Order of Service. Christ the King Sunday November 26, 2017 PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES.

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1 Sunday, November 26, 2017

2 Order of Service Christ the King Sunday November 26, 2017 PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES. PRELUDE Rhosymedre... Welsh hymn tune, arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams WELCOME AND MINISTRY SHARING CALL TO WORSHIP INTROIT HYMN 596 Rex Tremendae from Requiem Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Rex tremendae majestatis King of tremendous majesty, Qui salvandos salvas gratis: Who freely saves the saved: Salva me fons pietatis Save me, fount of pity. Rejoice, the Lord Is King Darwall A LITANY FOR CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY.... All remain standing; please refer to insert. ANTHEM My God and King Nancy Wertsch As pants the hart for the cooling streams when heated in the chase; so longs my soul O God for Thee, and Thy refreshing grace. Refrain: Let all the world in every corner sing My God and King. For Thee, my God, the living God, my thirsty soul doth pine: O when shall I behold Thy face, Thou majesty divine. Refrain. Why restless, why cast down, my soul? Trust God who will employ His aid for thee and change these sighs to thankful hymns of joy. Refrain. Paraphrase of Psalm 42 PASTORAL PRAYER AND CHORAL RESPONSE HYMN Majesty.... Please refer to insert. READING OF THE SCRIPTURE John 18:33-40 (Pew Bible, page 881) Following the reading, The Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God. SERMON HYMN 346 YOU SAY I AM A KING....Dr. Michael B. Brown Today s sermon available on CD; contact MarbleVision. Alleluia! Sing to Jesus....Hyfrydol CALL FOR OFFERING AND PRAYER ANTHEM Praise to the Lord.... German chorale, arr. F. Melius Christiansen The text is that of Hymn 145. DOXOLOGY... Lasst uns erfreuen (The tune is that of 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! BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE POSTLUDE Hyfrydol.... Welsh hymn tune, arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE Rev. J. Elise Brown, Susanah Wade The Marble Choir Live stream Sunday Worship at MarbleChurch.org. Use of photographic and tape recording equipment is not permitted during the service. Assistive Listening System, Large print and Braille copies of bulletin available ask an usher. First Sunday in Advent December 3 10:45am, Prelude for Advent Music for Two Flutes and Harpsichord 11:00am Worship, Life from a Stump Rev. J. Elise Brown, Ph.D. 2

3 Today CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES MINISTRY Sunday School Toddlers - 3rd Grade, 276 5th Ave, Room 303, 10:00am-12:00pm; 4th - 12th Grade, 276 5th Ave, Room 300, 10:00am-12:00pm. (See page 5 for Nursery information.) Please join us for Advent Family Worship, Sunday, December 10, 10:00am. Open to all! BEFORE WORSHIP Prayer Circle 10:00am, Chapel. A time of prayer, Scripture reading and hymn singing. Led by Rev. Gregory Johnson. Meets weekly. Holy Communion. Last Sunday of month, connect from around the world via video conference. For special link, contact Siobhan Tull, STull@Marblechurch.org. Bible Study with Rev. Barbara Crafton: The Harvest Is Plentiful 10:00am, Labyrinth Room. Today we conclude our seasonal study with a look at harvest themes in Matthew 13:24-30 and Mark 4:26-29, Two Harvest Parables of Jesus. Advent series begins December 3, please see page 4. 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. If you miss it live, watch online when you get home. AFTER WORSHIP No Talk Back today. Coffee Hour 12:15pm, Marble Loft (next door, 274 5th Ave, first flr). All invited. Make new friends, greet old ones. Visit Welcome and Action Tables, learn about ministries and outreach. Sign up for Advent Small Groups 12:15pm, Marble Loft. Groups start December 3: Three Gifts, One Christ meets 12:45pm Sundays or 6:15pm Thursdays. Names for the Messiah meets 7:20pm Wednesdays. For details and registration please visit Coffee Hour after Worship or contact Baleta McKenzie, BMckenzie@Marblechurch.org. Prayer Room Open 12:15pm, next to Reception/29th St Lobby. Pray with a member of Marble Prayer Team or speak to a Stephen Minister. OPPORTUNITIES FOR HELPING OTHERS To sign-up or for more information, please visit Action Volunteer Table after Worship during Coffee Hour, contact Tom Schneider, TSchneider@MarbleChurch.org, ext. 258, or check