MARBLE COLLEGIATE CHURCH

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1 MARBLE COLLEGIATE CHURCH Dr. Michael B. Brown, Senior Minister Sunday, April 19, 2015 Fifth Avenue at West 29th Street, New York City

2 Order of Service Sunday April 19, 2015 PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES. We light the Paschal candle each of the seven Sundays in Eastertide as a symbol of Christ s resurrection. PRELUDE Please listen quietly in preparation for worship. Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major: Minuet J. S. Bach, arr. Fowler WELCOME AND MINISTRY SHARING CALL TO WORSHIP INTROIT HYMN 7 Heavenly Dance Russell SchulzWidmar People of God, gather together, come, let us sing on this glorious day. Shouting abroad praise to the Maker, come and with body and soul let us pray. Refrain: Come, let us join in the heavenly dance, praising in joyous celebration! Hearing God s word, heeding the message, come and rejoice as we answer the call. With one accord, made in God s image, come in community, welcoming all. Refrain. Bearing your gifts, enter God s presence; come, let us share in the heavenly feast, mending all rifts, healing divisions, come and from sorrows and hurts be released. Refrain. Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise...St. Denio INVOCATION AND THE LORD S PRAYER (use debts ) ANTHEM The Faith I Celebrate Daniel Gawthrop In the greening of new spring as swallows coast the sky, and my thoughts drift aimless with the morning tide, God comes to me in Spirit bringing vision clear and true, and the blessings of the faith I celebrate. When the moon comes misty grey and the forest whispers low, in the dimming silence of regret and fear, God comes to me in Spirit bringing peace, serenity, and the blessings of the faith I celebrate. In the majesty of morning I proclaim God s sanctity; in the holy calm of evening, the eloquence of grace. Anointed by the Spirit, I find abundant joy, and the blessings of the faith I celebrate. Evelyn Ellison Miller PASTORAL PRAYER AND CHORAL RESPONSE HYMN In the Garden...Please refer to insert. READING OF THE SCRIPTURE John 20:1118 (Pew Bible, page 882) Following the reading, Leader: The Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God. SERMON HYMN MAKING THE MOST OF A MESS...Dr. Michael B. Brown Today s sermon available on CD; visit MarbleVision Table at Coffee Hour. Alleluia! Jesus Is Risen!...Please refer to insert. CALL FOR OFFERING AND PRAYER ANTHEM With a Voice of Singing Martin Shaw With a voice of singing declare ye this, and let it be heard, Alleluia. Utter it even unto the ends of the earth. The Lord hath delivered the people, Alleluia. O be joyful in God, all ye lands, O sing praises to the honor of God s name; make God s praise to be glorious. DOXOLOGY...Lasst uns erfreuen (The tune is that of Hymn 4.) Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God with saints in heav n above, praise Jesus Christ who shows God s love, Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE POSTLUDE Brandenburg Concerto No. 1 in F Major: Allegro J. S. Bach, arr. Fowler PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE Dr. R. Mark King, Rev. Shari K. Brink Marble Festival of Voices; Colin Fowler, assisting organist Live stream Sunday and Wednesday Worship at Use of photographic and tape recording equipment is not permitted during the service. Assistive Listening System (infrared) available for use off center aisle ask an usher. Next Sunday April 26 11:00am Worship, Who Said You Have to Be Good Enough? Dr. Michael B. Brown 2

