shed; There is joy for all the members In the sorrows of the Head. There is grace enough for thousands Of new worlds as great as this; There is room for fresh creations In that upper home of bliss. If our love were but more simple, We should take him at his word; And our lives would be all gladness In the joy of Christ our Lord. Frederick William Faber, 1854

7 The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. ALL: God of mercy: Help us to forgive, as you have forgiven us. Help us to trust you, even when hope is failing. Help us to take up our cross daily and follow you in your redeeming work; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. HYMN 380 O Christ, the Healer ERHALT UNS HERR CHARGE and BENEDICTION CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE God be with you till we meet again; (8:30) Loving counsels guide, uphold you, With a shepherd s care enfold you, God be with you till we meet again. CHORAL RESPONSE (10:45) GREETING POSTLUDE Epilogue Norman Gilbert The flowers this morning are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Roberta and Frank Bennett, parents of Kate Bennett and grandparents of Julia Hermanson. The Memorial Prayer Candle is lit today in memory of Police Officer Daryl Pierson. PARTICIPANTS IN THIS MORNING S SERVICE: PREACHER: John Wilkinson Martha Langford, Lynette Sparks, Christie Lutzer ACOLYTES: Olivia Rye, Celia Fox Peter DuBois Mary Ann Rutkowski Caroline Robinson GREETERS: Bob Eames, Maryjane Link, Jeff Morrison, Kelly Thevenet-Morrison, Bernie Todd Smith USHERS: Elmer Dustman, Ann Haag, Hope Herting, Gloria Pleger, Anne Sievers, Don Schichler, Rebecca Schichler Children s Ministry LITURGISTS: DIRECTOR OF MUSIC/ORGANIST: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: ASSISTANT ORGANIST: COFFEE HOUR HOSTS:

8 September 14, 2014 MINISTRY, SERVICE, AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Special Worship Schedule Next Week Because of the Rochester Marathon, our schedule on September 21 will be slightly altered. We regret any inconvenience. We will hold ONE service of worship on September 21 at 10:45am in the sanctuary. Our regular Sunday morning schedule 8:30am and 10:45am will return on September 28. Thank you for your understanding. REMAINING SEPTEMBER WORSHIP SCHEDULE September 21 One service of worship at 10:45am Spiritual Formation at 9:30am September 28 and forward -- 8:30am worship in the Chapel and 10:45 worship in the sanctuary. Spiritual Formation at 9:30am September Sermon Series Today and the next two Sundays, John Wilkinson will preach on the ways that Jesus first defies and then transforms our expectations about faith and life. Matthew s gospel will provide the particular focus. Read ahead to be prepared for these engaging conversations, and comment at the Third Church Facebook page or our Twitter feed. September 21: Expectations Transformed: Acceptance Matthew 20:1-16 September 28: Expectations Transformed: Intention Matthew 21:23-32 Church School Faculty & Advisors Children s Ministries Nursery Coordinator: Tori Bruegger Preschool: Shannan Monrad Kindergarten& 1 st Grade combined class: Jan and Ron Roach Second Grade: Lynn Donahue (Fall) Andrew Elder (Spring) Third Grade: Kathy Oehling and Kirsten Elting Fourth Grade: Robert Veitch, Deb and Paul Bishop Fifth Grade: Kim Vasta (Fall), Stephanie Post Sixth Grade: Lori Gilley Qabats Co-Leaders: Tom Broshears, Brian Walker, Molly Schleigh Children s Ministry Committee Chair: Kris Pochodylo Children s Ministry Coordinator: Rebecca D Angelo-Veitch Youth Ministries Acolyte Coordinator: Mary DuBois Advisors: Bill Bay, Jenny Bay, Paul Bishop, Meaghan Held, Therese Owen, Bruce Peachey, Jim Pochodylo, Becky Wiggins, Gretchen Young-Zeh, Jane Dickinson, Pati Primerano, Sandy Gianniny Youth Ministry Committee Chair: Michele Crain Youth Ministry Coordinator: Jane Carden Invitation to Prayer Each Sunday the Chapel is open for prayer at 10:00am. Spend time in silent prayer, light a candle, or request intercessory prayer with one of the Deacons. To add names to the weekly congregational prayer list, please contact Martha Langford at , ext. 108 or mlangford@thirdpresbyterian.org. Adult Spiritual Formation September 21 Sunday Seminar: 9:30am in Johnston Hall Constantine to Constance: AD in Johnston Hall Roderic P. Frohman is leading a six-part multi-media series exploring Medieval Christianity from Rome s fall to Reformation s dawn.

