Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI Phone (313)

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1 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST October 29, 2017 I may never see the promised land, I may never see the promised land, and yet we ll take the journey, and walk it hand in hand if not now, tell me when Carrie Newcomer Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI Phone (313)

2 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time October 29, 2017 WE ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME PRELUDE If You but Trust in God to Guide You J.S. Bach WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor Eric Lange CALL TO WORSHIP (1 Thessalonians 2) Jim Woods We do not gather in vain, for God is working in our hearts. The love of Jesus Christ calls us together. Our worship strengthens and empowers us to share the gospel. The love of Jesus Christ shines in our lives. Proclaim the good news with boldness. The love of Jesus Christ is at work in the world! *HYMN # 275 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God EIN FESTE BURG *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Jim Woods Everlasting God, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Since the creation of the world, you have nurtured us with your love. And yet we shamefully acknowledge that we do not always share your love with others. We are selective about who we choose as neighbors...only those who are clean, who look like us, who talk right, who seem safe. Loving God, teach us to love you more fully. For in loving you, our lives will show love to all others, even as your love encompasses all your creation, in all generations. We pray in the name of your greatest gift of love, Jesus Christ. Amen. *DECLARATION OF GOD S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Amen. *RESPONSE SONG # 591 Halle, Halle, Hallelujah HALLE, HALLE *SHARING OF CHRIST S PEACE Jim Woods Since God has forgiven us in Christ, we too should forgive one another. The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. (Exchange signs of Christ s peace with those worshipping with you.) 2

3 WE LISTEN FOR GOD S WORD MINUTE FOR MISSION CHILDREN S MESSAGE Kate Callas Pastor Anne Lange PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Jim Woods EPISTLE LESSON 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 (pp in Pew Bibles) Jim Woods The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. ANTHEM The Peace of Christ Marilyn and James Biery May peace from Christ come dwell in you, may love from God envelop you and bind you close in harmony, true meekness and humility. For you are called God s chosen ones, God s holy and beloved ones. Be clothed anew in loveliness, compassion, patience, gentleness. The peace of Christ which dwells in you will perfectly be seen through you. So let your hearts and voices ring let grateful songs to God take wing. (Text by Marilyn Biery Birnamwood Publications and used with permission.) OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Deuteronomy 34 :1-12 (p. 184 in Pew Bibles) Pastor Anne Lange The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON PROMISED LAND: NOW AND NOT YET Pastor Anne Lange *HYMN # 839 Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine! ASSURANCE *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Confession of Belhar) Jim Woods We believe in God--the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, who gathers, protects and cares for the church. We believe the church is one worldwide communion of saints, called from the entire human family. We believe the church is the single community of believers, reconciled with God and with one another. We believe that through the working of God s Spirit, unity is a binding force and also that we must seek this unity, which must become visible to the world. We believe that the sin of division, separation and hatred between people and groups has been conquered by Christ. We commit ourselves to protecting the unity of the church universal. We pledge to make this unity active in all of our words, thoughts and deeds. WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD SHARING CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS Microphone Available PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE 3

4 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. OFFERING OF THE PLEDGES AND GIFTS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY Be Thou My Vision arr. James Biery The text may be found in the hymnal, # 450 *OFFERTORY RESPONSE # 609 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow LASST UNS ERFREUEN *PRAYER OF THANKS Jim Woods WE GO FORTH IN GOD S NAME *HYMN # 634 To God Be the Glory TO GOD BE THE GLORY *CHARGE AND BLESSING CHORAL BENEDICTION POSTLUDE A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Johann Pachelbel (The postlude is offered as an instrumental prayer, not a performance. An Amen in place of applause would be welcome. You are invited to remain seated; if you wish to depart, please do so quietly, remembering those who are still worshipping.) *Please rise in body, mind, or spirit. Thank you for gathering with us for worship this morning. Following worship, please join us for fellowship. About the Music: Today we remember the 500 th anniversary of the beginning of the Protestant Reformation, when Martin Luther (supposedly) nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany, on October 31, The postlude is a setting of Luther s tune, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (hymn # 275), by Johann Pachelbel ( ), a South German composer whose most famous work is the Canon in D Major. Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession: From The Abingdon Worship Annual, edited by Mary J. Scifres and B.J. Beu, Copyright C Abingdon Press. Affirmation of Faith: Barbara Hedges-Goettl. From article 1 and the beginning of Article 2 of the Confession of Belhar. Used with permission. 4

