Over 160 years of daring spiritual community, transforming the world with love... now more than ever July 1, :30 a.m.

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1 Over 160 years of daring spiritual community, transforming the world with love... now more than ever July 1, :30 a.m. Child care for infants is provided in the Nursery, room 209 in the Education wing. See an usher for directions. Large-print bulletins and hearing devices are available from the ushers. Plymouth Congregational Church

2 Prelude THREE PIECES BY EARLY AMERICAN COMPOSERS ODE William Selby (1772) ANDANTE Benjamin Carr (1820) EASTER HYMN William Billings (1790) Opening Hymn REJOICE, O LAND, IN GOD THY MIGHT Wareham (see facing page) Call to Worship Leader: In the midst of a world where people hunger and thirst, All: come worship a God who feeds the hungry. Leader: In the midst of a world where people are abused and oppressed, All: come worship a God who calls for compassion and justice. Leader: In the midst of a world filled with wars and rumor of war, Jean Howell All: come worship a God who desires nothing less than peace for the world. Leader: In the midst of a world of spiritual emptiness, come worship a God who gives life meaning. All: Come worship a God whose justice, grace and love know no end. Introit My country, tis of thee, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing; Land where my parents died; Land of the pilgrims pride, From every mountainside Let freedom ring. Calvin Hampton (1980) Let music swell the breeze, And ring from all the trees Sweet freedom s song; Let mortal tongues awake, Let all that breathe partake, Let rocks their silence break, The sound prolong. Samuel F. Smith, 1832, alt. Unison Prayer Holy One, we are grateful for the country in which we live, but let us not forget those who were here before us. Open our eyes to the reality of other people s experience. May your justice run like a river, bringing healing and peace to all peoples. Open our hearts to see the grace of God that is present in every person we meet. Open our minds to your justice, an invitation to think differently, to live kindly and to walk humbly with you as our guide.

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4 The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who is in heaven, Sacred be your name. Your dominion approaches; May your wishes be carried out upon this Earth Just as they are carried out in heaven. Grant to us this day Our daily harvests; Absolve us of our sins, The same as we absolve those who sin against us. Do not lead us to temptation, But provide an escape for us from evil. Therefore, yours is the dominion, and the divine power, and the high praise, forevermore. Amen. Welcome and Announcements Beth A. Faeth Anthem THE FOUR FREEDOMS David Evan Thomas Maria Jette and Jenny French, soprano; Lisa Drew, alto (2012) Dan Dressen, tenor; James Bohn, bass; Philip Brunelle, piano This anthem, premiered in July 2012, was composed for the unveiling of Summer of the First Amendment, the fourth Plymouth Church embroidery. The words are by President Franklin D. Roosevelt from his message to Congress, January 6, This nation has placed its destiny in the hands and heads and hearts of its free men and women; and its faith in freedom under the guidance of God. Freedom means the supremacy of human rights everywhere. We look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms: freedom of speech and expression; freedom of every person to worship God in his own way; freedom from want everywhere in the world; freedom from fear anywhere in the world. This is no vision of a distant millennium. It is attainable in our own time.

5 Reading Justice East side of Sanctuary: Show me the suffering of the most miserable (nearer Guild Hall) so I will know my people s plight. West side of Sanctuary: Free me to pray for others (nearer LaSalle Avenue) for you are present in every person. East: Help me to take responsibility for my own life so that I can be free at last. West: Grant me courage to serve others for in service there is true life. East: Give me honesty and patience so that I can work with other workers. West: Bring forth song and celebration so that the spirit will be alive among us. East: Let the spirit flourish and grow so that we will never tire of the struggle. West: Let us remember those who have died for justice for they have given us life. All: Help us love even those who hate us, so that we can change the world. Amen. United Farm Workers Hymn MANY AND GREAT, O GOD, ARE YOUR WORKS Lacquiparle (see next page) Versicles Minister: Let us prepare our hearts for prayer. Minister: God be with you. Congregation: And with your spirit. Minister: Let us pray.

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7 Pastoral Prayer Offertory TWO QUIET PRAYERS PRAYER-LULLABY (from Evensong ) Dominick Argento Jenny French, soprano (2008) Keep watch this night, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend the sick, Lord Christ; give rest to the weary. Bless the dying, soothe the suffering, pity the afflicted, shield the joyous; and all for your love s sake. Amen. from The Book of Common Prayer WHEN ROOKS FLY HOMEWARD When rooks fly homeward and shadows fall, When roses fold on the hayyard wall, When blind moths flutter by door and tree, Then comes the quiet of Christ to me. When stars look out on the children s path And grey mists gather on carn and rath, When night is one with the brooding sea, Then comes the quiet of Christ to me. Joseph Campbell Arthur Baynon (1950) Prayer of Dedication Doxology #464 While the ushers bring forward the gifts, the congregation stands to sing. Praise to God, immortal praise, for the love that crowns our days! Bounteous source of every joy, let thy praise our tongues employ; Singing thus through all our days: Praise to God, immortal praise! Amen. Scripture 1 Kings 3:16 28 Sermon Justice, Not Just Us Paula Northwood

