The Worship of God All Saints Sunday
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1 All saints being united to Jesus Christ their head, by his Spirit and by faith, have fellowship with him in his graces, sufferings, death, resurrection, and glory: and, being united to one another in love, they have communion in each other s gifts and graces, and are obliged to the performance of such duties, public and private, as to conduce to their mutual good, both in the inward and outward man. Saints by their profession are bound to maintain an holy fellowship and communion in the worship of God, and in performing such other spiritual services as tend to their mutual edification; as also in relieving each other in outward things, according to their several abilities and necessities. Which communion, as God offereth opportunity, is to be extended unto all those who, in every place, call upon the name of the Lord Jesus. The Westminster Confession of Faith Of the Communion of Saints Book of Confessions, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) November 3, 2013 The Worship of God All Saints Sunday 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. Parking is available in the Meigs Street parking lot. On Sundays, the Arnold Park parking lot is available for handicap parking only. Street parking is possible on both sides of East Avenue. Additional parking can be found at (all on East Avenue): Jewish Community Federation (Sibley Place) Seneca Waterways Council of the Boy Scouts American Association of University Women Rochester Area Community Foundation Century Club 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 to all floors/areas of the church. 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 bags 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 10:45am worship service. All are invited to this time of fellowship in the Celebration Center. Pastoral Care needs and prayer requests 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. 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 William W. Young, Pastor Emeritus Peter A. DuBois, Director of Music/Organist ext. 109 Christina A. Lenti, Associate Director of Music ext. 110 Tom Mueller, Assistant Organist Rebecca D Angelo-Veitch, Coordinator of Children s Ministries and Congregational Life ext. 118 Jane S. Carden, Youth Ministry Coordinator ext. 107
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 BELL PRELUDE Bwana Awabariki Susan T. Nelson Covenant Ringers PRELUDE Benedictus Max Reger CHORAL INTROIT Let All Things Now Living ASH GROVE Junior Choir Let all things now living a song of thanksgiving to God our creator triumphantly raise; who fashioned and made us, protected and stayed us, by guiding us on to the end of our days. God s banners are o er us, pure light goes before us, a pillar of fire shining forth in the night; till shadows have vanished, all fearfulness banished, as forward we travel from light into light. 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 God of the ages, we praise you for all your servants, who have done justice, loved mercy, and walked humbly with their God. For apostles and martyrs and saints of every time and place, who in life and death have witnessed to your truth, For all your servants who have faithfully served you, witnessed bravely, and died in faith, who still are shining lights in the world, For those no longer remembered, who earnestly sought you in darkness, who held fast their faith in trial, and served others, For those we have known and loved, who by their faithful obedience and steadfast hope, have shown the same mind that was in Christ Jesus, Keep us grateful for their witness, and like them, eager to follow in the way of Christ.
4 Then at the last, bring us with them to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. (Book of Common Worship, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) HYMN 526 For All the Saints SINE NOMINE PRAYER of CONFESSION SILENT PRAYER KYRIE 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. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON RESPONSE: Friends, believe the good news. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
5 ANTHEM You Are Mine David Haas The Covenant Singers Gabrielle Owen, flute Abby Lindsey, cello Scott Stratton-Smith, piano I will come to you in the silence, I will lift you from all your fear. You will hear my voice, I claim you as my choice, be still and know I am here. Do not be afraid, I am with you. I have called you each by name. Come and follow me, I will bring you home; I love you and you are mine. I am hope for all who are hopeless, I am eyes for all who long to see. In the shadows of the night I will be your light, come and rest in me. Do not be afraid, I am with you I am strength for all the despairing, healing for the ones who dwell in shame. All the blind will see, the lame will all run free, and all will know my name. Do not be afraid, I am with you I am the Word that leads all to freedom, I am the peace the world cannot give. I will call your name, embracing all your pain, stand up, now walk, and live! Congregation joins last time DISMISSAL of CHILDREN Copies of the music for this anthem are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Christopher J. Mould.
