Kirk in the Hills. A Christ-centered Community Called to Deepen Faith, Serve Others and Foster Fellowship

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1 Kirk in the Hills A Christ-centered Community Called to Deepen Faith, Serve Others and Foster Fellowship S, J 6, 2013 E!" L That is the trouble with God. He does not leave you as you came. He sends you back, stripped of your presumptions, making for home by another way. John Bell, Iona Community Norman M. Pritchard, Pastor William L. Adams III, Associate Pastor Carol A. Tate, Associate Pastor James F. Anderson, Pastor Emmeritus Glenn A. Miller, Director of Music & Organist Dennis N. Curry, Associate Director of Music & Carillonneur

2 W"%&'"! K(!" H%%) W"%&'"! *) at Kirk in the Hills! We are glad to have you with us today for worship. If this is your first visit to the Kirk welcome! Please introduce yourself to a pastor after worship. P"!) concerned about children becoming restless in the service are invited to worship in Cedarholm Chapel where there are crib- and babychair stands, and the service is relayed on a TV monitor. A-! T ) S"0&" Today is the celebration of the Epiphany, the day in the church year when we remember the wise men who came to worship the Christ Child. Epiphany means manifestation or striking appearance. The adoration of the wise men represents the coming of the whole world to worship the Christ Child. We will also catch glimpses of Christ s identity at his baptism and at the wedding in Cana in upcoming Sundays. We celebrate communion this morning, giving thanks for the gift of Christ in our lives for sharing in his life, and for being sent out into the world share in his love for all. T" %%*1 " invites us to prepare our hearts for worship and our lives for faithful living: Radiant God, light for all people and light for all places, by the guidance of a star you led the wise men to worship the Christ Child. By the light of faith, lead us to worship you in peace and love, and guide us in your way. In the name of Christ, the light of the world, we pray. Amen. T" %*")!" )&! %! are presented to the glory of God by Kathleen Block in loving memory of her husband, Duane L. Block and their daughter, Susan Rupe. U)") scheduled to serve at the 9:00 a.m. worship service are: David Li8leton, Captain; Thomas Baker, Co-captain; William Baker, C. Robert Blank, Jr., Mitchell Bonne8, James Devlin, Buck Drummond, Todd Emerson, Robert Geusic, James Healy, Phillip Jia, Rodney Mays, Ford Meiser, R. Conrad Morrow, George Rock, Peter Russ. At 11:00 a.m. are: James Keeling, Captain; Douglas Waldo, Co-captain; Jerome Allen, Ralph Collins, Dorman Dickerson III, Sco8 File, Dwight Gammons, Christopher Graham, Hsin-Hong Huang, G. Lenard Johnston, John Li8le, Steven McCollum, Thomas O Hara, Jr., Gregory Pond, Chris Sachs, Stuart Shuster, Philip Taylor, Maynard Timm. A&%!") scheduled to serve at the 9:00 a.m. worship service are: Allison Bell, Karolyn Buescher, Ursula Fuller, Cameron Hay, Cate Hay, Caroline Manning, Cora Sharp, Darby Stahl. At 11:00 a.m. are: Katie Adams, Tyler Brinks, Emma Fickel, Jamie Greene, Cooper Stahl, Arrie Timmer, Katie Wei=el. H"1 )))!&"!) are available upon request from an usher. 2

3 F'% S"0&"!" W) G Nine o clock, Sanctuary And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod they left for their own country by another road. Ma8hew 2:12 G!"1 *! R"0""&" The pre-service music reflects the theme of todayʹs worship and offers a reflective atmosphere in which to prepare for worship. O"1 V%!") March of the Magi Kings Prelude for the Feast of the Epiphany Théodore Dubois Maurice Duruflé W)1 J The ringing of the bell signals the start of worship. Please stand and join in the opening hymn. * O"1 H' 68 What Star Is This, with Beams So Bright Puer nobis * C%%! W) (responsively) Arise, shine, for your light has come; and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Nations shall come to your light and rulers to the brightness of your rising. * P" T()101 C ")) (said together) God of life, we thank you for the gift of our lives and for your love that seeks to draw us near. You invite us to turn aside from our frantic ways, but we are too busy to hear your invitation. You spread a banquet before us, but we forget to make a place for others. You lead us beside still waters, but we seek only our own reflections. Forgive us, Lord, and help us to turn toward the light of your love. Rise within us like a star, and make us restless until we find our rest in you. * A))&" T! G I) W%%1! F10" U) * H' P)" Dix Holy Jesus, every day Keep us in the narrow way; And, when earthly things are past, Bring our ransomed souls at last, Where they need no star to guide, Where no clouds Thy glory hide. 3

4 W"%&'" A&"'"!) W *!!" C%" Children up through Grade 3 are invited to come forward to the front of the sanctuary for this part of the service. They will then be dismissed to a brief class in the Abbey. S&!" R"1 Ma8hew 2:1-12 (Pew Bible, NT, page 2; The New Adventure Bible, page 1053) S"' HOME BY ANOTHER WAY Rev. C. Tate 4 R")1 F! O "1 Our giving is an offering to God. All offerings, whether made in the worship service or outside of it, are part of our worship of God and are used to support the Kirk s ministry here and in other parts of the world. Please stand for * P" D"&! The prayer puts into words the faith we display through the offering we make to God. A!"' Brightest and Best of the Sons of the Morning Malcolm Archer (Text printed on page 6.) T" S&'"! H% C'' I0!!!!" L ) T-%" P" T()101 T" L ) P" (all together) ( debts, debtors ) S1!" B" C M)& 1 C'' (Texts printed on page 6.) Saw You Never, in the Twilight Harold Friedell The Only Son from Heaven seaing by Johann Sebastian Bach Hymn 66 (sung by all) We Three Kings of Orient Are Three Kings of Orient P"!" C'' (all together) Loving God, we thank you that you share your life with us through the bread and wine of this holy meal. Accept the offering of our very selves as we go from your table into the world. Help us to love justice, to trust love, and to live faithfully, through Jesus Christ, our Teacher, Friend, and Savior, Amen.

