SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY

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1 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY IDLEWILD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 30TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME OCTOBER 29, :00 A.M. Worship begins when the first person arrives. Please worship silently through the prelude. Bold text is read or sung by the congrega on. *Please stand if able. Idlewild welcomes children and encourages them to par cipate in our en re worship service. Pick up a children s worship packet at the sanctuary door. THE GATHERING HANDBELL PEAL ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Those who love music are gentle and honest in their tempers. I always loved music, and would not, for a great matter, be without the little skill which I possess in the art. --Martin Luther MS. SARAH WOLF PRELUDE EIN FESTE BURG IS UNSER GOTT A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD HELMUT WALCHA ( ) In a pairing that began in 1561, this paraphrase of Psalm 100 by a Scot is set to a tune that a French composer originally created for Psalm 134 in the Genevan Psalter of They have appeared together in nearly every comprehensive English-language hymnal since then. In the presence of a holy God, we become aware of the ways we fall short of God s best hopes for us, and the ways we have hurt others. We turn to God in prayer, asking for forgiveness. *CALL TO WORSHIP Give thanks to God, for God is good. God s steadfast love endures forever. All have sinned and fallen short of God s glory. But by the grace of God we are redeemed. Let us worship God. *OPENING HYMN NO. 385 ALL PEOPLE THAT ON EARTH DO DWELL *CALL TO CONFESSION *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Gracious God, we pray for your holy catholic church. Fill it with all truth in all peace. Where it is corrupt, purify it. Where it is in error, direct it. OLD HUNDREDTH

2 Where it is amiss, reform it. Where it is right, strengthen it. Where it is in want, provide for it. Where it is divided, reunite it. For the sake of Jesus Christ, your Son, our Savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (from the Book of Common Prayer) (silent prayer and meditation) Amen. We express gra tude that through God s grace and Christ s giving of himself on the cross we are forgiven and restored to God and one another. *ASSURANCE OF PARDON *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE We sing in thanksgiving for the gi s of forgiveness and new life. The Passing of the Peace is one of the most ancient responses in worship. Having received Christ s peace, we pass it on. *PASSING THE PEACE The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you! PROCLAIM GOD S WORD Children are invited to sit in the marked pews at the front of the west side of the sanctuary for the Time with the Younger Church. Educa on s cks are located in the hallway outside the west entrance to the sanctuary. GATHERING HYMN (11:00) Leader: Though we are many, we are one fam ly. We are one body in your love. Make us your people, people of Jesus, Make us your people called by love.

3 The children lead the congrega on in The Lord s Prayer using Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Following the Time with the Younger Church, PK and JK children (three and four-yearolds) may go to Children s Church Con nued (C3). Parents, please take your children out to the hallway by the T.K. Young Room and sign them in. Helpers will escort them to the library. Children two years old or younger may go to the nursery (Conference Room). C3 is in the library for PK and JK children. Children in senior kindergarten and older are welcome to come up for the Time with the Younger Church, then stay in the sanctuary for the en rety of the worship service. Instrumentalists: Sandy D Amato, oboe Michelle Vigneau, oboe Shelly Suble, English horn Andrew Carroll, baroque bassoon Tim Shiu, violin Bianca Balderama, violin Hannah Monk, violin Miguel Lesmes, violin Michelle Pellay-Walker, viola Joshua Keller, viola da gamba Sara Chiego, string bass Barry Oliver, harpsichord, conductor TIME WITH THE YOUNGER CHURCH THE LORD S PRAYER WELCOME AND CELEBRATIONS THE REVEREND REBEKAH ABEL LAMAR THE REVEREND