Keeping the heart of the University listening to the heart of God

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1 Service of Worship Second Sunday of Easter April 27, 2014 Eleven o clock in the morning Keeping the heart of the University listening to the heart of God The Incredulity of St. Thomas, by Caravaggio, The gospel lesson on the second Sunday of Easter each year is the story of Doubting Thomas, Jesus disciple who refused to believe the other disciples account of Jesus resurrection without seeing it for himself. The placement of this story of incredulity immediately following the joy of Easter acknowledges the complexity of belief. The Easter season, with its emphasis on new beginnings and new life, is traditionally a time for baptism. Today we welcome several people into the Church through the sacrament of baptism.

2 At the close of today s service, the Lord s Supper will be celebrated in the Memorial Chapel, located to the left of the chancel. Immediately following the Lord s Supper, a Service of Healing will be held in the Memorial Chapel. The service consists of prayers for healing and wholeness, with anointing and laying on of hands. All are invited. The congregation is asked to remain silent during the prelude as a time of prayer and meditation. The Chapel welcomes families with children. If at any time during the service your child needs a place for active play, please know there is a nursery in the Chapel basement. Gathering Organ Prelude Improvisation on Amazing Grace Anoint Us I Know That My Redeemer Liveth Because He Lives: An Introit arr. David F. Oliver Glenn Edward Burleigh ( ) Burleigh arr. Joel Raney (b. 1956) Greeting and Announcements *Processional Hymn (third stanza sung by choir only) I Know that My Redeemer Lives I know that my Redeemer lives; What joy the blest assurance gives! He lives, he lives, who once was dead; He lives, my everlasting Head! He lives, to bless me with his love; He lives, to plead for me above; He lives, my hungry soul to feed; He lives, to help in time of need. He lives, and grants me daily breath; He lives, and I shall conquer death; He lives, my mansion to prepare; He lives, to bring me safely there. He lives, all glory to his name; He lives, my Savior, still the same; What joy the blest assurance gives; I know that my Redeemer lives! duke street Sacrament of Baptism Presentation of Candidates The parents of Gabriel Byron George and Norlin Anamartha Juniult bring their children forward for baptism. Okechukwu Okorie Nwosu (Fuqua 14) comes forward for baptism. The congregation responds by reading the passages in bold at the minister s prompting.

3 Profession of Faith Believing that God has reached out to us with love and forgiveness, we seek to grow together in faith through worship, study, service, and celebration to the end that we embody Christ s compassion and holiness. Commitment by the Congregation Prayer over the Water Baptism Commissioning Prayer and Welcome With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you into Christ s church to share with us in his ministry, for we are all one in Christ. *Peace (All exchange signs and words of God s peace.) Proclamation Prayer for Illumination (in unison) Risen Christ, for whom no door is locked, no entrance barred: open the doors of our hearts as we open the pages of your scriptures that we may seek the good of others and walk the joyful road of sacrifice and peace, to the praise of God the Father. Amen. First Lesson Acts 5:27-32 (NT page 115 in the pew Bible) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Anthem Don t Cry Kirk Franklin Why do you cry? He has risen. Why are you weeping? He s not dead. He paid it all on that lonely highway. And his anointing I can feel. He shed his blood for my transgressions. And by his stripes we are healed. Why do you cry? He has risen. Why are you weeping? He s not dead. So as you go through life s journey. Don t you worry, lift up your head. Don t you cry. Stop your weeping. He has risen He s not dead. Don t cry. Wipe your eyes. He s not dead. Don t weep. He s not asleep. Jehovah, He s not dead. Don t cry. Wipe your eyes. He s not dead.

4 Second Lesson Revelation 1:4-8 (NT page 230) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *Gradual Hymn 317 (stanzas 1 and 6) O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing (All turn and face the Gospel Procession.) *Gospel Lesson John 20:19-31 (NT pages 108-9) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *Gradual Hymn 317 (stanzas 7-9) O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing o filii et filiae o filii et filiae Sermon Choral Response Response *The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Call to Prayer Minister: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Minister: Let us pray. Prayers of the People (The congregation responds to each petition: Hear our prayer. ) Offertory Anthem Marvelous Walter Hawkins I will sing your praise, for you ve done such a marvelous thing For someone so wretched, yet my soul you have redeemed. No one else could do it, no one could care half as much; Yet you thought my soul was worth it, so you gave your only Son.

