Service of Worship Third Sunday after Pentecost June 21, 2009 Eleven o clock in the morning

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1 DUKE UNIVERSITY CHAPEL Service of Worship Third Sunday after Pentecost June 21, 2009 Eleven o clock in the morning Keeping the heart of the University listening to the heart of God Goliath Cursing David, by William Blake, The story of the people of Israel is characterized by the unexpected. One of the more confounding instances in the biblical narrative is the story of the young shepherd boy, David, and his surprise triumph over the mighty Goliath. In Mark s gospel, Jesus stills the chaotic waters during a windstorm, revealing his power over creation. In his letter to the Corinthian church, Paul speaks of the many hardships that accompany a life of faith, including being ridiculed and persecuted. And yet, for Paul, the Christian faith is not defined by its social prominence, but by the inner joy and peace in the midst of life s storms.

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 prayer for healing will also be held. The service consists of prayers for healing and wholeness, with anointing and laying on of hands. All are invited. GATHERING CARILLON The congregation is asked to remain silent during the prelude as a time of prayer and meditation. PRELUDE Prelude and Fantasy William Byrd ( ) GREETING *PROCESSIONAL HYMN 110 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God EIN FESTE BURG *PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND WORDS OF ASSURANCE (in unison) The minister offers words of confession in three biddings, to which the congregation responds as follows: Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy. The minister speaks words of assurance. *PEACE (All exchange signs and words of God s peace.) PROCLAMATION PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (in unison) Faithful Creator, whose mercy never fails: as we are inspired by your word, deepen our faithfulness to you, and grant us the courage to follow in your ways, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. OLD TESTAMENT LESSON 1 Samuel 17:32-49 (page 279 in the pew Bible) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. PSALM Psalm 9:11-20 (pages in the hymnal)

3 GLORIA Leader: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, People: and to the Holy Spirit. Leader: As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, People: world without end. Amen. ANTHEM Domine salva nos Domine salva nos, perimus: impera, et fac Deus tranquilitatem. Byrd O Lord, save us, for we perish: give the word, O God, and create calm. Mark 4:38 NEW TESTAMENT LESSON 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 (page 171) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *GRADUAL HYMN 117 (stanzas 1-3) O God, Our Help in Ages Past (All turn to face the Gospel Procession.) *GOSPEL LESSON Mark 4:35-41 (page 36) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *GRADUAL HYMN 117 (stanzas 4-6) O God, Our Help in Ages Past SERMON Don t Fancy It ST. ANNE ST. ANNE 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; 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. STEPHEN MINISTRY COMMISSIONING CALL TO PRAYER Minister: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Minister: Let us pray. MISSION ANNOUNCEMENT

4 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (The congregation responds to each petition: Hear our prayer. ) OFFERTORY ANTHEM My Soul s Been Anchored Spiritual arr. Moses Hogan In the Lord, my soul s been anchored in the Lord, Alleluia. Before I d stay in hell one day, I d sing an pray myself away. Goin shout an pray an never stop, until I reach the mountain top. Do you love him? Oh yes! God Almighty are you anchored? Yes, I m anchored. Will you serve him? Oh yes! Lord I love you, yes I ll serve you. Lord I ll praise you. *DOXOLOGY 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. LASST UNS ERFREUE THANKSGIVING This morning we give thanks for the Duke Office of Admissions. We celebrate its commitment to inviting students each year from various walks of life into the Duke community. The ushers bring an admissions booklet to the altar. In Durham, we lift up those who are hungry and who may struggle for daily bread. The ushers bring forward a loaf of bread. *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING *THE LORD S PRAYER (number 895 in the hymnal, in unison) SENDING FORTH *BENEDICTION *RECESSIONAL HYMN 377 It Is Well with My Soul *CHORAL BLESSING Sevenfold Amen ORGAN POSTLUDE Fanfare VILLE DU HAVRE John Stainer ( ) Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens ( ) *All who are able may stand.

5 Presiding Ministers Preacher Lectors MINISTRY OF WORSHIP The Rev. Nancy Ferree-Clark The Rev. Keith Daniel The Rev. Dr. Samuel Wells Mr. Bruce Puckett Member, Congregation at Duke Chapel Ms. Mary Carol Day Member, Congregation at Duke Chapel Cantor Ms. Allyson Carnes Nicholas School 09 Organist Dr. David Arcus Choir Director Dr. Allan Friedman Presiding Minister over Memorial Chapel Communion The Rev. Nancy Ferree-Clark Head Ushers Dr. James Ferguson and Ms. Charlotte Harrison CONGRATULATIONS ABBY AND MEGHAN We congratulate the Rev. Abby Kocher and the Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer who were ordained elders in the United Methodist Church in the last week, after having completed their time as commissioned elders. Abby, the Chapel s community minister, was ordained in the Western North Carolina conference at Lake Junaluska near Asheville on June 13. Meghan, the Chapel s director of worship, was ordained in the Rocky Mountain Conference in Grand Junction, Colorado, on June 20. We celebrate with them and look forward to their ongoing ministry at Duke Chapel.

