What did God do to help us? God chose the people of Israel to make a new beginning. They received God s covenant, and prepared the way for Jesus to come as our Savior. What is the covenant? The covenant is an everlasting agreement between God and Israel. What is in this agreement? When God called Abraham and Sarah, God promised to bless their family, which was later called Israel. Through the people of Israel, God vowed to bless all the peoples of the earth. God promised to be Israel s God, and they promised to be God s people. God vowed to love Israel and to be their hope forever, and Israel vowed to worship and serve only God. How did God keep this covenant? God led Israel out of slavery in Egypt, gave them the Ten Commandments through Moses, and brought them into the land that God had promised. Belonging to God: A First Catechism Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) October 5, 2014 The Worship of God World Communion Sunday 8:30 and 10:45 a.m.
WELCOME TO THIRD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH We are grateful for your presence this morning. Third Church strives to be a faithful, open and inclusive congregation. We are a diverse people united by a common faith in Jesus Christ and by meaningful worship and service. We invite all who are seeking to live a life of Christian faith and discipleship to join us. If you are new to Third Church, the following information may be helpful. Parking On Sunday mornings: Street parking is possible on both sides of East Avenue. On Sundays, the Arnold Park parking lot is available for handicap parking only. Other parking is available in the Meigs Street parking lot and can be found at: Jewish Community Federation (Sibley Place) American Association of University Women Rochester Area Community Foundation Century Club (all on East Avenue) In the event of a medical emergency, please notify an usher or staff member. An AED and first aid supplies are located in the hallway between the sanctuary and elevator. Hearing Assistance: The Chapel and Sanctuary are equipped with induction loop systems. Use the Tswitch of your hearing aid. If you have difficulty hearing during the worship service, please speak with an usher immediately. An Elevator is located at the Parish House- Education Building junction to assist in accessibility. Large Print Bulletins and Bibles are available from the ushers. Hymnals and Bibles are located under the first row pews. Children and Worship: Children s worship bulletins, Bibles and activity clipboards are available from the ushers. A WORD ABOUT THIS CHURCH Child Care is available in the Education Building for infants and toddlers to age three. Church School is available for children, preschool through sixth grade, during the 10:45am worship service. Children should report to the Education Building before the service at 10:40am this week. Children in Kindergarten and older will return to the sanctuary following the sermon to be present for the Sacrament of Communion. Coffee Hour follows the worship service. All are invited to this time of fellowship in the Celebration Center. Pastoral Care needs and prayer concerns may be communicated to Martha Langford. More about Membership: If you are interested in joining Third Church, or just want to know more, contact Lynette Sparks. The next Exploring Membership Dinner is on October 12. Newsletter: The Messenger is published monthly. Copies are available at the back of the Sanctuary, in the literature racks outside Johnston Hall and on the church website. If you are interested in receiving the newsletter, contact Cindy Mark in the Church Office (cmark@thirdpresbyterian.org or 271-6513, ext, 100). THIRD CHURCH participates in the Presbyterian Church (USA) Commitment to Peacemaking. Our intention is to pursue avenues of peace and justice for ourselves, our families and communities, for all people in the world in which we live. We seek to be agents of reconciliation. THIRD CHURCH has joined with other Presbyterian congregations in declaring ourselves to be a More Light church. We are committed to the full participation of all persons in our church community without regard for sexual orientation, personal background or human condition. www.thirdpresbyterian.org Find us on Facebook: Third Presbyterian Church THIRD CHURCH STAFF OFFICE: 271-6513; VOICEMAIL: 271-6537 John Wilkinson, Pastor ext. 105 Martha C. Langford, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care ext. 108 Lynette K. Sparks, Interim Associate Pastor for Outreach and Evangelism ext. 106 Lucinda B. Lamme, Parish Associate Peter A. DuBois, Director of Music/Organist ext. 109 Mary Ann Rutkowski, Associate Director of Music ext. 102 Rebecca D Angelo-Veitch, Coordinator of Children s Ministries and Congregational Life ext. 118 Jane S. Carden, Youth Ministry Coordinator ext. 107 Caroline Robinson, Assistant Organist William W. Young, Pastor Emeritus Roderic P. Frohman, Pastor Emeritus
Preparation for Worship We come to worship from a busy and noisy world. As we prepare to offer ourselves in praise and adoration of God, it is important that we step back from our preoccupations and focus our thoughts on God. We ask that you please turn off all cell phones and pagers. As the music begins this morning, please take time to become more aware of the continuing presence of God. Stand as you are able PRELUDE Le Banquet Céleste Olivier Messiaen (The Heavenly Banquet) Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood abide in me, and I in them. Gospel of John DOXOLOGY PLEASE STAND AS THE ORGAN INTRODUCTION BEGINS OLD HUNDREDTH 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. CALL to WORSHIP from Psalm 19 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes; the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. HYMN 488 The God of Abraham Praise LEONI PRAYER of CONFESSION Merciful God, you pardon all who truly repent and turn to you. We humbly confess our sins and ask your mercy. We have not loved you with a pure heart, nor have we loved our neighbor as ourselves. We have not done justice, loved kindness, or walked humbly with you, our God. Have mercy on us, O God, in your loving kindness. In your great compassion, cleanse us from our sin. Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. Do not cast us from your presence, or take your Holy Spirit from us. Restore to us the joy of your salvation and sustain us with your bountiful Spirit. Amen.