3 Today CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES MINISTRY Nursery, 2nd flr of 1 W 29th St, 9:30am1:00pm; Toddlers 3rd Grade, 276 5th Ave, Room 303, 10:00am12:30pm; 4th 12th Grade, 276 5th Ave, Room 300, 10:00am12:30pm. BEFORE WORSHIP Prayer Circle 10:00am, New Chapel. A time of prayer, Scripture reading and hymn singing. This year s focus: From the Beatitudes to the BeAttitudes, the Prayer Circle in Action. Led by Rev. Gregory Johnson. Every Sunday; Holy Communion (unless scheduled for 11:00am Worship). Bible Study with Sister Carol Perry: Repairing the Community 10:00am, Labyrinth Room. The disciples all fled on Maundy Thursday night. How does the Risen Jesus help them put back together the pieces of this shattered relationship? Through April 26. Please note: live streamers may now participate more fully by using the Send a Question button on live streaming page. AFTER WORSHIP Live Sermon Talk Back with Dr. Brown Immediately after Worship, Sanctuary. Join Dr. Brown and Marble s online community for a conversation about today s sermon. Coffee Hour 12:15pm, Marble Loft (274 5th Ave). All invited. Make new friends, greet old ones. Visit Welcome and Action Tables, learn about ministries and outreach. Memorial Service Ms. Judith Nocella. 2:30pm, Sanctuary. OPPORTUNITIES FOR HELPING OTHERS Please visit Action Volunteer Table after Worship during Coffee Hour, check Church.org, or contact Tom Schneider, TSchneider@MarbleChurch.org. Congregational Care Prayer Shawl Ministry / Monday, April 20 Knit or crochet prayer shawls as gifts to members who are ill at home, in the hospital, or homebound. Gather on 1st and 3rd Mondays, 5:006:00pm, for prayer and creating together. Men welcome! Materials provided. Contact Judy Tulin, JTulin@MarbleChurch.org or ext Riverside Park Conservancy / Saturday, April 25 Volunteers needed to weed, mulch, plant and help with general clean up. 10:00am1:00pm. National Alliance for Mental Illness: NAMIWALKSNYC Walkathon / Saturday, May 9 Funding support, education, and advocacy for NY families impacted by mental illness. For details, contact Tom Schneider. Habitat for Humanity Work Day / Saturday, May 16 Entire Marble Community invited to join Marble Men s Ministry to help build a home for someone in need in Jamaica, Queens. 9:00am 2:00pm. Limited to 25 people; please sign up soon. Contact Tom Schneider. More details at Jazz Revelation Hospitality Team To help at our jazz services, contact Colleen Cosgrove, CCosgrove@MarbleChurch.org. MarbleVision Team Volunteers needed. Contact Siobhan Tull, STull@MarbleChurch.org. Marble Fights Hunger Bring canned foods and other nonperishable food items every Sunday. Drop off donations in baskets in 29th St Reception area and Marble Loft, or leave at Action Table after Worship. Donations distributed to various food banks. Donate Metrocards for LGBTQ Youth in Crisis served by The Church at St. Luke in the Fields, a partner in mission with our GIFTS Fellowship. Metrocards should contain at least one full fare. By entering the Sanctuary, you grant to Marble Collegiate Church unrestricted right to use and publish, transmit or telecast photographs or likenesses that might be taken of you this day for use in communications related to the church. If you are uncomfortable in the Sanctuary you are welcome to worship downstairs in the New Chapel. 3

4 Information WALK THE LABYRINTH Available most Wednesdays before WeWo, 5:006:00pm, and first Sunday of each month, 1:003:00pm Walk in your own way, at your own pace. Facilitator on hand. (Schedule could vary, call to confirm). PRAYERS FOR PEACE RIBBONS Yellow ribbons on our fence represent US military casualties in Afghanistan. Ribbons honoring US casualties in Iraq are being prepped for an indoor installation. We have not forgotten those men and women and the sacrifices they have made. THE MARBLE PIPE ORGAN PROJECT During construction our choir and current organ are relocated to South Balcony and balconies closed for seating. Visit website for details on new organ and information on making a gift to support the project. WHEN YOU NEED HELP To ask for prayer, or share feedback, use Prayer Request card in pews or visit Prayer Room after Worship (off 29th St lobby). Members of the Marble Prayer Ministry Team spend at least two weeks in prayer over each request. Marble s Stephen Ministers may be able to help you with spiritual/emotional support in difficult times. Visit Prayer Room after Worship or StephenMinistry@MarbleChurch.org. BlantonPeale Counseling Ctr Individual, group, family , MARBLE S MEDIA MINISTRY Visit website or MarbleVision Table at Coffee Hour. CDs, DVDs, books, featuring Dr. Brown, Dr. Caliandro, Dr. Peale, and