Order of Service. Sunday December 31, 2017 PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES.

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1 Sunday, December 31, 2017

2 Order of Service Sunday December 31, 2017 PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES. PRELUDE Please listen quietly in preparation for worship. Berceuse Paraphrase George Baker WELCOME AND MINISTRY SHARING CALL TO WORSHIP INTROIT HYMN 229 The Song of Peace Olaf Christiansen The heavens opened wide one night to let angels through, who sang for earth Song of Peace that only heaven knew. Though centuries have measured time with each unfolding year, song lives in human hearts to bring new hope, new cheer. We seek with bursting missiled power to pierce realm of blue, but love divine unfurled skies to let a song come through. Lillian Atcherson Angels, from Realms of Glory Regent Square PASTORAL PRAYER AND A LITANY OF LETTING GO AND HOLDING ON Please refer to insert. Robert Romagnoli, Darryl Thomas, readers HYMN 59 God of Our Life... Sandon READING OF THE SCRIPTURE John 1:114, 1618 (Pew Bible, page 862) Following reading, Leader: The Word of God for people of God. All: Thanks be to God. SERMON HYMN FULL OF GRACE AND TRUTH...Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton Today s sermon available on CD; contact MarbleVision. I Want to Walk as a Child of Light...Please refer to insert. CALL FOR OFFERING AND PRAYER ANTHEM Nunc Dimittis (The Song of Simeon)... Alexander Gretchaninoff Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word. For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared before face of all people. A light to lighten Gentiles, and to be glory of Thy people Israel. Luke 2:2932 SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER This is Lord s table. God is our host and we are all guests. Because it is God s table, it cannot belong to any one church or denomination. All who are moving toward love of God demonstrated in Christ are invited to this Supper. (Our communion cups contain grape juice.) SANCTUS Please refer to insert. ANTHEM Quem Pastores Laudavere...James Bassi Shepherds sang ir praises o er Him, called by angels to adore Him: Have no fear but come before Him: Born is now your glorious King! Eastern sages came to view Him, Judah s conquering Lion knew Him, gold and myrrh and incense to Him as ir tribute offering. Christ our King, from Mary springing, God made man, salvation bringing, Thee we worship ever singing: Honor, praise and glory be! Traditional, trans. Hugh Keyte and Andrew Parrott THE LORD S PRAYER (use debts ) HYMN 224 Go, Tell It on Mountain...19th century American folk hymn BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE POSTLUDE Toccata on God Rest Ye Merry Mark Miller PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE Rev. Kirsty DePree, Susanah Wade The Marble Choir Live stream Sunday Worship at MarbleChurch.org. Use of photographic and tape recording equipment is not permitted during service. Assistive Listening System, Large print and Braille copies of bulletin available ask an usher. Epiphany Sunday January 7, :00am Worship, This Is Us Rev. Kirsty DePree 2