MarbleChurch.org. Dear Santa Letters, St. Thomas Christmas Fund and Icahn House Christmas Party Please see today s insert. Congregational Care Prayer Shawl Ministry / Monday, December 4, 4:00-5:00pm Knit/ crochet prayer shawls for ill/homebound. Materials provided; all levels. In Peale Parlor. Contact Judy Tulin. Marble Fights Hunger Please bring canned food items every Sunday. Nutritious, canned/ bottled items only, suggestions: fruits, vegetables, pasta sauce, meats, fish, pasta, soups, peanut butter, jelly, juice, vacuum-packed cartons of milk/juice and baby food in plastic/glass containers. Drop off bins in 29th St lobby and Marble Loft. Donations distributed to Icahn House shelter program. Donate used glasses and sunglasses which are given to The Lion s Club who recycles and distributes them in developing countries. Support Marble through Amazon! Every time you shop go to smile.amazon.com to have option of selecting a charity to support. Search for Minister Elders, first on list is Minister Elders and Deacons of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church in New York, NY, this is the Collegiate Church. Select that, then shop as usual, but Amazon donates.5% of purchase. Details at MarbleChurch.org/GIVE/How. 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 of 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 WEWO: WEDNESDAY WORSHIP Every Week in the Marble Loft, 6:15pm November 29 Susanah Wade December 6 Rev. Kirsty DePree A blend of traditional and contemporary worship styles, creating an informal and Spirit-filled mix. Music by praise ensemble. Holy Communion first Wednesday of month. Live streamed. Childcare available, 276 5th Ave, Room 303. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 6:30pm Rev. Barbara Crafton s Weekday Bible Study Native Americans: A Different View of Thanksgiving. December 5, Annunciation: How Artists Have Seen Mary s News. Meets weekly. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 11:00am-12:00pm Wednesday Morning Prayers A time of prayer in Chapel. All welcome! Led by Rev. Gregory Johnson; also meet him for individual prayer/ family caregiving issues, 12:00-1:00pm; contact Judy Tulin to schedule. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 12:00pm 60+ Fellowship Soup & salad lunch $7, followed by program at 1:00pm: Alexander Ryley from Volunteers of Legal Service s Elderly Project provides overview of their work including free legal clinics for those age 60+. Marble Loft. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1:00-3:00pm Caregivers Support Group Learn to provide care to loved ones while protecting your own well-being. Contact group leader Rev. Marion Gambardella (magambardella@yahoo.com) or Judy Tulin (JTulin@MarbleChurch.org). Monthly, first Saturday. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 10:00am Bible Study with Rev. Barbara Crafton Watching for the Christ with George Frederick Handel. Every word of this choral composition is taken from the King James Bible. Let s listen and learn. Through December 24. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 7:15pm Adult Ministry & GIFTS Christmas Reception All invited to a Christmas Mocktail Reception hosted by GIFTS: LGBTQ Fellowship and Marble Adult Ministry. In Labyrinth Room after WeWo. No charge. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 Christmas Brunch and CYF Show & Carol Sing Mark your calendars now and plan to join us for this festive day! For more information or full listing of all our programming, please visit MarbleChurch.org or stop by Welcome Center after Worship during Coffee Hour. Information POINSETTIAS ARE PLACED IN THE SANCTUARY AT CHRISTMAS in honor or memory of friends and loved ones whose names appear in the Sunday Morning Bulletin of December 24. To pay tribute to someone in your life in this special way, please return a Christmas Poinsettias envelope (found in pews and at Reception) with your contribution or contact Shana Wolfe, SWolfe@MarbleChurch.org or ext. 248, by Sunday, December 10. PRAYERS FOR PEACE RIBBONS ON FENCE are now orange, representing our refocused vigil in light of the growing number of mass shootings, including the recent tragedies in Texas and Las Vegas. 