Liturgy at. Holy Trinity. Lutheran Church Liturgy at. Holy Trinity. In the Loop. October 21, am and 11am Lectionary 29

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1 Liturgy at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Liturgy at Holy Trinity In the Loop October 21, am and 11am Lectionary 29

2 Prelude (9am) The Fall of the Leaf Martin Peerson ( ) Allegro (from The Four Seasons-- Autumn) Antonio Vivaldi ( ) (11am) Variations on Dundee Stephen Gabrielsen Help Us Create SACRED SPACE by powering down Please do not use cell phones and other electronic devices. The ringing of the meditation bowl calls us to silence, centering and reflection as we prepare for worship. As you pass the baptismal font upon entering or leaving the church, and/or on the way to communion, you may dip your hand in the water and make the sign of the cross. This is an ancient body prayer to remember you are a baptized child of God. Simply touch your forehead to chest, then your left to right shoulder. GATHERING Gathering Hymn Greeting Stand Turn to face the cross as it enters; you may bow as the cross passes, honoring the mystery of our salvation. OUR LITURGY IS MULTI-SENSORY and shows the significance of our bodies and all of God s creation. Used in many religions, the sweet smell of incense represents the rising of our prayers and the aroma of Christ spreading in procession throughout the world. We honor (cense) the primary symbols of the liturgy: the people, font, ambo (lectern), book of scriptures, cross, and table (altar). #712 Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service During the greeting the presiding minister and assembly bow toward one another. We learn from Eastern cultures the deep significance of a bow as a sign of mutuality and the presence of Christ among us. 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. [2]

3 [3] Kyrie

4 Prayer of the Day First Reading Job 38:1-7, Let us pray Amen. ~ be seated ~ WORD This year Holy Trinity uses an option for the first reading from the Hebrew scriptures (often called the Old Testament). Rather than complement the themes in the gospel, this cycle reads through the narratives related to the Davidic covenant and wisdom literature in a semi-continuous way. As much as possible, sermons will draw out key themes from these passages. Many people acclaim Job as the world s most profound literary discussion of theodicy: granting a good God, why do the innocent suffer? Today s excerpt is the beginning of God s response to Job s lament. The poet does not provide any divine answer to human suffering, but rather presents a four-chapter breathtaking description of the wonders of nature, both real and fantastic, the message being that God as creator is far beyond human questioning. Chapter 38 includes an alternate description of creation to those in Genesis 1 and Genesis 2. Especially in recent times Christians are mining the poetry of the theophany in Job in search of nature poetry, since this poet considers not only nice nature but also the natural patterns of life and death that are built into the created world. It is poignant that the poet of the Book of Job provides no resolution to the problem of theodicy. Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35b Setting: Mark Shepperd The cantor/choir sings the refrain and the assembly repeats. The cantor/choir and assembly chant alternating verses. Refrain: Tone: [4]

5 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul; O LORD my God, you are very great! You are clothed with majes- ty and splendor. 2 You wrap yourself with light as with a cloak and stretch out the heavens like a tent. 3 You lay the beams of your chambers in the wa- ters above; you make the clouds your chariot; you ride on the wings of the wind. 4 You make the winds your messengers and flames of fire your servants. Refrain 5 You set the earth upon its foundations, so that from now until forever it shall nev- er be moved. 6 You covered it with the deep as with a garment; the waters stood a- bove the mountains. 7 At your rebuke the waters fled, scattered by your voice of thunder. Refrain 8 They went up into the mountains and descended down to the valleys, to the place where you assigned them. 9 You set the limits that they should not pass; never shall they return to cover the earth again. 24 How manifold are your works, O LORD! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. 35b Bless the LORD, O my soul. Hal- lelujah! Refrain Jesus Christ, the source of eternal salvation, sacrificed himself for the people, and we follow him by living as servants of one another. Hebrews stresses not Jesus victimization, but his authority as high priest and his willingness to suffer. We speak about this as the mystery of Christ. Second Reading Hebrews 5:1-10 Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. [5]