3 Today CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES MINISTRY Nursery and Childcare, infants to 6th grade 9:30am1:00pm. Infants 2yrs old, 2nd floor of 1 W 29th St; Children, 276 5th Ave, 3rd floor. No Sunday School today, resumes January 7. Youth encouraged to attend 11:00am Worship. BEFORE WORSHIP Prayer Circle 10:00am, Chapel. A time of prayer, Scripture reading and hymn singing. Holy Communion most Sundays. Led by Rev. Gregory Johnson. Meets weekly. In January video connection returns to last Sunday of month. For special link, contact Siobhan Tull, STull@MarbleChurch.org. No Bible Study with Rev. Barbara Crafton Returns next Sunday with Promises, Promises, see page 4. Grace Notes: Inside Music with Kenneth Dake 10:49am, Sanctuary. Hear historic and ological background on day s choral selections, hymns, preludes and postludes. If you miss it live, watch online when you get home. AFTER WORSHIP No Talk Back Today Returns January 21 with our special TriFaith conversation. Festive Coffee Hour 12:15pm, Marble Loft (next door, 274 5th Ave, first flr). All invited. Make new friends, greet old ones. Visit Welcome and Action Tables, learn about ministries and outreach. Prayer Room Open 12:15pm, next to Reception/29th St Lobby. Pray with a member of Marble Prayer Team or speak to a Stephen Minister. Sanctuary Tour Immediately after Worship. Learn more about Marble s rich history, beautiful windows and discover littleknown facts. Meet in center aisle by Communion Table. Approximately 30 minutes. Walk Labyrinth 1:003:00pm. Celebrate coming new year with a walking meditation. Walk in your own way, at your own pace. Facilitator on hand. THANK YOU TO MARBLE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS WHO HAVE GIVEN THE POINSETTIAS decorating Sanctuary in honor and in memory of friends and loved ones. Their names are listed in Sunday, December 24 morning bulletin. If you donated a poinsettia, it may be picked up at 12:45pm. (Please give people a chance to take photos after Worship.) We hope y can be shared with those who are homebound or hospitalized. OPPORTUNITIES FOR HELPING OTHERS To signup or for more information, please visit Action Volunteer Table after Worship during Coffee Hour, contact Tom Schneider, TSchneider@MarbleChurch.org, ext. 258, or check MarbleChurch.org. Winter Clothing Drive Throughout January, please bring new/gently used winter garments, for Icahn House homeless mors and children. Leave items at Action Table or Reception. Congregational Care Prayer Shawl Ministry / Mondays, January 8 & 22, 4:005:00pm Knit/crochet prayer shawls for ill/homebound. Materials provided; all levels. In Peale Parlor. Contact Judy Tulin. Habitat for Humanity Partnership Build / Saturdays, January 20 & February 10 Sign up now! No experience needed. Visit MarbleChurch.org/Give/Habitatforhumanity or visit Action Table. Marble Fights Hunger Please bring canned food items every Sunday. Nutritious, canned/ bottled items only: fruits, vegetables, pasta sauce, meats, fish, pasta, soups, peanut butter, jelly, juice, vacuumpacked cartons of milk/juice and baby food in plastic/glass containers. Drop off bins in 29th St lobby and Marble Loft. Donations distributed to Icahn House shelter program. Support Marble through Amazon! Go to smile.amazon.com to have option of selecting a charity to support. Details at MarbleChurch.org/GIVE/How. Donate used glasses and sunglasses which are given to The Lion s Club who recycles and distributes m in developing countries. By entering 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 church. If you are uncomfortable in Sanctuary you are welcome to worship downstairs in Chapel. 3

4 Upcoming MEMORIAL SERVICE Ms. Lucette Taylor. Wednesday, January 10, 2:30pm, Sanctuary. WEWO: WEDNESDAY WORSHIP Every Week in Marble Loft, 6:15pm January 3 Daryl Paul Lobban January 10 Rev. Chad Tanaka Pack A blend of traditional and contemporary worship styles, creating an informal and Spiritfilled mix. Music by praise ensemble. Holy Communion first Wednesday of month. Live streamed. Childcare available, 276 5th Ave, Room 303. TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 6:30pm Rev. Barbara Crafton s Weekday Bible Study The Holy Name of Je January 9, The Wise Men. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 11:00am12:00pm Wednesday Morning Prayers A time of prayer in Chapel. All welcome! Led by Rev. Gregory Johnson; also meet him for individual prayer/ family caregiving issues, 12:001:00pm; contact Judy Tulin to schedule. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 12:00pm 60+ Fellowship Soup and sandwiches ($8), followed by program at 1:00pm: Swing into 2018 with Linda Ipenema and Dixie Cats. Marble Loft. SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 10:00am Bible Study with Rev. Barbara Crafton: Promises, Promises We look at covenant in Bible. Today: New Year s Resolutions. TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 6:308:30pm Stephen Ministry Open House Learn about this onetoone ministry and how it can help you or ors who are hurting, and also find out how to become a Stephen Minister. Light refreshments. No charge. Inquiries to Judy Tulin. For more information or full listing of all our programming, please visit MarbleChurch.org or stop by Welcome Center after Worship during Coffee Hour. Information PRAYERS FOR PEACE RIBBONS ON FENCE are now orange, representing our refocused vigil in light of growing number of mass shootings. Orange is color selected for gun violence awareness in Chicago in 2015 and picked up by national activists. The ribbons underscore our prayers and passion that this madness may end. DR. MICHAEL BROWN S ONLINE INSPIRATIONS Practical Faith Podcast offers advice on how Faith can help us with deeper questions and daily life. Listen or download at MarbleChurch.org/ connect/podcast or subscribe at itunes. Soul Purpose videos are a brief and lively way to feed your spirit. Visit MarbleChurch.org/worship/inspiration or YouTube. WALK THE LABYRINTH Available most Wednesdays before WeWo, 5:006:00pm, and first Sunday of each month, 1:003:00pm. (Schedule could vary, call to confirm). MARIANNE WILLIAMSON S WEEKLY TALKS Tuesdays, 7:30pm, Marble Sanctuary. $20, but no one turned away if unable to pay. Also live streamed. Details at Marianne.com. 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 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. Pastoral Counseling with Dr. Ken Ruge Please call Judy Tulin to schedule. BlantonPeale Counseling Ctr Individual, group, family , blantonpeale.org. MARBLE S MEDIA MINISTRY Visit website or contact MarbleVision. CDs, DVDs, books, featuring Dr. Brown, Sr. Carol, Dr. Caliandro, Dr. Peale, and ors. Subscribe to sermon Podcasts. PARKING DISCOUNT 7 11 W. 28 St, $20, Sundays (7 hours) Marble Receptionist validates. 4