6 CHAPEL ANNOUNCEMENTS TODAY S FLOWERS The flowers for today s worship service are given to the glory of God by the Nan and Taylor Cole Chapel Endowment. TODAY S OFFERING All of today s cash offerings and undesignated checks will be used to support the Chapel s PathWays program that offers undergraduates and recent graduates varied opportunities to discern God s call for their lives. Our extended Lilly grant requires a 50% match from the Chapel. SUMMER CHOIR Duke Chapel welcomes singers to its Summer Choir, which assists in leading worship through August 2, except for July 5. The choir is under the direction of Dr. Allan Friedman. Regular rehearsals will be on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. Call for details. NEW COMMUNITY HOUSE Duke University Chapel is offering an opportunity to join in a new endeavor of shared residential life at 2003 Chapel Hill Road, Durham, NC By residing together in one of Durham s poorer neighborhoods, participants will experience the opportunity to live in relationship as Christian companions to one another and with neighbors in Durham s greater West End. Those interested in exploring living in Christian community should contact the Rev. Abby Kocher at abby.kocher@duke.edu. VISITING THE CHAPEL The Chapel often has weddings booked on Saturdays and Sunday afternoons, especially during the summer months. If a wedding is taking place, visitors will not be permitted inside. Before visiting on a weekend, please call to learn when the Chapel will be open to the public. BROADCASTS Thanks to the Friends of Duke Chapel, the Sunday service is broadcast live every week over AM 620 WDNC and one week later on Raleigh station AM 570 WDOX and Franklin County station AM 1480 WYRN at 10:00 a.m. The service is also available on the web via streaming video at edu. The service is broadcast live on patient TV channel 50 in Duke Hospital. BECOME A FRIEND OF DUKE CHAPEL Enjoy a meaningful, ongoing relationship with Duke Chapel by becoming a Friend of the Chapel. If you are interested in contributing to the Chapel s ministry, fill out this form and place it in the offering plate. We will then send you more information about the Friends. Please contact Lucy Worth, Director of Development and Administration, at (919) for more information. Name Address City State Zip Phone

7 WELCOMING BRUCE PUCKETT Today the Congregation at Duke Chapel welcomes its new Assistant Pastor, Bruce Puckett. Bruce received his Masters of Divinity degree at Duke Divinity School last month and his Bachelor of Arts in Religion at Olivet Nazarene University in Bruce brings with him a wide range of pastoral experience as well as good humor. His major responsibilities with the Congregation will focus on the areas of youth ministry and missions and outreach. He is married to Renee Puckett, who teaches kindergarten in Cary. Bruce s interests include gardening, cooking, and playing and watching almost any sport. THE CONGREGATION AT DUKE UNIVERSITY CHAPEL The following Congregation opportunities are open to all. DINNER AT URBAN MINISTRIES The Congregation will be serving dinner at Urban Ministries on Wednesday, June 24, and again on Sunday, July 12. If you would like to donate a party-size lasagna or help serve the meal, please contact Ned Arnett at edward.arnett@duke.edu or call JOIN OUR REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT TEAM As we look forward to the arrival of three Montagnard families from Vietnam in the coming weeks, we are organizing a team of committed volunteers to offer friendship and to help them adjust to life in this country. Volunteers are needed to assist with school registration, driving to medical/dental appointments, securing employment, working with Durham Social Services, and a variety of other ways. We still need some selected household furnishings, cooking and kitchen utensils. Bulky items will be picked up. For further information, contact Steve Harper at or FARM WORKER COLLECTION- The Local Missions and Outreach committee is collecting items for farm workers on June 28. Donations of hats, longsleeved shirts, boots, and gloves can be placed in the back pew for the mission committee members to deliver. Thank you for your support of this project. SUMMER BIBLE STUDY A Bible study and discussion group is taking place on Tuesday evernings at 7:30 p.m. through August 4. The topic will be Culture Clash? The Church in Contemporary Society. It will be led by Chamberlyn Marks, the Congregation s Ministerial Intern for the summer. The group will explore a number of different contemporary issues such as money and faith, homosexuality and the church, and the concept of just war. The meetings are hosted by Jim Wisner at 2003 Chapel Hill Road in Durham. For more information, please contact Chamberlyn Marks at or her at chamberlyn.marks@duke.edu. CHILDREN S MINISTRY The Godly Play classes will not take place during the month of July. The first Sunday they will resume will be August 2.

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. Nancy Ferree-Clark at STAFF OF DUKE UNIVERSITY CHAPEL The Rev. Dr. Samuel Wells Dean of the Chapel Student Ministry and Chapel Worship The Rev. Craig Kocher Associate Dean and Director of Religious Life The Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer Director of Worship The Rev. Patrick Thompson Director of Black Campus Ministries Ms. Mollie Keel Chapel Events Coordinator and Wedding Coordinator Chapel Music Dr. Rodney Wynkoop Director of Chapel Music Dr. Robert Parkins University Organist Dr. David Arcus Chapel Organist and Associate University Organist Dr. Allan Friedman Assistant Conductor and Administrative Coordinator of Chapel Music Mr. John Santoianni Curator of Organs and Harpsichords Mr. J. Samuel Hammond University Carillonneur Ms. Meredith Hawley Administrative Secretary for Chapel Music Community Engagement The Rev. Gaston Warner Director of University and Community Relations The Rev. Abby Kocher Community Minister Ms. Mandie Sellars Manager of Chapel Communications Ms. Layne Baker Visitor and University Relations Specialist PathWays Program The Rev. Keith Daniel Director of Duke Chapel PathWays Mr. Mark Storslee Program Coordinator for PathWays Ms. Becky Smith Staff Assistant to PathWays Chapel Administration Ms. Lucy Worth Director of Development and Administration Ms. Emily Wilson-Hauger Staff Assistant to the Deans and Faith Council Coordinator Ms. Lisa Moore Accounting Specialist and Office Coordinator Ms. Bonnie McWilliams Staff Assistant to the Director of Development and Administration Mr. Oscar Dantzler and Mr. William Earl Housekeepers Staff of the Congregation at Duke University Chapel The Rev. Nancy Ferree-Clark Senior Pastor Mr. Bruce Puckett Assistant Pastor Ms. Elizabeth Clift Director of Children s Ministry