SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT March 12, 2017 Thought for Individual Meditation Worship is a thirsty land crying out for rain...a candle in the act of being kindled...a drop in quest of the ocean...a voice in the night calling for help...a soul standing in awe before the mystery of the universe...a time that flows into eternity...a person seeking to climb the altar stairs to God. Dwight Bradley Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI 48226 Phone (313) 961-4533 www.fortstreet.org www.facebook.com/fortstreet
Gathering the Community PRELUDES Prelude on Rhosymedre (Lovely) Ralph Vaughan Williams Marilyn Biery, Music Director/Organist WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. Bob Agnew CALL TO WORSHIP Tom Edwards Out of the fullness of the lives God has given us, we gather in response to God's call to come and worship. We come to celebrate with thanksgiving the saving acts of Jesus the Christ, who touches us with healing, reconciles us to God and one another, shapes us as servants, and equips us for ministry. Let us make a joyful noise to the Lord and worship the Lord with gladness. The Lord is good. God's steadfast love endures forever, and God s faithfulness to all generations. (Psalm 100:1-2a, 5) I was glad when they said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord! (Psalm 122:1) *HYMN # 401 Gather Us In vs. 1-3 GATHER US IN *LITANY OF CONFESSION Tom Edwards Lent is for remembrance of Christ s sufferings, temptations and death, and for discovering afresh the significance of these. It is a divine call for individual spiritual examination, renewal, and dedication. Speak to us, O God, in this season of penitence and hear our prayers. Lent is an agonizing experience for earnest Christians because it requires us to bare our whole selves before God and to confess the sin which colors our lives. In this season of penitence, O God, forgive our sins. We are made uncomfortable in the presence of Christ, because we are caught short by our reflection in the mirror of His matchless life. His utter trust confronts our lack of certainty and our feet of clay. In this season of penitence, O God, forgive our sins. Through worship lead us from waywardness to faithfulness, rejoicing in your goodness and centering on your love and grace. *SILENT CONFESSION *THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON *RESPONSE SONG #447 We Are Forgiven WE ARE FORGIVEN *SHARING THE PEACE Tom Edwards The Peace of the Living Christ be with you. And also with you. 2
THE WORD SPECIAL TIME WITH THE CHILDREN SONG FOR ILLUMINATION # 701 Lord, Prepare Me SANCTUARY OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Psalm 121 Tom Edwards (p. 539 in pew Bibles) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. ANTHEM This Is My Beloved Son James Biery This is my beloved son; listen to him. NEW TESTAMENT READING: Matthew 4:1-11 Dr. Bob Agnew (p.3 in pew Bibles) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON WORSHIP THE LORD! Dr. Bob Agnew SERMON TEXT: Jesus said to him, "Away with you, Satan! for it is written, 'Worship the Lord your God and serve only him.' (Matthew 4:10) THE RESPONSE *HYMN # 409 God Is Here! vs. 1-3 ABBOT S LEIGH CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERING OF THE PLEDGES AND GIFTS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY O Taste and See Ralph Vaughan Williams O taste and see how gracious the Lord is: blest is the one who trusteth in him. *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. OLD HUNDREDTH *PRAYER OF DEDICATION Tom Edwards 3
CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION INVITATION TO THE TABLE THE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. ( the prayer continues..) 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. THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION (BREAD AND CUP) SHARING OF THE BREAD AND THE CUP (Communion is open to all who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. This morning it will be by distribution. Please remain seated. Eat the bread together at the invitation of the pastor, symbolizing our unity in Christ as the Fellowship of Believers. Drink the cup when you receive it, symbolizing our personal relationship with Jesus Christ.) ORGAN MEDITATION PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Loving God, we thank you that you have fed us in this holy meal, united us in Christ, and have given us a foretaste of the glory to come. Strengthen us now in your service that our daily living may show our thanks, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *HYMN # 166 Lord, Who Throughout These 40 Days vs. 1-3 ST. FLAVIAN *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE O Sacred Head Now Wounded Johannes Brahms (If you wish to do so, we invite you to sit quietly and enjoy the postlude as part of your worship.) + + + *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! 4