5 You gave that I might live. You gave that I might be set free. Exchanged Your life for mine, what a marvelous thing You ve done. Some folks see my faults, Lord, You see my accomplishments; Even the good works You have begun in me. You also see my finish, no, not half done, every battle already won. I can t help but praise you, Lord, for the marvelous things you ve done. You gave that I might live. You gave that I might be set free. Exchanged Your life for mine, What a marvelous thing; What a glorious thing; What a marvelous thing You ve done. It s marvelous, so marvelous. Yes, it s marvelous. Oh, so marvelous. *Doxology lasst uns erfreuen Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia, Alleluia! Praise God above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. Thanksgiving This morning we give thanks for the department of Art, Art History, and Visual Studies. We celebrate how it gives concrete form to the imagination, while also demonstrating the profound ways that artwork both reflects and speaks to social and cultural contexts.the ushers bring a book of sacred art to the altar. In Durham, we remember those who call the community to a more faithful stewardship of creation through their concern for the environment. A representative brings forward a packet of seeds. *Prayer of Thanksgiving *The Lord s Prayer (number 895 in the hymnal) Sending Forth *Benediction *Recessional Hymn 327 Crown Him with Many Crowns diademata Postlude??? Charles-Marie Widor ( ) Carillon *All who are able may stand.

6 Presiding Ministers Preacher Lectors Soloists Guest Choir Director Organist Guest Organist Ministry of Worship The Rev. Dr. Luke Powery Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp The Rev. Dr. Carol Gregg The Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer The Rev. Dr. Rafael Warnock Mr. Andrew Leon Hanna Trinity 14, PathWays Chapel Scholar Ms. Elizabeth Lester Trinity 14, PathWays Chapel Scholar, President of the Chapel Choir Lydia Pace, Clarice Conley, Eartha Sims, Charrisse Nelson-McIntosh Presiding Minister over Memorial Chapel Communion Carillonneur Head Ushers Dr. Tony McNeill Director of Worship & Arts, Ebenezer Baptist Church Dr. Robert Horton Mr. David F. Oliver Principal Organist, Ebenezer Baptist Church The Rev. Brad Troxell Mr. J. Samuel Hammond Dr. James Ferguson and Mr. Rick Wilfong About Today s Guest Preacher This morning we welcome the Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock as Kenneth Goodson Distinguised Guest Preacher. Dr. Warnock is the senior pastor of the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA, where the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was pastor. Dr. Warnock s outreach and activism have addressed such issues as voting rights, poverty, HIV/AIDS, and disparities in the criminal justice system. He is a member of the American Academy of Religion, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and various other civic and social organizations. He graduated cum laude from Morehouse College in 1991 with a degree in psychology. Dr. Warnock also holds Master of Divinity, Master of Philosophy, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Union Theological Seminary. His book, The Divided Mind of the Black Church; Theology, Piety & Public Witness (NYU Press), was released in November The Chapel is also grateful to welcome the gospel choir from Ebenezer Baptist church to assist in leading worship today. An Important Note about May 11 Sunday, May 11, is the occasion of Duke s 2014 Commencement ceremony. Duke Chapel will not be holding worship services that morning. Please feel free to enjoy worshipping with many of the other local churches in the area that day.