9 Part II: The Rise of Islam AD The story of Mohammed, the establishment of the Caliphate, and religious tolerance in Muslim Spain. Growing in the Word: 9:30am in the Parlor Philippians 1:21-30: Encouraged by Paul s Hope led by Holly Powell General Assembly Forum Today, following 10:45am worship, Johnston Hall Join John Wilkinson for a review of actions taken by the 221 st General Assembly which met in Detroit in June. We will spend particular time discussing the marriage and Middle East items. Society for Chamber Music in Rochester Concert Today at 3:00pm, Sanctuary Three at Third Presbyterian presents Brandenburg and Beyond: Sonata #5 in E Minor for Two Violins by Jean-Marie Leclair, Brandenburg Concerto #1 by J.S. Bach, Spiegel im Spiegel by Arvo Pärt and Concerto a 8 Concertanti in G Major by Jan Dismas Zelenka. A pre-concert talk will take place at 2:30pm. Tickets ($30) are available at the door. Students with ID are admitted free. Get Acquainted with School #3 Wednesday, September 17, 10:00am School #3, Nathaniel Rochester School There will be a Get Acquainted with School #3 at 85 Adams Street. Everyone is invited. If you d like a look inside a city elementary school, a school tour, and learn more about the tutoring programs, see the new tutor room at #3, please join us! Everyone is welcome. To attend, please contact Sue Maddock at or smasue@rochester.rr.com. Calvin Guild Wednesday, September 17, 12:00pm, Johnston Hall What Is Rod Doing? Come and enjoy a power point presentation/discussion with Rod Frohman about his retirement outreach consulting, teaching, Kenya, genealogy and family activities. A simple soup and sandwich lunch will be available at a cost of $7 per participant. RSVP to Dot Wallace at Celebration Ringers Rehearsals Begin September 18, 10:45am Contact Mary Ann Rutkowski ( , ext. 101) or mrutkowski@thirdpresbyterian.org with questions. Thursday Voices September 18, Johnston Hall Explore the hymns we sing in worship. Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven; Help us Accept Each Other; Just As I Am, led by Lynette Sparks. Heritage Members Luncheon Sunday, September 21, 12:00pm, Celebration Center All Third Church members who have achieved 75 years of life experience are cordially invited to lunch in the Celebration Center. Look for your invitation in the mail. RSVP to the church office ( ). Witness Palestine Film Series Sunday, September 21, 12:00pm, Monday, September 22, 8:00pm at McCCC Theatre, 42 Atlantic Avenue My Name is Rachel Corrie is a live, onewoman theater performance, part of the Rochester Fringe Festival. The play is based on diaries of an American peace activist killed while defending a host family s home from being demolished. Tickets are available through Rochester Fringe Festival. Commissioning Class Informational Meeting Sunday, September 21, 9:30am, Youth Lounge Come and hear about this year s Commissioning experience this is for both parents and teens interested in exploring the commissioning process. This year s class will meet twice in October to brainstorm faith partners and mission projects. Classroom instruction begins in January. Join us!

