July 9, 2017 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

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1 July 9, 2017 Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

2 THE GATHERING PRELUDE Prayer from Gothic Suite Leon Boëllmann *HYMN Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy Restoration *CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 51) Nancy S. Taylor One: Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; Many: According to your abundant mercy, blot out my transgressions. One: Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, Many: And cleanse me from my sin. One: For I know my transgressions, Many: And my sin is ever before me. One: Against you, you alone, have I sinned, Many: And done what is evil in your sight, * Indicates all who are able may stand 2

3 One: Many: One: Many: One: Many: One: Many: So that you are justified in your sentence, And blameless when you pass judgment. But create in me a clean heart, O God, And put a new and right spirit within me. Do not cast me away from your presence, And do not take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, And sustain in me a willing spirit. *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. ANTHEM We Yearn, O Christ, for Wholeness Vérne de la Peña We yearn, O Christ, for wholeness and for your healing touch; Too long have we felt helpless; our burdens seemed too much. Forgetting all pretenses we make our pleadings heard, In hope and expectation await your gracious Word. We need your living presence, O Christ of Galilee, A presence that revives us and sets our spirits free. No longer are we fearful, your love pervades each place. Empower us with courage to claim your healing grace. Dosia Carlson, 1986 THE GIFT OF THE WORD SCRIPTURE Romans 7:15-8:1 *HYMN 207 Just as I Am Woodworth SERMON Anthony T. Livolsi 3

4 *HYMN There s a Wideness in God s Mercy St. Helena *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.) Nancy S. Taylor PASTORAL PRAYER 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. 4

5 PRAYER RESPONSE He Looked Beyond My Fault Londonderry Air Zoë Krohne, soloist Amazing grace shall always be my song of praise, For it was grace that bought my liberty. I do not know just why Christ came to love me so. He looked beyond my fault and saw my need. I shall forever lift mine eyes to Calvary, To view the cross where Jesus died for me. How marvelous the grace that caught my falling soul; He looked beyond my fault and saw my need. Dottie Rambo, 1968 OFFERING OUR GIFTS AND OURSELVES CALL TO THE OFFERING In thanksgiving to God and giving witness to generous hearts, our financial gifts support ministries of mercy, justice, and beauty. Nancy S. Taylor OFFERTORY ANTHEM Create in Me a Clean Heart, Oh God Terry Talbot Create in me a clean heart, oh God, Let me be like you in all my ways. Give me your strength; teach me your song; Shelter me in the shadow of your wings. For we are your righteousness. If we die to our sins and live through your death, Then we shall be born, again to be blessed in your love. Terry Talbot PRAYER OF DEDICATION Anthony T. Livolsi *HYMN 459 Come, O Fount of Every Blessing Nettleton *BIDDING TO MISSION AND BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Menuet from Gothic Suite Leon Boëllmann 5

6 WELCOME TO OLD SOUTH CHURCH Close-Up, a 20-minute tour of the Sanctuary, begins following worship at the front of the Sanctuary. Led by docent Liz Morgan. 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. The flowers today are given in celebration of Elizabeth Pitcher s 80th birthday. SUNDAY FLOWERS The Sunday Flower Calendar for 2017 is up in the first floor elevator lobby. November 12 and December 10 are still available. The cost is $50. Put your name by the date you want and send the message you wish to appear in the bulletin to helen@oldsouth.org. Please note that more than one person can sign up for any one Sunday. 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. 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 Old South (costing us $15k - $20k per year). 6

7 CALENDAR Sunday, July 9 8:30 am First Worship Choir 9:00 am FIRST Worship, Anthony T. Livolsi preaching 9:45 am Old South Café in the Gordon Chapel 10:00 am Henry David Thoreau at :00 am HEALING Worship 10:00 am Summer Choir 10:00 am Summer Church School 10:00 am Summer of Spiritual Reading 11:00 am FESTIVAL Worship, Anthony T. Livolsi preaching 2:00 pm OSC Young Adult Kickball Team first game! Cypress Street Playground, Brookline Monday, July 10 6:00 pm Minister of Music Search Committee 6:00 pm Theological Book Group 7:00 pm Christian Service and Outreach Committee Tuesday, July 11 7:00 pm Church Council Wednesday, July 12 8:00 pm United Church of Christ Musicians Association Closing Worship Service (Preludes 7:30 pm) Thursday, July 13 8:00 am Boston Warm (until 3:00 pm) 6:00 pm JAZZ Worship 7:00 pm Young Adult Women s Discussion Group 7:00 pm Young Adult Book Group The Meaning of Jesus: Two Visions Sunday, July 16 8:30 am First Worship Choir 9:00 am FIRST Worship, Ken Orth preaching 9:45 am Old South Café in the Gordon Chapel 10:00 am Summer Choir 10:00 am Summer Church School (plus new Wiggler s edition) 10:00 am Summer of Spiritual Reading 11:00 am FESTIVAL 7 Worship, Ken Orth preaching