About today s music: British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) wrote the lovely motet O Taste and See for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Many of Vaughan Williams s hymn tunes and harmonizations are found in our hymnal, including SINE NOMINE (For All the Saints), hymn 326. For a complete list, see the back of the hymnal, page 998, in the Index of Authors, Composers, and Sources. Vaughan Williams didn t write much for organ; today s prelude is based on the tune RHOSYMEDRE (not found in our hymnal). The great German composer Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) didn t write much organ music either, but his eleven chorale preludes are essential literature for every organist, and the postlude is one of two settings Brahms did of the Passion Chorale (hymn 221). Music Director/Organist Choir Liturgist Sound Tech Worship Coordinator Marilyn Biery The Worship Choir Tom Edwards Nancy Jackson Kalu Uduma 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 March 2017 Gabrielle Abrego, Don and Lois Bardwell, Lynne Bieniek, Lorraine and Harrison Coleman, Bobbie Edwards and family, Donald Gibb, Iola Jackson, Geraldine Adams Jones, Valorie Kimbrough, Devon Marcil, The Mulford family, Kathy Payne and family, Jane Petrie, the Sale family, Amy Smith and family, Lucas and Richard Stump, and Larry Tierney. Prayers for Military Loved Ones. (We are seeking to update our Military Roll. Please contact the church office with any changes.) Lt. Harrison L Coleman USN; Jonathan Heyler USN; Ssgt Shanell Howard USAF; Maj. Michael Kurtti USAF; Capt. Theo Moran USAF; Major Katy Spicer USMC; Lt. Mark Webster USAF. 5
FORT STREET STAFF: Alison Grosch, Operations Manager; Judith Sheldon, Director of Christian Education; John Glover, Director of Open Door; Marilyn Biery, Director of Music/Organist; Edward Kingins, Director of Music Emeritus; Lola JF Davidson, Secretary; Loretta Stanton, Wedding Coordinator; Jerry Johnson, Building Engineer; Damien Hines, Custodian; Karen Wright, Donlin Center Staff. Temporary Stated Supply Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Robert Agnew pastor@fortstreet.org Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Dr. Robert H. Crilley Web Site: www.fortstreet.org www.facebook.com/fortstreet 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. SAVE THE DATE!!!! APRIL 7, 2017 8 pm at Fort Street Presbyterian! The Five Lakes Silver Band is coming to play a concert at Fort Street on Friday, April 7 at 8 pm. Tickets are $15, with a senior rate at $12 and free admission for students. The Five Lakes Silver Band is a nationally acclaimed British-style Brass Band based in Royal Oak, Michigan. Comprised of brass and percussion musicians, the FLSB draws its members from music professionals in orchestras, big bands, and chamber ensembles as well as collegiate and secondary music educators from Michigan and the Great Lakes region. Please save the date and plan to join us in our beautiful sanctuary for this inspiring musical evening! Fort Street Presbyterian Church, 631 W. Fort Street. Detroit MI 48226, 313 961-4533 www.fortstreet.org www.facebook.com/fortstreet 6
Fort Street News Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2:00pm Staff Meeting 6:00pm Soup & Bread 6:30pm Ash Wednesday service 7:00 Session 2 9-11am Open Door 3 Church Offices Closed 4 10:00am-12:30pm (kitchen) Confirmation Class 5:30pm AA 8:30pm-10:00pm Al-Non 5 9:30 Worship Choir 9:45am Adult Ed 11:00am. Worship 4:00pm World Sabbath Day (offsite) 6:30pm NA 6 7 8:30am Clothes Sort 12-2pm Career Closet 8 2:00pm Staff Meeting 9 9-11am Open Door 12:15 Bible Study w/ Peter Henry 10 Church Offices Closed 11 5:30pm AA 8:30pm-10:00pm Al-Non 12 9:30 Worship Choir 9:45am Adult Ed 11:00am. Worship, (Communion) 12:30pm Worship Arts mtg (Upper Rm) 6:30pm NA 13 14 8:30am Clothes Sort 12-2pm Career Closet 15 2:00pm Staff Meeting 6:00 Fiscal Op. mtg 16 9-11am Open Door 11:30 Open Dr. Mtg 17 Church Offices Closed 18 5:30pm AA 8:30pm-10:00pm Al-Non Celebration Sunday 19 9:30 Worship Choir 9:45am Adult Ed 11:00am. Worship 12:15 PJ & M mtg Coffee Hr for Marilyn Moore 6:30pm NA 20 21 8:30am Clothes Sort 12-2pm Career Closet 22 2:00pm Staff Meeting 6:00pm Deacons mtg 6:30pm Personnel 23 9-11am Open Door 24 Church Offices Closed 25 5:30pm AA 8:30pm-10:00pm Al-Non 26 9:30 Worship Choir 9:45am Adult Ed 11:00am. Worship 6:30pm NA 27 28 8:30am Clothes Sort 12-2pm Career Closet March 2017 Meaning in a Moment 2017 Christian Adult Education, Stapleton Chapel 9:45am 10:45 a.m. March 19, 2017 The Atonement "Saving Jesus" Series, Facilitated by Jack Callas All Are Welcome! MARRIAGE ANYONE 2017? Thinking of getting married? Want to get married at Fort Street? Contact the Wedding Coordinator, Loretta Stanton 313-549-1015. Career Closet Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 West Fort Need extra large men suits and shirts. 7
Come and join us in a Gratitude Celebration for Marilyn Moore Coffee Hour March 19, 2017 Great Hall Come and join us in worship at 11:00 and at 12:00 for a great and joyful celebration of Marilyn s long ministry at Fort Street. If you were a child who grew up in the Donlin Center, a parent whose child grew up in the Donlin Center, or a friend of Marilyn s, please come and multiply our gratitude. RSVP PLEASE 1 313 962 2924 If you are unable to attend, please consider appearing by FACETIME, by calling Nancy Jennings at 1 248 915 8480 to give her your iphone or ipad phone number. She will call you between 12:30pm and 1:30pm from the festivity. Your visit will be projected for everyone to enjoy. If you are unable to attend, and unable to appear by FACETIME, please send a photograph, video, or email message to Nancy Jackson at nancymottershawjackson@gmail.com. Your message will be included in a powerpoint presentation, which will also be projected. Come and say THANK YOU to Marilyn Moore! On April 2 following the morning service there will be a special coffee hour in honor of Pastor Robert Agnew, who is ending his tenure as Fort Street's stated supply pastor. Please join us as we thank Bob for his service and wish him and Diane well in their future endeavors. We will miss them!