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1 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY IDLEWILD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHRIST THE KING / REIGN OF CHRIST NOVEMBER 22, :30 & 11:00 A.M. ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME Worship begins when the first person arrives. Please worship silently through the prelude. Bold text is read or sung by the congrega on. THE GATHERING HANDBELL PEAL (8:30) THE REVEREND ANNE H.K. APPLE (11:00) THE REVEREND REBEKAH ABEL LAMAR *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 pack at the sanctuary door. PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP The difficult, I ll do now...the impossible might take a while. Billie Holiday, Crazy, He Calls Me PRELUDE NOW THANK WE ALL OUR GOD J. S. BACH; ARE VIRGIL FOX *CALL TO WORSHIP We have come to worship our all-powerful God, Who came to this earth not as a king but as a servant leader. We have come to worship our all-giving God, Who surrendered human life on a cross yet conquered death three days later. We have come to worship our all-loving God, Who has taught us how to radically embrace all people. Let us worship God! *PROCESSIONAL HYMN NO. 268 CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS DIADEMATA

2 *CALL TO CONFESSION When we stand in the light of God s goodness, we see ourselves for who we really are, including our shadows, our brokenness and our sin. *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Almighty God, we often look for you among the high and mighty, forgetting that you came as a poor Galilean to serve the least of these. We listen for your Word in this place, but often fail to hear your voice out in the world. We open our homes and lives to some of your children, often forgetting to care for those most in need. Forgive us, gracious God, for failing to live as your disciples and for neglecting to remember your mighty claim on our whole lives. Extend to us your healing hand, and help us to recognize your reign in this world. (period of silent prayer and meditation) Amen. *ASSURANCE OF PARDON *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 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!.

3 We invite young children to come to the front at this me. Each week children bring quarters to put in educa on s cks, so that young girls around the world might have the opportunity for an educa on. Just $275 (1,100 quarters) provides scholarship, supplies, and empowerment for a young girl. As our children come forward for the Children s Time, please pass them quarters to share. The children lead the congrega on in The Lord s Prayer (using Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors ). Following the Children s Time, parents may escort infants through kindergarten children to Children s Church Con nued (C3) in the Jones Building, 2nd floor. Please pick up children immediately following the service. Before we can know God, God knows us. Baptism, one of the two sacraments of the Presbyterian Church (USA), is in response to the grace of God, who calls us to be the people of God. We welcome children and adults into the fellowship of faith. Parents, the congregation, and children of the church make promises to guide, nurture and love the baptized person PROCLAIM GOD S WORD GATHERING HYMN (11:00) THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE This little light of mine, Hide it under a bushel? No! I m gonna let it shine. I m gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, Hide it under a bushel? No! I m gonna let it shine. I m gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, Hide it under a bushel? No! I m gonna let it shine, I m gonna let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine. Let it shine. TIME WITH THE YOUNGER CHURCH (11:00) DEDICATION OF AGUA PRIETA GIFT BAGS THE LORD S PRAYER BAPTISM (11:00) MS. ELIZABETH HOUSTON MS. APPLE RHETT BAKER PEYTON, SON OF CAMERON AND EMILY PEYTON BAPTISM HYMN CHILD OF BLESSING, CHILD OF PROMISE Child of blessing, child of promise, Child of God, your loving Parent, Baptized with the Spirit s sign, Learn to listen for God s call. With this water God has sealed you Grow to laugh and sing and worship, Unto love and grace divine. Trust and love God more than all. BAPTISM PRAYER WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS THE REVEREND DR. STEPHEN R. MONTGOMERY *PROCLAMATION HYMN NO. 273 HE IS KING OF KINGS HE IS KING PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION DR. MONTGOMERY EPISTLE LESSON REVELATION 1:4B-8 (PAGE 245, NT, PEW BIBLE) GOSPEL LESSON JOHN 18:33-37 (PAGE 113, NT, PEW BIBLE) This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON HOPE OR DELUSION? DR. MONTGOMERY

