WORSHIP. September 17, a.m. Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Baptism

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1 WORSHIP September 17, a.m. Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Baptism PRELUDE Fuga a 5 con pedale pro Organo pleno J.S. Bach ( ) WELCOME Leader: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. REFORMATION MINUTE Deacon Mary Beth Ray INTROIT Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive American folk tune CALL TO WORSHIP from Exodus 15 Leader: The LORD is my strength and my might, All: and God has become my salvation; Leader: this is my God, who I will praise, All: and I will exalt God. Leader: Let us worship God. HYMN 667 When Morning Gilds the Skies Laudes Domini Please stand or sit. As a courtesy to others, please turn off your cell phone and no flash photography during the service.

2 PRAYER OF CONFESSION Leader: I said I will confess my transgressions to the Lord. People: And you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Leader: Let us pray: All: Gracious God, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and too deep to undo. Forgive what our lips tremble to name, what our hearts can no longer bear, and what has become for us a consuming fire of judgment. Set us free from a past that we cannot change; open to us a future in which we can be changed; and grant us grace to grow more and more in your likeness and image; through Jesus Christ, the light of the world. (Silent prayer) ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: Friends, believe the Good News. People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. GLORIA PATRI (Glory to God, #581) Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. TIME WITH CHILDREN BAPTISM ADELHEID CAROLINE CAMPBELL Daughter of TIMOTHY AND ODETTE CAMPBELL (New Instructions) Kids recess up the center aisle to Children s Worship. Pre-K goes upstairs, K-2 nd goes downstairs, and 3 rd -5 th goes to the Chapel. There are leaders for each, and children can be picked up by following the signs from the narthex. HYMN 638 O Come and Sing unto the Lord Irish PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Elder Jimmy Wilson OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Genesis 50:15-21 (pp ) Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! ANTHEM With a Voice of Singing Martin Shaw ( ) GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 18:21-35 (pp ) Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!

3 SERMON IOU: A Zillion Dollars Rev. Christopher Chatelaine-Samsen HYMN 687 Our God, Our Help in Ages Past St. Anne AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 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 Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven and sitteth on 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 Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND 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 OFFERTORY Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Traditional American Melody Matthew Heil, tenor (arr. Mark Hayes, b. 1953) DOXOLOGY (Glory to God, #607) Old Hundredth 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. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING HYMN 363 Rejoice, the Lord is King! Darwall s 148th BENEDICTION (Please be seated after the Benediction) RESPONSE In Blazing Light Your Cross Reveals American folk tune POSTLUDE Fuge-Finale Paul Manz ( )

4 WELCOME Our congregation has been welcoming members and visitors to worship on the Lord s Day since March 16, If you are visiting this morning, we extend a special welcome to you and invite you to introduce yourself to one of the pastors or speak with an usher if you have any questions. If you are looking for a church home and would like to talk with one of the pastors, please fill out the fellowship pad in the pew today or call the church office. Today s Music: The anthem this morning is by Martin Shaw, an English born composer, conductor, and in early life, theatrical producer. He composed With a Voice of Singing in 1923 as a commission by an association of church choirs in the county of Kent and province of Canterbury. The offertory is a setting of a beloved American tune, in an arrangement by American composer Mark Hayes. It is sung by Matthew Heil, who is new to our choir this season. The baptismal wreath today is given by Tim and Odette Campbell in honor of the baptism of Adelheid (Heidi) Campbell. The flowers in the Chancel are dedicated to the glory of God. The ushers for September are Marty Crowson, Captain; Judi Crowson, Roy Henwood, Nancy Kuhn, Drew Marrs, Paige McDermott, Peyton Miller, Alexis Pollock, and Dwight Smith. Today after the service all are invited to join us for lunch bunch, hosted by the Hospitality Committee. Assisted listening devices may be found at the back of the sanctuary. Each device comes with a headset, but you may bring your own from home to plug in. Please let the ushers know if you have any problems. Readings are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible unless otherwise indicated. Blue Bibles are located at the end of each pew. Children s Worship (NEW) During the service, Children s Worship continues after Time with Children. Pre-K goes upstairs for Early Children s Worship K-2 nd grades go downstairs for Intermediate Children s Worship 3 rd -5 th grades go to the Chapel for Older Children s Worship YCW children should be collected by their parents immediately after the service. All children are welcome to remain with their families in the service and age-appropriate worship bags are available in the narthex.