DR. STEPHEN R. MONTGOMERY PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION OLD TESTAMENT LESSON HABAKKUK 2:1-4 (PAGE 872, OT, PEW BIBLE) This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. HOMILY RESPOND TO GOD S WORD DR. MONTGOMERY CANTATA EIN FESTE BURG IST UNSER GOTT, BWV 80 JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH ( ) CHOIR Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, A secure castle is our God, Ein gute Wehr und Waffen; A good defense and weapon: Er hilft uns frei aus aller Not, He helps us free out of all trouble, Die uns itzt hat betroffen. Which has presently struck us. Der alte böse Feind, The old foe, Mit Ernst er s jetzt meint, He means it earnestly now. Groß Macht und viel List Great might and much guile Sein grausam Rüstung ist, are his horrible war equipment, Auf Erd ist nicht seinsgleichen. on Earth is not his equal. DUET (BASS AND SOPRANO) Bass: Alles, was von Gott geboren, Everyone who is born of God Is zum Siegen auserkorn. is chosen for victory. Wer bei Christ Blutpanier The spirit, who is truly baptized In der Taufe Treu geschworen, and committed to follow Christ s banner, Sieget im Geiste für und für. Triumphs forever and ever. Soprano: Mit unser Machtist nichts getan, With our might nothing can be done; Wir sind gar bald verloren. We are soon quite lost. Es streit vor uns der rechte Mann He struggles for us, the right man, den Gott selbst hat erokoren whom God himself has chosen. Fragst du, wer er ist? Do you ask, who is he? Er heisst Jesu Christ, He is named Jesus Christ, den Herre Zebaoth, Lord God Sabbaoth, und ist kein andrer Gott, and there is no other God; das Feld muss er behalten. He must keep the battlefield. Paul Murray and Donia Rachelle Wade

4 . RECITATIVE (BASS) Erwäge doch, Kind Gottes, die so große Liebe, Da Jesus sich Mit seinem Blute dir verschriebe, Wormit er dich Zum Kriege wider Satans Heer und wider Welt, und Sünde Geworben hat! Gib nicht in deiner Seele Dem Satan und den Lastern statt! Laß nicht dein Herz, Den Himmel Gottes auf der Erden, Zur Wüste werden! Bereue deine Schuld mit Schmerz, Daß Christi Geist mit dir sich fest verbinde! Paul Murray Only consider, child of God, that such great love, which Jesus Himself with His blood signed over to you, through which He, in the war against Satan s host and against the world and sin, has won you! Do not make a place in your soul for Satan and depravity! Do not let your heart, God s heaven on earth, become a wasteland! Repent your guilt with pain, so that Christ s spirit may firmly bind itself to you! ARIA (SOPRANO) Komm in mein Herzenshaus, Come into my heart s house, Herr Jesu, mein Verlangen! Lord Jesus, my desire! Treib Welt und Satan aus Drive the world and Satan out Und laß dein Bild in mir erneuert prangen! and let your image shine forth renewed in me! Weg, schnöder Sündengraus! Away, contemptible horror of sin! Anna Alyce Tarver Und wenn die Welt voll Teufel wär Und wollten uns verschlingen, So fürchten wir uns nicht so sehr, Es soll uns doch gelingen. Der Fürst dieser Welt, Wie saur er sich stellt, Tut er uns doch nicht, Das macht, er ist gericht, Ein Wörtlein kann ihn fällen. CHOIR And if the world were full of the devil and would devour us, even then we would not be so fearful, we should even then succeed. The prince of this world, however sour he might be, yet can do nothing to us, since he is already judged, a little word can topple him. RECITATIVE (TENOR) So stehe dann bei Christi blutgefärbten Fahne, Then stand with Christ s bloodstained flag, O Seele, fest O soul, firmly, Und glaube, daß dein Haupt dich nicht verläßt, and believe that you will not lose your Leader, Ja, daß sein Sieg indeed, that His victory Auch dir den Weg zu deiner Krone bahne! will also pave the way to your crown! Tritt freudig an den Krieg! March joyfully to war! Wirst du nur Gottes Wort If you only keep God s word So hören als bewahren, as you hear it, So wird der Feind gezwungen auszufahren, then the enemy will be driven out forcibly, Dein Heiland bleibt dein Hort! your Savior remains your treasure! David Harris Schnell

