Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI Phone (313)

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1 TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST October 22, 2017 "One of the greatest barriers to connection is the cultural importance we place on "going it alone." Somehow we've come to equate success with not needing anyone. Many of us are willing to extend a helping hand, but we're very reluctant to reach out for help when we need it ourselves. It's as if we've divided the world into "those who offer help" and "those who need help." The truth is that we are both." Brené Brown Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI Phone (313)

2 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 22, 2017 WE ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME PRELUDE Rhosymedre (Lovely) Ralph Vaughan Williams WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 99) Cindy Edwards Holy is the Lord our God. God reigns over all the earth. Holy is the Lord our God. God upholds justice and righteousness for all people. Holy is the Lord our God. God is faithful and answers the cries of the hurting. Let us worship God together. *HYMN # 645 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above MIT FREUDEN ZART *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Cindy Edwards Loving God, you have promised that you will never leave us nor forsake us. But we are lonely people. We fear being alone, and in our fear we hurt the people around us. God of Love, forgive us when we divide ourselves. God of Peace, forgive us when we act to hurt one another. God of Hope, comfort us when we feel like our loneliness is stronger than your presence. Strengthen us to move forward with Your presence all the days of our lives. *DECLARATION OF GOD S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Amen. *RESPONSE SONG # 591 Halle, Halle, Hallelujah! HALLE, HALLE *SHARING OF CHRIST S PEACE Cindy 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 Pastor Eric Lange PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION EPISTLE LESSON 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (p. 191 in Pew Bibles) Cindy Edwards The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. ANTHEM River in Judea Marcus (lyrics), Feldman (music), arr. John Leavitt Oftentimes I dream of music, of the river that freely flows. And it sings a song sweeter than honey, one everybody knows. Late at night I hear it singing, then again when I wake at dawn. And it fills me up with hope and goodwill, the will to go on. There is a river in Judea that I heard of long ago, and it s a singing, ringing river that my soul cries out to know. I believe it keeps on travelin but it rests on the Sabbath day. And the time when it pauses in stillness, I almost hear it pray. When I m weary and downhearted, how I long for the song it sings, for the calm within its gentle blue, the peace that it brings. May the time not be too distant when we meet by the river shore. Til then dream of that wonderful day as we sing once more OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Exodus 33:12-23 (p. 9 in Pew Bibles) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON THE PROMISE OF PRESENCE Pastor Eric Lange *HYMN # 840 When Peace like a River VILLE DU HAVRE *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (A Brief Statement of Faith) Cindy Edwards With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. God is faithful, like a mother who will not forsake her nursing child, like a father who runs to welcome the prodigal home. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. Amen. 3

4 WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD SHARING CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS Microphone Available 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 The Call Ralph Vaughan Williams Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life: such a way as gives us breath, such a truth as ends all strife, such a life as killeth death. Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength: such a light as shows a feast, such a feast as mends in length, such a strength as makes his guest. Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart: such a joy as none can move, such a love as none can part, such a heart as joys in love. *OFFERTORY RESPONSE # 609 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow LASST UNS ERFREUEN *PRAYER OF THANKS Cindy Edwards WE GO FORTH IN GOD S NAME *HYMN # 308 O God in Whom All Life Begins NOEL *CHARGE AND BLESSING CHORAL AMEN POSTLUDE Fugue in C Major (Jig) Dietrich Buxtehude (The postlude is offered as an instrumental prayer, not a performance. An Amen in place of applause would be welcome. 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, please join us for fellowship. 4

5 About the Music: Compositions by the English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams ( ) remain a permanent part of our church music repertoire, as he was responsible for several hymn tunes we sing regularly (one of which is the beloved tune SINE NOMINE set to For All the Saints). He wrote few pieces of organ music, of which today s prelude is the most often played. The Call is one of his Five Mystical Songs written for baritone and orchestra, the text is by George Herbert ( ). A Called Meeting of the Congregation will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2017, in the Sanctuary immediately following the 11:00 a.m. worship service to elect at large members to serve on the Nominating Committee for Sanctuary flowers are given to welcome the Lange family. Soloist Liturgist Sound Tech Worship Coordinator Trevor Taylor Woods Cindy Edwards Tom Marshall 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-accessible 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 October 2017 The Bardwell family, Lynne Bieniek, Dajun and family, Bobbie Edwards and family, Cynthia Renee Hodge, The family of Jack Hodge, Iola Jackson, Geraldine Adams Jones, The Kettelhut family, Valorie Celeste Kimbrough, Marilyn Moore and family, Kathy Payne and family. 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. 5

6 FORT STREET STAFF: Alison Grosch, Operations Manager; Judith Sheldon, Director of Christian Education; John Glover, Director of Open Door; Marilyn Biery, Music Director/Organist; Arianne Abela, Interim Chorale Conductor, Lola JF Davidson, Secretary; Loretta Stanton, Wedding Coordinator; Jerry Johnson, Building Engineer; Damien Hines, Custodian; Karen Wright, Donlin Center Staff. Co-Pastors Anne and Eric Lange Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Dr. Robert H. Crilley Music Director Emeritus: Edward Kingins Website: Facebook: 6

7 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. 1 Argentina 22 Ireland 43 Paraguay 2 Australia 23 Israel 44 Philippines 3 Belgium 24 Italy 45 Poland 4 Bolivia 25 Ivory Coast 46 Portugal 5 Brazil 26 Jamaica 47 Russia 6 Cameroon 27 Japan 48 Scotland 7 Canada 28 Jordon 49 Senegal 8 Chile 29 Kenya 50 Solomon Islands 9 Columbia 30 Kuwait 51 South Africa 10 Cuba 31 Lesotho 52 South Korea 11 Czech Republic 32 United Nations 53 Spain 12 Denmark 33 Liberia 54 Sudan 13 Ecuador 34 Lithuania 55 Sweden 14 Finland 35 Mexico 56 Taiwan 15 France 36 Nepal 57 Thailand 16 Germany 37 Netherlands 58 Turkey 17 Greece 38 New Zealand 59 Ukraine 18 Guatemala 39 Nigeria 60 United Kingdom 19 Hungary 40 Norway 61 United States 20 Iceland 41 Palestine 62 Zambia 21 India 42 Panama 63 Zimbabwe THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKET The Deacons are conducting a food drive in preparation for our annual Thanksgiving Food Basket donations on November 20. Please consider making a contribution, whether in the form of food items, cash, or a gift card (see below). We need your support. Suggested donations: Canned food: soup, corn, salmon, tuna Boxed food: potatoes, stuffing, cereal, cake mix Other: peanut butter, jelly, juice, juice drinks Kroger gift card: $20.00 Check (made out to Fort Street; Thanksgiving baskets in memo line) or cash Food items listed are just examples of what could be donated. Use your imagination, just make sure items are non-perishable. Together in worship, word, and deed--the Board of Deacons World Flags Meaning in a Moment Adult Ed Series Sunday, October 29 History of the Bible: Making the New Testament Canon, Resource materials by Dr. Bart D. Elhrman. 9:45 a.m.-10:45a.m., The Stapleton Chapel There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3: 28 7

8 Fort Street Presbyterian Church, 631 W. Fort Street, Detroit MI 48226, I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. Psalm 9:1 8