5 ANNOUNCEMENTS Save the date Hurricane Relief Mt. Zion Methodist Pulpit Swap Sunday, September 24 Mt. Zion: Rev. Cogman and Rev. Vaagenes have a talkshow-type conversation about church customs, theology, and everything in between. Why do we have clear windows, and Mt. Zion has stained glass? Where do the names for our denomination come from? Why do we wear those funny collars? You just might learn something new! Mt. Zion is located on the corner of 29 th and Dumbarton, NW. 11am Pulpit Swap 12pm GPC + Mt. Zion Picnic at Rose Park All-Church Picnic September 24, Rose Park Dress Casual and come to the GPC picnic after church! Rocklands BBQ, games, face paint, and special guests Mt. Zion Methodist congregation. Adults $10, Children $5 (max $30/family) Sign up in the narthex TODAY, or contact the church this week. New Musical Class for Tots Starting this fall, we will launch a class of singing, bible stories, and dancing with our beloved children's music director Ms. Regina! Visit gtownpres.org/ connect/music-for-tots or any questions to totsmusic@gtownpres.org From the Caribbean to Florida to Houston, many of our neighbors are suffering the aftermath of historically powerful storms. In response, the Mission Committee has pledged $2000 to Presbyterian Disaster Relief. We invite you to join us as a congregation and match that amount, so we can send $4000 or more to those in need. Service Georgetown Sat/Sun Dinners Please join us second Sundays at GPC and last Saturdays at Mt. Zion UMC as we serve our neighbors in need. The next dates are Saturday, 9/30, and Sunday, 10/8 (the first Sunday in our new kitchen!) Sign up at gtownpres.org/serve. Habitat for Humanity Build Day October 14 th Join us for a day of landscaping and basic construction as we help a family live into their dream of home ownership. Rally for Niger October 21 st It s not too early to mark your calendars for this annual fun run/walk to raise money for students at our partner in mission, Remember Niger.

6 Education Youth Group 2017: ROOTS +ART: Adults Raising Teens Starts TONIGHT! 5-7pm We are digging deeper into our faith and discovering our ROOTS this year. Youth come catch up with old friends and meet some new. We are introducing new youth leader Jim Williams to the team! Parents come to hear about the year ahead: What is ART class? What is the plan for confirmation? Dinner provided for all! Join us as we mark the birth of the Protestant Reformation: sermons, Bible studies, lectures, discussions, a movie, a gallery tour, and even a sing-along! For more info, pick up a handout in the narthex or visit gtownpres.org/500 Hospitality Lunch and Punch Bunch Help us host a Lunch or Punch bunch before the end of the year. To sign up, visit gtownpres.org/serve/hospitality. Flower Dedications If you would like to dedicate flowers in memory or in honor of somebody, please call the church, or donate online at Memorial Service A memorial in celebration of the life of Jay Howard will be held on October 1 st at 2 p.m. in the Columbarium. The family has requested that memorial gifts be designated toward the GPC kitchen renovation. Welcome Katie Chatelaine- Samsen! We are pleased to welcome Katie Chatelaine-Samsen as our Interim Communications Coordinator & Church Administrator. A graduate of St. Olaf College and Princeton Theological Seminary, Katie previously served as a fundraiser for Lutheran Volunteer Corps, Sojourners, and Georgetown Ministry Center. She most recently served as the pastoral intern at Christ Lutheran Church in Washington, DC and is a candidate for ordination in the ELCA. She is also the wife of our beloved Mission Pastor, Chris. She will be in the GPC office Monday Friday. Happy Birthday Sept 17 Jolene Blozis, David Jackson Sept 18 Kay Lippman Sept 20 Meredith Hill Sept 21 Charles Alexander Sept 22 Austin Cannon, Alex Crawley, Rebecca Crawley Sept 23 Sharon Gibson, Conrad Martens, Deborah McFadden