5 DUET (ALTO AND TENOR) Wie selig sind doch die, die Gott im Munde tragen, Doch selger ist das Herz, das ihn im Glauben trägt! Es bleibet unbesiegt und kann die Feinde schlagen Und wird zuletzt gekrönt, wenn es den Tod erlegt. How happy are they, who bear God in their mouths, yet happier is the heart that bears Him in faith! It remains unconquered and can strike at the enemy and will be crowned at last, when it captures death. Mary Jane Claassen and William Compton CHORALE The congregation stands to join in singing the final stanza. PRESENTATION OF GIFTS, TITHES, AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY THE REVEREND MARGARET BURNETT PRELUDE IN D MINOR LE SIEUR DE MACHY (late 17 th century) Joshua Keller, viola da gamba *DOXOLOGY Doxology literally means words of glory. Doxologies have long been used by Jews and Chris ans to praise God. Here we honor and thank God from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all creatures here below. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise Triune God whom we adore. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *PRAYER OF DEDICATION

6 The original French hymn text, some mes a ributed to John Calvin, seems to be a Protestant reworking of a Roman Catholic hymn, not a typical prac ce for him. Yet this hymn text and tune (adapted from GENEVAN 124) clearly date from the early years of the Reformed tradi on. *CLOSING HYMN NO. 624 I GREET THEE, WHO MY SURE REDEEMER ART TOULON *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE DR. MONTGOMERY ALLEGRO FROM CONCERTO IN G MAJOR, BWV 592 (AFTER JOHANN ERNST) JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH ( )

7 WORSHIP NOTICES The Sanctuary flowers are given today to the glory of God and in memory of Samantha Leigh Barns, by Mr. and Mrs. Trent Morris Hanks, who were married here last evening. Camera and video use is not allowed during the worship service. Please turn off your cell phone. Members and guests, please indicate your presence on the Friendship Roster this morning. The 11:00 service is live at new.livestream.com/idlewild, or search for Idlewild in the Livestream phone or Roku app. You can also listen on WREC-AM 600 or at or use the iheartradio app. If you need to step out of the sanctuary for any reason during worship, you can watch the service on Livestream in the T.K. Young Room. Music is printed under Onelicense.net A VISITOR NOTICES We welcome our visitors this morning. To learn more about Idlewild, please speak to a clergy member at the sanctuary door a er the service, or call the church office during the week. New members are received by the Session the 3rd Sunday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel. If you are seeking a church home, we invite you to join the Idlewild family. Please see a minister a er the service, or call the church office at during the week. Visit for news, events and more. If you re not on the web, call the church office at I am the resurrec on and the life MARGARET DRAKE WILSON January 25, 1916 October 24, 2017 CONGREGATIONAL NOTICES Refreshments are served in the T.K. Young Room after the 11:00 service. Please join in this time of fellowship. There are no members in the hospital as of October 25. Movie Night is Sunday, November 5, 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the T.K. Young Room. The award-winning film Different Books, Common Word looks at what Chris ans and Muslims have in common, rather than what divides us. Both the Koran and the Bible teach believers to love our neighbors. The movie features five inspiring stories, including two from the Mid-South, that demonstrate how some congrega ons and individuals are finding common ground and se ng examples of interfaith harmony. Small-group discussion will follow the film. Nursery and children s programming will be available. Sanctuary flowers are needed for December 31. If you would like to give flowers in memory or in honor of a loved one, contact Buff Adams, mredbirds@gmail.com, , or PASTORAL CARE & EVANGELISM Unless otherwise noted, contact Anne Apple, ext. 18 or anne@idlewildchurch.org. Are you in the Sandwich Genera on? The new Sandwich Genera on group will meet each Wednesday in November (except Nov. 22), 6:30 8:00 p.m. at Pyro s on Union. Come and be in community with others experiencing some of the joys, sorrows, challenges and opportuni es that occur when taking care of aging parents and children/teenagers. The hope is to find a