Order of Service. Sunday April 29, 2018

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1 Sunday, April 29, 2018

2 Order Service Sunday April 29, 2018 PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES. We light the Paschal candle each the Sundays in Eastertide as a symbol Christ s resurrection. PRELUDE Please listen quietly in preparation for worship. Concerto in A Major, Op. 10, No John Stanley Allegro Adagio Minuet WELCOME AND MINISTRY SHARING CALL TO WORSHIP INTROIT HYMN 449 Let All the World in Every Corner Sing Kenneth Dake Come, Thou Fount Every Blessing Nettleton INVOCATION AND THE LORD S PRAYER (use debts ) ANTHEM O Savior, Blessed Savior James Biery O Savior, blessed Savior, listen while we sing; hearts and voices raising praises to our King; all we have we fer, all we hope to be, body, soul, and spirit, all we yield to Thee. Great and ever greater are Thy mercies here; true and everlasting are the glories there, where no pain or sorrow, toil or care is known, where the angel legions circle round Thy throne. Clearer still and clearer dawns the light from heav n; life has lost its shadows, pure the light within. Brighter still and brighter glows the western sun, shedding all its gladness o er our work that s done. Time will soon be over, toil and sorrow past; may we, blessed Savior, find a rest at last. Amen. Godfrey Thring PASTORAL PRAYER AND CHORAL RESPONSE HYMN ANTHEM Speak, O Lord...Please refer to insert. You Sing Over Me Heather Sorenson Marble Children s Choir with members CYF Youth, Michael Finke, director Amanda Crewey, Romon Danuser, Catherine FarmanFarmaian, Lucy FarmanFarmaian, William Regier, soloists; David Aaron Brown, piano READING OF THE SCRIPTURE Matthew 14:2233 (Pew Bible, page 796) Following the reading, Leader: The Word God for the people God. All: Thanks be to God. SERMON HYMN BECOMING MORE... Dr. Michael S. Bos Part Sermon Series: Made for More I m Pressing on the Upward Way Please refer to insert. CALL FOR OFFERING AND PRAYER ANTHEM Here Are We! Mark Miller The voice God is calling its summons in our day; Isaiah heard in Zion, and now we hear God say: Whom shall I send to comfort my people in their need? Whom shall I send to loosen the bonds shame and greed? I hear My people crying in slum and mine and mill, no field or mart is silent, no city street is still. I see My people falling in darkness and despair. Whom shall I send to shatter the fetters which they bear? Refrain: Here are we, Lord, here are we! We heed, O Lord, summons and answer joyfully, here are we, Lord, here are we! Send us upon errand, let us servants be. Here are we, Lord, here are we! Send us to do work, Lord, here are we! Our strength is dust and ashes, our years a passing hour, but You can use our weakness to magnify your power. From ease and plenty save us, from pride place absolve, purge us low desire, lift us to high resolve, take us and make us holy, teach us will and way. Speak and behold, we answer, command and we obey! Refrain. John Haynes Holmes DOXOLOGY...Lasst uns erfreuen (The tune is that Hymn 4.) Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God with saints in heav n above, praise Jesus Christ who shows God s love, Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! WELCOME TO DR. MICHAEL BOS AND TENA BOS (Please be seated.) 2

3 BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE POSTLUDE Sonata No. 4 in Bflat Major, Op Felix Mendelssohn Allegro maestoso e vivace PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE Rev. J. Elise Brown, Susanah Wade Marble Festival Voices; Paolo Bordignon, assisting organist Live stream Sunday Worship at MarbleChurch.org. Use photographic and tape recording equipment is not permitted during the service. Assistive Listening System, Large print and Braille copies bulletin available ask an usher. Next Sunday May 6 11:00am Worship, Sermon Series: Made for More Belonging to More Dr. Michael S. Bos Today FLOWERS ARE PLACED IN THE SANCTUARY In honor Dr. Michael S. Bos, his wife, Tena, children, Alicia and Austin, their fiancées, Tim and Aubrey, and his parents, Dale and Barb Bos, as we welcome them to the Marble Family. v v v CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES MINISTRY Sunday School Toddlers 3rd Grade, 276 5th Ave, Room 303, 10:00am12:00pm; 4th 12th Grade, 276 5th Ave, Room 300, 10:00am12:00pm. (See page 5 for Nursery information.) BEFORE WORSHIP The Colloquium: Storytelling as Discipleship 10:00am, Labyrinth Room. Rev. Chad Tanaka Pack helps us explore how the stories we tell can deepen our faith and inspire others. Prayer Circle 10:00am, Chapel. A time prayer, Scripture reading and hymn singing. Holy Communion. Led by Rev. Gregory Johnson. Meets weekly. Last Sunday month, connect from around the world via to access video conference. Questions? Contact Siobhan