5 Welcome! THANK YOU FOR WORSHIPING WITH US TODAY! Please stop by Welcome Center in Marble Loft (next door, 274 5th Ave, first flr) 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 Narx, or after Worship at Welcome Center. Children s activity bags available in Fifth Ave Narx or from an usher. Nursery available (infant2yrs old), 2nd flr, 1 W 29th St, 9:30am1:00pm. BECOME A MEMBER. We would love to have you join us! For information on 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. Spotlight WE CELEBRATE REV. KIRSTY DEPREE! Sunday, January 7 Our friend and colleague, Rev. Kirsty DePree, preaches her farewell sermon at Marble before she moves on to her exciting new role as Senior Minister of First Reformed Church in Hawthorne, NJ. Please join us for this special Worship service followed by a reception in Marble Loft, as we honor Kirsty and surround her with our love and prayers as she begins next leg of her ministry journey. REAFFIRMATION OF VOWS Sunday, January 7, 12:30pm, Sanctuary Wher you ve shared your lives toger for months or many years, commit to each or again. All couples welcome for this annual ceremony. Led by Dr. Michael B. Brown. No registration needed. GOSPEL CONCERT Citizens of The Kingdom Sunday, January 14, 3:00pm The Marble Community Gospel Choir honors legacy of Dr. Martin Lur King, Jr. through freedom songs, South African songs, and music of Gospel great Donald Lawrence. Directed by Stacy Penson. Advance pricing: $15; $10, seniors. Please note: advance pricing ends at 3:00pm, Thursday, January 11. At door: $20; $15, seniors. Purchase tickets at MarbleChurch.org. TRIFAITH SUNDAY January 21 11:00am Worship & Talk Back Marble has a long and rich history of participating in interfaith activities and one highlight is our 11:00am Worship with a conversation among spiritual leaders of three faiths: Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. This year Dr. Michael Brown welcomes Ms. Laila AlAskariand Rabbi Joe Potasnik. The conversation continues during an extended Talk Back after Worship in Sanctuary. 5