others. Sr. Carol s book Waiting for Our Souls to Catch Up is available, as well as CDs ($8) of her Sunday Bible Studies. Watch episodes of Simple Faith with Dr. Michael Brown Fridays at 4:30pm on MNN (Manhattan), Time Warner Ch You may also subscribe to our sermon Podcasts. CENTRAL PARKING DISCOUNT 29 W. 28 St or 7 11 W. 28 St. Marble Receptionist validates. Please note, as of April 1, cost of parking with discount at 711 W. 28 St increased to $20. Upcoming WEEKDAY WORSHIP IN THE MARBLE LOFT WEWO: Wednesday Worship Every Week, 6:15pm April 22, Dr. Michael B. Brown preaching A blend of traditional and contemporary worship styles, creating an informal and Spiritfilled mix. Music by praise ensemble. Live streamed. Childcare available, 276 5th Ave, Room 303. JAZZ REVELATION First and Third Fridays, 6:15pm May 1, Logs, Hogs and Dogs May 15, Up, Up and Away (Latin Jazz) Connect with a community of people in a cozy setting of bistro tables and refreshments for this time of worship led by Dr. Mark King. Music led by pianist Chris Whittaker with talented guest artists. TUESDAY, APRIL 21 Sister Carol Perry s Weekday Bible Study A Bible Tool Bag. Labyrinth Room. Meets Tuesdays through May 5. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 12:00pm 60+ Fellowship Soup and salad, $7, followed by program at 1:00pm: Manhattan School of Music s Annual Musical Theatre Cabaret. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 7:30pm GIFTS Small Group Join Dr. Stephen E. Joyner to explore God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of SameSex Relationships by Matthew Vines. Weekly through May 27. Register online or at Small Group Table during Coffee Hour. WEEKEND, APRIL 2426 Leading Edge Conference Race, Reconciliation, and Courage: Creating the World We Want. At Middle Collegiate Church. For details and registration, visit middleproject.org. SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 12:301:30pm Parenting Class with Dr. Bill Lutz How to Listen So They Talk; How to Talk So They Listen. All parents, guardians and grandparents welcome. Room 300, 276 5th Ave. RSVP to Brian Hampton. SUNDAY, MAY 3, 12:15pm GIFTS: LGBTQ Fellowship Coffee Hour All welcome for this time of fellowship. Peale Parlor. WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 10:30am3:30pm Free Hearing Screenings The Center for Hearing and Communications provides tests for the Marble community aged 55+, for those who do not wear hearing aids or have not had hearing test recently. First come, first served. For more details, to register, or for full listing of all our programming, please visit or stop by Welcome Center after Worship. 4

5 Welcome! THANK YOU FOR WORSHIPING WITH US TODAY! Please stop by Welcome Center in Marble Loft (274 5th Ave) during Coffee Hour to learn more about our faith community. New to Marble? Pick up a welcome bag before Worship at Newcomers Table in Fifth Ave Narthex, or after Worship at Welcome Center. Children s activity bags available in Fifth Ave Narthex or from an usher. BECOME A MEMBER. Faith is a journey and we warmly invite you to join with us as you travel along. For more information about our upcoming New Member Orientations come to Deacons Pew (right of Chancel) after Worship and talk with one of our Membership team (wearing red carnations). Or call Kim SebastianRyan, ext 221. We d love to have you join us! Spotlight SUNDAY, APRIL 26 Artwork by Miguel Luciano Monthly Brunch, 12:15pm In honor of the day s Diversity Event, today s brunch features a Latino inspired menu, special live music and more. $12, no reservation needed. Marble Loft (274 5th Ave). Remembering, Reflecting, Reconciling: Journeys of Hope, Faith and Love a Series on Diversity LATINO EXPERIENCES THROUGH ART 2:00pm, Labyrinth Room Join us as Marble s celebration and exploration of diversity continues! We welcome Dr. E. Carmen Ramos, Ph.D., Curator for Latino Art at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and Puerto Rican artist and activist, Miguel Luciano, for this next installment of our Diversity Series. Dr. Ramos speaks on what is Latino about American art? thereby underlining