common chord by sharing meaningful, profound and holy moments experienced in the midst of mundane and difficult situa ons. Feel free to come a few minutes early to get dinner or a beverage before each night s discussion starts. Confidential prayer requests can be made by calling the prayer chain, , or by filling out a card from the literature rack. CONGREGATIONAL CARE Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. (1 Thessalonians 5: 11) The Meals Team is eager to serve this congrega on by making and delivering meals to those facing mes of need or transi on. Coordinated by the clergy staff and the Congrega onal Care Commi ee, this ministry offers volunteer cooks a meaningful, flexible service opportunity. Meals are tailored to take into account dietary restric ons, food allergies, servings needed and delivery specifics. To join the meals team, contact Anne Ferguson at anneferg@yahoo.com. CREATIVE PLAY AND RECREATION MINISTRY Jacob Pierce, or jpierce@idlewildchurch.org. Shari Gross, or sgross@idlewildchurch.org. The Trunk or Treat Halloween Carnival is tomorrow Monday, October 30, in the parking lot. There will be fun and treats for kids of all ages. In addi on to trunks full of candy, there will be a cakewalk, face pain ng, carnival games and more! Dinner will be served from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. ($8 adults, $5 children). The carnival is from 5:30 to 7:30. Children should wear their Halloween costumes and bring a bag for treats. Grace St. Luke s Episcopal Church is co-hos ng. Dona ons of bagged candy are needed for Trunk or Treat, as well as cakes for the cakewalk. Volunteers are needed for setup, carnival games, and cleanup. Sign up today in the hallway. For more informa on contact Ka e McLeod at kmcleod901@gmail.com. CHRISTIAN FORMATION Unless otherwise noted, contact Rebekah Abel Lamar, ext. 46 or rlamar@idlewildchurch.org. YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY Unless otherwise noted, contact Sarah Wolf, ext. 43 or swolf@idlewildchurch.org. All women in their 20s 30s are invited to the YPW retreat November 3-5, at Pickwick Lake. Whether you have been a church member for years or a visitor for weeks we hope you will attend. Leave from the church at 5:30 Friday afternoon; return no later than 3:00 Sunday. Deadline to register is Nov. 1. Cost of $50 covers meals, transportation and crafts. (Please do not let finances be a hindrance! Assistance is available.) Contact Sarah Wolf. Sign up at church today or visit Young Adult Men s group will meet at Slider Inn Thursday, November 9, at 6:30 p.m. For informa on contact Sarah Wolf.

8 CHILDREN S MINISTRY Unless otherwise noted, contact Caitlin C. Bomar, ext. 33 or cbomar@idlewildchurch.org. Sunday School Class Loca ons Two-Year-Old Class: Conference Room (Nursery) PK/JK Class: Library SK-2nd Grade Class: Strock Room 3rd-5th Grade Class: Starts with music in Choir Room, then moves to the Chris an Forma on Suite for class Monthly Fellowship Opportuni es: Fellowship gatherings are held every month for both JK and under families, and SK-5th grade families. There is no agenda for these evenings other than to enjoy each other s company and grow in community through the challenge and joy of raising children. Fellowship for JK and Under Families: Next month s gathering will be hosted on Saturday, November 18, by Tyler and Lauren Cannon from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at 440 Goodwyn Street, Older siblings are welcome. Kindly RSVP by November 13. Fellowship for SK-5th Families: Next month s gathering will be hosted by John Feild on Sunday, November 19, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 1291 E Winchester Blvd., Collierville Kindly RSVP by Nov. 13. The Trunk or Treat Halloween Carnival is tomorrow Monday, October 30, in the parking lot. There will be fun and treats for kids of all ages. In addi on to trunks full of candy, there will be a cakewalk, face pain ng, carnival games and more! Dinner will be served from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. ($8 adults, $5 children). The carnival is from 5:30 to 7:30. Children should wear their Halloween costumes and bring a bag for treats. Grace St. Luke s Episcopal Church is co-hos ng. Dona ons of bagged candy are needed for