Tull, STull@MarbleChurch.org. No Bible Study with Rev. Barbara Crafton today. Returns May 6 with Family Values. Grace Notes: Inside the Music with Kenneth Dake 10:49am, Sanctuary. Hear historic and theological background on the day s choral selections, hymns, preludes and postludes. AFTER WORSHIP Welcome Reception for Dr. Bos 12:15pm, Marble Lt (next door, 274 5th Ave, first flr). Please come say hello to Dr. Bos, his wife, Tena, and his parents, Dale and Barb! All invited. Hope Tree 12:15pm, Marble Lt. Write greetings for Dr. Michael Bos and his family on a cherry blossom. These can be words welcome or well wishes as he begins his ministry here. Let s fill the tree with love as we begin this next chapter at Marble together. Today s sermon available on CD; contact MarbleVision. Prayer Room Open 12:15pm, next to Reception/29th St Lobby. Pray with a member Marble Prayer Team or speak to a Stephen Minister. OPPORTUNITIES FOR HELPING OTHERS To signup or for more information, please visit Action Volunteer Table after Worship during Cfee Hour, contact Tom Schneider, TSchneider@MarbleChurch.org, ext. 258, or check MarbleChurch.org. NAMI Walk / Saturday, May 12 Join Marble s Team as they march with National Alliance for Mental Illness. Sign up at Action Table during Cfee Hour. Habitat for Humanity Partnership Builds / Saturday, June 2 Help work on a Habitat home in Queens for a lowincome family. No experience necessary. To sign up, visit Action Table or MarbleChurch.org/Give/Habitatforhumanity. Marble Fights Hunger Please bring canned food items every Sunday. Nutritious, canned/ bottled items only. Drop f bins in 29th St lobby and Marble Lt. Donations distributed to Icahn House shelter program. By entering the Sanctuary, you grant to Marble Collegiate Church unrestricted right to use and publish, transmit or telecast photographs or likenesses that might be taken you this day for use in communications related to the church. If you are uncomfortable in the Sanctuary you are welcome to worship downstairs in the Chapel. 3

4 Upcoming WEDNESDAY WORSHIP Every Week in the Marble Lt, 6:15pm Dr. Michael Bos Wednesday Sermon Series: The Strange Things We Do May 2 Sing ; May 9 Serve A blend traditional and contemporary worship styles, creating an informal and Spiritfilled mix. Music by praise ensemble. Live streamed. Childcare available, 276 5th Ave, Room 303. Special Welcome Receptions for Dr. Bos after Worship May 2 & 9. MONDAY, APRIL 30, 6:008:30pm Adult & Men s Ministries Dinner Discussion The Spirit Change. Dr. Ken Ruge shares faith tools to help with our changing lives. Also meet Dr. Michael Bos, 6:006:30pm. $15, dinner & program; $10, program only. Contact Colleen Cosgrove. TUESDAY, MAY 1 Bread & Bible Please note, not meeting today. Returns May 8. WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 11:00am12:00pm Wednesday Morning Prayers Rev. Gregory Johnson leads a time prayer in Chape. Weekly. All welcome! Meet Rev. Johnson for individual prayer/family caregiving issues, 12:002:00pm; contact Judy Tulin to schedule. WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 12:00pm 60+ Fellowship Soup and Salad, $7, followed by program at 1:00pm: Senior rehabilitation and housing options with Joe Breed. WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 & MONDAY, MAY 7 Small Group: The Screwtape Letters Join our spring reading C.S. Lewis classic. Wednesdays, 7:258:45pm, through June 6; Mondays, 6:30 7:45pm, through June 18. Contact Baleta McKenzie, BMcKenzie@MarbleChurch.org. SATURDAY, MAY 5, 1:003:00pm Caregivers Support Group Learn to provide care to loved ones while protecting your own wellbeing. Contact group leader Rev. Marion Gambardella (magambardella@yahoo.com) or Judy Tulin (JTulin@MarbleChurch.org). Monthly, first Saturdays SUNDAY, MAY 6, 12:15pm Kickback Connection: Young Adult Ministry and Daryl Paul Lobban invite you to hang out, grab some cfee and find your community at our monthly gathering. TUESDAY, MAY 8, 6:30pm Rev. Barbara Crafton s Weekday Bible Study The Ascension. May 15: The Feast Pentecost. SUNDAY, MAY 13, 12:15pm Women s Ministry Children s Shower A time fellowship and service. Bring unwrapped items for children in need, ages 24 yrs, as well as for their mothers. $10. Sign up and get more details online or during Cfee Hour. SATURDAY, MAY 19, 9:00am3:00pm Adult & Men s Ministries Intreat Join us for this day study, worship and fellowship on Compassion. Contact Colleen Cosgrove for details and to register. For more information or full listing all programming, please visit MarbleChurch.org or stop by Welcome Center after Worship during Cfee Hour. Information MARBLE SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE: TOMORROW, MONDAY, APRIL 30. Fine artists, playwrights, poets, musicians, dancers and fashion designers invited to submit work for the 2nd