SILENT PRAYER KYRIE ASSURANCE OF PARDON RESPONSE: Friends, believe the good news. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. WORDS of WELCOME We ask that you sign the Friendship Pad and pass it to the person next to you in the pew. Please greet those worshipping with you at the close of the service. FOCUS on MISSION Living Waters Wednesdays PSALTER LESSON Psalm 19 (Pew Bible, OT page 498) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. ANTHEM Draw Us in the Spirit s Tether Harold Friedell Draw us in the Spirit's tether; For when humbly, in Thy name, Two or three are met together, Thou art in the midst of them: Alleluya! Touch we now thy garment's hem. As the brethren used to gather In the name of Christ to sup, Then with thanks to our Creator Break the bread and bless the cup, Alleluya! So knit thou our friendship up. All our meals and all our living Make as sacraments of thee, That by caring, helping, giving, We may true disciples be, Alleluya! We will serve thee faithfully. (Sign interpretation by Sarah Cohen) OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Exodus 20:1-4, 9, 12-20 (Pew Bible, OT page 66) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
SERMON To Be Presbyterian Is to Be Interfaith John Wilkinson HYMN 289 O God of Every Nation LLANGLOFFAN (10:45) (Children in kindergarten and older will come into worship to join their families during the singing of this hymn.) AFFIRMATION of FAITH Belonging to God: A First Catechism Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Who are you? I am a child of God. What does it mean to be a child of God? That I belong to God, who loves me. What is a sacrament? A sacrament is a special act of Christian worship which uses visible signs to present God s grace for us in Jesus Christ. We believe that two sacraments were given by Jesus: baptism and the Lord s Supper. What is the Lord s Supper? In the Lord s Supper I am fed at the table of God s family. Through the bread that I eat and the cup that I drink, the Lord offers me his body and blood. He renews my faith, and gives me the gift of eternal life. As I remember that he died for all, and therefore also for me, I feed on him in my heart by faith with thanksgiving. Amen. PRESENTATION of OFFERINGS In addition to our regular Sunday morning offering, this morning we will receive the Peacemaking Offering; envelopes are in the bulletin. Loose offering or contributions placed in the orange envelopes will support the Pastors Emergency Fund. Please be generous as you are able. The Gathering of the servers. ANTHEM Here, O My Lord, I See Thee Barry Rose (8:30) Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face, Here faith would touch and handle things unseen; Here grasp with firmer hand the eternal grace, And all my weariness upon thee lean. Here would I feed upon the bread of God, Here drink with thee the royal wine of heaven, Here would I lay aside each earthly load, Here taste afresh the calm of sin forgiven. I have no help but thine, nor do I need another arm save thine to lean upon; It is enough, my Lord, indeed, My strength is in thy might alone. Horatius Bonar
ANTHEM Ubi Caritas Morten Lauridsen (10:45) RESPONSE Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor. Exsultemus et in ipso jucundemur. Timeamus et amemus Deum vivum. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero. Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Simul ergo cum in unum congregamur: Ne nos mente dividamur, caveamus. Cessent jurgia malinga, cessent lites. Et in medio nostri sit Christus Deus. Amen. Where there is charity and love, God is there. The love of Christ has gathered us together. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Let us revere and love the living God. And from a sincere heart let us love one another. Where there is charity and love, God is there. Likewise, therefore, when we come together let us be united as one: let us be careful, lest we be divided in intention. Let us cease all quarrels and strife. And let Christ dwell in the midst of us. Amen. 9 th Century Latin Text THE SACRAMENT of THE LORD S SUPPER INVITATION TO THE LORD S TABLE 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. Gratitude, praise, hearts lifted high Therefore with angels and archangels and the whole company of heaven, we worship and adore your glorious name, praising you forevermore:
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. SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP MOTET Here, O My Lord Barry Rose (10:45) (see 8:30 offertory for text) PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Eternal and gracious God, we thank you for this meal that lifts up our spirits and strengthens our communal life. Make us mindful of the world into which you call us, and the global church of which we are a part. Fed by bread and cup, may we serve you in word and deed, for Christ s sake. Amen. HYMN 507 I Come With Joy DOVE OF PEACE (10:45: Junior Choir proceeds to the front steps during the singing of the hymn.) CHARGE and BENEDICTION
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE God be with you till we meet again; (8:30) Loving counsels guide, uphold you, With a shepherd s care enfold you, God be with you till we meet again. CHORAL RESPONSE Go Now in Peace Natalie Sleeth (10:45) Junior Choir Chris Colaluca, Barbara Rich, Orff Instruments Go now in peace. May the love of God surround you everywhere you may go. GREETING POSTLUDE Wir glauben all an einen Gott J.S Bach (We All Believe in One True God) The flowers this morning are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Robert Zajkowski by his wife Carol Zajkowski and family. The Memorial Prayer Candle is lit today for in gratitude for Christians around the world celebrating World Communion Sunday. DIRECTOR OF MUSIC/ORGANIST: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: ASSISTANT ORGANIST: PARTICIPANTS IN THIS MORNING S SERVICE: PREACHER: John Wilkinson LITURGISTS: Martha Langford, Lynette Sparks, Rob White ACOLYTES: Meghan Elder, Julia Wisbey Peter DuBois Mary Ann Rutkowski Caroline Robinson GREETERS: Bonnie DeHollander, Alice Fishbeck, Ann Haag, Carl Wheeler, Jean Whitney USHERS: Jim Boyer, Roxanne Boyer, Jobin Philip, Beth Sieber, Rob White, Betsy Vinton Griff Vinton, Jeff Weis Youth Committee: Michelle Crain COFFEE HOUR HOSTS: Peacemaking Offering: Christians around the world celebrate communion together on World Communion Sunday and Presbyterian churches receive an offering for peacemaking. Third Church s discretionary portion of the Peace and Global Witness Offering will support the work of Doctors Without Borders who have been much in the news to help contain Ebola outbreaks in Africa and also works in 70 countries around the world. Much of their work calls for rapid response, but they also provide longer-term help, tackling health crises and supporting people unable to access health care. Exploring Membership at Third Church: The Exploring Membership Dinner on October 12 is a time to meet members, other newcomers and staff and an opportunity to share your story, hear from others about the journeys that brought us here, and explore ways to connect with the people here. Following the dinner, those who wish to become members of Third Church can choose to attend one of two New Member Gatherings: immediately following the dinner from 7:30 to 9:00pm or from 8:30 to 10:00am on Sunday, October 19. New members will be received by the church Session at 10:00am on October 19 and then presented at the 10:45am worship service. For more information or to reserve your place at the dinner, please RSVP to Lynette Sparks (271-6513, ext. 106 or lsparks@thirdpresbyterian.org).