Trunk or Treat, as well as cakes for the cakewalk. Volunteers are needed for setup, carnival games, and cleanup. Sign up today in the hallway. For more informa on contact Ka e McLeod at kmcleod901@gmail.com. Movie Night is Sunday, November 5, 4:00-6:00 p.m. in the T.K. Young Room. The award-winning film Different Books, Common Word looks at what Chris ans and Muslims have in common, rather than what divides us. Both the Koran and the Bible teach believers to love our neighbors. The movie features five inspiring stories, including two from the Mid-South, that demonstrate how some congrega ons and individuals are finding common ground and se ng examples of interfaith harmony. Small-group discussion will follow the film. Nursery and children s programming will be available. Children s Leadership in Worship: As a church that strives to have an intergenera onal approach to ministry, we believe that children s par cipa on in worship is vital to the health of our congrega on, and helps tremendously in the way of giving children a sense of purpose and belonging in worship. First Sunday Bulle n Greeters: Children in SK-5th grade are given the opportunity every first Sunday of the month to help pass out bulle ns by the entrances to the sanctuary. If your child would like to be a bulle n greeter, please contact Caitlin. Third Sunday Ushering: Children in 3rd-5th grade are given the opportunity once a month to help usher during worship. If your child would like to usher, please contact Caitlin. YOUTH MINISTRY Unless otherwise noted, contact Frank Kelly, or fkelly@idlewildchurch.org. QUEST (grades 6-8) and BASIC (grades 9-12) are heading to the corn maze in Arkansas today from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Youth need to be at Idlewild by 6:00 for dinner, then we ll get on a bus and head across the river. Please bring $5 each to cover the cost of admission, and extra if you want to buy snacks. Youth are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing based on the weather and bring a flashlight if they wish. ADULT MINISTRY Unless otherwise noted, contact Rebekah Abel Lamar, ext. 46 or rlamar@idlewildchurch.org. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES NOVEMBER 5 If you would like more detailed informa on on Sunday morning church school please visit Chris an Paren ng of Young Children: Nurturing the Soul of Your Family (T.K. Young) A Great Cloud of Witnesses (Led by Steve Montgomery) 20/20 (CAFE, 2nd Floor) The Medieval Church Between St. Augus ne and Thomas Aquinas (John Boughter, Dan Dunaway and Sco Moore) Covenanters Class (Parlor) Feas ng on the Word (Led by Ben Bledsoe and Charles Key) Faith and Func on & Timothy (Harlan Rm) The Bible and the Future the Most Comprehensive Scripture Texts of Chris an Hope, and Why They Ma er (Led by Dr. Jim McClanahan, re red pastor) Praying with Scripture: The Prac ce of Lec o Divina (Samaritan Counseling Center) (Mary McIntosh) Stephen (Session Room) The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck (Facilitated by Stephanie Rodda) Young Adults (Steve Montgomery s office, 31M) Prac cing Our Faith (Sarah Wolf) Coffee at 9:40, discussion begins at 10:00.. OUTREACH MINISTRY Unless otherwise noted, contact Sara Dorrien-Christians, ext. 42 or sdorrien@idlewildchurch.org. Outreach opportuni es abound as we seek to reflect Christ s love in Memphis and beyond. Volunteers worship and enjoy a hot meal with many who are homeless in our community at MTAM every Thursday evening; tutors assist students with reading and math at Idlewild Elementary School; helpers stuff backpacks with weekend meals for students at Brewster; gardeners work with neighborhood children to tend the McMerton Gardens in Binghampton; mission leaders work with partners in Ghana and Cuba to install and sustain clean water systems and learn about one another; and a hospitality team offers compassionate care to those seeking assistance and prayer on Sunday morning. And this is just a sampling! These ministries are sustained by those who present the offering of their hearts and me. If you feel called to join in, or are simply curious and want to learn more, don t hesitate to reach out. We d love to plug you in somewhere or discern where and how your gi s and passions can best be used.

