THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER. April 30, 2017

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1 PEACE, JUSTICE, AND MISSION COMMITTEE presents A FAMILY THING a socially conscious, realistic comedy about family history, the rural south, the urban north, and the surprising circumstances in which we can find ourselves. Outstanding performances by James Earl Jones and Robert Duvall. April 30, 2017, following 5th Sunday Potluck, 12:40 p.m. There is no charge. All Are Welcome!!! Welcome, Welcome, Welcome Neeta R. Nichols, Transitional Pastor Since her ordination 44 years ago, Neeta R. Nichols has served churches in Michigan and Ohio and was on the staff of Maumee Valley Presbytery. For the past 33 years, she has been engaged in interim ministry. She came to Detroit Presbytery in 1993 and has served in pastoral positions with nine different congregations. She is currently serving on the Detroit Presbytery staff as she seeks her next interim call. Neeta is not new to Fort Street, having served as Interim Associate Pastor here in the late 1990 s and then as the Interim Open Door Director in So she is able to step into this Transitional Pastor role quickly and provide assistance for the church s forward movement. THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER April 30, 2017 What can we learn from this (scripture) story?... One thing we learn is that in reading Scripture and sharing in the meal in which we remember him, we encounter Jesus.... Cleopas and his companion recognize Jesus only in his teaching and his sharing of the bread - both contexts through which readers of the story can themselves encounter Jesus in the church community." -from Jesus the Savior by William Placher Neeta enjoys listening to music, singing (preferably in the chorus), and savoring a latte from Starbucks. Career Meaning in a Moment 2017 Christian Adult Education, Stapleton Chapel 9:45am 10:45 a.m. "From Jesus to Christ" Is in need of extra large men suits and shirts. MARRIAGE ANYONE 2017? Thinking of getting married? Want to get married at Fort Street? Contact the Wedding Coordinator, Loretta Stanton May 7,2017 Fort Street Presbyterian Church Wedding 631 West Fort All Are Welcome! Truly God is good to the upright, to those who are pure in heart..psalm 73:1 8 Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI Phone (313)

2 Service for the Lord s Day Third Sunday of Easter April 30, 2017 WE ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME PRELUDE Come Away to the Skies David Evan Thomas Marilyn Biery, Music Director /Organist WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor Neeta R. Nichols CALL TO WORSHIP (from I Peter 1:17-23) Pam Sharrow Followers of Jesus, by his cross we are redeemed from the futility of sin. Alleluia! By his rising we are free from the fear of death. Alleluia! By his love we are made new in the living and enduring Word of God. Alleluia! Thanks be to God! *HYMN # 409 God Is Here! ABBOT S LEIGH *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Pastor Nichols Living God, we confess that we look for the living among the dead. You speak to us through your living Word, but we refuse to listen. You feed us with the bread of life, but we hunger for other things. Forgive us; give us new life! Lead us to repent and remember the promise of our baptism: the life that death cannot destroy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. *SILENT CONFESSION *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 Halle, halle, halle-lujah! Halle, halle, halle-lujah! Halle, halle, halle-lujah! Hallelujah, hallelujah! 2

3 *SHARING OF CHRIST S PEACE 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. WE LISTEN FOR GOD S WORD CHILDREN S MESSAGE Pastor Nichols PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Pam Sharrow NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: Acts 2:14a, Pam Sharrow (pp in pew Bibles) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. EPISTLE LESSON I Peter 1:17-23 (pp in pew Bibles) Pam Sharrow The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SOLO: My Lord What a Mornin Spiritual, arranged H.T. Burleigh Kevin Thompson, Baritone GOSPEL LESSON Luke 24:13-35 (pp in pew Bibles) Pastor Nichols The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON HEARTS: BROKEN OR BURNING Pastor Nichols *HYMN # 252 Day of Arising RAABE *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Pam Sharrow Let us say what we believe using these words from the Confession of Belhar. We believe that God s life-giving Word and Spirit has conquered the powers of sin and death, and therefore also of irreconciliation and hatred, bitterness and enmity, that God s life-giving Word and Spirit will enable the church to live in a new obedience which can open new possibilities of life for society and the world. WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS Pastor Nichols 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 Chorale from Cantata 129 J.S. Bach All praise and thanks to God the Father now be given, the Son, and Spirit blest, who reigns in highest heaven. Eternal Triune God, whom heaven and earth adore; for thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore. *OFFERTORY RESPONSE # 606 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. OLD HUNDREDTH *PRAYER OF THANKS Pam Sharrow WE GO FORTH IN GOD S NAME *HYMN # 248 Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna! HYMN TO JOY *CHARGE AND BLESSING *POSTLUDE Joyful Bells Ringing Marilyn Biery (The postlude is offered as an instrumental prayer, not a performance. 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, there will be a coffee hour in the small dining area. Please join us! About today s music: David Evan Thomas is a Minneapolis-based composer who is a friend to the Bierys from undergraduate days at Northwestern University. David studied trumpet at Northwestern, then went on to study composition at Eastman School of Music as well as the University of Minnesota, earning his PhD there. He is known for his orchestral, chamber and choral music and has written several collections of organ music, published by Augsburg Fortress. The postlude is from Marilyn Biery s latest collection of organ music, published by GIA Publications in Chicago. 4