5 * C%)1 H' 63 As with Gladness Men of Old Dix C1" B""&! Please take your seats as the pastor gives the congregation a charge to live the life of faith and then speaks words of Godʹs blessing on all gathered. C%)1 V%! The service ends with notes of praise and affirmation on the organ. Please be respectful of those who wish to remain in a worshipful frame of mind. Epilogue on Dix William H. Harris * Congregation standing We encourage worshipers to greet one another as they leave and assist visitors in finding their way to the coffee hour or to one of the Christian education classes. 5

6 A!"' V C'' H') T"W!) Brightest and Best of the Sons of the Morning Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness and lend us thine aid; Star of the east, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. Cold on his cradle the dewdrops are shining; Low lies his head with the beasts of the stall; Angels adore him in slumber reclining, Maker and Monarch and Saviour of all. Say, shall we yield him in costly devotion, Odours of Edom, and offerings divine, Gems of the mountain, and pearls of the ocean, Myrrh from the forest, or gold from the mine? Vainly we offer each ample oblation, Vainly with gifts would his favour secure: Richer by far is the heart s adoration, Dearer to God are the prayers of the poor. Brightest and best of the sons of the morning, Dawn on our darkness and lend us thine aid; Star of the east, the horizon adorning, Guide where our infant Redeemer is laid. Malcolm Archer Saw You Never, in the Twilight Saw you never, in the twilight, When the sun had left the skies, Up in heaven the clear stars shining Through the gloom, like silver eyes? So of old the wise men, watching, Saw a li8le stranger star, And they knew the King was given, And they followed it from far. The Only Son from Heaven The only Son from heaven, Foretold by ancient seers, By God the Father given, In human form appears No sphere His light confining, No star so brightly shining As He, our Morning Star. Harold Friedell Know ye not that lowly baby Was the bright and morning Star? He who came to light the Gentiles, And the darkened isles afar? And we, too, may seek his cradle; There our hearts best treasures bring; Love, and faith, and true devotion For our Saviour, God, and King seaing by Johann Sebastian Bach O time of God appointed, O bright and glorious morn! He comes, the King anointed, The Christ, the Virgin-born. Grim death to vanquish for us, To open heaven before us And bring us life again. 6

7 T!% S"0&" W) Eleven o clock, Sanctuary And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod they left for their own country by another road. Ma8hew 2:12 O"1 V%!") March of the Magi Kings Prelude for the Feast of the Epiphany Théodore Dubois Maurice Duruflé I!! adapted from a Magnificat by G. P. Palestrina by Francis Jackson and Philip Moore Arise, shine O Jerusalem: for thy light is come, And the glory of the Lord is risen upon Thee. We have seen his star in the East: and are come to worship him. All kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall do him service. Glory be to the Father and to the Son: and to the Holy Spirit. Arise, shine O Jerusalem: for the glory of the Lord is risen upon Thee. * P&"))% H' 68 What Star Is This, with Beams So Bright Puer nobis * P" A! P" C ")) (in unison) God of glory, You sent Jesus among us as the light of the world, to reveal your love for all people. We confess that our sin and pride hide the brightness of your life. We turn away from the poor; we ignore cries for justice; we do not strive for peace. In your mercy, cleanse us of our sin, and baptize us once again with your Spirit, that, forgiven and renewed, we may show forth your glory, shining in the face of Jesus Christ. K" E%") Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Franz Schubert A))&" P * H' P)" Dix Holy Jesus, every day, keep us in the narrow way; And, when earthly things are past, bring our ransomed souls at last, Where they need no star to guide, where no clouds Thy glory hide. C% P" I%%'! Jesus, whom the Gentiles worship, at thy glad Epiphany, Unto thee, with God the Father, and the Spirit, glory be. W"%&'" A&"'"!) StuAgart 7

8 S&!" R"1 Ma8hew 2:1-12 (Pew Bible, NT, page 2) S"' HOME BY ANOTHER WAY Rev. C. Tate P")"!! T!") O "1) The ministry of the Kirk is supported by the contributions of members and friends. All offerings, whether given during the service or outside of it, are part of the act of worship of God. * P" D"&! A!"' Brightest and Best of the Sons of the Morning (Text printed page 6.) Malcolm Archer T" S&'"! H% C'' I0!!!!" L ) T-%" P" T()101 All thanks and praise.as we shout with joy: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might. heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord Hosanna in the highest. Glory and honor are yours we proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Send your Spirit upon us.with voices of unending praise. Amen. Our Father, who art in heaven.amen. T" L ) P" (all together) ( debts, debtors ) S&!) A1) D" S1!" B" C Franz Schubert H') 1 C'' (Texts printed on page 6.) Saw You Never, in the Twilight Harold Friedell The Only Son from Heaven seaing by Johann Sebastian Bach P"!" C'' (in unison) Loving God, we thank you that you share your life with us through the bread and wine of this holy meal. Accept the offering of our very selves as we go from your table into the world. Help us to love justice, to trust love, and to live faithfully, through Jesus Christ, our Teacher, Friend, and Savior, Amen. * R"&"))% H' 63 As with Gladness Men of Old Dix C1" B""&! C%)1 V%! Epilogue on Dix William H. Harris 8 * Congregation standing