9 PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN Times and loca ons of the next circle mee ngs: Trezevant Circle: 10:30 a.m., Thurs., Nov. 2 Abigail: 12:00 p.m., Nov. 7, Trezevant Manor Lydia Ruth: 10:30 a.m., Nov. 7, Susan Taylor, host (4816 Whitehall Cove) Mary Magdalene: 11:00 a.m., Nov. 7, (Church Parlor) Rebekah: 10:30 a.m., Nov. 7, Joyce Webber, host (6812 Stout Rd) OTHER EVENTS Memphis Theological Seminary commemorates the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reforma on with a communitywide worship service on Tuesday, October 31, at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary s Episcopal Cathedral (700 Poplar Ave.). The preacher will be Dr. Jay Earheart-Brown, President of Memphis Theological Seminary, and Grammy award winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum. A community lunch follows. Second Bap st Church presents Cul va ng Compassion in Civil Discourse, a community forum, Thursday, November 9, at 7:00 p.m. The forum will be with Michael Gerson, a na onally syndicated columnist, best selling author, former White House deputy assistant to the president, director of presiden al speechwri ng, assistant to the president for speechwri ng, and policy advisor, and a frequent guest on PBS NewsHour, Face the Na on and more. Complimentary ckets are available to the community on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please contact Second Bap st Church at or info@2ndmemphis.org, or visit to reserve your spot. Second Bap st is at 1680 Walnut Grove Road. PRESBYTERY NEWS Balmoral Presbyterian Church will once again host Donald Davis for a storytelling fes val on November 10 and 11. All events are free and open to the public. Flyers are in the literature rack. Camp Food and Cocktails will be on Sunday, November 5, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Germantown. There will be casual cocktails, food, an auc on, and music by the Steve Berger Band and Bailey Bigger. Tickets are $50 and available at All proceeds benefit Pinecrest Camp and Retreat Center. (Park at Germantown Presbyterian Church, 2363 S. Germantown Rd. and hayride to the event.) Adults only, please. Enjoy Thanksgiving Day at Pinecrest. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cost: Adults $22, children 4-10 years $15, and children 4 and under free. Gather with families and friends at beau ful Pinecrest Retreat Center in LaGrange for a tradi onal feast and outdoor fun. RSVP to or pinecrestrc@wildblue.net by Nov. 15. By reserva on only. One of Many Encounters with God is a half-day contempla ve retreat on Friday, December 1, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Pinecrest Camp and Retreat Center. Both laity and clergy are welcome. Think about how hard you work, how many hours you give to others, and consider taking just one Friday morning to come to Pinecrest and be filled with the power of silence and worship. Folks spend their silence in all sorts of ways: hiking various trails and roads, reading, coloring, walking the labyrinth, studying, kni ng, praying, reflec ng. We always say we will do these things at home, but it is hard to set the me aside. Cost is $25 (includes lunch). Single rooms are available on Thursday nights ($55). RSVP to pinecrestrc@wildblue.net or KEEP OUR CHURCH IN YOUR PRAYERS Each week we invite you to pray for our church. This week s prayers are For the newly elected officers as they con nue their training a er worship today. For the Trunk or Treat on Monday night, that it will be safe and fun me of fellowship for Idlewild, Grace St. Luke s, and the community. For all those in our church family who have lost loved ones in the last year as we look ahead to All Saints Sunday next week. For Linkous Construc on as they select subcontractors for our renova on project. For the team in Cuba, that they have enjoyed a me of growth and fellowship with the Juan G. Hall Church and for traveling mercies as they prepare to return early this week.