Annual Marble Summer Arts Festival. Visit MarbleChurch.org/connect/ ministries/arts for guidelines. Questions? Contact Mario Sprouse, MSprouse@Marblechurch.org. PRAYERS FOR PEACE RIBBONS ON FENCE are orange, representing our refocused vigil in light the growing number mass shootings. Orange is the color selected for gun violence awareness in Chicago in 2015 and picked up by national activists. The ribbons underscore our prayers and passion that this madness may end. MARIANNE WILLIAMSON S TALKS 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7:30pm, Marble Sanctuary. $20. Details at Marianne.com. WHEN YOU NEED HELP To ask for prayer, or share feedback, use Prayer Request card in pews or visit Prayer Room after Worship (f 29th St lobby). Members Marble Prayer Ministry Team spend at least two weeks in prayer over each request. Marble s Stephen Ministers may be able to help you with spiritual/emotional support in difficult times. Visit Prayer Room after Worship or StephenMinistry@MarbleChurch.org. Pastoral Counseling with Dr. Ken Ruge Please call Judy Tulin to schedule. BlantonPeale Counseling Ctr Individual, group, family , blantonpeale.org. MARBLE S MEDIA MINISTRY Visit website or contact MarbleVision. CDs, DVDs, books, featuring Dr. Bos, Dr. Brown, Sr. Carol, Dr. Caliandro, Dr. Peale, and others. Subscribe to sermon Podcasts. PARKING DISCOUNT Visit MarbleChurch.org/welcome/info/ for details on two locations W. 28 St, $20, Sundays (7 hours). NEW: 109 W. 29 St or 110 W. 30 St, behind Kimpton Hotel Eventi on 6th Ave, $20, Daily (8 hours). Marble Receptionist validates. 4

5 Welcome! THANK YOU FOR WORSHIPING WITH US TODAY! Please stop by the Welcome Center in the Marble Lt (next door, 274 5th Ave, first flr) after Worship during Cfee Hour to learn more about our faith community. New to Marble? Please fill out a Welcome Card found in pew racks and give to an usher or drop it f at the Welcome Center during Cfee Hour, and we ll have a welcome bag for you. Children s activity bags available in Fifth Ave Narthex or from an usher. Nursery available (infant2yrs old), 2nd flr, 1 W 29th St, 9:30am1:00pm. BECOME A MEMBER. We would love to have you join us! For information or to sign up, please come to Deacons Pew (right Chancel) after Worship and talk with one our Membership Team (wearing red carnations). Or call Kim SebastianRyan, ext 221. Spotlight WELCOME RECEPTIONS FOR DR. MICHAEL BOS TODAY and Sunday, May 6, 12:15pm Wednesdays, May 2 & 9, 7:15pm Show Dr. Michael Bos, and his wife, Tena, a true Marble welcome during his first weeks as our new Senior Minister. Hear him preach at Sunday Worship (11:00am) and Wednesday Worship (6:15pm), followed by a chance to meet him and introduce yourselves. Women s Ministry hosts on May 2; GIFTS: LGBTQ Fellowship and Marble Arts Ministry host on May 9. SPRING ORGAN RECITAL SERIES Mondays, through May 14, 12:30pm Take a 30minute break for your soul. Free. April 30 Chelsea Chen, organ Joseph Lee, cello May 7 Phoon Yu, Juilliard Organ Student May 14 Mark Miller, Minister Music, Christ Church, Summit, NJ; Assistant Pressor, Drew Theological School ANNUAL PRAYER INTREAT Saturday, May 5, 9:30am2:00pm The Labyrinth is our focus on World Labyrinth Day. Led by Jean Ando, certified Labyrinth Facilitator. The day also includes meditation, journaling, group sharing, and worship with Holy Communion. Cost, $20, includes light breakfast & lunch. To register, contact Judy Tulin. SACRED SITES TOUR Sunday, May 6, 1:303:30pm We open our doors again as part Landmarks Conservancy s Annual Sacred Sites Tour. Explore Marble s architecture and rich history. Docent led and selfguided tours. Free. FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ VESPERS: SING WHEN THE SPIRIT SAYS SING May 18, 6:15pm Message by Rev. Barbara Crafton, music by Jazz pianist Chris Whittaker and friends. Marble Lt. 5

6 A Message from Dr. Michael S. Bos I m so excited to join the Marble family! Like many others, I came to know Marble long before I ever stepped within the church. Through its broadcasts and books, I have been imbued with the Marble spirit. Part who I have become is because what Marble has been, and that s why I feel incredibly blessed that Marble will be my family s new church home. It s been an incredible journey to get here. I was raised in West Michigan, where I met my wife, Tena. Though we grew up in different towns, we attended the same church. We knew each other because we sat three pews apart. I still remember her dad jiggling coins in his pocket while we sang hymns, and her aunt holding the last note one beat longer than everyone else. It wasn t until college that we got to know one another. We were participating in a fundraiser for global missions, and Tena needed a ride to the outing afterwards. I was kind enough to fer her one. Two years later we were