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. DR. MICHAEL BROWN S ONLINE INSPIRATIONS Practical Faith Podcast offers advice on how Faith can help us with deeper questions and daily life. Listen or download at MarbleChurch.org/ connect/podcast or subscribe at itunes. Soul Purpose videos are a brief and lively way to feed your spirit. Visit MarbleChurch.org/worship/inspiration or YouTube. WHEN YOU NEED HELP To ask for prayer, or share feedback, use Prayer Request card in pews or visit Prayer Room after Worship (off 29th St lobby). Members of 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. Blanton-Peale Counseling Ctr Individual, group, family , blantonpeale.org. MARBLE S MEDIA MINISTRY Visit website or contact MarbleVision. CDs, DVDs, books, featuring Dr. Brown, Sr. Carol, Dr. Caliandro, Dr. Peale, and others. Subscribe to sermon Podcasts. PARKING DISCOUNT 7 11 W. 28 St, $20, Sundays (7 hours) Marble Receptionist validates. 4

5 Welcome! THANK YOU FOR WORSHIPING WITH US TODAY! Please stop by Welcome Center in Marble Loft (next door, 274 5th Ave, first flr) during Coffee Hour to learn more about our faith community. New to Marble? Pick up a welcome bag before Worship at Newcomers Table in Fifth Ave Narthex, or after Worship at Welcome Center. Children s activity bags available in Fifth Ave Narthex or from an usher. Nursery available (infant-2yrs old), 2nd flr, 1 W 29th St, 9:30am-1:00pm. BECOME A MEMBER. We would love to have you join us! For information on our upcoming New Member Orientations come to Deacons Pew (right of Chancel) after Worship and talk with one of our Membership Team (wearing red carnations). Or call Kim Sebastian-Ryan, ext 221. Spotlight MASTERWORKS HERALDING THE PRINCE OF PEACE Special Preludes during Advent 10:45am During Advent, arrive early for Worship for this special time of quiet meditation and beautiful music in the Sanctuary. Generously underwritten by Lynda Packard in loving memory of George Packard ( ) whose wonderful singing talent and love of music lives on in his children Daniel and Anne. Sunday, December 3 Music for Two Flutes and Harpsichord featuring Carol Wincenc, Giorgio Consolati, flute; Paolo Bordignon, harpsichord; Carrie Stinson, cello ARTISANS BOUTIQUE Sunday, December 3, 12:15-2:00pm Marble Loft Support some of Marble s artists and get started on your Christmas shopping from a selection of hand-crafted gifts. Proceeds from artisans rental fees go to Housing+Solutions. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 Thistle Farms and Bake Sale 12:15pm, Marble Loft Join us after Worship and before today s concert to support the work of Thistle Farms by purchasing gifts that give back bath and body products and candles made by the women survivors. Also enjoy treats from our bake sale, with proceeds going to Housing+Solutions. Christmas Concert: O Wondrous Mystery 2:30pm, Sanctuary Encounter the mystery of this sacred season with The Marble Choir, Festival of Voices and Chamber Orchestra directed by Kenneth Dake. Inspirational readings and dance add to this journey toward the true meaning of Advent and Christmas. Invite your friends! Admission: $60, reserved seating, advance purchase; $35, general admission at door, or $30 in advance. $25, students/ seniors, at door, or $20 in advance. Purchase tickets in Marble Loft during Coffee Hour or at MarbleChurch.org. Please note: advance pricing ends 3:00pm, Thursday, December 7. 5

6 You will be enriched in every way so you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11 Thank you to those of you who joined us in-person or online last week on Stewardship Sunday, November 19, as we dedicated our pledge cards in Worship! Through Marble, we are called by Jesus to make the world a different place. One of the ways we do that is through our annual pledge. The commitment you make the pledge you offer is to be part of the process of growing, learning, worshiping, serving and giving together. As we begin 2018, if you have not yet done so, please reflect on how the Spirit has moved in your life at Marble, and consider joining over 600 regular givers who, by filling out a pledge card, let us know in advance their financial commitment for the year ahead. Thank you for being a part of Marble Collegiate Church and for supporting its mission and ministry with your prayers, presence and financial gifts! v v v Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ s) about Annual Giving What is a pledge? A pledge is a promise to give financially to support Marble s Mission and Ministries. Giving is both a spiritual commitment and an act of worship. It is not binding, but rather a conversation with God about what you can pledge to our shared