5 Organist/Music Director Choir Solo Liturgist Sound Tech Worship Coordinator Marilyn Biery The Worship Choir Kevin Thompson Pam Sharrow Twiler French Pam Sharrow. Ushers are available to provide assistance with particular needs: Hearing Assist System Wheelchair Access Ramp Wheelchair Seating--locations available in the sanctuary Handicap 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 April 2017 Gabrielle Abrego, Don and Lois Bardwell, Lynne Bieniek, The Coleman family, Bobbie Edwards and family, Iola Jackson, Geraldine Adams Jones, Valorie Kimbrough, The Leaming family, Devon Marcil, The Mulford family, Kathy Payne and family, Jane Petrie, Lucas and Richard Stump, and Larry Tierney. Prayers for Military Loved Ones. (We are seeking to update our Military Roll. Please contact the church office with any changes.) Lt. Harrison L Coleman USN; 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, Director of Music/Organist; Edward Kingins, Director of Music Emeritus; Lola JF Davidson, Secretary; Loretta Stanton, Wedding Coordinator; Jerry Johnson, Building Engineer; Damien Hines, Custodian; Karen Wright, Donlin Center Staff. Transitional Pastor The Rev. Neeta R. Nichols pastor@fortstreet.org Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Dr. Robert H. Crilley Web Site: 5

6 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. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 30 12:30pm 5th Sunday Potluck 12:40pm Movie hosted by PJM :00 Session 4 6:30pm Chorale Council mtg :30pm Worship Arts mtg (Upper Rm) :15pm Bible Study w/peter Henry , (Baptism & Communion) (Celebration Sunday) :30am Open Dr. mtg 1:00-3:00pm Volunteer Appreciate Day 6:30pm Chorale Council Potluck :00pm Coffee Hour in honor of our Graduates :00pm Deacons 6:00pm Fiscal Op. 6:30pm Personnel :00pm Wedding Rehearsal 27 3:00pm Wedding 6:00pm Wedding Rehearsal 28 4:30pmWedding 29 Memorial Day April /may 2017 OPEN DOOR MEAL PROGRAM THURSDAYS 9AM-11AM This program is open to the public. Between 8am and 9am, woman and elderly guests may shower. They may also receive a hygiene kit and use the clothing bank once a month. Between 9 and 11am, men may shower. They may also get a hygiene kit and use the clothing bank monthly. Guest seeking clothing and hygiene kits must present valid identification. Between 9 and 11am, a full hot meal is served. Volunteers are welcome. 6

7 PEACE, JUSTICE, AND MISSION COMMITTEE presents A FAMILY THING a socially conscious, realistic comedy about family history, the rural south, the urban north, and the surprising circumstances in which we can find ourselves. Outstanding performances by James Earl Jones and Robert Duvall. April 30, 2017, following 5th Sunday Potluck, 12:40 p.m. There is no charge. All Are Welcome!!! Welcome, Welcome, Welcome Neeta R. Nichols, Transitional Pastor Since her ordination 44 years ago, Neeta R. Nichols has served churches in Michigan and Ohio and was on the staff of Maumee Valley Presbytery. For the past 33 years, she has been engaged in interim ministry. She came to Detroit Presbytery in 1993 and has served in pastoral positions with nine different congregations. She is currently serving on the Detroit Presbytery staff as she seeks her next interim call. Neeta is not new to Fort Street, having served as Interim Associate Pastor here in the late 1990 s and then as the Interim Open Door Director in So she is able to step into this Transitional Pastor role quickly and provide assistance for the church s forward movement. THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER April 30, 2017 What can we learn from this (scripture) story?... one thing we learn is that in reading Scripture and sharing in the meal in which we remember him, we encounter Jesus.... Cleopas and his companion recognize Jesus only in his teaching and his sharing of the bread - both contexts through which readers of the story can themselves encounter Jesus in the church community." -from Jesus the Savior by William Placher Neeta enjoys listening to music, singing (preferably in the chorus), and savoring a latte from Starbucks. Career Meaning in a Moment 2017 Christian Adult Education, Stapleton Chapel 9:45am 10:45 a.m. "From Jesus to Christ" Is in need of extra large men suits and shirts. MARRIAGE ANYONE 2017? Thinking of getting married? Want to get married at Fort Street? Contact the Wedding Coordinator, Loretta Stanton May 7,2017 Fort Street Presbyterian Church Wedding 631 West Fort All Are Welcome! Truly God is good to the upright, to those who are pure in heart..psalm 73:1 7 Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI Phone (313)