10 Living Waters Wednesdays You are invited you to join us in the Third Church Chapel on Wednesday evenings beginning October 8 for a new worship opportunity. A worship service at a perfect time for: Individuals or families who may be away on a Sunday morning People who are seeing a mid-week respite from the busy-ness of life Chancel Choir members seeking a new experience prior to Wednesday rehearsal Qabats families not volunteering on a particular Wednesday Youth searching for an alternative worship opportunity Church neighbors Any of us, and all of us Whether you attend regularly on a Sunday morning or not, we invite you to give Living Waters Wednesdays a try. It will be good for your soul and good for the life of this community of faith. Please invite a friend to join us as well. Living Waters Wednesdays will begin October 8 at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Worship Opportunity Serving communion at Third Church is a reflective and fulfilling act of service. If you are an ordained Elder or Deacon, please consider joining a team to serve either at chapel or sanctuary services during the year. Susan Fox at swichmanfox@gmail.com for details. Help Spread the Word about the Grocery Run! We need your help to get the word out to the community about the Grocery Run! Stop at the Grocery Run table at Coffee Hour to pick up posters to hang at gyms, coffee shops, in the office, wherever you think runners will see it! Register early, before it s too late to get your commemorative edition 5 th Anniversary race shirt! Certain shirt sizes are going fast, so register online now to make sure you get the size you want. Then wear your shirt around town and talk up the race whenever you can. More runners means more help fighting hunger in Rochester! Donations for UPT Children s Programs We are asking UPT congregations to wrap our arms around children in UPT programs through monthly donations. Current needs are pocket folders and pencils. Children s Ministry Visit the Children s tab on the website for online registration, handbook and other documents. Junior Choir Membership All children, grades 3-6, are invited to sing in the Junior Choir. This choir rehearses Sunday mornings at 9:30am and Wednesdays at 5:30pm. The choir sings each Sunday in church during the program year. Contact Mary Ann Rutkowski for more information: mrutkowski@thirdpresbyterian.org. or , ext Youth & Qabats Kickoff Potluck/Parent Meeting Sunday, September 21, 5:00pm Celebration Center Our Fall Programs kick off the year in the Celebration Center with a Youth Parent Meeting at 5:00pm, Potluck Supper for everyone at 5:45pm and a Qabats Parent Meeting at 6:30pm. Details about this upcoming year will be shared. Plan to attend the information meeting that applies to your family. Peter DuBois, Mary Ann Rutkowski, and Jeanne Fisher will share program information. RSVP: Jane Carden (jcarden@thirdpresbyterian.org) or Becky D Angelo-Veitch (rveitch@thirdpresbyterian.org) by September 18. COVENANT SINGERS will hold their first rehearsal that day, as well, beginning at 5:00pm in the Choir Room! All youth in grades 7 12 are encouraged to be a part of this group, which will sing in worship several times this season AND present a youth musical in April. Come and find out all about it!