8 Closing Hymn Diverse in Culture, Nation, Race Tallis Canon (see facing page) Benediction Postlude FUGUE ON GOD SAVE THE KING Samuel Sebastian Wesley (also known as My country, tis of thee ) (1829) Cover Image is Golden Rule by Norman Rockwell, created as the cover illustration for The Saturday Evening Post, April 1, The Lord s Prayer is from Hawaii. This summer, we are offering different versions of the Lord s Prayer. Today s Reading, Justice, is by the United Farm Workers, from the New Century Hymnal (Cleveland, Ohio: The Pilgrim Press, 1995), #863. Chancel Flowers: Never far from our thoughts, forever in our hearts and lives, in loving memory of Ann Cole, from Jack Cole, family and friends. Guild Hall Flowers are given in celebration of Philip Brunelle s 75th birthday. Parents and Families of Our Children: Thank you for bringing your children to church. If you need a place to go with a restless or hungry child, the Parsons Room (next to the library) is available. You and your children can hear the service from there. If You Have a Hope, a Suggestion or a Concern about Plymouth, please contact the Deacons via their address, deacons@plymouth.org.

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10 Summer Music Series Jazz and classical musicians will be featured at free concerts at 7 p.m. on four Tuesdays in July at Plymouth. Presented by Plymouth s music director Philip Brunelle, the concerts will last 75 minutes. Tell your friends! Free parking is available. July 10 The New Standards: Chan Poling (piano), Steve Roehm (vibes) and John Munson (bass). Sensing a lack of an interesting jazz trio repertoire beyond the usual old standards, they got together originally to play and sing their favorite songs from every era, particularly post-1960s pop music in a stripped-down acoustic setting, making room for solos and arrangements with the freedom of jazz, and yet never fully abandoning the modest soul of pop and rock. July 17 A Leonard Bernstein Spectacular. This year, the amazing Maria Jette, Lisa Drew, Vern Sutton and James Bohn, with Sonja Thompson at the piano, will regale us with the Best of Bernstein! July 24 Tony Ross, acclaimed leader of the Minnesota Orchestra s cello section, performs music of Bach, Britten and Brahms with pianist Mary Jo Gothmann. July 31 The George Maurer Jazz Group mixes just the right proportions of refinement and pizzazz as they play straight-ahead jazz with their trademark lighthearted flair.

11 Plymouth Staff Paula Northwood, Acting Senior Minister Allison Campbell Jensen, Director of Communication Cody Bourdot, Audiovisual Manager Seth Patterson, Director of Spiritual Formation and Theater Nina Jonson, Programs Manager Dylan Church, Children & Youth Specialist Kristen Froebel, Director, Young Voices Summer Hills-Bonczyk, Director, Genesis and Alleluia Dancers Jenny LeDoux, Nursery Supervisor Laura Tsai, Children & Youth Specialist Beth A. Faeth, Minister for Congregational Care Doug Freeman, Ministry Assistant for Programs Larry Johnson, Strobel Drop-in Center Coordinator Daniel Wolpert, Interim Minister Vivian Jones, James Gertmenian, Ministers Emeriti Catherine Duncan, Covenant Partner; Spiritual Care Provider, Newbridge Health & Wellness Karl L. Jones, Covenant Partner; Chaplain for Good Samaritan Society Philip Brunelle, Organist and Choirmaster Sonja Thompson, Music Associate George Maurer, First Service Music Director James Bohn, Dan Dressen, Lisa Drew, Jenny French & Maria Jette, Soloists Siri Keller, Director, Youth Choir Marie Scholtz, Director, Cherub and Chorister Choirs Mary Laymon, Director, Chapel Singers Ann Tandy-Treiber, Music Librarian Annette Abel, Business Administrator Joy Hansen, Accounting Manager Emily Venell, Ministry Assistant for Hospitality Malcolm Williams, Public Safety Manager Robert Brock & Sheila Rafert, Evening/Weekend Receptionists Kai Gerr, Public Safety Officer Kathryn Bahl, Tracy White, Stan Wright & Kaine Yarweh, Custodians

12 CHURCH REGISTER as of June 27, 2018 Recently Bereaved: Jean and Bob Grams, death of Jean s father, Tom Rognsvoog (6/22/2018) Convalescing: Carole Humphrey, at home Charlie Lloyd, The Yorkshire, Room 220, 7141 York Ave. S., Edina, Mitch Thomsen, at home In Hospice Care: Dave Hanson, Friendship Village of Bloomington Home and Hospital Visits: Plymouth s ministers call upon members of the church in their homes, in hospitals or care and rehabilitation centers. If you know of someone who would like a visit from a minister, please contact Beth Faeth (bethf@plymouth.org or 612/ ). Like us on Facebook (facebook.com/plymouthcongregationalchurch) Follow us on Twitter (@PCCmpls) Tag us on Instagram #plymouthchurchminneapolis Follow us on Pinterest ( Plymouth Congregational Church 1900 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota / churchinfo@plymouth.org