4 RESPOND TO GOD S WORD In 1985, the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) adopted A Declara on of Faith as a contemporary statement of faith, and a reliable aid for Chris an study, liturgy, and inspira on. It does not have official standing in our Book of Confessions, but we con nue to be guided by in in our worship and study.. *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The people of God have often misused God's promises as excuses for doing nothing about present evils. But in Christ the new world has already broken in and the old can no longer be tolerated. We know our efforts cannot bring in God's kingdom. But hope plunges us into the struggle for victories over evil that are possible now in the world, the church, and our individual lives. Hope gives us courage and energy to contend against all opposition, however invincible it may seem, for the new world and the new humanity that are surely coming. Jesus is Lord! He has been Lord from the beginning. He will be Lord at the end. Even now he is Lord. (from A Declaration of Faith) MS. APPLE On behalf of the congrega on, one of the worship leaders expresses the corporate prayers of the congrega on. These prayers are for world, local and personal concerns. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE PRESENTATION OF GIFTS, TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY (8:30) CHRIST BE OUR LIGHT BERNADETTE FARRELL KeDavion Taylor, soloist (11:00) MY SHEPHERD WILL SUPPLY MY NEED VIRGIL THOMSON My Shepherd will supply my need: The sure provisions of my God Jehovah is His Name; Attend me all my days; In pastures fresh He makes me feed, O may Thy house be my abode, Beside the living stream. And all my work be praise He brings my wandering spirit back There would I find a settled rest, When I forsake His ways, While others go and come; And leads me, for His mercy s sake, No more a stranger, nor a guest, In paths of truth and grace. But like a child at home. Psalm 23 When I walk through the shades of death Thy presence is my stay; One word of Thy supporting breath Drives all my fears away. Thy hand, in sight of all my foes, Doth still my table spread; My cup with blessings overflows, Thine oil anoints my head.

5 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. *DOXOLOGY 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 THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION (8:30) The invita on to the Lord s Supper is extended to all who desire to follow Christ, remembering that access to the communion table is not a right conferred upon the worthy, but a privilege given to the undeserving who come in faith, repentance, and love. Even one who has doubts or whose trust is wavering is invited to the table in order to be assured of God s love and grace in Christ Jesus. WORDS OF INVITATION GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. WORDS OF INSTITUTION SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP PRAYER *RECESSIONAL HYMN NO. 643 *BENEDICTION NOW THANK WE ALL OUR GOD NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT DR. MONTGOMERY POSTLUDE NOW THANK WE ALL OUR GOD SIEGFRIED KARG-ELERT