ministry. Pray about your commitment, and seek God s guidance in this important decision. How do I make a pledge? You can pledge by filling out a pledge card (found in pew racks) and placing in offering plate. There is also a Giving Kiosk in the Marble Loft. Or, go to MarbleChurch.org and click on Give and 2018 Pledge Form. You can also contact Shana Wolfe, , ext. 248 or SWolfe@MarbleChurch.org for help in making a pledge and setting up a payment plan. How can I pay my pledge? You can contribute to your pledge via offering envelopes or setting up a monthly recurring credit card or bank auto-transfer. Or, you can use gifts of securities such as stocks, bonds, or mutual funds. Gifts of appreciated stock can offer a two-fold tax savings. First, you avoid paying capital gains tax on the increase in the value of the security. Second, you receive a charitable contribution deduction for the full fair market value at the time of the gift. Please review these tax benefits with your tax adviser to determine specific benefits. I ve pledged in the past. Do I need to do it again? If you are an online pledger, we will automatically renew your recurring pledge unless you tell us otherwise. If you pledge via cash or check, you will continue to receive offering envelopes. For your security, we ask that you fill out a new pledge card (with current giving information) so we know your intentions for What do my pledge dollars actually do? Your pledge dollars mean so much to Marble Worship with glorious music and live streaming when you re away; Prayer Circle; Wednesday Worship; Adult Education opportunities; Children s Ministry; Small Groups (in-person and online); Caring Ministries; Mission Outreach; GIFTS: LGBTQ Fellowship; Women s or Men s Ministry, and so many more! Marble is a wonderful faith community who helps each other, people down the street and around the world. Come, be part of the vision for Marble 2018 Forward Strong.

7 Litany Christ the King Sunday is celebrated on this final Sunday before the beginning of Advent and the start of a new Church Year. Today marks the culmination of the Church s liturgical journey through the life of Christ. For the past twelve months we have followed in the footsteps of Jesus. In Advent we experienced watchful waiting and holy expectation, creating space for the coming Messiah to be born anew in us. At Christmas we sang with angels, adored with Magi, and rejoiced with shepherds in the birth of the Christ-child, Emmanuel, God-with-us. During Epiphany the season of Light we recounted the miraculous ways through which God was made known in Jesus Christ. Through the weeks of Lent we retraced Jesus three years of ministry, stopping to examine our life and humbling ourselves before the One who says to us gently, Draw closer to Me. During Holy Week we wept with Peter on the night Jesus was crucified, and then cried out joyfully on Easter morning, Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen indeed! Alleluia! On Pentecost we received anew the promised gift of the Holy Spirit, the Breath of God, Christ living in us. Jesus comes to us not as a conquering king, but as the Prince of Peace. He is the One whose reign proclaims peace, justice, liberation and, above all, service. The symbol of Christ s kingship is not a crown but a cross. Jesus, the Christ, we ask that you rule in our hearts. Help us follow You, trust You, and seek to please You in our living, our loving, our speaking, and our thinking. Lord, as we eagerly await Your triumphant return in glory, we pray for Your Kingdom to come here and now, bringing justice, hope, love, peace, and mercy to this earth. This we ask in the name of One whose name is above all other names, Christ Jesus our King, who forever sits at the right hand of God, and in whose name we are bold to pray: The Lord s Prayer (use debts ) MAJESTY Jack Hayford v v v 3 Maj - es- ty, wor-ship His maj - es- ty. Un - to Je - sus be all 3 3 glo- ry, hon-or and praise. Maj - es- ty, king-dom au-thor - i - ty flow from His throne un-to His own; His an-them raise. So ex alt, lift up on high the name of Je - sus. Mag-ni - fy, come glo-ri- 3 -fy Christ Je-sus the King. Maj - es- ty, wor-ship His maj -es- ty Je - sus who died, now glo - ri - fied, King of all kings New Spring. CCLI Song #1527. CCLI License # Used by permission only

