Jesus Christ Incoming call

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1 Jesus Christ Incoming call EIGHTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST July 30, 2017 We are called to act with justice; we are called to love tenderly; we are called to serve one another, to walk humbly with God. David Haas, Come! Live in the Light! Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI Phone (313)

2 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 30, 2017 WE ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME PRELUDE Prelude and Fugue in G Minor J.L. Krebs WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP If God is for us, who is against us? He who gave us his Son, now gives us the Spirit in power! The Holy One is in our midst: equipping us for life in the service of Christ. In Christ we are more than conquerors, for nothing in creation can separate us from the love of God! May the all surpassing grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And the unshakable love of God be with you. The joyous communion of the Holy Spirit be with you. And also with you! Tom Edwards Tom Edwards *HYMN # 35 Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty LOBE DEN HERREN *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Christina L. Jensen Gracious God, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and too deep to undo. Forgive what our lips tremble to name, what our hearts can no longer bear, and what has become for us a consuming fire of judgment. Set us free from a past that we cannot change; open to us a future in which we can be changed; and grant us grace to grow more and more in your likeness and image; through Jesus Christ, the light of the world. *SILENT CONFESSION *DECLARATION OF GOD S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Amen. *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE # 581 Glory Be to the Father GLORIA PATRI 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. *SHARING OF CHRIST S PEACE Tom Edwards Since God has forgiven us in Christ, we too should forgive one another. The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. (Exchange signs of Christ s peace with those worshipping with you.) 2

3 WE LISTEN FOR GOD S WORD CHILDREN S MESSAGE Christina L. Jensen PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Overwhelm us with your Spirit, O God, that the word we hear will speak to us as your word, made known to us through Christ our Lord. Amen. SCRIPTURE READING 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Tom Edwards (p. 236 in pew Bibles) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SOLO Balm in Gilead Spiritual, arr. Burleigh SCRIPTURE READING Romans 8:26-39 (p. 148 in pew Bibles) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON SOMEONE S CALLING MY NAME Christina L. Jensen, M.Div. *HYMN # 726 Will You Come and Follow Me KELVINGROVE WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE 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. OFFERING OF THE PLEDGES AND GIFTS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY *OFFERTORY RESPONSE # 606 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *PRAYER OF THANKS Tom Edwards 3

4 WE GO FORTH IN GOD S NAME *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (The Apostles Creed) I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. *HYMN # 307 God of Grace and God of Glory CWM RHONDDA *CHARGE AND BLESSING POSTLUDE Ein feste Burg J.S. Bach (The postlude is offered as an instrumental prayer, not a performance. You are invited to remain seated; if you wish to depart, please do so quietly, remembering those who are still worshipping.) *Please rise in body, mind, or spirit. Thank you for gathering with us for worship this morning. Following worship, there will be a coffee hour in the small dining area. Please join us! We welcome our guest preacher this morning, Christina Jensen. She is a member of Greenfield Presbyterian Church in Berkley, Michigan, where she has served on Session as the chair of Music and Worship. Christina is a 2007 graduate of Alma College (BA, Sociology) and a 2011 graduate of San Francisco Theological Seminary (M.Div.) She has recently accepted her first call as an ordained Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA), which will begin in November Until then, Christina is a candidate under care of the Presbytery of Detroit. About the music: Kevin Thompson, baritone, is one of our section leaders in the choir and will be starting at Wayne Law School this year. Kevin s undergraduate studies were in music education. Marilyn Biery is continuing her homage to Bach and the 500 th anniversary of the Reformation. The prelude is by Johann Ludwig Krebs ( ), a student of J.S. Bach who served as court organist in Altenburg, another organ visited by the Bierys on their recent tour of Germany. The postlude is a work by Bach based on the tune known as A Mighty Fortress by Martin Luther. 4