6 Love caused incarnation. Love brought You down to me. Paul Gerhardt Hymn Writer, This is time of year when we experience anew meaning of incarnation, God s gift of Love to our world. At a time when re is so much pain around us, God comes anew into our midst with a message of hope and encouragement we are not alone. Our gracious God is with us and for us both Emmanuel and Advocate. Here at Marble this incarnate love is lived out every day through our many ministries, both those visible to all and ors you might never see. 365 days a year lives are touched and changed by love of God working through everyday people involved in this ministry: homes are constructed through Habitat for Humanity; assistance is provided to our sister congregation in St. Thomas after devastating hurricanes; pastoral care is shared with people who need a listening ear and a caring heart; stranger is welcomed on Sunday morning by dedicated Ushers who live out Marble s vision of being a place for all people; children and youth learn about love of God through children, youth and family programs; people from around country and world hear Good News through work of MarbleVision and our Communications team, work that extends around globe; and re is so much more. We invite you to consider supporting our shared ministry through an above and beyond gift to Marble. This is a gift beyond your regular pledge, one specifically dedicated to helping us continue to share God s incarnate love. Please consider being generous with your gift this year; we rely upon faithful supporters like you to help us move into 2018 with strength and positivity. You can make your gift by using a Christmas Offering envelope in pews or at MarbleChurch.org/Give (click Donate Now ). In addition, you can text your gift to or contact Business Office directly, , ext Our goal this year is $45,000. Last year s goal was $40,000 and we surpassed that number! Please help us go above and beyond, that we may continue to share lifegiving, incarnate love of God through incredible community of Marble Collegiate Church. Thank you.

7 Litany Minister: Minister: During this litany, let us think of those things in our life that we wish to leave behind, and those things that we wish to hold in year ahead. As we come to end of an old year, it is a time to let go. It is a time to let go of things which have bound our hearts and held us back from power of love and healing. It is a time to give se things to God and to let go. But as we begin a new year, it is also a time to hold on. It is a time to take those good things from our past, our dreams and our best intentions, and offer m to future. Jesus reminded us that each one of us, by gift of God s grace, is a renewable resource. He invited us to experience new birth, holding on to good things and inviting new to come into our lives. In silence now, let us examine our own life and imagine that whatever has held us captive in past can be left here today. By power of God, just let go (A brief time of silence) I will let go of my pain. The past has wounded me and made me afraid of future. I have been hurt by those I loved and I have held onto those hurts. I have cherished habits which have hurt me and sought comfort in things which were empty. By love of God in Jesus Christ, I will let go. I will let go of my worry. So often I have held in my heart those things I could not change. I have wasted my precious energy thinking about what might happen instead of cherishing days and hours as a gift from God. I have squandered my talents and hidden my light. By love of God in Jesus Christ, I will let go. I will let go of my cynicism about world. I have hardened myself to needs of ors. I have assumed that justice and peace were someone else s problems and that as long as I was safe and secure, rest of humanity didn t really matter. I will let go of my attitude that sees ors as strangers. By power of God in Jesus Christ, I will let go. (Sung response by Choir) Minister: As old year passes, God give us strength to let go. As new year dawns, God give us strength to hold on. In silence now, let us count our blessings and remember things we cherish, good that is in us, and good things onto which we need to hold fast. (A brief time of silence) I will hold onto my dreams. From moment of my beginning, I was gifted with dreams. Often I have forgotten, but today I remember. I will cherish gifts God has given me and I will grow. I will hold on to vision of my best potential and remember that I am God s child. By power of God in Jesus Christ, I will hold on. I will hold onto my positive attitude. Life is too short not to smile and greet each new day as a gift from God. The hours I have wasted in past cannot touch wonder of present and promise of tomorrow. Because of God s love, I can trust and give future into God s hands. By power of God in Jesus Christ, I will hold on. I will hold onto vision of peace and justice Jesus gave me. I know I can t do everything, but as a child of God, I will find a way to live a life of caring. I will hold onto my faith and I will take courage because I know God is calling me to make a difference in this world. Every time I show love, I let my light shine and I invest in future. By power of God in Jesus Christ, I will hold on. (Sung response by Choir) Minister: As old year passes, God give us strength to hold on. As new year dawns, God give us strength to live our faith. Sisters and brors, you are people of God. Live your lives remembering who you are and Whose you are. Remember call you have to love. Thanks be to God.