10 THIS WEEK S EVENTS The calendar is online at Sunday October 29 Cuba Trip 8:30am Worship Service, Chapel 8:30am Handbell Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 9:40am Sunday School 11am Worship Service, Sanctuary 11am Cantata, Sanctuary 12:30pm Officer Training, Harlan Rm 1:15pm Concert Rehearsal, Sanctuary 6pm QUEST/BASIC Corn Maze Monday October 30 Cuba Trip 5pm Dinner, TK Young 5:30pm Trunk or Treat, Parking Lot Tuesday October 31 Cuba Trip 6:30am BASIC Prayer Breakfast, Panera Bread 6:30pm NA, TK Young Wednesday November 1 All Saints Day 8:30am OLT, Cafe House 9:30am Wednesday Morning Class, Harlan Rm 5:30pm Stewardship, Parlor 6:15pm Choir Section Rehearsal, Choir Rm 6:30pm Men in Mid-Life, Session Rm 6:30pm Sandwich Generation Group, Pyro s 6:30pm Women s ChristCare Group, Away 7pm Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Rm Thursday November 2 10:30am Trezevant Circle 5pm More Than A Meal Worship, Chapel 5:30pm More Than A Meal, TK Young 6:30pm AA Mee ng, Conf. Rm Friday November 3 YPW Retreat, Away 5pm Wedding Rehearsal, Chapel Saturday November 4 YPW Retreat, Away 4pm Wedding, Chapel Sunday November 5 Daylight saving time ends YPW Retreat, Away 8:30am Worship Service, Chapel 8:30am Handbell Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 9:40am Sunday School 11am Worship Service, Sanctuary 12pm First Sunday Lunch, TK Young 12pm Spiritual Leadership Group (Melissa Peeler), Parlor 12:30pm Officer Training, Harlan Rm 1:15pm Carillon Concert Rehearsal, Session Rm 4pm Movie Night, TK Young

11 WELCOME TO IDLEWILD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Whether you are visi ng for the first me, or are a long me member, we are blessed to have you with us. You will no ce that our vision statement begins and ends with Idlewild Presbyterian Church is a community in which...all who enter might find a home. We take these words seriously. We strive to be a community as diverse and hospitable as God s kingdom. We don t all look or act alike; God knows we don t all think alike. We don t all read the Bible the same way. We bring different ques ons, and we carry different burdens. But every Sunday, we worship together as one. In this grand old church, we do Sunday morning in some pre y tradi onal (very Presbyterian!) ways. We study the teachings and the ac ons of Jesus. We sing many of the same hymns our grandparents sang. Yes, in our preaching and our prayers, (and many of our newer hymns!) we wrestle with the challenges of the modern world. I hope your heart will hear something personal and relevant this morning a word of comfort, a spur to ac on, a call to a deeper rela onship with God. A er the 8:30 service, join us for Sunday School. There are lots of op ons. A er the 11:00 service, s ck around. Come to the fellowship hall for refreshments in the T.K. Young Room. Introduce yourself to one of our clergy. There are tons of opportuni es here to feed your soul and expand your spirit. Try one out. You never know you just might be home! Joyfully, Pastor Steve Montgomery

12 MINISTERIAL AND PROGRAM STAFF Ministers: All the members of Idlewild Presbyterian Church For staff phone numbers and s visit or call the church. IDLEWILD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA) 1750 Union Avenue / Memphis TN / / Recreation The mission of Idlewild Presbyterian Church is to pursue, personify, and practice as Presbyterians the good news of reconciliation and salvation in Christ through worship, education, fellowship, and outreach. Stephen R. Montgomery Pastor Anne H.K. Apple Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care and Evangelism Margaret Burnett Associate Pastor/Executive Director of CAFE Rebekah Abel Lamar Associate Pastor for Christian Formation Corinne Nienhuis Parish Assistant Stephen R. Haynes Theologian in Residence Barry Oliver Director of Music Ministry David Schnell Music Asst. & Handbell Director Caitlin C. Bomar Director of Children s Ministry Frank Kelly Director of Youth Ministry Dara Bigger Assistant Director of Youth Ministry Sarah Wolf Young Adult Ministry Sara Dorrien-Chris ans Coordinator of Outreach Ministry Shari Gross Interim Director of Recreation & Fellowship Jacob Pierce Interim Athletic Director Doris Hurdle Director of Operations Henry B. Strock, Jr. Pastor Emeritus