FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 29, 2018

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1 K P H C (U.S.A.) FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER APRIL 29, 2018 God s dream is that you and I and all of us will realize that we are family, that we are made for togetherness, for goodness, and for compassion. Desmond Tutu We Are Christ s Le er to the World! from 2 Corinthians 3

2 Welcome to worship WELCOME TO KIRK IN THE HILLS We are glad to have you with us today for worship. If this is your first visit to the Kirk, we invite you to visit the Connect Station, located in the cloister, where you will find a pastor or member of the Kirk who would love to meet you and welcome you to the Kirk with a gift. About today s service For some, words like guilt and sin have become the calling cards of the Christian tradition. While it is important to confess and make things right with God, sometimes we forget that Jesus did not spend all of his time scolding people for geing life wrong, but that he also managed to bring out the best in people. There is so much good to be uncovered in your life, in your family, and in our church. This is the second week in a six-week sermon series on mission called In the Neighborhood. Over the course of the series our pastors, and a guest speaker from Pisburgh Seminary, will offer a robust and inspiring illustration of mission in the 21st century. The centerpiece of the series is a mission conference at the Kirk on Saturday, May 12 in the refectory. Churches and service organizations from throughout southeast Michigan are being invited to aend we hope you will register soon. Also, today we have a Conversation with Nate about the direction of the Kirk in Heritage Hall after the 11:00 a.m. service, the Daffodil Sunday Service in Cedarholm Chapel at 2:00 p.m., and a family event at Airtime Trampoline at 3:00 p.m. The following prayer invites us to prepare our hearts for worship and our lives for faithful living: Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous; Teach me to serve thee as thou deserves; To give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to seek for rest, to labour and not to seek reward, save that of knowing that I do thy will. Ignatius of Loyola If you have children Childcare is available for infants and children up to age 2 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the nursery (Abbey 24). Please check children into the nursery before the service. Following the Word with the Children, children ages 3 through grade 12 will be dismissed for Sunday School. Worship Bags: Children are always welcome in worship! If you are worshiping with your child at the 11:00 a.m. service, please pick up a worship bag as you enter the sanctuary. If you need audio or visual assistance Hearing assistance units, large-print bulletins and hymnals are available upon request from an usher. If you are in need of prayer You may submit prayer requests online at kirkinthehills.org under Resources/Prayer Request. Stephen Ministers are available for personal, confidential prayer in Melrose Chapel after each worship service. Melrose Chapel is located on the left-hand side of the pulpit. Join us for fellowship and coffee We encourage worshipers to greet one another as they leave and assist visitors in finding their way to coffee and fellowship in Heritage Hall after the 9:15 a.m. worship service. The flowers on the altar are presented to the glory of God in honor of those whose lives have been impacted by cancer. As one of the first flowers of spring, the daffodil is a symbol of hope. In the face of cancer, it represents the hope we all share for a future where cancer is no longer a life-threatening disease. Cover Art - "For the Least of These" was painted by contemporary Japanese artist, Soichi Wantanabe. This expressive painting exemplifies the believers helping their neighbor. " I realize that my works are my own humble responses to God's calling in my life...the images given to me through the words of God, worships services on Sundays and during my daily devotions." (Copyright by Soichi Watanabe and OMSC. Used with permission.) 2

3 THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY 9:15 & 11:00 a.m., Sanctuary He entered Jericho and was passing through it. Luke 19:1 THE GATHERING OPENING VOLUNTARIES Andante, from Organ Concerto no. 4 George Frideric Handel (9:15 a.m.) Witness spiritual, arr. Mark Pa3erson Who ll be a witness for my Lord? Now Daniel was a Hebrew child, He went to pray to his God awhile. The king at once for Daniel did send, He put him right down in the lions den. God sent angels, the lions to keep, So Daniel laid down and went to sleep. Daniel was a witness for my Lord. The Treble Boys Choir * Those who are able are invited to stand at the ringing of the tower bell. There was a man of the Pharisees, His name was Nicodemus and he didn t believe. Christ told Nicodemus as a friend, Man, you must be born again. Marvel not, man, if you want to be wise, Repent, believe, and be baptized. Who ll be a witness for my Lord? I ll be a witness for my Lord. * OPENING SENTENCES The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all! And also with you! * CALL TO WORSHIP Gloria (Anglican Church of Kenya, BCP, 1989) Grace Phillips (9:15 a.m.) Glory to the Father Glory to the Son Glory to the Spirit Forever Three in One Be glorified at home Be glorified in church Be glorified in earth Be glorified in heaven Glory to the Father Glory to the Son Glory to the Spirit Forever Three in One Hallelujah Amen. * INTROIT Humphrey Clucas O Lord, open thou our lips: And our mouth shall shew forth thy praise. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: World without end. Amen. Praise ye the Lord. The Lord s name be praised. * Those who are able are invited to stand. 3