8 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 Carolyn Davis, Director, Old South Preschool George Sargeant, Associate Organist and Choirmaster Laurel Leslie, Choir Director, First Worship Willie Sordillo, Music Coordinator, Jazz Worship Peter Coulombe, Director, Old South Ringers Amy Budka, Children s Music Leader Linda O Donnell, Director, Children s Choirs Tim Harbold, Director, Gospel & Festival Choir 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. 8

9 ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY LIFE HENRY DAVID THOREAU AT 200 TODAY 10:00 am, second floor: Learn about the interpretive exhibits at the new Walden Pond Visitor Center and explore Thoreau s, and our own, spiritual connection with nature. Led by OSC member Priscilla Geigis, Deputy Commissioner for Conservation and Resource Stewardship at the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. UCC MUSICIANS ASSOCIATION NAT L CONFERENCE CLOSING WORSHIP Wednesday, July 12 7:30 pm Prelude Concert 8:00 pm Worship 9:00 pm Reception in Gordon Chapel On Wednesday, Old South Church will proudly host the Closing Worship service of the UCC Musicians Association biennial conference, during which we will celebrate and bless our hands the hands that make music, clap their praise, and reach out with mercy to the world around us. Please join us! This is a professional musicians conference so you know the music will be fantastic! The service will feature a diversity of anthems from the UCCMA Conference Choir and the Conference Bell Choir. In additional, you ll see many familiar faces from Old South Church. For more information, contact Tim Harbold at tharbold@wheatoncollege.edu. To usher or assist with the reception, contact Karen Hand at kshand@mac.com. OSC KICKBALL Come support the first ever game of the OSC Young Adult Kickball Team TODAY from 2:00-4:00 pm at Cypress Street Playground in Brookline. We ll be playing the Red Jaguars and Cranes (Feet). It will be epic! (Sunday games will continue through August 20th.)

10 ADULT EDUCATION SUMMER OF SPIRITUAL READING Sundays, July 9 - August 13, 10:00 am The 'Other' Jonathan Edwards: Selected Writings on Society, Love, and Justice Most of us, having read Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God in high school, are happy enough to never think again of Jonathan Edwards! This compilation introduces us to the Edwards we never knew: the mystic, the brilliant naturalist, the passionate activist. To join in, anthony@oldsouth.org. LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY: Sundays, 10:00 am. Engage the preached scripture text for the week in depth and detail with lively discussion. 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. SUMMER CHURCH SCHOOL: Kids are combining into one big group to explore Bible stories through costumes, props, and play-acting; plus Sunday FunDays and movie days! TODAY: Next week: Bible Movie Day A King is Named (dramatic play) NEW PARENTS MEET-UP: We know that working church around naps and feedings can be difficult, especially for connecting with other parents. To help, Children and Family Ministries is rolling out its first ever Family Meet-up: Wiggler s Edition. Parents with babies and toddlers are invited to join other families with wigglers for food and fellowship. On Sunday, July 16 and 30, drop in to the third floor Blue Room anytime between worship (10:00-11:00 am). Feel free to bring any baby accoutrements! SUMMER SINGING First Worship Choir rehearses Sundays at 8:30 am to learn a song for 9:00 am worship. Walk-ins welcome. (Contact: rebecca@oldsouth.org) Summer Choir rehearses Sundays at 10:00 am to prepare music for 11:00 am worship. All are welcome. Please wear black pants or skirt and a white or solid-colored shirt or blouse. Gospel Choir rehearses twice a month for worship. (Contact: tharbold@wheatoncollege.edu)