married. We have had quite an adventure together. After seminary we lived in Europe so I could do some graduate work. We then lived in Michigan where I pastored at a megachurch. We moved to Texas to start a church for people who don t like church. In Oman, we started a study center for ChristianMuslim relations, and then we moved to New York City to become part the Collegiate family. Along the way, we have been blessed with two amazing children. Austin, our youngest, is studying computer science at New Mexico State. He is engaged to a wonderful woman, Aubrey, and they will be married this July. Our eldest, Alicia, lives on the Upper West Side and is engaged to Tim, her true soul mate (and my snowboarding buddy!). They will be married in And there s also Gracie, the best dog ever! It is a great gift that my family will be able to be a part Marble. This is because Marble s ministry is grounded in remembering what God has done, is doing, and will do in our lives through Christ. In the Gospel Matthew we read that Jesus had two blind men following him asking that Jesus heal them. When they arrived at Jesus home, he invited them in and asked them a question: Do you really believe that I can do this? They answered, Yes. Jesus then touched their eyes and said, Become what you believe (9:2729, The Message). People come to Marble seeking healing and hope, and they have discovered the truth Jesus words: we can become what we believe. Marble is something so much larger than us because we trust in a God who is so much greater than us. I m thrilled to become a part this special place. Together we will continue providing dynamic, positive spiritual direction to a diverse and embracing congregation. Together we ll listen, learn, and pray as we follow God s lead into our next season ministry. And together I have no doubt we will discover that God s dream for Marble is just beginning!

7 Easter Offering 2018 Update THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! It is with much gratitude we report, that together, we have reached our Easter Offering goal $220,000! In fact, you here in the Sanctuary and you in our live streaming community, helped us to get beyond that goal last week, and we will be able to share that number with you from the Chancel this morning. We thank God and we thank you for these blessings. gifts presence in our community whether you are near or far have been a blessing to us. gifts in kind will help to build bridges hope for many who are vulnerable and in need as we support nonprits that help them to rise above conditions that are beyond their control to rise above the many ills our society including poverty, abuse, loneliness, isolation. As we have said, 100% these gifts (no overhead) will go to the nonprits with whom we partner with our gifts to do this important work. And every gift that you have given counts. This year we received 55 applications for grant requests totaling $440,000, including requests from the following two nonprits: Fresh Youth Initiatives works with lowincome, immigrant, and firstgeneration youth living or attending school in Washington Heights/Inwood. Their principal goals are to assist children and teens to flourish in school; navigate transitions; get on track for college and career; and give back to the community with compassion and care. freshyouth.org/mission/ Fresh Youth Initiatives The Osborne Association fers opportunities for individuals who have been in conflict with the law to transform their lives through innovative, effective, and replicable programs that serve the community by reducing crime and its human and economic costs. They fer opportunities for reform and rehabilitation through public education, advocacy, and alternatives to incarceration that respect the dignity people and honor their capacity to change. osborneny.org/about/ The Osborne Association Representatives from these two organizations will join us at our special Jazz Reception on Thursday, May 10, 6:158:30pm, for $250+ givers. This will also be an opportunity to spend time with our new Senior Minister, Dr. Michael Bos, and his wife, Tena Bos. Please contact Susanah Wade, SWade@MarbleChurch.org, for more details or to register. With heartfelt thanks to all who have supported Marble s Easter Offering with your gifts and prayers so that it may be a blessing to others we could not do this work without you. v v v BY THE SPIRIT! A PENTECOST GOSPEL CONCERT Sunday, May 20, 3:00pm The Marble Community Gospel Choir in concert, directed by Stacy Penson. Enjoy music varying styles inspired by the Pentecost sentiment, as well as a tribute to the legacy Edwin and Walter Hawkins, who authored some the most popular gospel music composed. $20, general admission; $15 students & seniors at the door. Save $5 by ordering in advance at MarbleChurch.org by Thursday, May 17.