7 Chapel Announcements Today s Flowers The lilies adorning the chancel today are provided by the Hanks Family Chapel Fund, established through the generosity of the late Miss Nancy Hanks, former Duke University Trustee, and her mother, the late Mrs. Virginia Hanks. Today s Offering All of today s cash offerings and undesignated checks will be used to support human service organizations in the greater Durham area. These nonprofit organizations are identified to receive funds by a panel of Congregation members, Friends of Duke Chapel, and students. The grantmaking process not only benefits people in need but also seeks to introduce students to faithful stewardship and community development. Weekday Services With the end of the academic year comes the end of the Chapel s regular weekday services, including the Tuesday night communion service, Wednesday mid-day prayer, and Thursday Choral Vespers. These services will return the week of August 24. The Congregation at Duke University Chapel The following Congregation opportunities are open to all. Christian Education Christian education classes for all ages are held on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in the lowest level of the Westbrook Building in the Divinity School. Children s classes include Wee Praise for infants and toddlers, Godly Play for children age 4-5th grade, and Youth Sunday School for middle and high school students. Adult classes are listed below. New participants are welcome at any time. Please contact the Congregation office at or congregation@ duke.edu for more information. Adult Forum On Sunday, May 4, Dr. Mark Chaves, Professor of Sociology, Religion, and Divinity at Duke and author of American Religion: Contemporary Trends will speak on Why Megachurches? The forum will be held in Room 0012 of the Westbrook Building of the Divinity School at 9:45 a.m. Stepping Stones Discussion in the Stepping Stones class will be focused on the book Things I Wish Jesus Said. You are welcome to join the group even if you have not read the chapter in advance. Stepping Stones meets nearly every Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in Room 0011 of the Westbrook Building. Dinner With Neighbors Volunteers are needed to provide and serve dinner at Urban Ministries, 410 Liberty St. in Durham on Sunday, May 11. both to donate lasagnas and to serve the meal. Lasagnas are to be dropped off at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday. The time commitment for those who serve is approximately 90 minutes. If you wish to contribute food or help serve, please call Ned Arnett at or edward. arnett@duke.edu

8 Duke University Chapel Duke Chapel is a grand building, suitable for hosting major events in the life of the University and its members; it acts as a moderator for the diversity of religious identity and expression on campus; and it is a Christian church of an unusually interdenominational character, with a tradition of stirring music, preaching, and liturgy. We welcome you to our life of worship, learning, dialogue, and service. Box 90974, Durham, NC For Worshipers & Visitors Prayer requests may be placed in the prayer box located by the Memorial Chapel. Because of the Easter holiday, there will not be a tour of the Chapel after services today. Hearing assist units and a Braille hymnal are available at the attendant s desk at the entry way of the Chapel. See the Chapel attendant if you would like to use one of our large-print Bibles or hymnals for the worship service this morning. For Families & Children Children 4 and younger are welcome to visit the nursery (capacity limited), located in the Chapel basement, beginning at 8:50 a.m.today. Pagers are available for parents to keep with them during worship. Parents needing a place to feed, quiet, or change infants are also welcome. Activity Bags are available at the rear of the Chapel for children 5 or younger. Please return the bags at the end of the service. Children s bulletins are available from the ushers. We invite you to consider joining the Congregation at Duke Chapel. The Congregation is an interdenominational church with a variety of vibrant ministries, including discipleship and spiritual formation (for children, youth, and adults), mission and outreach, and pastoral care. If you would like to receive the weekly enews from the Congregation or have any questions, please congregation@duke.edu or call The Rev. Dr. Luke Powery Ministry Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp The Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer Dr. Adam Hollowell The Rev. Bruce Puckett Ms. Kennetra Irby Ms. Gerly Ace Music Dr. Rodney Wynkoop Dr. Robert Parkins Dr. Robert Horton Dr. Brian Schmidt Mr. John Santoianni Mr. J. Samuel Hammond Mr. Michael Lyle Administration Ms. Beth Gettys Sturkey Ms. Joni Harris Ms. Adrienne Koch Ms. Sara Clark Ms. Lisa Moore Mr. Daniel Reeves Ms. Lucy Hart Peaden Taylor Mr. Oscar Dantzler and Ms. Beverly Jordan Staff of Duke University Chapel Staff of the Congregation at Duke University Chapel The Rev. Dr. Carol Gregg The Rev. Brad Troxell Ms. Phyllis Snyder Mr. Nelson Strother Dean of the Chapel Associate Dean for Religious Life Director of Worship Director of Student Ministry Director of Community Ministry Interim Black Campus Minister Staff Assistant for Student Ministry Director of Chapel Music University Organist Interim Chapel Organist Assistant Conductor and Administrative Coordinator of Chapel Music Curator of Organs and Harpsichords University Carillonneur Staff Assistant for Chapel Music Director of Development Assistant to the Dean Communications Specialist Chapel Events and Wedding Coordinator Accounting Specialist and Office Coordinator Visitor Relations Specialist Staff Assistant for Development Housekeepers Pastor Associate Pastor Children s Pastor Administrative Assistant