Kirk in the Hills. A Christ-centered Community Called to Deepen Faith, Serve Others and Foster Fellowship

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1 Kirk in the Hills A Christ-centered Community Called to Deepen Faith, Serve Others and Foster Fellowship S, F 2, 2014 F S A E"#" The awareness of God s presence in your life is the most transformative knowledge there is. Bill Hybels Norman M. Pritchard, Pastor William L. Adams III, Associate Pastor Troy Hauser Brydon, Associate Pastor Carol A. Tate, Associate Pastor James F. Anderson, Pastor Emeritus Glenn A. Miller, Director of Music & Organist Dennis N. Curry, Associate Director of Music & Carillonneur

2 W%&' K#( # H#%%) W%&' *)#" at Kirk in the Hills! We are glad to have you with us today for worship. If this is your first visit to the Kirk welcome! Please introduce yourself to a pastor after worship. P) concerned about children becoming restless in the service are invited to worship in Cedarholm Chapel where there are crib- and baby chair- stands, and the service is relayed on a TV monitor. A T ) S.#& In arranging his gospel Ma-hew has gathered much of Jesus teaching into blocks of material. The first, and major, block is known as The Sermon on the Mount and opens with words of grace and assurance which we read today. We call these verses The Beatitudes and they are among the best known and loved sayings of Jesus. And yet their meaning is challenging: what does it mean to proclaim blessing on people who are poor in spirit, meek, mourning or persecuted? Members of the Kirk-sponsored Boy Scout Troop 1036 will participate on this Scout Sunday by reading today s scripture. T %%*#/ " invites us to prepare our hearts for worship and our lives for faithful living: Holy God, you confound the worldʹs wisdom in giving your kingdom to the lowly and the pure in heart. Give us such a hunger and thirst for justice and perseverance in striving for peace, that by our words and deeds the world may see the promise of your kingdom, revealed in Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. (Reprinted by permission from The Book of Common Worship, Software Edition, 1993, 1995 Westminster John Knox Press.) H' N) Sing Praise to God is of German origin and was first published in 1675 with the title Hymn of Thanksgiving. Its author, Johann Jacob SchüD, was a lawyer and as a churchman was sympathetic in the pietistic movement of the Lutheran Church. O for a World was wri-en by Sister Miriam Therese Winter in Dr. Winter is professor of liturgy, worship and spirituality at Hartford Seminary, Connecticut, and is a member of the Medical Mission Sisters, Philadelphia. Our closing hymn, Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit was wri-en by Carolyn Winfrey Gille-e, co-pastor of Limestone Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, Delaware, and author of many hymns. Carolyn has volunteered as a reading tutor for inner-city children with UrbanPromise in Wilmington and her daughter worked in 2011 with UrbanPromise in Honduras. In appreciation of permission to use this hymn, the Kirk has made a donation to UrbanPromise Honduras. A&%) scheduled to serve at the 9:00 a.m. worship service are: Will Libcke, Team Captain, Georgia ArDberger, Jarre- Black, Brynn Elder, Will Eriksen, Alex Leighton, Thomas Libcke, Blake Lucas, Madeline Meek, David Weaver. At 11:00 a.m. are: Tristan Davis, Team Captain, Emily Abbo-, Julia Briggs, Darian Davis, Carson Kenum, Dan Llope, Megan MacKenzie, Katie Paulson, Tommy Paulson, Ma-hew Wells. U)) scheduled to serve at the 9:00 a.m. worship service are: Robert O-away, Captain; David Pippel, Co-captain; Laurence Biehl, Kevin Brinks, William Clements, Ralph Collins, Kirk Falvay, Michael Gerych, Curtis Hay, Marshall Murdough, David Nast, Randall Pappal, Dennis Scheiber, Jeffrey Sigelko, Patrick Smith. At 11:00 a.m. are: Howard Crumit, Jr., Captain; David Owen, Co-captain; Thomas W. Bustance, Brian Coburn, Jay Cooke, Donald Quinn, Thomas Stewart, James Wells. S" M##)) are available for personal, confidential prayer in Melrose Chapel on the left-hand side of the pulpit. H#/ A))#)& U#) are available upon request from an usher. 2