6 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.) Christmas Baskets EPISTLE LESSON 2 Thessalonians 1-4, 11-2 (Pew Bible, NT, page 205) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. ANTHEM Morning Trumpet arr. Alice Parker and Robert Shaw Matthew Adrian, bass O, when shall I see Jesus, And reign with Him above, And shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning. And from the flowing fountain Drink everlasting love, And shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning. Shout O glory, for I shall mount above the skies, When I hear the trumpet sound in that morning. When shall I be delivered from this vain world of sin, And shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning. And with my blessed Jesus Drink endless pleasures in, And shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning. Shout O glory... Through grace I am determined to conquer though I die, And shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning. And then away to Jesus On wings of love I'll fly, And shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning. Shout O glory... - text by John Leland PRAYER of REMEMBRANCE Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship, in the mystical body of your son, Christ our Lord. Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared. Through Jesus Christ our savior we pray. Amen. Chris Mould Jean Brown Lucille Lu Moore Evelyn Kerney Perry Branch Robert Hurlbut Virginia Lee Burnham John N. Jack Kerr Natacha Dykman William Faul Brenda Mains Emily Gazley Carola Keller Bethyne Wagner Elise Lee Hart Marian Salmons Anne Rooney Hargrave David Somers Janet Jane Brady Jacquelin Jac Kennedy
7 GOSPEL LESSON Luke 19:1-10 (Pew Bible, NT, page 82) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON Zacchaeus Today John Wilkinson HYMN 355 Hear the Good News of Salvation NETTLETON AFFIRMATION of FAITH From the Second Helvetic Confession, 1561 What is the church? The Church is an assembly of the faithful called or gathered out of the world; a communion of all saints, of those who truly know and rightly worship and serve the true God in Christ the Savior, by the Word and Holy Spirit, and who by faith are partakers of all benefits which are freely offered through Christ. They are all citizens of the one city, living under the same Lord, under the same laws and in the same fellowship of all good things. Amen. PRAYERS of the PEOPLE (Prayer request cards can be found in the pew racks) and 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 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 How Glorious Your Name Robert E. Kreutz O Lord, our God, how glorious is your name throughout all the earth. Your name, O Lord, is mighty and powerful! You are exalted in splendor and majesty above the heavens, O Lord. Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings comes praise. Out of the minds of men and nations comes wondrous praise. When I behold the sight of your heavens, the flawless work of your fingers, when I behold the moon and the stars which you have set in place. What is man that you should be mindful of him? You, O Lord, will silence the hostile and quiet the vengeful, because of your foes you have fashioned their praise and silenced the hostile and made quiet the vengeful
8 RESPONSE foes. O Lord, our God, how glorious is your name throughout all the earth! - adapted from Psalm 8 ALL: 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. God of life and glory, you have given us a share in the inheritance of the saints in light. They surround our steps as we journey on towards the splendor of the eternal city. Open our eyes to see the radiance of your glory; and bring us to rejoice with them in your everlasting kingdom, where there is no dark nor dazzling but one equal light; and where in light undimmed, unending, you are worshipped and adored. Amen. HYMN 442 The Church s One Foundation AURELIA CHARGE and BENEDICTION CHORAL RESPONSE GREETING POSTLUDE Comes Autumn Time Leo Sowerby
9 The flowers this morning are given to the glory of God in loving memory of L. Alfreda Hill. The Memorial Prayer Candle is lit this week in memory of Christopher J. Mould, and all Third Church members who have died in the past year. DIRECTOR OF MUSIC/ORGANIST: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: ASSISTANT ORGANIST: PARTICIPANTS IN THIS MORNING S SERVICE: PREACHER: John Wilkinson LITURGISTS: Martha Langford, Lynette Sparks, Mary DuBois ACOLYTES: Celia Fox, Sarah Dickinson Peter DuBois Christina A. Lenti Tom Mueller GREETERS: Bonnie DeHollander, Alice Fishbeck, Ann Haag, Jack Salzer, Carl Wheeler USHERS: Roxanne, Jim and Stephanie Boyer, Beth Sieber, Betsy and Griff Vinton, Rob White, Jeff Weis Parish B: Laura Loggi, Jennifer Dinse Personnel Committee COFFEE HOUR HOSTS: Memorial Prayer Candle Beginning today we mark a new addition to our sanctuary worship space a Memorial Prayer Candle located on the front wall of the sanctuary behind the pulpit. This gift, given in loving memory of Christopher Mould ( ), gives us the opportunity to pray for particular needs in our community and world, as well as to memorialize persons who have died. A candle will be lit for each week and persons in the congregation are invited to submit requests for prayer, either for a specific Sunday, or for a general time frame by ing the church office (bwilliams@thirdpresbyterian.org). We also request a small donation of $10 to defray the cost of candles, which may be sent to the church office, care of Carol Foster, and marked memorial candle.
