Service of Worship. Duke. Chapel. Third Sunday of Easter May 8, 2011 Eleven o clock in the morning. University

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1 Duke University Chapel Service of Worship Third Sunday of Easter May 8, 2011 Eleven o clock in the morning Keeping the heart of the University listening to the heart of God The Road to Emmaus, by He Qi, Today we are in the third week of Eastertide, a season of celebration, formation, and calling people to ministry in the name of the Risen Lord. In the lesson from Acts, Peter calls upon all of Jerusalem to repent and reorient their lives around Jesus, and 3000 people believed and were baptized. The gospel lesson is the story of the risen Jesus meeting two forlorn disciples on the road to Emmaus, and being made known to them in the breaking of the bread. In these sacraments, Christ is made known, and lives are transformed.

2 The congregation is asked to remain silent during the prelude as a time of prayer and meditation. Gathering Carillon Prelude Non nobis domine Ave verum corpus The Road Home Columba Aspexit Down by the Riverside Regina Caeli Anonymous English Francis Poulenc ( ) Stephen Paulus (b. 1949) Tarik O Regan (b. 1978) Traditional Spiritual arr. Moses Hogan ( ) Cecilia McDowall (b. 1951) Greeting *Processional Hymn 304 Easter People, Raise Your Voices regent sqaure *Prayer of Confession and Words of Assurance (in unison) Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways to the glory of your name. Amen. The minister speaks words of assurance. *Peace (All exchange signs and words of God s peace.) Proclamation Prayer for Illumination (in unison) Risen Christ, you filled your disciples with boldness and fresh hope: as we are inspired by your word today, strengthen us to proclaim your risen life and fill us with your peace, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.

3 First Lesson Acts 2:14a, (NT pages in the pew Bible) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *Gradual Hymn 309 (stanzas 1-3) On the Day of Resurrection (All turn to face the Gospel Procession.) *Gospel Lesson Luke 24:13-35 (NT pages 84-85) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *Gradual Hymn 309 (stanzas 4-6) On the Day of Resurrection Sermon Wrong Question, Right Answer Response 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. ) emmaus emmaus Offertory Anthem Wana Baraka (They Have Blessings) They have blessings, those who pray; Jesus himself said so. Alleluia! They have peace, those who pray; Jesus himself said so. Alleluia! They have joy, those who pray; Jesus himself said so. Alleluia! They have well-being, those who pray; Jesus himself said so. Alleluia! Traditional Kenyan arr. Shawn Kirchner (b. 1970) *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.

4 Thanksgiving and Communion As part of Duke s Appreciation Week, this morning we give thanks for all Duke employees whose hard work and dedication contribute to the vibrancy and flourishing of the University. We specifically remember all those employed in service roles housekeepers, groundskeepers, maintenance workers, food service employees, and all those occupations that are often overlooked. One of the Chapel s housekeepers, Oscar Dantzler, brings a uniform shirt to the altar. In Durham, we remember those who facilitate our buying goods that have been fairly traded. The ushers bring forward a hand-made basket from One World Market. *The Great Thanksgiving (Musical Setting A, on page 17 of the hymnal) *The Lord s Prayer (number 895 in the hymnal, in unison) Sharing of the Bread and Wine All those who have become members of Christ s body through baptism and seek to be united with God and at peace with their neighbor are invited to receive communion. Wine is used for communion. The tradition as understood at Duke Chapel is that the Holy Spirit makes Christ fully present in both the bread and the wine. If you receive only the bread, be assured that you are nonetheless in full communion with Christ and the Church. If you have a gluten allergy, those serving communion nearest to the Memorial Chapel will be ready to serve you gluten-free wafers and wine on request. You may also come forward to receive a blessing, indicated by crossing your arms over your chest. If you would like to receive individual anointing with oil and prayers for healing, ministers will be in the Memorial Chapel during communion. Music During Distribution Hymn 613 (sung by all) O Thou Who This Mysterious Bread land of rest Communion Anthem Oculus non vidit No one has ever seen, no one has ever heard, No human heart has ever imagined What God has prepared for those who love him. *Prayer After Communion Sending Forth *Benediction Rihards Dubra (b. 1964)

5 *Recessional Hymn 325 Hail, Thou Once Despised Jesus Postlude Hymne d Actions de grâces: te deum in babilone Jean Langlais ( ) Carillon *All who are able may stand. Ministry of Worship Presiding Ministers Preacher Lectors Guest Organist Guest Choir Soloists Choir Director Ministers of Anointing Head Ushers Carillonneur The Rev. Dr. Samuel Wells Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp The Rev. Bruce Puckett Dr. Russell Owen Member of the Chapel Choir and Congregation at Duke Chapel Ms. Scott Hill Member of the Congregation at Duke Chapel Dr. Brian Coggins The Pinecrest Chamber Ensemble and Sotto Voce Pinecrest High School, Southern Pines, NC Rebekah Shamberger, Andrew Blanchard, Terry Marsh, Jentry Womack, and Logan Williams Ms. Erin E. Plisco The Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer The Rev. Kori Jones Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp Dr. James Ferguson and Ms. Charlotte Harrison Mr. J. Samuel Hammond