6 Gospel Acclamation Setting: Carl Schalk The choir/cantor sings the Alleluia and the assembly repeats. The choir/cantor sings the verse. Gospel Mark 10:17-31 As the gospel is announced, you may trace a small cross on your forehead, lips and breast, a prayer that the Word may dwell in our minds, on our lips and in our hearts. Sermon Silence Stand to welcome the gospel as Christ the Word of God as it is proclaimed among us in this place and time. Turn to face the book as the gospel is read in the midst of the assembly, a sign of Christ among us. Verse: Alleluia The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. (Mark 10:45) The cup we share and the baptism we undergo are signs of the death of Christ, whose glory is the cross. Yet our confidence in the victory of Christ leads us away from domineering attitudes and into lives of service. The holy gospel according to Mark. Glory to you, O Lord. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Alleluia (sung as above) ~be seated~ Following the sermon there is a time of silence for reflection and quiet meditation. Our liturgy is not only made up of words, gestures and music, but also moments of silence. Hymn of the Day O God, In A Mysterious Way [6]

7 After each petition: Hear us, O God, your mercy is great. The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. ~ be seated ~ MEAL A special welcome to newcomers! We invite you to fill out the yellow slip in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate when you come up for communion or as you depart. We thank you for your generous support of Holy Trinity. We seek to do church differently as we address racial justice, climate change, and take stands for the rights and dignity of all people created in the image of God. Most of our congregation gives online and you can set up one-time or recurring donations at giving.htchicago.org. This week s loose offering is designated for the Chicago CROP Walk. Checks and envelope offerings support Holy Trinity s overall ministry unless designated otherwise. Offerings may be put in the plate on the way to communion or as you depart. Prayers of Intercession Peace The assembly is invited to share God s peace with one another saying, Peace be with you, or similar words. Generosity Moment Setting the Table [7]

8 (9am) Offertory Anthem Will You Come and Follow Me Setting: Tom Trenney (b.1977) Please join the choir in singing stanza 5 (in bold print). "Will you come and follow me if I but call your name? Will you go where you don't know and never be the same? Will you let my love be shown, will you let my name be known, will you let my life be grown in you and you in me? "Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your name? Will you care for cruel and kind and never be the same? Will you risk the hostile stare, should your life attract or scare? Will you let me answer pray'r in you and you in me? "Will you let the blinded see if I but call your name? Will you set the pris'ners free and never be the same? Will you kiss the leper clean, and do such as this unseen, and admit to what I mean in you and you in me? "Will you love the you you hide if I but call your name? Will you quell the fear inside and never be the same? Will you use the faith you've found to reshape the world around, through my sight and touch and sound in you and you in me?" Lord, your summons echoes true when you but call my name. Let me turn and follow you and never be the same. In your company I'll go where your love and footsteps show. Thus I'll move and live and grow in you and you in me. Text: John L. Bell, b. 1949, 1987 Iona Community, GIA Publications, Inc., Agent. All rights reserved. Used by permission. (11am) Offertory Hymn ~stand ~ #659 Will You Let Me Be Your Servant Offertory Prayers Blessed are you, Lord, God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this bread to offer, which earth has given and human hands have made. For us it becomes the bread of life. Blessed be God forever. Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation. Through your goodness we have this wine to offer, fruit of the vine and work of human hands. For us it becomes the cup of salvation. Blessed be God forever. [8]

9 Great Thanksgiving The thanksgiving includes the following: Dialogue It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ; who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: Preface Holy, Holy This ancient song is the musical climax of the liturgy and uses texts from Isaiah and Jesus triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. At the words blessed is he who comes, some make the sign of the cross as a connection to our baptism into Jesus death and resurrection. [9]

10 Thanksgiving at the Table The responses during the Thanksgiving at the Table echo the presiding minister. The Lord s Prayer As a sign of openness to the divine presence, you may join the presider in praying the Our Father with the ancient gesture of extended hands. Breaking of the Bread Please remain standing. [10]

11 ~ be seated ~ All are welcome at Christ's table, including children. Bread is received in the hands. Wine is received either by drinking from the (silver) common cup, or by saving the bread and dipping it in the second (glass) cup. Gluten-free wafers are available from the presiding minister. Those not communing may come forward for a blessing, keeping your hands folded over your chest. For those unable to consume either wine or bread, communion is received fully in either element alone. Holy Trinity s radical welcome is also an invitation to baptism and a deeper connection to community. If you are not baptized, please speak to one of the pastors to learn more about the process of adult baptism. #659 Will You Let Me Be Your Servant Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; to his feet your tribute bring. Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, evermore his praises sing. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King! Praise him for his grace and favor to our forebears in distress. Praise him, still the same forever, slow to chide and swift to bless. Alleluia! Alleluia! Glorious in his faithfulness! Tenderly he shields and spares us; well our feeble frame he knows. In his hands he gently bears us, rescues us from all our foes. Alleluia! Alleluia! Widely as his mercy flows. Angels help us to adore him, who behold him face to face. Sun and moon bow down before him; all who dwell in time and space. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace. Text: Henry F. Lyte, Communion (9am) Communion Hymn (11am) Communion Anthem Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Regina Fryxell ( ) [11]