8 Hymns I WANT TO WALK AS A CHILD OF THE LIGHT Kathleen Thomerson 1. I 2. I 3. I m want to want to looking fol low Je look be at with Je Je world. path, race, The and we walk see for as Star of show me shall know a child of brightness com ing of of light. God. Christ. I I I want want want to to to God set stars to give light to Clear Sun of righteousness, shine on my When we have run with patience my life way to joy is of Je Mak Je er. In God re is no shad ow at all. The night and day are both a like. The Lamb is Light of ci ty of God. Shine in my heart, Lord Je 1970, 1975 Celebration. All rights reserved. Used by permission. CCLI Song #89848; CCLI License # SANCTUS Jerusalem, my Happy Home 3 & b 4 œ œ œ œ & b 1. Ho ly, Ho 2. Bless ed is œ œ œ œ Hoheav n san and na earth in ly, Ho One are œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Œ œ ly Lord, who comes God in full of Your glo ry, Ho high est, Ho of power and name of san na san na in in might Lord, œ œ j œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ high high est. est.

9 Vision: We envision a world where we all become individuals God created us to be. 1 West 29th Street, at Fifth Avenue New York, NY MarbleChurch.org Mission: Marble Collegiate Church is a diverse, inclusive community of God s people led by life and teachings of Jesus Christ. We inspire everyone to become positive thinkers who make a difference in world. MARBLE STAFF For full staff list and addresses, please visit MarbleChurch.org/Welcome/Staff. Ministerial Staff Dr. Michael B. Brown, Senior Minister; Rev. J. Elise Brown, Ph.D., Executive Minister Rev. Kirsty DePree, Senior Associate Minister; Rev. Chad Tanaka Pack, Associate Minister Dr. Kenneth Ruge, Minister of Counseling & Staff Consultation; Daryl Paul Lobban, Associate in Ministry Spiritual Teacher Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton Prayer Circle Rev. Gregory Johnson Program Leadership Kenneth V. Dake, Director of Music Kim SebastianRyan, Director of Membership Christina Morano Keiser, Director of Media & Connecting Carine Ortiz, Director of Marketing & Communications Susanah Wade, Director of Missions & Outreach Gayle F. Robinson, Chief Operating Officer Elders: Stephanie M. Bailey, Peter Barnett, T. Hunter Dare, Marcelle E. Doll, Rick Harper Sheila B. Moses, Eileen A. O Connell, John E. Rorer, II, Gregory W. Walker Clair J. Zak, Elder Emerita Deacons: Trenesa Danuser, Sandra Diaz, Nick Gilman Ted Gregory, G. Gregory Lozier, Barbara Sagan Serving as Deacons to Intersections International: Barbara Costigan, Urs Weber CONTACTS Address Changes/Membership Records... Shana Wolfe All Church Events/Concert Tickets... Kim SebastianRyan, Siobhan Tull Archives/Sanctuary Tours... Kim SebastianRyan Baptism... Kate Troy, Kirsty DePree Children, Youth & Families Ministry (CYF)... Daryl Paul Lobban, Jessica Scovel Contributions (Offerings and Pledges)... Shana Wolfe Facilities/Events... Stuart Cole Festival of Voices... Kenneth Dake, Derek Weagle Funerals/Memorial Services/Columbarium... Any Minister, Judy Tulin Gospel Choir... Stacy Penson, Derek Weagle Missions/Outreach... Susanah Wade New Members... Kim SebastianRyan, Don Piper Outreach Volunteering... Tom Schneider Pastoral Care... Kirsty DePree, Judy Tulin Prayer Requests... Judy Tulin Small Groups... Kirsty DePree, Baleta McKenzie Stephen Ministry... Kirsty DePree, Judy Tulin Virtual Relations Siobhan Tull Weddings... Gary Thompson Welcome and Hospitality... Kim SebastianRyan, Colleen Cosgrove, Siobhan Tull Fellowship Groups Adult Ministry (All Ages)... Colleen Cosgrove Arts Ministry Mario Sprouse Entrepreneurs... Gayle Robinson Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (GIFTS)... Chad Tanaka Pack, Don Piper Men s Ministry... Tom Schneider 60+ Fellowship... Colleen Cosgrove 20s&30s (Marble Connection)... Daryl Paul Lobban Women s Ministry (MWM)... Kirsty DePree, Don Piper DOWNLOAD THE MARBLE COLLEGIATE CHURCH APP! Live stream, catch up on last week s sermon, listen to podcasts, connect with ministries, make a gift and sign up to volunteer. This is easiest way to connect with Marble anytime you want! Visit MarbleChurch.org or search for Marble Church in your app store.