11 YOUTH BELL REHEARSALS (Covenant Ringers) will begin on Sunday, October 5 at 4:30pm. Learning from Raleigh Tuesday, September 30, 7:00pm Johnston Hall This past Spring, eleven people (convened by UPT) traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina to learn about their public education successes and see what lessons might be applied to Rochester. It was a transforming experience not only for the group, but also to help us think about possibilities locally. UPT and the Presbytery of Genesee Valley have an important role in helping to address challenges that Rochester schools are facing. Come learn about the trip, and more so, help us consider next directions in what we are calling the Great Schools for All conversation. Meals with a Meaning October 4 Mark your calendar because you are invited for dinner in the home of one of our fellow members on October 4! This is a wonderful opportunity to visit and get to know the people you see on Sundays. Our hosts and hostesses expecting you, so please let Maryjane Link know you would like to attend (mjlink@earthlink.net) or World Communion Sunday October 5 We will celebrate Communion with many other congregations as part of World Communion Sunday. To honor this, members of Third Church are invited to bake a loaf of bread that will be used as the element for our communion. Breads of international origin are welcome! Freshly baked bread will need to be delivered to the church kitchen Saturday morning, October 4 no later than noon. There will be a designated spot for bread in the kitchen in consideration of Dining Room Ministry. Please Susan Fox at swichmanfox@gmail.com if you are interested in baking. Lunch and Learn October 5 12:15pm in the Celebration Center As life changes, it can become necessary to relocate--to a smaller home, the home of a friend or relative, a retirement community, or nursing home. Where do you start, and how does a family handle these events in ways that reduce stress and make for the best possible transition? Our speaker, Karen Menachof of Caring Transitions will address the elements of a good move for senior adults. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP to the church office to reserve your place. A $5.00 donation is suggested to offset the cost of the meal. For more information, contact Martha Langford ext. 108, mlangford@thirdpresbyterian.org RAIHN Fundraiser RAIHN has been chosen as the beneficiary of the Genesee Brew House Brewery Charity Program. A portion of the proceeds from each tasting fee through September 30 assessed at the Brew House will be donated to RAIHN. To learn more, visit raihn.org. Third Church Office Volunteers Needed Do you have a few hours per week or per month available to spend in the Third Church Office? We are in need of your cheery assistance with telephones, greeting visitors, copying, mailings, computer work, and general office tasks. If you are interested, please contact Cindy Mark at , ext. 100 or cmark@thirdpresbyterian.org. Do You Tweet? If you use twitter, we encourage you to We will be increasing our Twitter presence this fall, so join us! HUNGER SUNDAY Food Cupboard has a desperate need for Peanut Butter (18 oz.)

12 CALENDAR for September 14 September 21 Sunday at Third Church 8:30 am Child Care CE 8:30 am Worship Chapel 9:30 am Junior Choir Rehearsal Moot Arts Room 9:30 am Sunday Seminar JH 9:30 am Growing in the Word Parlor 9:30 am Youth Church School CE :00 am Intercessory Prayer Chapel 10:30 am Acolyte Training Sanctuary 10:45 am Worship Sanctuary 11:00 am Church School Education Building 11:45 am Coffee Hour Celebration Center 12:00 am General Assembly Forum JH 2:30 pm Chamber Music Pre-concert Talk Sanctuary 3:00 pm Chamber Music Concert Sanctuary Monday, September 15 5:00 pm Shawl Knitting Ministry Parlor 6:00 pm Boy Scouts CC 6:45 pm Yoga JH 7:00 pm Youth Committee Whitney Room 7:30 pm Born This Way Parlor Tuesday, September 16 9:15 am Morning Prayer Chapel 9:45 am Staff Meeting Parker Room 5:30 pm Stewardship Parker Room Wednesday, September 17 12:00 pm Calvin Guild JH 5:30 pm Junior Choir Rehearsal Moot Arts Room 6:00 pm Gun Violence Response Off Site 7:15 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Thursday, September 18 9:30 am Food Cupboard CC 12:00 pm Thursday Voices JH 5:45 pm Third Church Ringers Moot Choir Room 7:30 pm More Light Committee Whitney Room Friday, September 19 9:30 am Sisters in Spirit Parlor Saturday, September 20 10:00 am Dining Room Ministry CC Sunday, September 21 9:15 am Intercessory Prayer Chapel 9:30 am Child Care CE 9:30 am Jr. Choir Rehearsal Moot Arts Room 9:30 am Sunday Seminar JH 9:30 am Growing in the Word Parlor 9:30 am Youth Church School CE :00 am Commissioning Class Info. Meeting CE 10:45 am Worship Sanctuary 11:00 am Church School CE 12:00 pm Heritage Members Lunch CC 12:00 pm Happy Bunch Out to Lunch Off Site 5:00 pm Youth/Qabats Informational Meeting and Potluck Supper Kickoff CC 5:00 pm Covenant Singers Rehearsal Choir Room Printed on recycled paper 4 Meigs Street, Rochester, NY (585) FAX (585) WEBSITE: