The Worship of God Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Rally Day

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1 takes place in the environment of the Spirit. This existence includes the experience of growth in the manifold aspects of our nature: our bodies, minds, feelings, judgments, social relationships, imaginations. In the Spirit we come to recognize Spirit to work in our growing, rather than to struggle against the Spirit by trying to control it though our own powers. This is Craig Dykstra Growing in the Life of Faith September 8, 2013 The Worship of God Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Rally Day 10:00 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 - u 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. worship bulletins, Bibles and activity bags are available from the ushers. Church School is available for children, preschool through sixth grade during the 10:00am worship service. Child Care is available in the Education Building for infants and toddlers to age three. Congregational Fellowship is sponsoring a lunch on the lawn to celebrate Rally Day. Join us for the music of the Meigs Street Ramblers and fellowship. 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 community without regard for sexual orientation, personal background or human condition. 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 - 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 PRELUDE CHORAL INTROIT Introduction Intermezzo Finale Gerald Bales René Clausen 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 139 LEADER: O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; You discern my thoughts from far away. PEOPLE: You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. LEADER: Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. PEOPLE: How weighty to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! HYMN 555 PRAYER of CONFESSION NUN DANKET Merciful God, you made us in your image, with a mind to know you, a heart to love you, and a will to serve you. But our knowledge is imperfect, our love inconstant, our obedience incomplete. Day by day we fail to grow into your likeness; yet you are slow to be angry with your children. For the sake of Jesus Christ, your Son, our Savior, do not hold our sins against us, but in your tender love, forgive. Amen. from Book of Common Order, Church of Scotland SILENT PRAYER

4 KYRIE ASSURANCE OF PARDON LEADER: PEOPLE: RESPONSE: Friends, believe the good news. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. MESSAGE ( to the education building for Sunday school. The nursery is available for children to age three on the middle level of the education building. Children should be picked up in their classrooms prior to Rally Day activities.) DISMISSAL of CHILDREN 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.) Meals with a Meaning

5 OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Jeremiah 18:1-11 (Pew Bible, OT page 720) LEADER: The Word of the Lord. PEOPLE: Thanks be to God. ANTHEM John Rutter O clap your hands together all ye people: O sing unto God with the voice of melody. For the Lord is high and to be feared: he is the great King upon all the earth. He shall subdue the people under us: and the nations under our feet. He shall choose out an heritage for us: even the worship of Jacob whom he loved. God is gone up with a merry noise: and the Lord with the sound of the trump. O sing praises unto our God: O sing praises unto our King. For God is the King of all the earth: Sing ye praises with understanding. O clap your hands together all ye people. -Psalm 47:1-7 GOSPEL LESSON Luke 14:25-33 (Pew Bible, NT, page 78) LEADER: The Word of the Lord. PEOPLE: Thanks be to God. SERMON HYMN John Wilkinson

6 AFFIRMATION of FAITH PRAYERS of the PEOPLE PRESENTATION of OFFERINGS Brief Statement of Faith, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) We trust in God the Holy Spirit everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the church. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God's new heaven and new earth, praying, Come, Lord Jesus! Amen. 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.

7 ANTHEM For the Presence of the Lord David J. Evans arr. Indra Hughes RESPONSE Be still for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here, Come bow before him now with reverence and fear. In him no sin is found, we stand on holy ground, Be still for the presence of the Lord, the Holy One is here. Be still for the glory of the Lord is shining all around, He burns with holy fire; with splendor he is crowned. How awesome is the sight, our radiant King of Light, Be still for the glory of the Lord is shining all around. Be still for the power of the Lord is moving in this place, He comes to cleanse and hear, to minister his grace, No work too hard for him: in faith receive from him, Be still for the power of the Lord is moving in this place. Amen. LEADER: PEOPLE: LEADER: PEOPLE: LEADER: PEOPLE: 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. Merciful and loving God: We thank you for gathering us in and sending us out. As you shape and form and nurture us, may we grow in faith, in our relationship with you and our service in your world. Bless what we HYMN 507 I DOVE OF PEACE CHARGE and BENEDICTION

8 CHORAL RESPONSE God Be in My Head Andrew Carter GREETING POSTLUDE God be in my head and in my understanding, God be in mine eyes and in my looking, God be in my mouth and in my speaking, God be in my heart and in my thinking, God be at mine end and at my departing. - Book of Hours, Sarum (1514) J.S. Bach The flowers this morning are given to the glory of God in loving memory Howard A. and Ruth S. Schumacher and Robert D. and Adrienne S. Truesdell, parents of Jon and Kathy Schumacher. PREACHER: LITURGISTS: ACOLYTES: DIRECTOR OF MUSIC/ORGANIST: ASSISTANT ORGANIST: GREETERS: USHERS: CARILLONEUR: John Wilkinson Martha Langford, Lynette Sparks, Jeremy Peters Ann Wilkinson, Josh Zeh Peter DuBois Tom Mueller Bob Eames, Maryjane Link, Jeff Morrison, Kelly Thevenet-Morrison, JoAnne Smith Elmer Dustman, Ann Haag, Hope Herting, Gloria Pleger, Rebecca and Don Schichler, Anne Sievers Cecil Buchinger TODAY IS A NAMETAG SUNDAY. You will find nametags in your bulletin. Please write your name on the nametag, wear it and greet those worshipping with you at the end of the service and at lunch. Rally Day Following worship, all are invited to a time of greeting, eating and fellowship on the East Avenue lawn. Special thanks to the Congregational Fellowship Committee for their wonderful work in preparing the hot dog meal, and to our sextons for their hard work! MINISTRY, SERVICE, AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES At Rally D September 8, 2013 the East Avenue lawn Sign up to attend the September 21 Meals with a Meaning. Sign up for the November 2 East Avenue Grocery Run. Purchase a ticket (and benefit Third Special thanks to the Meigs Street Ramblers and Chris Lenti for sharing great music during Rally Day! 10 faculty recital at the Eastman School of Music

9 Young adults should look for the table under the tent, where we will connect with one another and make plans for a new young adult ministry. Find the new Adult Spiritual Formation schedule and make plans to get involved Find the wonderful music events schedule for 2013/2014 and plan to attend some great arts events Tuesday Morning Prayer East Sunday beginning September 15 All are invited to enter quietly into the space at any d\point during the next half hour. Spend time in silent prayer, light a candle, or request intercessory prayer with one of the Deacons. Prayers are always welcome for those on the weekly congregational prayer list, which is available in the chapel as well as the church office. To add names to the weekly congregational prayer list, please contact Martha Langford, , ext. 108 or mlangford@thirdpresbyterian.org. Spiritual Formation The Spiritual Formation Committee has planned a verdant fall season. Growing in the Word (formerly the Sunday Seminar and adult Bible study) will begin September 15 at 9:30am. Lynette Sparks opens the series with -Week Series #1: Igniting a Passion for Jesus in the 21 st Century The Tuesday morning gathering, Sojourn with the Psalms, will begin September 10 at 8:15am. A new mid-week opportunity, Thursday Voices, will begin September 12 at noon. We encourage you to get connected with a spiritual formation offering as we enter this year of Growing in Faith. For more information, contact Martha Langford at , ext. 108 or mlangford@thirdpresbyterian.org. A schedule is available at lunch. Acolyte Training Acolyte Training for any youth from 7 th through 12 th grades will be held next Sunday, September 15 at 10:00am. Meet Mary DuBois in the back of the sanctuary. If you have any questions, find her after the Rally Day service today or give her a call at Come be an important part of our worship! Library Comes to Rally Day! Check out the new books available from the Church Library at Rally Day. The Library Committee will have the mobile book cart available at our celebration lunch. Meet your librarians, and see many of the new selections available for loan. Special September 22 Schedule Because of the Rochester Marathon, our schedule on September 22 will be slightly altered. We regret any inconvenience. We will hold ONE service of worship on September 22 at 10:45 a.m. in the sanctuary. Our regular Sunday morning schedule 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. -will return on September 29. Thank you for your understanding. REMAINING SEPTEMBER WORSHIP SCHEDULE September 15-8:30 a.m. worship in the Chapel and 10:45 worship in the sanctuary. Spiritual Formation at 9:30 a.m. September 22 One service of worship at 10:45 a.m. Spiritual Formation at 9:30 a.m. September 29 and forward -- 8:30 a.m. worship in the Chapel and 10:45 worship in the sanctuary. Spiritual Formation at 9:30 a.m. Robert Swensen Recital Tickets Tuesday, September 10, 8:00pm Renowned Eastman voice faculty member - and Third Church member - Robert Swensen, tenor, will present a faculty recital in Kilbourn Hall at the Eastman School of Music with pianist Paula Fan on Tuesday, September 10 at 8:00pm. The program will feature works by composers active during World War I. As an added bonus, tickets purchased through Third Church will benefit the program and ministry of this congregation. You may purchase your tickets ($10 each) this morning following worship at the Rally Day tent. Or, you may purchase them the evening of the

10 concert at the door Presbyterian Church so that we get credit for the ticket. For more information contact Peter DuBois Thursday Voices in Johnston Hall Thursday at Noon, beginning September 12 September 12 The Power of Belief with John Wilkinson September 19 The Bridge with Lynette Sparks Pre-printed materials are available in the church office and at lunch this morning. CONNECT Four: Children & Youth Ministries This morning, will share highlights ministries. Information will be available for you to learn more in the Chapel narthex following the 8:30am service. At coffee hour in the Celebration Center following the 10:45am service, there will be a display with information on how you can connect your time and talent with these ministries. Our Connect Four efforts this fall are designed to connect you with great opportunities to learn and serve and share your gifts. Is the spirit leading you to connect in a deeper way? If you are not able to connect this morning you may contact at to learn at to connect with the Youth Ministry. The Stewardship Committee wants you to know that, in addition to the personnel Youth Ministries, (by far the largest portion of ve committed $11,370 in 2013 to support this ministry. That is to say, your pledge support matters and makes a difference! New Communication Tool! Youth Ministry has a new communication tool: A new Weebly website, called YOUth@Third. Find it at All registration materials and program year information is there! Surf on over and check us out! 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. The first Wednesday rehearsal is September 11 from 5:30-6:15pm. Contact Chris Lenti for more information: , ext. 101 or clenti@thirdpresbyterian.org. Youth Music Groups Covenant Ringers and Singers and Junior High Bell Choir Bell choirs will begin rehearsals on Sunday, September15 at 4:30pm. Previous ringing experience is not necessary; new members are always welcome. Covenant Singers will hold its first rehearsal at 5:15pm on September 15. Contact Chris Lenti for more information about Bell Choirs ( , ext. 101 or clenti@thirdpresbyterian.org) or Peter DuBois for information about Covenant Singers ( , ext. 109 or pdubois@thirdpresbyterian.org. Youth Kickoff Potluck/Parent Meeting Sunday, September 29, 5:00pm Celebration Center Our Youth-Parent Information Meeting kicks off the year with a Potluck supper on Sunday, September 29 at 5:00pm in Celebration Center. This is an important meeting. Details about this upcoming year will be shared. Registration and permission forms will be distributed. Volunteer sign-up sheets will be posted. shared. Peter DuBois, Chris Lenti, and Jeanne Fisher will share music information as well. PLEASE BRING: A dish to pass for 10 people by last name as follows: A H: Salad I P: Side Dish Q Z: Dessert *meat/vegetarian options provided by the Youth Committee RSVP: Jane Carden

11 by September 26 with the number of people attending. Calling All Young Adults! We are sensing some renewed energy around creating a new young adult ministry. We are loosely defining young adults as anyone in Today, we will reserve a Rally Day table under the tent grab a red or white hot, look for the sign, and join other young adults. We will connect and get to know one another, and do a little brain-storming about future plans. If -Veitch at rveitch@thirdpresbyterian.org. Join us! Chancel Choir Membership Persons interested in joining the choir are cordially invited to join this fall. This talented group provides inspiring leadership in worship from September through June. Commitment to the schedule of rehearsals and services is important, and music reading ability is helpful. To indicate your interest, please contact Peter DuBois in advance to schedule a time to discuss membership in the choir (pdubois@thirdpresbyterian.org or , ext. 109). Shawl Knitting Ministry Monday, September 16, 5:00pm, Parlor Contact Nancy Adams at if you are interested in joining this group. Yoga Class Monday, September 16, 6:45pm, Johnston Hall If you are interested in joining this free class, contact Lynn Lambert (llambert6212@yahoo.com). Born This Way Monday, September 16, 7:30pm, Parlor A support group for Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, TTs or questioning and their families and friends or if you want to learn more. Contact Caryl Qualich ( ) or Jim Gage at jameshgage@yahoo.com for more information. Calvin Guild Wednesday, September 18, 12:00pm Johnston Hall The Calvin Guild will kick off a new program year with Lynette Sparks as speaker. A simple soup and sandwich lunch will be available at a cost of $7 per participant. Please contact Dot Wallace at to RSVP. Sisters in Spirit Friday, September 20, 9:30am, Parlor Reading and by Parker Palmer. Contact Amy Stratton-Smith at or ameliajean123@gmail.com. Meals with a Meaning On September 21 you are invited to share a meal in the home of one of your fellow members. The proceeds of this FUNdraiser support general expenses of the operating budget. Your generous donation is your ticket of admission. All of this while supporting our the past has raised over $8,000 each year to support general budget needs. If you are interested in being a guest, please contact Maryjane Link (mjlink@earthlink.net) or Heritage Members Lunch September 29, 12:15pm All Third Church members who have achieved 75 years of life experience are cordially invited to lunch in the Celebration Center on Sunday, September 29. Please call your response in to the church office at East Avenue Grocery Run Visit the East Avenue Grocery Run Table Stop by our Rally Day table today to: Register for the 5K ($20) Buy a vibrant green reusable Grocery Run bag with the race logo for just $5 Pick up posters and registration forms to help with publicity Show your support by making a donation to this terrific family friendly event More information is available at and on facebook.

12 Gallery Exhibit Be sure to stop by the Third Church Gallery behind the Sanctuary to see the photo exhibit, of the month. HUNGER SUNDAY Next Sunday please bring: Canned Fruits & Vegetables (14-15 oz.) Canned Soup (Tomato/Chicken Noodle) Your contributions are needed EVERY SUNDAY! Sunday at Third Church CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 8-SEPTEMBER 15 9:00 am Junior Choir Rehearsal Moot Arts Room 9:15 am Intercessory Prayer Johnston Hall (for today) 9:45 am Child Care CE 10:00 am Worship Sanctuary 10:15 am Church School CE 11:00 am Rally Day Celebration Lawn Monday, September 9 8:30 am Chapel Bells Moot Arts Room 9:30 am Food Cupboard CC 6:00 pm Membership/Evangelism CE/201 6:45 pm Yoga JH Tuesday, September 10 8:15 am Sojourn with the Psalms Parlor 9:15 am Morning Prayers Chapel 9:45 am Staff Meeting Parker Room 6:00 pm Property Committee Whitney Room 7:00 pm Joint Boards Meeting Chapel 7:30 pm Session JH 7:30 pm Trustees Parker Room 7:30 pm Deacons JH Wednesday, September 11 5:00 pm Children s Bell Choir Moot Arts Room 5:30 pm Junior Choir Rehearsal Moot Arts Room 7:15 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Thursday, September 12 9:30 am Food Cupboard CC 12:00 pm Thursday Voices JH 1:00 pm Book Club Library 5:30 pm Joint Budget/Finance JH 5:45 pm Third Church Ringers Moot Arts Room Friday, September 13 Saturday, September 14 10:00 am Dining Room Ministry CC Sunday, September 15 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 Acolyte Training Sanctuary 10:00 am Intercessory Prayer Chapel 10:45 am Worship Sanctuary 10:45 am Teacher/Advisor Commissioning Sanctuary 11:00 am Church School CE 12:00 pm Coffee Hour/Connect Four Garth 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 Dinner/Fellowship CC/Youth Lounge

13 PLEASE NOTE: BECAUSE OF THE ROCHESTER MARATHON TAKING PLACE ON SEPTEMBER 22, THERE WILL BE ONE SERVICE OF WORSHIP AT 10:45AM ON THAT DAY. 4 Meigs Street, Rochester, New York FAX (585)