5 A Called Meeting of the Congregation will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2017, in the Sanctuary immediately following the 11:00 a.m. worship service to elect at large members to serve on the Nominating Committee for Liturgist Sound Tech Worship Coordinator Jim Woods Twiler French Craig McLean Ushers are available to provide assistance with particular needs: Hearing-Assist System Wheelchair Access Ramp Wheelchair Seating--locations available in the sanctuary Handicap-Accessible Restroom--use elevator to second floor We are delighted that you are here! Visit the information and display tables in the narthex. During the worship service, child care is provided for children through age 4. Ushers can provide directions. Children of all ages are encouraged to participate in Sunday School, which follows the Children's Message. A Christian Education staff member will lead the children downstairs. Parents may pick them up after worship. For additional information about our Sunday School program, please contact Judith Sheldon at firstcircleinc@sbcglobal.net. or Nancy Jackson at nancymottershawjackson@gmail.com. You may add to the beauty of our weekly worship by contributing a floral donation. Flowers are usually given in memory of or in honor of persons or events. Contact Pam Sharrow at Sharrow13@gmail.com. The church office will contact you for your floral dedication. Prayer List for the Month of October 2017 The Bardwell family, Lynne Bieniek, Bobbie Edwards and family, Cynthia Renee Hodge, The family of Jack Hodge, Iola Jackson, Geraldine Adams Jones, The Kettelhut family, Valorie Celeste Kimbrough, Marilyn Moore and family, Kathy Payne and family. Prayers for Military Loved Ones (We are seeking to update our Military Roll. Please contact the church office with any changes.) Jonathan Heyler USN; Ssgt Shanell Howard USAF; Maj. Michael Kurtti USAF; Capt. Theo Moran USAF; Major Katy Spicer USMC; Lt. Mark Webster USAF. FORT STREET STAFF: Alison Grosch, Operations Manager; Judith Sheldon, Director of Christian Education; John Glover, Director of Open Door; Marilyn Biery, Music Director/Organist; Arianne Abela, Interim Chorale Conductor, Lola JF Davidson, Secretary; Loretta Stanton, Wedding Coordinator; Jerry Johnson, Building Engineer; Shelia Williams, Open Door Floor Coordinator; James Anderson, Open Door/ Security/ Custodian; Herman Hall, Kitchen Aide; Jewell Everette, Open Door Cook; Damien Hines, Custodian; Karen Wright, Donlin Center Staff. Co-Pastors Anne and Eric Lange pastor@fortstreet.org Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Dr. Robert H. Crilley Music Director Emeritus: Edward Kingins Website: Facebook: 5

6 THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKET The Deacons are conducting a food drive in preparation for our annual Thanksgiving Food Basket donations on November 20. Please consider making a contribution, whether in the form of food items, cash, or a gift card (see below). We need your support. Suggested donations: Canned food: soup, corn, salmon, tuna Boxed food: potatoes, stuffing, cereal, cake mix Other: peanut butter, jelly, juice, juice drinks Kroger gift card: $20.00 Check (made out to Fort Street; Thanksgiving baskets in memo line) or cash Food items listed are just examples of what could be donated. Use your imagination, just make sure items are non-perishable. Together in worship, word, and deed--the Board of Deacons Meaning in a Moment Adult Ed Series Sunday, November 5 History of the Bible: Making the New Testament Canon, Resource materials by Dr. Bart D. Ehrman. 9:45 a.m.-10:45a.m., The Stapleton Chapel All Are Welcome! There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3: 28

7 Fort Street News MISSION STATEMENT Fort Street Presbyterian Church is an oasis in an urban environment, building a caring Christian community where diversity is celebrated and developing programs that minister to metropolitan Detroit and the world beyond. We do this in response to the grace of God through Jesus Christ, recognizing the truth of the Gospel: There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male or female; for all of us are one in Christ Jesus. 1 Argentina 22 Ireland 43 Paraguay 2 Australia 23 Israel 44 Philippines 3 Belgium 24 Italy 45 Poland 4 Bolivia 25 Ivory Coast 46 Portugal 5 Brazil 26 Jamaica 47 Russia 6 Cameroon 27 Japan 48 Scotland 7 Canada 28 Jordon 49 Senegal 8 Chile 29 Kenya 50 Solomon Islands 9 Columbia 30 Kuwait 51 South Africa 10 Cuba 31 Lesotho 52 South Korea 11 Czech Republic 32 United Nations 53 Spain 12 Denmark 33 Liberia 54 Sudan 13 Ecuador 34 Lithuania 55 Sweden 14 Finland 35 Mexico 56 Taiwan 15 France 36 Nepal 57 Thailand 16 Germany 37 Netherlands 58 Turkey 17 Greece 38 New Zealand 59 Ukraine 18 Guatemala 39 Nigeria 60 United Kingdom 19 Hungary 40 Norway 61 United States 20 Iceland 41 Palestine 62 Zambia 21 India 42 Panama 63 Zimbabwe World Flags Fort Street hangs part of its collection of flags from around the world during the month of October. This is the month in which we celebrate World Communion with our brothers and sisters around the globe. Some flags in our collection are more than 50 years old, others were recently acquired. The list goes counter-clockwise from the left, front of the sanctuary. Entered into the Church Triumphant The memorial service for Jack Hodge will be held on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at 11:30am at Fort Street. A Reminder on Parking For security purposes, we advise you to park in the parking lot next to the church on Sunday mornings. This lot is monitored by one of our parking attendants. We are not able to monitor cars parked on the street. As a general practice, we recommend that you please do not leave any valuables in your car. Thank you. Fort Street Presbyterian Church Wedding Guidebook West Fort Street MARRIAGE ANYONE 2017? Thinking of getting married? Want to get married at Fort Street? Contact the Wedding Coordinator, Loretta Stanton For more information please be sure to visit our website at fortstreet.org 7

8 Fort Street Presbyterian Church, 631 W. Fort Street, Detroit MI 48226, I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. Psalm 9:1 8