12 Silence Prayer Blessing ~ stand~ Let us pray. brief silence Amen. SENDING Having heard the word and shared the eucharist, we are sent to live our baptism through words and deeds, making known the love of Christ, and working for justice and peace in our families, communities, and world. Turn to face the cross as it recesses, you may bow as it passes, honoring the mystery of our salvation. Sending Hymn Come, Labor On Sending Postlude (9am) Trumpet Tune Nicholas Bowden (11am) Joyful Sortie Randy Runyon Please see the next page for the sending hymn. Go in peace. Remember the poor. Thanks be to God! Following the liturgy, several things happen simultaneously: some folks greet one another and converse; others listen to the organ postlude; and others move to the front of the sanctuary for refreshments and social time.. [12]

13 Sending Hymn Come, Labor On A Photo: St Francis Mural with the Wolf of Gubbio by Jim McIntosh via Flickr (CC BY 2.0). For more information about the story behind this image, visit [13]

14 ASSISTING IN TODAY S LITURGY PRESIDING MINISTER (9am) Pr. Craig Mueller; (11am) Pr. Michelle Sevig PREACHING MINISTER Pr. Ben Adams MINISTER OF MUSIC David Brackley ORGANIST (11am) Beau Surratt CANTOR (11am) Kim Duffy ASSISTING MINISTER (9am) Betzy Cisneros; (11am) Ann Sanders INCENSE (9am) Megan White; (11am) Patty Erickson CRUCIFER (9am) Katie Peyton; (11am) Ernest Vasseur SACRISTAN (9am) Megan White; (11am) Patty Erickson COMMUNION ASSISTANT (9am) James Perez, Drew Bradle (11am) Alison Strickler, Michael Schnell MEDITATION BELL (9am) James Perez; (11am) Ernest Vasseur READERS (9am) Christian Cisneros, Lisa McDaniel; (11am) Nora Shaffer, Erika Robeck INTERCESSIONS (9am) Beau Surratt; (11am) Alison Strickler ACOLYTE TORCHBEARERS (9am) Eden Duffy, Evelyn Stang; (11am) Parker Spalla, Ben Strickler ALTAR PREPARATION (9am) Drew Bradle; (11am) Lila Fredenburg WELCOME HOSPITALITY (9am) Michael Fustin, Paul Hickey, Emily Pizzimenti (11am) Martin Collerd, Norm Kaiser BREAD Ann Sanders COFFEE HOSPITALITY NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Coffee Hospitality Hosts Needed We need hosts to provide treats and help clean up each week for the social time between the 9am and 11am services. Check the calendar on the coffee hour table or at coffee.htchicago.org and sign up. To share the load, you can sign up with another person or family. Book Group October 22 Eat, Drink, Read. The next book group meeting will be Monday, October 22 at 7:30pm at Whole Foods, 3201 N Ashland. Look for us at the large table next to the coffee bar on the first floor. We'll be discussing A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman, a novel about an endearing curmudgeon who reluctantly gets pulled into his neighbors' problems. If you like to read ahead, we'll be discussing All Our Wrong Todays by Elan Masai in November. Please join us, even if you don't have time to read the book! [14]