that Hispanic, like all cultures that make up the melting pot called America, is not other but is part of America s culturefabric. Mr. Luciano discusses and shows his art focused on peaceful resolutions. Tickets: $15, at door; $10, seniors/students. Save $5 if purchased by April 23, 4:00pm. Register online or contact Anna Nugent, ANugent@Marble Church.org. THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 8:00pm All Nature Sings The Marble Choir makes their Merkin Hall debut! (129 W. 67th St.) Fresh from their triumphant debut at Carnegie s Weill Recital Hall, Kenneth Dake and the choir present music celebrating our earthly home. Works of Copland, Whitacre, Paulus and many others. Tickets: $35, Prime Seating; $20, all other seats. KaufmanMusicCenter.org/MCH. 5

6 Hymns IN THE GARDEN C. Austin Miles, I come to the garden a lone while the dew is still on the 2. He speaks and the sound of his voice is so sweet the birds hush their 3. I d stay in the garden with him though the night around me be ros es, andthe voice I hear falling on my ear, the Son of God dis clos es. singing, andthe mel o dy that he gave to me with in my heart is ring ing. fall ing, but he bids me go; thru the voice of woe his voice to me is call ing. And he walks with me, and he talks with me,and he tells me I am his own, and the joy we share as we tar ry there, none other has ev er known. THANK YOU to each of you who have given generously to the Easter Offering! Because of your gifts, Love is Expressed in New York City and beyond! We will give an update on our progress toward this year s $225,000 goal during the offering today. A final total will be given next Sunday, April % of your gifts (no overhead!) will now be given to nonprofit initiatives that feed the hungry, house the homeless, provide opportunities for vulnerable children and youth, and help those who are enemies become friends. If you have not yet had an opportunity, you can still give. Help us overflow the Easter Egg Thermometer! Easter Offering envelopes are still in the pew racks, at Reception and in the Marble Loft; you may drop it in the offering plate or mail it back. You can also give via credit or debit card at (click on GIVE/Give to the Easter Offering). Let s all join together to express God s love and make a difference in our neighborhood, city and world. The need is great, and working together, we are making a difference! We hope EVERYONE will participate. Dr. Michael B. Brown, Senior Minister 1 West 29th Street, New York, NY

7 ALLELUIA! JESUS IS RISEN! Text: Herbert Brokering, 1995; Music: David Johnson, Al le lu ia! Je sus is ris en! Trumpets re sounding in 2. Walk ing the way, Christ in the cen ter tell ing the sto ry to 3. Je sus the vine, we are the branch es; life in the Spir it the 4. Weep ing, be gone; sorrow be si lent: death put a sun der, and 5. Cit y of God, Eas ter for ev er, gol den Je ru sa lem, glo ri ous light! o pen our eyes; fruit of the tree; Eas ter Je sus is the bright. Lamb, Oh, Je gift Clothe sing what sus of us with a our the in cre Splen dor, breaking heav en Che ru riv er the our to bim of Lamb, bread, earth, sing: life, mir a cle God has bless ing, fu ture our now constant flow ing won der, a dorn us a tion to God the in sur to in I heav en giv ing for us ev glo Christ to the peo O grave, be o saints and arch an sight! prise. me. light. AM! Je sus is ris en and we shall a rise: give God the glo ry! Alle lu ia! er! ry: ple, pen! gels, 1969, 1995 Augsburg Fortress Publishers OneLicense.net, License #A THURSDAY, MAY 7, 7:30pm Contemporary Elements: New Song in New York Celebrating the eclectic voice of NYC song composers Our unique Marble Loft salon concert series offers a wide spectrum of musical styles featuring singers from The Marble Choir. Guided by coartistic directors Tami Petty and Sarah Griffiths and hosted by Ken Dake. Justine Aronson, Sarah Griffiths, Sarah Hawkey, LaurenRose King, sopranos; Kristin Gornstein, mezzosoprano; Chad Kranak, Christopher Preston Thompson, Kevin Rose, tenors; Greg Hoyt, Marcus Jordan, baritones; Ken Dake, piano. Tickets at door: $20 / $10 students & seniors.