10 November 3, 2013 MINISTRY, SERVICE, AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Recognition this Sunday During coffee hour this Sunday, we will recognize the distinguished of service of Carol Foster (20 years) and Beth Williams (25 years!). Please plan to be present to share your best wishes with these terrific and dedicated staff members. Spiritual Formation Sunday Seminar Johnston Hall at 9:30am Christian Verbs: A four-week series that will explore fundamental ways that we practice our Christian faith Today, November 3: Pray! Led by Darryl Powell November 10: Give! Led by John Wilkinson Growing in the Word: Adult Bible Study Parlor, 9:30am Today, November 3: Luke 19:1-10 with Amy Stratton-Smith November 10: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5,13-17 with Beth Laidlaw Intercessory Prayer 10:00am in the Chapel 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, , ext. 108 or mlangford@thirdpresbyterian.org. All Saints Evening Prayer A Service of Remembrance November 4 at 7:00pm in the Chapel During this candlelight prayer service there will be a time of remembrance for those in our congregation who have died in the past year. East Avenue Grocery Run A big THANK YOU to all who ran, walked, cheered, volunteered, sponsored, and donated to make our 4 th annual Grocery Run a success. In the coming weeks we will share how much money was raised and how much food was donated, but this morning we can all be proud of the fun and energizing day we had yesterday, and how we have helped to feed the hungry in our community. UPT Poverty Group Tuesday, November 5, 12, 19, 26, 6:30-8:00pm at Lakeside Presbyterian Church (75 Stutson Street) Pre-registration is recommended so that study materials can be forwarded prior to the gathering. Contact Susan Orr at sorr@pbygenval.org or Sojourn with the Psalms Wednesdays at 4:00pm in the Parlor You are invited to enter into a devotional practice of reading the Psalms. Martha Langford leads the group. Thursday Voices in Johnston Hall Thursdays at Noon Pre-printed materials are available in the literature rack outside the office. In November we will explore the Lord s Prayer through the voice of the catechisms. November 7: The Heidelberg Catechism with John Wilkinson 20s and 30s to Meet Thursday, November 7, 7:00pm All those who are a part of the Third Church community in their 20s or 30s are invited to a get-together to socialize, share ideas, and think about ways that we might create more fellowship and connection within that age group. We hope you will join us on Thursday, November 7 th at 7:00pm in the private room at The Gate House Café (Village Gate, Goodman Street) for light munchies and conversation.
11 Bring ideas and bring a friend! It would be helpful to have RSVPs by ASAP to Becky D Angelo-Veitch at , ext. 118 or rveitch@thirdpresbyterian.org. Mom s Book Club Friday, November 8, 7:30pm at Sarah Boyce s, 2 Denonville Ridge, Penfield I am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban will be discussed. Bring a munchies to beverage. Stewardship Forum Sunday, November 10, 12:00pm, Johnston Hall By Whose Bounty all are Blessed Come, ask questions and learn about our call to share as a central act of our faith. Chancel Choir Concert Sunday, November 10, 7:30pm The Chancel Choir will be offering a Concert of Remembrance in our Sanctuary. In addition to favorite anthems of praise, remembrance and comfort, the featured work on the program will be The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass by Carol Barnett. Many will remember this energetic and engaging work from the choir s presentation last spring. Now, offer it to the community for inspiration and enjoyment. Invite your friends, neighbors, and family to join you for this wonderful occasion! Donations accepted to support expenses. Mission Day at Cameron November 11 Veterans Day We are pleased to be partnering with two other congregations in our Presbytery to sponsor a special program at Cameron Community Ministries three 90-minute slots for families to come and lead a craft, game, activity or project for the children of Cameron Community Ministries. Contact Becky for more information (rveitch@thirdpresbyterian.org). Parent to Parent Thursday, November 14, 7:00pm Parents, grandparents, friends SAVE THE DATE! Along with dessert and conversation, Mark Yaconelli will be sharing three simple practices that will help us develop a greater capacity for embodying peace, healing, and compassion. Mark is a very captivating speaker. Invite your friends. Invite parents of your children s friends. You won t want to miss it. RSVP s appreciated but not necessary. Contact Jane Carden for additional information at jcarden@thirdpresbyterian.org. A Breath of Faith Friday, November 15, 6:00pm Celebration Center We will be watching the film, Sunday after our potluck supper. Do we get so wrapped up in religion that we miss out on what's important to God? Childcare is available for those needing it ($5/child, $10/family. RSVP to Becky D Angelo-Veitch ( , ext. 118) or rveitch@thirdpresbyterian.org. Lunch, Learn and Become RAIHN Certified Sunday, November 24, 12:15 pm Johnston Hall You are invited to learn more about Third Church s homeless ministry and the families we serve: Check out what it means to be a RAIHN volunteer and get certified to serve one-on-one with our guest families. Contact Laurie Mahoney at or lmahone1@rochester.rr.com. BOAR S HEAD Casting Underway! We are now putting together the large cast for the Boar s Head and Yule Log Festival that we ll present to the community on January 11 and 12. No prior stage experience is necessary; there is a very small time commitment; NO lines to memorize and parts for everyone from first grade through senior citizens! Check out the details online at Contact Peter DuBois to indicate your interest in participating! (pdubois@thirdpresbyterian.org). HUNGER SUNDAY Next Sunday please bring: Spaghetti, Pasta Sauce (26oz cans) Your contributions are needed Every Sunday!