3 F'#% S.#& W)#" G Nine o clock, Sanctuary Service May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us. Psalm 67:1 G#/ *# R.& The pre-service music reflects the theme of todayʹs worship and offers a reflective atmosphere in which to prepare for worship. O"#/ V%#) Carillon Cantilena Herbert Murrill Josef Rheinberger W)#""#/ # J The ringing of the bell signals the start of worship. Please stand and join in the opening hymn. * O"#/ H' 483 Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above Mit Freuden zart * O"#/ P (said together) You have been praised by countless generations, loving God, faithful Lord, ever-generous source of all the blessings that enrich our lives. Young people have put their trust in you and been blessed. Old people can look back on lives of faith and see your gracious blessings. We too would join the worship that honors you and in your praise rejoice. And yet we know that we must ask for your forgiveness for we are afraid to trust you and believe that you are with us in our lives. We hesitate to obey your commands and bear witness to your love. Forgive us, loving God, and make us strong in our faith in you, for you are our God, and rich in mercy. * A))& T G I) W#%%#/ F/#. U) * O P#) G# G ) F/#.)) Puer nobis To God the Father, God the Son, and Holy Spirit, Three in One, May every tongue and nation raise, an endless song of thankful praise. W%&' A&') W *# C#% (Children up through Grade 3 are invited to come forward to the front of the sanctuary for this part of the service. They will then be dismissed to classrooms in the Abbey.) 3

4 S&#" R#/ Ma-hew 5:1-12 Mr. Cameron Hay (Pew Bible, NT, page 4; The New Adventure Bible, page 1056) Jesus pronounces God s blessing on the most unexpected and unlikely of people. S' REALLY? Dr. Pritchard R)"#/ # F# O #/ Our giving is an offering to God. All offerings, whether made in the worship service or outside of it, are part of our worship of God and are used to support the Kirk s ministry here and in other parts of the world. P D#&# The prayer puts into words the faith we display through the offering we make to God. A' Bless the Lord, O My Soul (Text printed on page 5.) Mikael Ippolitov-Ivanov T S&' H% C''# I.## L ) T% P T()/#.#/ T L ) P (all together) ( debts, debtors ) T C''# (Please come forward to one of the stations at the front of the church, as directed by an usher. If you are unable to come forward, please indicate this to an usher and the communion elements will be brought to you. Gluten-free bread is available in the center of the bread trays.) C''# H') (Sung by the choir.) (Texts printed on page 6.) The Beatitudes traditional Russian chant Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life Harold Friedell T R)") (said together) Living God, in Christ you make all things new. Transform the poverty of our nature by the riches of your grace, and in the renewal of our lives make known your glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. * C%)#/ H' Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit Hyfrydol Blessed are the poor in spirit; all Godʹs realm is surely theirs. Those in mourning will find comfort as an answer to their prayers. Meek ones whom this world despises will inherit everything. God, your kingdom still surprises; may we seek the reign you bring. 4

5 Blessed, too, are those who hunger and who thirst for what is right. They will not be prone to wander, for your will is their delight. Those who show Godʹs care and mercy will receive that mercy too. God, in Christ you show us clearly of the joy we have in you. Those who share the peace God gives them will find blessings as Godʹs own. Those oppressed for faithful living will call heavenʹs kingdom Home. When the worldʹs ways seem distressing and we feel lifeʹs painful sting, God, remind us of the blessings of the wondrous life you bring. C/ B#&# (Congregation seated.) C%)#/ V% We encourage worshipers to remember that this closing music is the conclusion of worship. Please be respectful of those who wish to remain in a worshipful frame of mind. Hymn-Prelude on Hyfrydol * Congregation standing. Gerald Near We encourage worshippers to greet one another as they leave and assist visitors in finding their way to the coffee hour or to one of the Passport 2 Faith Christian education classes. Visitors are welcome to look in on any Sunday. C''# H') T A') TU) Bless the Lord, O My Soul Bless the Lord, O my soul, Blessed art thou, O Lord. Bless the Lord, O my soul, And all that is within me bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits. Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from corruption, Who crowns you with mercy and loving-kindness. Bless the Lord, O my soul, And all that is within me bless His holy name. Blessed art thou, O Lord. Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov (Continued on next page.) 5