7 Weekly Calendar Sunday, September 17 9am Nursery opens 9:30am Pancake Breakfast and Sunday School 9:45am Adult Education 10am GPC Café 11am Worship (Baptism) 11:15am Children s Worship 12pm Lunch Bunch - Pizza 4pm Yoga 5pm Youth Group/ART Monday, September 18 7pm Nominating Committee Tuesday, September 19 9:30am Staff Meeting Friday, September 22 10:30am Music for Tots Sunday, September 24 9am Nursery opens 9:30am Adult Mt. Zion (29 th St. and Dumbarton St.) 9:45am Sunday 11am Worship (Pulpit Swap) 11:15am Children s Worship 12pm Picnic (Rose Park) Church Staff Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Camille Cook Murray ccm@gtownpres.org Associate Pastor/Education Rev. Rachel Landers Vaagenes rlv@gtownpres.org Associate Pastor/Mission Rev. Christopher Chatelaine-Samsen ccs@gtownpres.org Parish Associate Rev. Katie Francis katherinewfrancis@gmail.com Director of Music Mark Willey maw@gtownpres.org Interim Communications Coordinator & Church Administrator Katherine Chatelaine-Samsen info@gtownpres.org Finance Matt Sheridan bookkeeper@gtownpres.org Contract Custodian Clifford Ford cxfnite@comcast.net Daily Readings Sunday Matthew 18:21-35 Monday Joshua 3:1-17 Tuesday Romans 14:13-15:2 Wednesday Psalm 77 Thursday Exodus 15:22-27 Friday 2 Corinthians 13:5-10 Saturday Psalm 105:1-6 Sunday Matthew 20:1-16 Georgetown Presbyterian Church is a founding member and supporter of the Reformed Institute of Metropolitan Washington.

8 OUR HISTORY The Georgetown Presbyterian Church began in 1760 as a small group of worshipers and organized into a church in 1780 under the eminent Stephen Bloomer Balch, Revolutionary War soldier and pupil of religious leader John Witherspoon. It was the first Presbyterian Church in what was to become modern-day Washington, DC, and is the oldest DC church of any denomination with an unbroken ministry. Until long after the national capital was established, many of Washington s baptisms, weddings and funerals were solemnized in our church. People of all denominations worshiped with us, including many leaders of the young republic. In 1782 our congregation erected the first and for many years the only Protestant church building in Georgetown. Additions were made in 1794 with Thomas Jefferson among the contributors. A rare charter, still in effect, was granted in 1806 to the Presbyterian Congregation in George Town by an act of Congress signed by President Jefferson. In 1810 our seal, with its seven stars and Bible, was given to the church by the superintendent of the Mint. In 1821, President Monroe laid the cornerstone for the beautiful Bridge Street building which was moved fifty years later to our present site, where President Grant laid the cornerstone. This is the building which we have since restored and in which we now worship. Our church pioneered in both the religious and cultural life of this community. In 1781, Dr. Balch became headmaster of the Columbian Academy to which George Washington sent his nephews and wards, and later a school for girls was founded. Dr. Balch wrote the first book published in the District of Columbia and he helped found the first public library. Out of our church and under Dr. Balch s broad-minded leadership, Episcopal, Methodist and Presbyterian churches were established in Washington and Maryland. Our church bell tolled all day when President Washington died. In our church George Washington Parke Custis, grandson of Martha Washington and father-in-law of Robert E. Lee, delivered a speech on Napoleon s defeat. Memorial services for President William Henry Harrison were conducted here in During the Civil War, our building became a hospital for both Union and Confederate soldiers, including casualties from the Second Battle of Manassas and the Battle of Fredericksburg. In these and in other ways, this church identifies with the history of the nation it continues to serve. THE GEORGETOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Dr. Camille Cook Murray, Senior Pastor Rev. Rachel Landers Vaagenes, Associate Pastor for Christian Education Rev. Christopher Chatelaine-Samsen, Associate Pastor for Mission Rev. Katie Francis, Parish Associate Mark Willey, Director of Music 3115 P Street, NW, Washington, DC