12 CALENDAR FOR November 3-November 10 8:30 am Child Care CE 8:30 am Worship Chapel 9:30 am Junior Choir Rehearsal Moot Arts Room 9:30 am Youth Church School CE/201 9:30 am Sunday Seminar JH 9:30 am Growing in the Word Parlor 9:45 am Child Care CE 10:00 am Intercessory Prayer Chapel 10:45 am Worship Sanctuary 11:00 am Church School Chapel Chapel 12:00 pm Coffee Hour CC 12:15 pm Spiritual Formation Parker Room 4:30 pm Junior High Bells Sanctuary 4:30 pm Covenant Ringers Moot Arts Room 5:15 pm Covenant Singers Choir Room 6:00 pm Youth Fellowship/Dinner CC Monday, November 4 8:30 am Chapel Bells Moot Arts Room 9:30 am Food Cupboard CC 2:00 pm Library Committee Library 5:00 pm Shawl Knitting Ministry Parlor 6:00 pm Boy Scouts CC 7:00 pm Monday Evening Prayer Chapel 7:00 pm Explorer Crew CE/Room B04 7:30 pm Born This Way! Parlor Tuesday, November 5 9:15 am Morning Prayers Chapel 9:45 am Staff Meeting Parker Room 10:00 am Enneagram Class Parlor 7:00 pm Enneagram Class CE/Room 207 7:00 pm Congregational Fellowship Parker Wednesday, November 6 4:00 pm Sojourn with the Psalms Parlor 5:00 pm Children s Bell Choir Moot Arts Room 5:30 pm Qabats CC 5:30 pm Junior Choir Rehearsal Moot Arts Room 6:45 pm Glorious Voices Moot Arts Room 7:15 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Thursday, November 7 9:30 am Food Cupboard CC 10:45 am Celebration Ringers Parker Room 12:00 pm Thursday Voices JH 1:00 pm CPR/AED Training CE/room B04 5:30 pm Joint Budget/Finance JH 4 Meigs Street, Rochester, NY :45 pm Third Church Ringers Moot Arts Room 6:15 pm Boy Scout District Meeting CC 7:00 pm 20s/30s Gathering Off Site 7:00 pm Outreach Committee Whitney Friday, November 8 7:00 pm Mom s Book Club Off Site Saturday, November 9 10:00 am Dining Room Ministry CC 10:00 am Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sanctuary Sunday, November 10 8:30 am Child Care CE 8:30 am Worship Chapel 9:30 am Junior Choir Rehearsal Moot Arts Room 9:30 am Youth Church School CE 9:30 am Sunday Seminar JH 9:30 am Growing in the Word Parlor 10:00 am Intercessory Prayer Chapel 10:45 am Worship Sanctuary 11:00 am Church School CE 12:00 pm Stewardship Forum JH 12:00 pm Coffee Hour CC 4:30 pm Junior High Bells Sanctuary 4:30 pm Covenant Ringers Moot Arts Room 5:00 pm Youth Advisors CE 5:15 pm Covenant Singers Choir Room 6:00 pm Youth Dinner/Fellowship CC 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Concert Sanctuary Printed on recycled paper FAX (585) WEBSITE:
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