4 * PROCESSIONAL HYMN 420 God of Grace and God of Glory Cwm Rhondda * CALL TO CONFESSION God calls the church to follow him, standing by those who suffer and are in need, so that justice may roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream. Let us confess the ways in which we do not follow God s call. * PRAYER OF CONFESSION O God, you bring justice to the oppressed and give bread to the hungry. You free the prisoner and restore sight to the blind. Forgive us when we do not follow you You support the downtrodden and protect the stranger. You block evildoers and help orphans and widows. You stand against injustice. You stand with the wronged. You condemn those who seek their own interests, controlling and harming others. You bring about justice and true peace among people. God, forgive us when we do not follow you. Grant us your grace. Embolden us that, as your people, we may stand where you stand. Silence is kept for personal confession. * KYRIE ELEISON William Smith Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. * ASSURANCE OF PARDON God s life-giving Word and Spirit enable us to live in a new obedience, opening new possibilities of life for society and the world. Thanks be to God for the Good News: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. * GLORIA PATRI Greatorex (hymn 579) Glory be to the Father, And to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, Is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, Amen. COMMUNITY ACCLAMATION From 2 Corinthians 3, our acclamation is a weekly, communal reminder of who we are called to be as a community of faith. 4

5 We are whose? We are Christ s! We are Christ s what? We are Christ s leoer! We are Christ s leer where? We are Christ s leoer to the world! WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ADMISSION OF NEW MEMBERS (9:15 a.m.) Noor Albatus, Yousuf Albatros, Karam Albutras, Mazin Albutros, Jane Clifford, Molly Conway, Peter Gilleran, Colby Haan, May Kero, Allison Krulikowski, Jeff Krulikowski WELCOME NEW MEMBERS With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you into Christ s Church to share with us in his ministry, for we are all one in Christ. OUR FAITH IN ACTION Stephen Ministry Kathe Cameron WORD WITH THE CHILDREN (9:15 a.m.) Following the Word with the Children, ages 3 through grade 12 will be dismissed for Sunday School. THE WORD CHORAL PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Quem dilecta Lord, by thy word my rule; In it may I rejoice; Thy glory be my aim, Thy holy will my choice. SCRIPTURE READING Luke 19:1-10 Jesus and Zacchaeus (Pew Bible, NT page 82; NIV Adventure Bible, page 1152) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. ANTHEM (9:15 a.m.) Come Away to the Skies American folk hymn, arr. Alice Parker Come away to the skies, my beloved arise And rejoice in the day thou wast born, On this festival day come exulting away, And with singing to Zion return. We have laid up our love and our treasures above. Thou our bodies continue below; The redeemed of the Lord shall remember his Word, And with singing to Paradise go. Hallelujah we sing to our Father and King, And His rapturous praises repeat; To the Lamb that was slain, Hallelujah again; Sing all heaven, and fall at His feet. ANTHEM (11:00 a.m.) Sing a New Song Heinrich SchúE, arr. Carolyn Jennings Sing a new song to God the Lord, Sing and give praise with one accord. For his salvation he doth give, That, through his mercy, we may live. Worship the Lord in holiness, Hymns of great joy to him address. Honor his works and bless his name, His grace and truth to all proclaim. 5