8 ADVENT INSPIRATIONS AT MARBLECHURCH.ORG Sister Carol Perry s Advent Video Devotional Beyond the Christmas Card Sr. Carol helps us lift the characters of Advent out of our Christmas cards and into real life. Each video includes a brief message that ends with a thoughtful practice for the week. New video posted Sundays, December 3, 10 & 17. Women s Ministry Advent Blog Boldly Walking in Faith Read prayers, thoughts, favorite memories and gifts through this daily Advent blog. (Also found at MarbleWomen.com) MARBLE S 2017 CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT Add a bit of Marble to your Christmas tree and help others in the process! This year s red ornament available to purchase during Coffee Hour Sundays, December 3-24 (while supplies last). $5 each. Proceeds go to one of our Missions & Outreach partners. v v v PLEASE JOIN MARBLE S CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVING! SUNDAYS through DECEMBER 10 PLAY SANTA! Buy a gift requested by a child of SCAN NY or ICAHN HOUSE Choose a letter in the Marble Loft after Worship. BRING NEW GAMES AND TOYS, STUFFED ANIMALS, HAND-HELD ELECTRONICS for underprivileged children through age 14. If you are unable to purchase a gift, a donation of $35 will buy a toy for a needy child. Make checks payable to Marble Collegiate Church, write Toys for Kids in memo and mail to attention of Tom Schneider or place in offering plate during Worship. BRING NEW SCARVES, GLOVES, SOCKS, HATS AND TOILETRIES (full and travel-size) for elderly, homebound, hospitalized and homeless adults. Only new and unwrapped gifts, please! Deliver to The Action Table in the Marble Loft. ST. THOMAS CHRISTMAS FUND Please make a financial donation to help bring some Christmas Spirit to the children of St. Thomas dealing with the devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Maria! Gift cards will be distributed to the Longpath Community Center, a ministry of our sister church St. Thomas Reformed Church led by Rev. Jeffrey Neevel. Make checks payable to Marble Collegiate Church, write St. Thomas Christmas Fund in memo and mail to attention of Tom Schneider or place in offering plate during Worship. CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR CHILDREN FROM ICAHN HOUSE Saturday, December 9, 9:30am - 3:00pm Help host our annual Christmas Party in the Marble Loft for single mothers and their children who reside at Icahn House. Volunteers needed to set-up, serve food, assist with holiday arts & crafts and more. Sign up at the Action Volunteer Table or contact Tom Schneider, TSchneider@ MarbleChurch.org.

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 of God s people led by the life and teachings of 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 B. Brown, Senior Minister; Rev. J. Elise Brown, Ph.D., Executive Minister Rev. Kirsty DePree, Senior Associate Minister; Rev. Chad Tanaka Pack, Associate Minister Dr. Kenneth Ruge, Minister of 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 of Music Kim Sebastian-Ryan, Director of Membership Christina Morano Keiser, Director of Media & Connecting Catherine Ortiz, Director of Marketing & Communications Susanah Wade, Director of Missions & Outreach Gayle F. Robinson, Chief Operating Officer 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 Sebastian-Ryan, Siobhan Tull Archives/Sanctuary Tours.... Kim Sebastian-Ryan Baptism.... Kate Troy, Kirsty DePree Children, Youth & Families Ministry (CYF).... Daryl Paul Lobban, Jessica Scovel Contributions (Offerings and Pledges)... Shana Wolfe Facilities/Events.... Stuart Cole Festival of Voices.... Kenneth Dake, Derek Weagle Funerals/Memorial Services/Columbarium.... Any Minister, Judy Tulin Gospel Choir.... Stacy Penson, Derek Weagle Missions/Outreach.... Susanah Wade New Members.... Kim Sebastian-Ryan, Don Piper Outreach Volunteering.... Tom Schneider Pastoral Care.... Kirsty DePree, Judy Tulin Prayer Requests.... Judy Tulin Small Groups... Kirsty DePree, Baleta McKenzie Stephen Ministry.... Kirsty DePree, Judy Tulin Virtual Relations Siobhan Tull Weddings.... Gary Thompson Welcome and Hospitality.... Kim Sebastian-Ryan, Colleen Cosgrove, Siobhan Tull Fellowship Groups Adult Ministry (All Ages)... Colleen Cosgrove Arts Ministry Mario Sprouse Entrepreneurs.... Gayle Robinson Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (GIFTS).... Chad Tanaka Pack, Don Piper Men s Ministry.... Tom Schneider 60+ Fellowship.... Colleen Cosgrove 20s&30s (Marble Connection).... Daryl Paul Lobban Women s Ministry (MWM).... Kirsty DePree, Don Piper 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.