5 Guest Preacher Soloist Liturgist Sound Tech Worship Coordinator Christina L. Jensen Kevin Thompson Tom Edwards Nancy Jackson Beth Brown Ushers are available to provide assistance with particular needs: Hearing Assist System Wheelchair Access Ramp Wheelchair Seating--locations available in the sanctuary Handicap Restroom--use elevator to second floor We are delighted that you are here! Visit the information and display tables in the narthex. During the worship service, child care is provided for children through age 4. Ushers can provide directions. Children of all ages are encouraged to participate in Sunday School, which follows the Children's Message. A Christian Education staff member will lead the children downstairs. Parents may pick them up after worship. For additional information about our Sunday School program, please contact Judith Sheldon at firstcircleinc@sbcglobal.net. or Nancy Jackson at nancymottershawjackson@gmail.com. You may add to the beauty of our weekly worship by contributing a floral donation. Flowers are usually given in memory of or in honor of persons or events. Contact Pam Sharrow at Sharrow13@gmail.com. The church office will contact you for your floral dedication. Prayer List for the Month of July 2017 Don and Lois Bardwell, Lynne Bieniek, Ruth Boyce, Bobbie Edwards and family, Iola Jackson, Geraldine Adams Jones, Valorie Kimbrough, Kathy Payne and family, The Petrie Family, Patrick Picking and family, Mary Robinson, and Mykah. Prayers for Military Loved Ones (We are seeking to update our Military Roll. Please contact the church office with any changes.) Jonathan Heyler USN; Ssgt Shanell Howard USAF; Maj. Michael Kurtti USAF; Capt. Theo Moran USAF; Major Katy Spicer USMC; Lt. Mark Webster USAF. FORT STREET STAFF: Alison Grosch, Operations Manager; Judith Sheldon, Director of Christian Education; John Glover, Director of Open Door; Marilyn Biery, Music Director/Organist; Lola JF Davidson, Secretary; Loretta Stanton, Wedding Coordinator; Jerry Johnson, Building Engineer; Damien Hines, Custodian; Karen Wright, Donlin Center Staff. Transitional Pastor Pastor Neeta R. Nichols pastor@fortstreet.org Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Dr. Robert H. Crilley Music Director Emeritus: Edward Kingins Website: Facebook: 5

6 Fort Street News MISSION STATEMENT Fort Street Presbyterian Church is an oasis in an urban environment, building a caring Christian community where diversity is celebrated and developing programs that minister to metropolitan Detroit and the world beyond. We do this in response to the grace of God through Jesus Christ, recognizing the truth of the Gospel: There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male or female; for all of us are one in Christ Jesus. The Lew Rockwell Scholarship Fund The Lew Rockwell Scholarship Fund was established by the family of Lew Rockwell to bene it members of Fort Street Presbyterian Church who are enrolled at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. The endowment fund, which originated in 2010, has bene ited "Fort Streeters" who are Wayne State University students and were awarded scholarships through this fund. Fort Street continues to be grateful to the Rockwell family for this generous initiative. To be eligible, applicants must be either presently attending Wayne State University or be enrolled for the Fall Semester of Fort Streeters and friends, Today, Sunday, July 30, 2017 is our 5th Sunday Potluck Feast, following worship service. Come and join us outside for the festivities. All are welcome! Applications are due the irst week of August. Contact Lorraine Manos or the Secretary for applications. Career Closet Needs women's dress clothes, sizes 18 & up. Also need men s extra large dress clothes, shirts, size 18 and up, men s belts, men s cuff links, and men s shoes, all sizes. MARRIAGE ANYONE 2017? Fort Street Presbyterian Church Wedding Guidebook 2017 Thinking of getting married? Want to get married at Fort Street? Contact the Wedding Coordinator, Loretta Stanton West Fort Street Detroit MI OPEN DOOR MEAL PROGRAM THURSDAYS 9AM-11AM with more information please be sure to visit our website at fortstreet.org 7 Meaning in a Moment This program is open to the public. Between 8am and 9am, women and elderly guests may shower. They may also receive a hygiene kit and use the clothing bank once a month. Between 9 and 11am, men may shower. They may also get a hygiene kit and use the clothing bank monthly. Guest seeking clothing and hygiene kits must present valid identification. Between 9 and 11am, a full hot meal is served. Volunteers are welcome. 6 The Adult Education program will not meet during the month of August but will resume with the fall series on September 7, 2017, at 9:45am in Stapleton Chapel. All Are Welcome!

7 Fort Street Presbyterian Church, 631 W. Fort Street, Detroit MI 48226,