6 C''# H') T A') TU) (Continued from previous page.) The Beatitudes traditional Russian chant Remember your servants, Lord, when you come in your kingly power. Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn; for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek; for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful; for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when the world reviles and persecutes you; and u-ers all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake; Rejoice and be exceeding glad; for great is your reward in heaven. Remember your servants, Lord, when you come in your kingly power. Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life! Such a Way as gives us breath. Such a Truth as ends all strife, Such a Life that killeth Death. Harold Friedell Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength! Such a Light as shows a feast, Such a Feast as mends in length, Such a Strength as makes his guest. Blest Are They 6 Blest are they, the poor in spirit, Theirs is the kingdom of God. Blest are they, full of sorrow; They shall be consoled. Rejoice and be glad! Blessed are you, holy are you! Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God! Blest are they, the lowly ones: They shall inherit the earth. Blest are they, who hunger and thirst; They shall have their fill. Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart! Such a Joy as none can move, Such a Love as none can part, Such a Heart as joys in love. Blest are they, who show mercy; Mercy shall be theirs. Blest are they, the pure of heart; They shall see God! Blest are they, who seek peace; They are the children of God. Blest are they who suffer in faith; The glory of God is theirs. David Haas Blest are you, who suffer hate, All because of me. Rejoice and be glad, yours is the kingdom; Shine for all to see.

7 T##% S.#& W)#" Eleven o clock, Sanctuary May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us. Psalm 67:1 O"#/ V%#) Carillon Cantilena I# Day by day, dear Lord, of Thee three things I pray: To see Thee more clearly, love Thee more dearly, Follow Thee more nearly, day by day. Herbert Murrill Josef Rheinberger Harold Friedell * P&))#% H' 483 Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above Mit Freuden zart * P A# P C ))# (in unison) Lord Jesus Christ, love of God incarnate, compassion of God reaching into our lives to bless and uphold, power of God restoring us in wholeness: forgive us for the times when we ignore your love, block off your compassion and resist that power by which you make all things new. Help us to open heart and mind and spirit to your love, and by your Spirit, make us ever yours; for your love s sake. K# E%#) Lord have mercy upon us. Christ have mercy upon us. Lord have mercy upon us. Leo Sowerby A))& P * G%# P# Puer nobis To God the Father, God the Son, and Holy Spirit, Three in One, May every tongue and nation raise, an endless song of thankful praise. W%&' C% P I%%'## Holy Spirit, Truth Divine, Drawn upon this soul of mine; Word of God, and inward light, Wake my spirit, clear my sight. Orlando Gibbons 7

8 S&#" R#/) Mr. Nicholas Mularoni Micah 6:1-8 (Pew Bible, OT, page 866) A prophet s description of the essence of religion. Ma-hew 5:1-12 (Pew Bible, NT, page 4) Jesus pronounces God s blessing on the most unexpected and unlikely of people. A' Blest Are They The Intermediate and Senior Boys and Girls Choir (Text printed on page 6.) David Haas S' REALLY? Dr. Pritchard * H' 386 O for a World Azmon P)# T#) O #/) The ministry of the Kirk is supported by the contributions of members and friends. All offerings, whether given during the service or outside of it, are part of the act of worship of God. * P D#&# A' Bless the Lord, O My Soul (Text printed on page 5.) DU%/ Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise him all creatures here below, Praise him above ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. P) T()/#.#/ I&))# T L ) P (in unison; debts, debtors ) A&') Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov * R&))#% H' Blessed Are the Poor In Spirit Hyfrydol (Text printed on pages 4-5.) C/ B#&# C%)#/ V% Hymn-Prelude on Hyfrydol Gerald Near * Congregation standing 8