6 An Important Note about May 15 Sunday, May 15, is the occasion of Duke s 2011 Commencement ceremony. Duke Chapel will not be holding worship services that morning. The Congregation at Duke Chapel will be joining with Antioch Baptist Church in Durham for their 10:00 a.m. worship service, and the whole Duke Chapel community is invited to join them. Antioch is located at 1415 Holloway Street. Chapel Announcements Today s Flowers The flowers for today s worship service are given in memory of Senator Terry Sanford, former governor of North Carolina and former president of Duke University, with support from the Terry Sanford Chapel Flowers Fund. Today s Offering All cash and undesignated checks will be sent to the Northern Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church for tornado relief. Bishop Will Willimon writes, We have lost over a dozen of our churches, a number of parsonages, the homes of many of our people, and worst of all, the lives of many sisters and brothers. We are heartbroken... By God s grace, we believe we shall look back on the next weeks as a time when -- even amid our tragedy -- we experienced the presence and power of the Risen Christ. Our loss is huge, but we may find that the gifts of God are greater even than our loss. Still, Light shines. Please give generously. Today s Choir The Pinecrest Chamber Ensemble and Sotto Voce are two of the three ensembles that make up the choral program at Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines, NC. The Chamber Ensemble is a mixed-voice ensemble consisting of 40 students in grades ten through twelve, and Sotto Voce is a women s ensemble consisting of 35 students in grades nine through twelve. Both ensembles maintain active performance schedules throughout the year, and strive to provide exceptional musical experiences for both the school and the surrounding community. Special Assistant to the Dean for Administration and Communications The Chapel is looking for a new staff member to replace Dave Allen, who will be leaving in June to take a pastoral appointment in the United Methodist Church. The role of special assistant to the Dean requires a bachelor s degree, plus significant related administrative and/or communications background. A theological degree and pastoral experience are highly desirable. Please send a resume and letter of interest to lucy.worth@duke.edu by May 11. Update on Broadcasts Due to tornado damage to a radio tower in Raleigh, the Chapel s Sunday morning worship service will be broadcast one week later at 10 a.m. on AM wptf 680 through June. Live radio broadcasts will continue on AM 620 WDNC. The broadcasts are funded by the Friends of Duke Chapel. The Sunday worship service is also available on the web via streaming video at The service is broadcast live on patient TV channel 50 in Duke Hospital.

7 The Congregation at Duke University Chapel The following Congregation opportunities are open to all: Adult Forum and Sunday Search Coffee The weekly Adult Forum will be on break for the summer and will resume again in mid-september. On Sunday, May 22, there will be a chance to meet one of the candidates for the Senior Pastor of the Congregation. This informal conversation will take place in the Chapel kitchen starting at 9:45 a.m. All are welcome. Becoming a Member of the Congregation Are you looking for a way to connect with other worshipers at the Chapel? Are you looking for a group of people with whom to walk the Christian journey? Do you desire to be part of a Christian community that serves the Durham community and the world? Are you interested in membership in the Congregation? If so, come and learn more at two orientation sessions following worship on May 22 and 29. Membership in the Congregation is open to all. If you have questions or plan to attend, please contact the Rev. Bruce Puckett at bruce.puckett@duke.edu. Dinner at Urban Ministries Each month the Congregation provides a meal for homeless guests at Urban Ministries of Durham. If you would like to donate lasagnas, serve one of the next meals, or acquire more information, please contact Ned Arnett at or him at edward.arnett@duke.edu. Open Table Ministries The Congregation is looking for individuals who are interested in helping Lisa Lark in her ministry to homeless people on Ninth Street. This ministry provides a meal on Tuesdays each week at 4 p.m. If you are interested in visiting, occasionally bringing food, or serving in any other way, please contact the Rev. Bruce Puckett at bruce.puckett@ duke.edu or at Why do we Process into the Sanctuary? Throughout the Bible there is a tension between God s people as a settled people, enjoying land, king and temple and God s people as a pilgrim nation, experiencing exodus, wilderness, and exile. Jesus comes to a people who are in internal exile under the Romans; he encourages them to leave aside everything and to follow him. Yet we often forget we are a pilgrim people. And so in every act of worship we have a procession in order to embody what it means to live the life of faith as a journey. The two most significant forms of companionship are to share a meal and to share a journey. Worship begins with one and ends with the other. Just as the Road to Emmaus was, in Luke, the first encounter with the risen Christ, so today breaking bread together helps us identify the God we meet on the journey.

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. For a tour of Duke Chapel, meet today s docent near the front steps of the Chapel following the service. 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 10:50 a.m. each week. 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 (for children 5 and under) and Liturgy Boxes (ages 5-8) are available at the rear of the Chapel to help children engage in worship. Please return after the service. 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 are interested in making Duke Chapel your home church, contact the Rev. Bruce Puckett at The Rev. Dr. Samuel Wells Ministry Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp The Rev. Keith Daniel The Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer Dr. Adam Hollowell The Rev. Kori Jones Music Dr. Rodney Wynkoop Dr. Robert Parkins Dr. David Arcus Dr. Allan Friedman Mr. John Santoianni Mr. J. Samuel Hammond Mr. Michael Lyle Staff of Duke University Chapel Dean of the Chapel Associate Dean for Religious Life Director of Duke Chapel PathWays Director of Worship Assistant Director for PathWays Community and Black Campus Minister Director of Chapel Music University Organist Chapel Organist and Associate University Organist Associate Conductor and Administrative Coordinator of Chapel Music Curator of Organs and Harpsichords University Carillonneur Staff Assistant for Chapel Music Administration Ms. Beth Gettys Sturkey Director of Development Ms. Lucy Worth Special Assistant to the Dean for Finance and Projects Mr. David Allen Special Assistant to the Dean for Administration and Communications Ms. Meredith Hawley Chapel Events and Wedding Coordinator Ms. Kelsey Hallatt Chapel Communications Specialist Ms. Lisa Moore Accounting Specialist and Office Coordinator Ms. Gerly Ace Staff Assistant for Student Ministry Ms. Katherine Kopp Staff Assistant for Development Mr. Oscar Dantzler and Mr. William Earls Housekeepers Staff of the Congregation at Duke University Chapel The Rev. Bruce Puckett Ms. Sonja Tilley Ms. Mary Ann Manconi Pastor Director of Christian Education Administrative Assistant