6 Heaven above and earth below, Ocean and field his glory show. All of God s creatures sing his praise, Let us now too our voices raise. Glory and thanks to him belong, Honor him evermore in song. The Intermediate Senior Boys and Girls Choir SERMON In the Neighborhood: Passing Through Dr. N. Phillips * HYMN 372 (first stanza only) Lord, I Want to Be a Christian I Want to Be a Christian Lord, I want to be a Christian in-a my heart, in-a my heart. Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart. In-a my heart, In-a my heart, In-a my heart, In-a my heart, Lord, I want to be a Christian in-a my heart. THE THANKSGIVING PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS 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. * PRAYER OF DEDICATION ANTHEM O Come, Let Us Sing Unto the Lord Anthony Piccolo MISSIONAL INVITATION O come, let us sing unto the Lord: Let us heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving: And shew ourselves glad in him with psalms. For the Lord is a great God: And a great King above all gods. In his hand are all the corners of the earth: And the strength of the hills is his also. The sea is his, and he made it: And his hands prepared the dry land. O come, let us worship and fall down: And kneel before the Lord our Maker. For He is the Lord our God: And we are the people of his pasture, And the sheep of his hand. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son: And to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: World without end. Amen. Accent Pontiac There are two opportunities to help with Accent Pontiac s after school programming. Five volunteers are needed on 05/01 and 05/03, starting at 4:00 p.m. Sign up at kirkinthehills.org, under Serve/ Accent Pontiac. 6

7 * DOXOLOGY Old Hundredth 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. PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. SENDING * RECESSIONAL HYMN 485 To God Be the Glory To God Be the Glory CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Please take your seats as the pastor gives the congregation a charge to live the life of faith and then speaks words of Godʹs blessing on all gathered. CLOSING VOLUNTARY Fanfare Jacques Lemmens We hope that you experience a strong sense of welcome and home this morning! We invite everyone to offer greetings and peace at the close of the service. We hope that you will make a special effort to reach out in friendship to those you have yet to meet. If you are new to the Kirk, we hope you will visit us at the Connect station in the cloister. Please join us for coffee and fellowship in Heritage Hall following the 9:15 a.m. service. Join us for a Conversation with Pastor Nate following the 11:00 a.m. worship in Heritage Hall. Lunch will be served. About today s hymns God of Grace and God of Glory was wrien by Harry Emerson Fosdick for the opening of The Riverside Church, New York City, in Fosdick was one of the most prominent preachers during the period following World War I, and was a central figure in the Fundamentalist-Modernist Controversy within American Protestantism in the 1920 s and 1930 s. Lord, I Want to Be a Christian has been traced to eighteenth century Virginia during the ministry of Samuel Davies, an evangelist and Presbyterian minister. Davies later became one of the founders of Princeton University. To God Be the Glory was wrien by Fanny Crosby, one of the most prolific writers in the American gospel hymnody tradition. It is estimated that she wrote more than 8,000 hymns. Check in on Facebook and let people know you were with us today! 7

8 KQRS QT UVW HQXXY 1340 WWYU LZT[ L\SW RZ\] BXZZ^_QWX] HQXXY, MQ`VQ[\T (248) kirkinthehills.org Office Hours Monday Friday, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Open Door Hours Wednesday Friday, 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. We invite you to join us in ongoing Bible reading. Daily Lectionary Readings Sunday, April 29 Morning: Ps. 93; 150 Evening: Ps. 136; 117, Leviticus 8:1-13, 30-36, Hebrews 12:1-14, Luke 4:16-30 Monday, April 30 Morning: Ps. 97; 145 Evening: Ps. 124; 115, Leviticus 16:1-19, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Mahew 6:1-6, Tuesday, May 1 Morning: Ps. 98; 146 Evening: Ps. 66; 116, Leviticus 16:20-34, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Mahew 6:7-15 Wednesday, May 2 Morning: Ps. 99; 147:1-11 Evening: Ps. 9; 118, Leviticus 19:1-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, Mahew 6:19-24 Thursday, May 3 Morning Ps. 47; 147:12-20 Evening: Ps. 68; 113, Leviticus 19:26-37, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Mahew 6:25-34 Friday, May 4 Morning: Ps. 96; 148 Evening: Ps. 49; 138, Leviticus 23:1-22, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17, Mahew 7:1-12 Saturday, May 5 Morning: Ps. 92; 149 Evening: Ps. 23; 114, Leviticus 23:23-44, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-18, Mahew 7:13-21 Sunday, May 6 Morning: Ps. 93; 150 Evening: Ps. 136; 117, Leviticus 25:1-17, James 1:2-8, 16-18, Luke 12:13-21 Stay connected with Kirk in the Hills 8 Rev. Dr. Nathaniel D. Phillips, Senior Pastor Rev. Fernando Rodríguez Rev. Angela Ryo Rev. Jasmine L. Smart Rev. Dr. Norman M. Pritchard, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Dr. Keith O. Provost, Parish Associate Glenn A. Miller, Director of Music & Organist Dennis N. Curry, Associate Director of Music & Carillonneur