15 Serve At The Lakeview Pantry Thursday, October :30pm Holy Trinity volunteers assist with working the pantry counter, restocking food, repacking bulk foods, sorting clothing and other various jobs that may be needed on the last Thursday of each month at 5:30pm. Sign up online at serve.htchicago.org or speak to James Perez (ord_james@hotmail.com). Raising White Kids Workshop with Dr. Jennifer Harvey October 26 (7:30pm)-27 (9am-3pm) at Resurrection Covenant Church There exist powerful and difficult conundrums when it comes to raising white children in a society like ours. Should we teach them to be colorblind? Or, should we teach them to notice race? What roles do we want them to play in addressing racism when they encounter it? How do we best do that? This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn. Please join us. For more information and to register visit The Ultimate Lock-in November 2-3 Join us for great night with a concert by Rachel Kurtz, and stay for the Enchanted Castle fun - video games, laser tag, go karts, etc Cost for the event is $35 which includes the concert, access to Enchanted Castle activities, pizza and $21 in game tokens. All youth, grades 7-12, are encouraged to join in on the fun with other youth from the Metro Chicago Synod. Registration required by October 25. Contact Pastor Sevig (msevig@htchicago.org) to sign-up. Scholarships available. Parent & Child : Meeting the Spiritual Wild (for children 6 years and younger.) Join us for an afternoon of fun and learning on November 4 from 2pm-4pm Erica Moriarty, an Early Childhood teacher from Urban Prairie Waldorf School and member of HTLC, will inspire children s imaginations through the exploration of God s natural world! The two-hour session will address the Nature Deficit Disorder phenomenon often seen in urban and technology focused environments by exposing young children to movement, activities, storytelling and play, primarily in nature. Spend the afternoon in a tucked away natural playground, Walking Stick Woods (North Park Nature Center) and get ready to play outside. RSVP required so we can plan accordingly. Pastor Sevig (msevig@htchicago.org) to register. Welcome Dinner + November 11, 5:30pm Join us for a fun and fabulous welcome dinner and get to know Holy Trinity New Members/Newcomers from the past two years. The dinner will take place at 5:30pm in Passavant Hall (upstairs, enter at 3609 N. Magnolia, neighborhood 383 parking permits provided). RSVP : office@htchicago.org. [15]

16 All Saints Sunday November 4, 2018 You are welcome to bring photographs of departed loved ones for the table of remembrance. (please take photos home after worship) Thanksgiving Songfest + Sunday, November pm at Holy Trinity Joint service with the ELCA churches in Lakeview: Resurrection, Lakeview, and Church of Saint Luke. Hymns, songs, readings, and prayers. Followed by pie reception: dessert first! No neighborhood parking restrictions before 6pm Save the Date: December 9 at 4pm- Advent/Christmas Festival with Holy Trinity choirs and full orchestra Upcoming Commemorations October 23 + James of Jerusalem, martyr, died around 62 One of three early-church leaders named James, this man is identified in the New Testament and by a historian of the time as a brother of Jesus. Scholars are uncertain whether this means a blood brother. He was a leader of the church in Jerusalem. October 26 + Philipp Nicolai, died 1608; Johann Heermann, died 1647; Paul Gerhardt, died 1676; hymnwriters These great hymnwriters all worked in seventeenthcentury Germany in times of war and plague. Nicolai, a pastor, lost 1,300 parishioners to plague, 170 in one week. He wrote "O Morning Star, how fair and bright" and "Wake, awake, for night is flying." Heermann's hymns, including "Ah, holy Jesus," often express the emotions of faith. Gerhardt, perhaps the greatest Lutheran hymnwriter, was a pastor in Berlin. [16]

17 LIFE TOGETHER Wherever you are in your spiritual life you are welcome YOU ARE INVITED TO COME AND EXPLORE YOUR SPIRITUAL QUESTIONS WITH OTHERS AT HOLY TRINITY. Life Together is a communal process of spiritual growth and renewal. Life Together is designed for those: who did not grow up Christian and/or have not been baptized; who are new to Lutheranism, liturgy, or a sacramental tradition; who are estranged from the church but are now drawn to community and communal worship; who are sensing a stirring of the Spirit, yet are filled with questions; who may have grown up Lutheran but didn t think about it when they were confirmed, and would like to learn more about Christian faith and life in community; who are parents wanting to grow in their faith as part of the baptismal promises they make on behalf of their children. LIFE TOGETHER will run from November 2018 May ) There will be seven Wednesday evening sessions (7:00 8:30 pm) on November 28, January 16, February 6 and 20, March 20, April 3 and 24. 2) In addition, there will be two Sunday evening sessions with a meal: March 10 and April 7. 3) For more information go to: If you are interested or would like to find out more, please speak to or Pr. Craig Mueller at HTLakeview (cmueller@htchicago.org). Deadline: Sunday, November 18. Life Together is a place to bring questions, doubts, and hopes. Rather than being given answers (like a catechism), together we will seek wisdom for our lives from scripture, sacraments, liturgy and other Christian practices. Please share this information with others you know who may be interested in baptism, returning to church after a period away, or exploring questions of faith in a supportive, open community. [17]