6 WORSHIP NOTICES The Sanctuary flowers are given today to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for the Idlewild staff. We welcome Gary Beard to the organ bench today while Barry Oliver is on vaca on. Today we celebrate the fes val of Christ the King, o en called Reign of Christ Sunday. It marks the end of the Chris an year and moves us to the threshold of Advent, the season of hope for Christ s coming again at the end of me. This day centers us on the crucified and risen Christ, whom God exalted to rule over the whole of crea on. 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. 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, , during the week. Visit for news, events and more. If you re not on the web, call the church office at CONGREGATIONAL NOTICES Refreshments are served in the T.K. Young Room after the 11:00 service. All are encouraged to join in this time of fellowship. There are no members in the hospital as of November 18. Following the worship service today, Steve Montgomery will be signing copies of his recently published book, Idlewild Sermons, in the T.K. Young Room. Proceeds will go to the More Idlewild capital campaign. Kni ers are needed to keep up our supply of precious baby bap smal shawls. If you would like to knit one of these small blankets, please pick up a simple pa ern and white yarn from the office. Your contribu ons to this special Presbyterian Women ministry is greatly appreciated. A Service of Wholeness will be held today at 4:00 in the Sanctuary. This contempla ve service is for all who want to be touched by God s healing presence, pray for specific needs for one s self or for a loved one, or pray for the concerns of our city, na on and the world. During Thanksgiving week most programs will not meet. If you have ques ons please see the calendar on the back or contact the church. Offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. The Hanging of the Greens is Monday, November 23, at 9:00 a.m. All ages are welcome to help decorate the church for the holidays. Come join the fun. Christmas poinse a order forms are available in the literature rack. The deadline for orders and payment is Monday, December 14. To order online go to registra ons. We are united in the Spirit when we pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ in our Presbytery and around the world. This week we pray for Parkway Gardens United. Giving sanctuary flowers is a special way to honor a loved one. If you would like to give flowers, please contact Buff Adams at or mredbirds@gmail.com. PASTORAL CARE & EVANGELISM Unless otherwise noted, contact Anne Apple, ext. 18 or anne@idlewildchurch.org. Come and enjoy the serene experience of walking the labyrinth in the garth today, and know the blessing of helping hungry families in Memphis. The labyrinth is made en rely of canned goods with all dona ons going to the Mid-South Food Bank. Accept our gra tude: During this season of Thanksgiving, the Congrega onal Care Commi ee gives thanks to all of you who sign up to prepare meals, knit prayer shawls, deliver flowers to congregants unable to a end services, donate to the medical supply closet, write cards, donate blood, pray for those in need, visit those who are unable to come to church, drive the van on Sundays and everyone one of you who give of yourself to serve. Oh, Lord, thank you. Amen! Confidential prayer requests can be made by calling the prayer chain at , or filling out a card from the literature rack. CHRISTIAN FORMATION Unless otherwise noted, contact Rebekah Abel Lamar, ext. 46 or rlamar@idlewildchurch.org. CHILDREN S MINISTRY Unless otherwise noted, contact Elizabeth Houston, ext. 33 or ehouston@idlewildchurch.org. Children are selling sponsorship cards for the Douglas, Arizona/ Agua Prieta, Mexico, Christmas gi bags today. For just $15, you get a card with an original design made by one of our children. For each card you purchase, we are able to fill a bag full of Christmas gi s for a child who otherwise will receive nothing for the holidays. You send the card to someone that you would like to honor, we send the bags to the children. Idlewild has tradi onally sponsored about 150 bags. Please help these children have a happy Christmas! Next Sunday, children will learn the story of Elizabeth and Zechariah. Children in grades 4 and 5 will con nue with their mission project for Cuba. Please come to Advent Cra s me today, a er the 11:00 service in the T.K. Young Room. You may choose to make a paperwhite forced bulb project, a small canvas pain ng of the Baby Jesus, or an Advent wreath. There will be a card to sign for care partners.

7 YOUTH MINISTRY Unless otherwise noted, contact Frank Kelly, or QUEST (6th-8th grades) and BASIC (9th-12th grades) will meet this a ernoon from 6:00 to 7:30. Both groups will eat together outside the Wrenn Room on the 1 st floor of the Jones Building and then split up for individual programs. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES NOVEMBER 29 If you would like more detailed informa on on Sunday morning church school please visit UKirk Class (303W) Coffee at 9:40; discussion begins at 10:00 (Led by Sarah Wolf) Young Adults will meet at Cafe Eclec c on McLean Ave., at 9:30 a.m. for brunch. Chris an Paren ng of Young Children: Nurturing the Soul of Your Family (304W) Discussion on Jeremiah 33:14-16 Class 20/20 (305W) The Gospel of Mark: Chapter 3 (Led by John Boughter and Dan Dunaway) Praying with Scripture: The Prac ce of Lec o Divina (114E) (Led by Mary McIntosh) Timothy (Strock Rm) Class will not meet Stephen (306) Being Mortal (The class will read this out loud together) Faith and Func on (Harlan Rm) Class will not meet LeMaster (Conference Rm) The Book of Ma hew (Led by Lewis Donelson) One of this year s community support grant recipients is Door of Hope. This agency began as an ad hoc movement in 2003 among several Midtown churches, including Idlewild, concerned about the growing numbers of people living on the streets. Star ng as a small support center that provided a snack and shelter from the weather, Door of Hope now has the capacity to permanently house 52 individuals at any given me. Door of Hope is dedicated to ending homelessness, one door at a me, serving chronically homeless men and women with varying types and degrees of disabili es. It focuses on community reintegra on, providing housing and the suppor ve services, resources, and other benefits that allow people to live securely and independently in our community. Please join us in praying the Prayers of the People in a special way. Each Thursday, More Than A Meal (MTAM) guests write prayers to be prayed aloud. Many of these prayers are posted on the bulle n board on the first floor ramp. You are invited to take one and commit to that prayer each day for a week. New ones are posted each week, so please check o en and pray alongside our MTAM friends. THANKSGIVING DAY Come to the More Than A Meal Thanksgiving dinner for soup and salad, joyful music, and warm fellowship. The worship service is at 5:00, and dinner is at 5:30. It s free to all and all are welcome! RECREATION MINISTRY Unless otherwise noted, contact Ashley Gordon, or agordon@idlewildchurch.org. See the Grizzlies take on the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, Dec. 6. The group will leave the church at 1:30. Game begins at 2:30. Sea ng will be on the lower level, sec on 110AA (the old media desk). Cost is $40. Space is limited. Experience Starry Nights without the hassle of driving, and save money too. Join our Discover Memphis group on Saturday, December 12, for a fun bus ride under the stars through Shelby Farms. Cost is only $5 per person. Leave from the church at 6:00 p.m. Space is limited, so reserve your spot now! OUTREACH MINISTRY Unless otherwise noted, contact Margaret Burne, ext. 19 or margaret@idlewildchurch.org. A Cuba trip for May 2016 is s ll in the planning stage. The group will visit our partner church, Juan G. Hall Presbyterian in Cardenas. For many who have made this journey, apprecia on for cultural and spiritual nuances has been heightened and faith has been enriched. Please consider par cipa ng in this ongoing, rela onship-building encounter between our congrega ons. Contact Steve Montgomery at revsteve@idlewildchurch.org or Sarah Wolf at swolf@idlewildchurch.org. Old suitcases are needed by the Cuba Commi ee. Drop your old bags off at the church office, or someone can pick them up at your house whatever suits you best. Contact Anne Ferguson at anneferg@yahoo.com.