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9 Vision: We envision a world where we all become the individuals God created us to be. 1 West 29th Street, at Fifth Avenue New York, NY MarbleChurch.org Mission: Marble Collegiate Church is a diverse, inclusive community God s people led by the life and teachings Jesus Christ. We inspire everyone to become positive thinkers who make a difference in the world. MARBLE STAFF For full staff list and addresses, please visit MarbleChurch.org/Welcome/Staff. Ministerial Staff Dr. Michael S. Bos, Senior Minister; Rev. J. Elise Brown, Ph.D., Executive Minister Rev. Chad Tanaka Pack, Associate Minister Dr. Kenneth Ruge, Minister Counseling & Staff Consultation; Daryl Paul Lobban, Associate in Ministry Spiritual Teacher Rev. Barbara Cawthorne Crafton Prayer Circle Rev. Gregory Johnson Program Leadership Kenneth V. Dake, Director Music Kim SebastianRyan, Director Membership Christina Morano Keiser, Director Media & Connecting Gayle F. Robinson, Chief Operating Officer Susanah Wade, Director Missions & Outreach Elders: Stephanie M. Bailey, Peter Barnett, T. Hunter Dare, Marcelle E. Doll, Rick Harper Sheila B. Moses, Eileen A. O Connell, John E. Rorer, II, Gregory W. Walker Clair J. Zak, Elder Emerita Deacons: Trenesa Danuser, Sandra Diaz, Nick Gilman Ted Gregory, G. Gregory Lozier, Barbara Sagan Serving as Deacons to Intersections International: Barbara Costigan, Urs Weber CONTACTS Address Changes/Membership Records... Shana Wolfe All Church Events/Concert Tickets... Kim SebastianRyan, Siobhan Tull Archives/Sanctuary Tours... Kim SebastianRyan Baptism... Elise Brown Children, Youth & Families Ministry (CYF)... Daryl Paul Lobban, Jessica Scovel Contributions (Offerings and Pledges)... Shana Wolfe Facilities/Events... Stuart Cole Festival Voices... Kenneth Dake Funerals/Memorial Services/Columbarium... Any Minister, Judy Tulin Gospel Choir... Stacy Penson Missions/Outreach... Susanah Wade New Members... Kim SebastianRyan, Don Piper Outreach Volunteering... Tom Schneider Pastoral Care... Judy Tulin Prayer Requests... Judy Tulin Small Groups Baleta McKenzie Stephen Ministry... Susanah Wade, Judy Tulin Virtual Relations Siobhan Tull Weddings... Gary Thompson Welcome and Hospitality... Kim SebastianRyan, Colleen Cosgrove, Siobhan Tull Fellowship Groups Adult Ministry (All Ages)... Colleen Cosgrove Arts Ministry Mario Sprouse Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (GIFTS)... Chad Tanaka Pack, Don Piper Men s Ministry... Tom Schneider 60+ Fellowship... Colleen Cosgrove Women s Ministry (MWM)... Don Piper Young Adults (Connection)... Daryl Paul Lobban DOWNLOAD THE MARBLE COLLEGIATE CHURCH APP! Live stream, catch up on last week s sermon, listen to podcasts, connect with ministries, make a gift and sign up to volunteer. This is the easiest way to connect with Marble anytime you want! Visit MarbleChurch.org or search for Marble Church in your app store.