18 GIVING FROM AND GIVING TO We give joyfully from the heart as a response to the all we receive from God. We give from an attitude that our offerings not only benefit the receiver but the giver as well. The spiritual discipline of giving makes us more generous people in all aspects of our lives. We give from a commitment that our baptism calls us be good stewards of the earth and its resources, and of the time, resources and abilities that God has given us. We give from the desire to counter the materialism and consumerism so rampant in our society. We give from the invitation to be good stewards of our money and resources. Some say the church shouldn t talk about money, but Jesus says much about responding to the poor, and the dangers of greed and wealth that is not shared. We give joyfully to the church (for most of us, Holy Trinity) for it is the place we receive spiritual formation through worship, community, and service. We give to the ministry of a congregation because there are costs in running a church such as salaries, program, and building expenses. We give to Holy Trinity because we value its ministry, its stance of welcome and acceptance, and the stands it takes for inclusivity, justice and equality. We give to the church and other charitable organizations because we are called to care for the poor, the needy and most vulnerable of our society. We give to the church in generous and sacrificial ways differently than we give to support a museum or public radio. Our offerings and tithes flow from our faith and spiritual commitments. [18]

19 NEWCOMER OR FIRST TIME? WELCOME! + Whoever you are, wherever you're from, whatever the color of your skin, whomever you love or marry, or whatever your feelings about religion or spirituality, you are welcome here. + If the rituals and practices of our liturgy are new to you, please participate as you feel comfortable and are able. + Please fill out a yellow slip in the pew rack and place it in the offering basket. + More information on Holy Trinity, Lutheranism, worship practices, marriage and baptisms at the welcome table. Upcoming baptism dates: November 18, 2018; January 13, To families with small children: We are glad you are here! If your child needs a break from the service, feel free to walk to the narthex/back of the church. Nursery: open 8:45am 12:15pm Use the garden entrance on Addison; nursery is inside the door. Special children's materials are on a rack at the back of the church. + Sunday School for children ages 4-12: Children age 4-12 are invited to join us for Sunday school each week. We begin promptly at 10am. Children age 4 through grade 2 meet upstairs in Passavant Hall. Children grades 3-6 meet in the Spiritual Life Center. Contact Pastor Sevig (msevig@htchicago.org) if you have any questions. + Offerings: We rely on the generosity of members and friends to support the programs, staff, building, and ministries of Holy Trinity and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. A large number of the congregation gives their offerings online. You can also donate online at giving.htchicago.org. We still have an offering basket available during worship as well! We appreciate your contributions of time, talent, and financial support! Welcome Dinner + November 11, 5:30pm Join us for a fun and fabulous welcome dinner and get to know Holy Trinity New Members/Newcomers from the past two years. The dinner will take place at 5:30pm in Passavant Hall (upstairs, enter at 3609 N. Magnolia, neighborhood 383 parking permits provided). RSVP : office@htchicago.org. DO YOU CONSIDER HOLY TRINITY YOUR CHURCH HOME? Register by filling out the yellow slip in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate or register online at holytrinitychicago.org/register. You will receive our e-newsletter. [19]

20 STAFF Holy Trinity: Lakeview 1218 W. Addison Street, Holy Trinity: Loop 637 S. Dearborn Street, [20] holytrinitychicago.org Purpose Statement Open to the Mystery Connect, Strengthen, and Serve with Joy! Guiding Principles Act with courage Be radically inclusive Cultivate empowering relationships Delight in God s beauty Engage With Intention Lead Pastor Craig Mueller cmueller@htchicago.org Associate Pastor (HTLakeview) Michelle Sevig msevig@htchicago.org Associate Pastor (HTLoop) Ben Adams badams@htchicago.org Vicar Noah Herren nherren@htchicago.org Minister of Music (HTLakeview) David Brackley dbrackley@htchicago.org Administrator and HTLoop Musician Beau Surratt office@htchicago.org Music Assistant Ayriole Frost music@htchicago.org Administrator (Finance and Building) Paul Strome pstrome@htchicago.org Assistant Organist (HTLakeview) John Weit Children s Choir Director (HTLakeview) Lauren Haines Walerow Nursery Attendant (HTLakeview) Audrey Frost