Pick up your Advent calendar today! Each day has a prayer and a way to be an angel of evangelism. Let s join together as we an cipate the coming of the Christ Child.

Everyone is invited to make a paper white forced bulb project, a small canvas pain ng of the Baby Jesus or an Advent wreath.

This contempla ve service is for all who want to be touched by God s healing presence, pray for specific needs for one s self or for a loved one, or pray for the concerns of our

8 Pick up your Advent calendar today! Each day has a prayer and a way to be an angel of evangelism. Let s join together as we an cipate the coming of the Christ Child. ADVENT CRAFTS Advent Cra s Time is today, a er the 11:00 worship service, in the T.K. Young Room. Everyone is invited to make a paper white forced bulb project, a small canvas pain ng of the Baby Jesus or an Advent wreath. Small children will need their parents to help them with cra s. Advent begins Sunday, Nov. 29. ADVENT SERVICE FOR WHOLENESS A Service of Wholeness is today at 4:00 in the Sanctuary. This contempla ve service is for all who want to be touched by God s healing presence, pray for specific needs for one s self or for a loved one, or pray for the concerns of our city, na on and the world. WEDNESDAYS IN ADVENT December 2, 9, 16 Worship at noon Lunch at 12:30 Meaningful holiday stories from church members add to worship and prayer in the Trippeer Chapel, as we prepare for the coming of the Christ Child. A er the short service, a light lunch is served in the T.K. Young Room. All are welcome!

9 To be grateful is to recognize the love of God in everything He has given us and He has given us everything. Every breath we draw is a gi of His love, every moment of existence is a grace, for it brings with it immense graces from Him. Thomas Merton Visit the ministry tree in the main hallway and add a leaf to the ministries that mean the most to you. The tree reminds us of the broad reach of the church and that each of us are its stewards. If you pledge, please consider an increase this year. If you are a new member or have not pledged before, now is the me to begin. Everybody s pledge is important because our 2016 budget is based upon pledges. Your pledge means that the church s ac vi es, from youth, adult and children s programs to global missions and community outreach, can con nue to grow and serve. Please turn in a pledge card or pledge online at stewardship. If you have any ques ons concerning stewardship, please contact Jim Harwood at or jim.harwood@fabsrv.com.