8 Vision: We envision a world where we all become the individuals God created us to be. Mission: Marble Collegiate Church is a diverse, inclusive community of God s people led by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. We inspire everyone to become positive thinkers who make a difference in the world. 1 West 29th Street, at Fifth Avenue, New York, NY MARBLE STAFF To staff directly, use First initiallast name@marblechurch.org. Ministerial Staff Dr. Michael B. Brown, Senior Minister Dr. R. Mark King, Executive Minister Rev. Shari K. Brink, Minister for Strategic Advancement Rev. Kirsty DePree, Minister of Congregational Care Rev. Travis B. Winckler, Minister, Blawenburg Reformed Partnership Sister Carol Perry, S.U., Bible Scholar Elders: Stephanie M. Bailey, Dorothy Booker, Marcelle E. Doll, Wingate Jackson, Jr. Sheila B. Moses, Eileen A. O Connell, John E. Rorer, II, Gregory W. Walker Clair J. Zak, Elder Emerita Deacons: Peter Barnett, Trenesa Danuser, T. Hunter Dare, Sandra Diaz Ted Gregory, Richard Harper, G. Gregory Lozier, Robert L. Williams Serving as Deacons to Intersections International: Barbara Costigan and Marcia Fingal DIRECTORY Lead Program Directors Kenneth V. Dake, Director of Music Christina Morano Keiser, Director of Media Catherine Ortiz, Director of Marketing & Communications Gayle F. Robinson, Chief Operating Officer Kim SebastianRyan, Director of Church Growth & Connecting Ministries Susanah Wade, Director of Missions & Outreach Bob Marty, Executive Strategist for Major Media Projects Address Changes/Membership Records... Shana Wolfe All Church Events/Concert Tickets... Anna Nugent Archives/Sanctuary Tours... Kim SebastianRyan Baptism... Kate Troy, Kirsty DePree Children, Youth & Families Ministry (CYF)... Brian Hampton, Jessica Scovel Contributions (Offerings and Pledges)... Shana Wolfe Facilities/Events... Stuart Cole Funerals/Memorial Services/Columbarium... Any Minister, Judy Tulin Missions/Outreach... Susanah Wade New Members... Kim SebastianRyan Outreach Volunteering... Tom Schneider Pastoral Care... All Ministers; Kirsty DePree, liaison; Judy Tulin Prayer Circle... Rev. Gregory Johnson Prayer Requests... Judy Tulin Small Groups... Kirsty DePree, Baleta McKenzie, Anna Nugent Social Worker... Janet Smith Stephen Ministry... Kirsty DePree, Judy Tulin Stewardship and Planned Giving... Shari Brink, T.J. Houlihan Weddings... Gary Thompson Welcome and Hospitality... Colleen Cosgrove, Siobhan Tull Fellowship Groups Adult Ministry (All Ages)... Colleen Cosgrove Entrepreneurs... Gayle Robinson Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GIFTS)... Shari Brink, T.J. Houlihan Men s Ministry... Mark King, Tom Schneider 60+ Fellowship... Colleen Cosgrove 20s&30s (Marble Connection)... Brian Hampton Women s Ministry (MWM)... Kirsty DePree, Anna Nugent For a full staff listing, please visit