10 The Children and Family Enrichment Center (CAFÉ), composed of preschool, a ercare programs, and a new paren ng program, will offer many opportuni es for us to be more welcoming and more serving. The plans include: indoor/outdoor recrea on space, age-appropriate restrooms, a study hall, rooms for K 6th grade ac vi es, and be er space for summer camp. For parents, there will be a kitchen training area and event space. CAFÉ facili es will allow for more accessible, safe, enhanced learning. Visit and click More Idlewild at the top to read about plans, see architectural renderings, watch the campaign video, submit ques ons or comments and make a pledge. Feel free to ask for informa on. You may moreidlewild@idlewildchurch.org, call Sissy Carpenter at ext. 42, or contact any member of the More Idlewild team: Larry Bryan, Kirk Bobo and Peggy McClure, co-chairs; Wendy Ansbro, Taylor Berger, Dennis Higdon, Mark Jones, Milton Lovell, Michelle Miller, Elizabeth Rouse, Anne Stokes, Steve Valen ne and Kyle Veazey, commi ee members; and Steve Montgomery, Be y Anne Wilson and Sissy Carpenter, staff.

11 THIS WEEK S EVENTS More informa on at Christ the King Sunday November 22 8:30am Worship Service, Chapel 9:40am Church School 10am Canned Food Labyrinth, Garth 11am Worship Service, Sanctuary 12pm Advent Crafts Time, TK Young 12:30pm Grief & Loss Follow Up, Conf. Rm 1pm Men s Basketball, Gym 1:15pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal, 301W 4pm Wholeness Service, Sanctuary 4pm YPW Retreat Follow-up, Parlor 4pm AAU Basketball, Gym 6pm QUEST, Wrenn Rm 6pm BASIC, Wrenn Rm Monday November 23 9am Hanging of the Greens 9am Women s Outreach, Parlor 1pm Natural Spirituality, Parlor 4:30pm Greek, Conf. Rm 5pm Basketball Practice, Gym Tuesday November 24 6:30am BASIC Prayer Breakfast, Panera Bread (Poplar) 5pm Basketball Practice, Gym 6:15pm Section Rehearsal, Choir Rm 7pm Adult Choir Rehearsal, Choir Rm Wednesday November 25 1pm Pickle Ball, Gym 6pm Pottery, Pottery Studio 6:30pm Men in Mid-Life ChristCare, Parlor Thursday November 26 Thanksgiving Church Office Closed Daycare Closed Kindergarten Closed 5pm MTAM Worship, Chapel 5:30pm More Than A Meal, TK Young 6:30pm AA Meeting, Conf. Rm Friday November 27 Church Office Closed Daycare Closed Kindergarten Closed 6pm Basketball Practice, Gym 1st Sunday of Advent November 29 8:30am Worship Service, Chapel 9:40am Church School 11am Worship Service, Sanctuary 1pm Men s Basketball, Gym 1:15pm Handbell Choir Rehearsal, 301W

MINISTERIAL AND PROGRAM STAFF Ministers: All the members of Idlewild Presbyterian Church For staff phone numbers and emails visit www.idlewildchurch.org or call the church.

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 / Children s Center 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 for Outreach Ministry Rebekah Abel Lamar Associate Pastor for Christian Formation Corinne Nienhuis Parish Assistant Denton McLellan Parish Associate Walt Tennyson Parish Associate Stephen R. Haynes Theologian in Residence Barry Oliver Director of Music Ministry Elizabeth Houston Director of Children s Ministry Frank Kelly Director of Youth Ministry Dara Bigger Assistant Director of Youth Ministry Ashley Gordon Director of Recreation Ministry Jacob Pierce Assistant Director of Recreation Sarah Wolf Young Adult Ministry Latrice Toombs Children s Center Executive Director Cheryl Ward Kindergarten Director Margo Richardson Outreach Ministry Intern Betty Anne Wilson Chief Administrative Officer Henry B. Strock, Jr. Pastor Emeritus

SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY

SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY IDLEWILD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 28 TH S UNDAY IN O RDINARY T IME ; OCTOBER 11, 2015 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. By the 1950s our congregation had outgrown the space in our building. Adult