About Today s Organ Music Le Banquet Céleste, written by Olivier Messiaen in 1928, depicts a mystical vision of Holy Communion as a heavenly banquet. Messiaen was one of the most original of the 20 th century French organist-composers. A devout Roman Catholic, his compositions were frequently on religious, even mystical themes evoking images of heaven and creating the sense of a suspension of time. As postlude, Johann Sebastian Bach s prelude on the chorale, Wir glauben all an einen Gott presents a sturdy affirmation of our belief in one God. An Invitation to Give: Stewardship 2015 While stewardship is a year round conversation, the focused Third Church stewardship effort begins in October, culminating with Stewardship Sunday on November 16. Our theme, An Invitation to Give, connects with our Year of Invitation and reminds us that God invites us to share from what God has so abundantly shared with us. Over the course of the following Sundays, you will hear church members sharing their own experiences of responding to this invitation. Additionally, if you would like to attend an inhome stewardship conversation with John Wilkinson, please contact Beth Williams at the church office. Finally, members of the Stewardship Committee will be making a number of home visits to connect with a range of members for conversation. Please say yes if you are called. Invitation to Prayer Each Sunday the Chapel is open for prayer at 10:00am. Spend time in silent prayer, light a candle, or request intercessory prayer with one of the Deacons. To add names to the weekly October 5, 2014 MINISTRY, SERVICE, AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES congregational prayer list, please contact Martha Langford at 271-6513, ext. 108 or mlangford@thirdpresbyterian.org. Sunday Seminar 9:30am Johnston Hall Constantine to Constance: Led by Roderic P. Frohman, Pastor Emeritus Today: Killing a Pagan for Christ 750-1000AD Charlemagne takes back Europe from the barbarians. Global warming and the severe evangelism of the Vikings. October 12 The Forge of Christendom 1000 to 1200AD The strange and convulsive transition at the end of the first millennium of Christianity: Second comings, Comets, Canossa, Crusades, Climactic Anomalies, and a Conquering William. Growing in the Word 9:30am Parlor Today Matthew 21:33-46: Parable of Rejection, with Darryl Powell October 12 Philippians 4:1-9: Steadfast Faithfulness with Susan Rupp. Children Participate in World Communion Today Children in Kindergarten and older will come into worship during the hymn following the sermon to sit with their families and participate in the Communion service. Lunch and Learn Today at 12:15pm Caring Transitions Johnston Hall Our speaker, Karen Menachof of Caring Transitions, will address the elements of a good move for senior adults. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP to the church office to reserve your place. A $5.00 donation is
suggested to offset the cost of the meal. Come, even if you have not already made a reservation. Supporting Rochester School Children Monthly donations for UPT Children s Programs: October Glue Sticks November Gloves and Hats Contact Beth Laidlaw (elaidlaw@monroecc.edu). Youth Program Activities Today Youth Sunday evening fellowship begins today. Jr. High Bells (grades 7 & 8) and Covenant Ringers (grades 9-12) rehearse at 4:30pm; Covenant Singers (grades 7-12) rehearse at 5:15pm. Dinner and fellowship follows at 6:00pm. Qabats Begins Wednesday, October 8 Join us for the start of our mid-week children s program. We will focus on the church-wide theme of a year of inviting as we study the stories of the Parable of the Great Dinner, Zacchaeus, Philip and the Ethiopian, and as a special treat this year, a look at how Third Church Invites. It is not too late to sign up for this program for 1 st -6 th graders. Visit the children s page of our website. Living Waters Wednesdays Begin October 8, 6:00pm Bread for the World Meeting October 7 Johnston Hall, 7:00 pm Third Church is a member of Bread for the World, a Christian organization lobbying Congress concerning national and world-wide hunger issues. BFW Regional director Larry Hollar will bring us up to date on reforms needed to improve the delivery of United States food aid to disaster areas around the world and to improve the nutrition of pregnant mothers and young children. All are invited. A letter signing will be held during Coffee Hour next Sunday. Please refer to the bulletin insert and the Third Church blog for more information. CRCDS Fall Lecture October 7, 7:00pm Christian Faith and the LGBT Experience will be held at Downtown United Presbyterian Church. Ray Bagnolo, Minister Evangelist for That All May Freely Serve, will present the lecture It is more than what it is. The lecture series is underwritten by a collaborative group of Rochester congregations and institutions, including Third Church. Admission is free and a reception will follow the lecture. Helen Barrett Montgomery Conference October 8, 9 The annual conference on Women in Church and Society presents: Exploitation of Women Wednesday and Thursday, October 8, 9 at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, 1100 S. Goodman Street. Edwina Gateley, keynote speaker, a nationally known retreat leader and writer who began a home for prostitutes Genesis House, leads the conference. Additional Information and reservations may be made through www.crcds.edu/fall-lecture-week/. Thursday Voices October 9, 12noon, Johnston Hall You are invited you to join us in the Third Church Chapel on Wednesday evenings beginning this coming Wednesday, October 8, for a new worship opportunity.. Reflecting on Caring for Creation: The Book of the Word by Elizabeth Theokritoff led by Martha Langford. Series on Nonviolent Communication Oct. 9-Nov. 13 6:45-9:00pm Johnston Hall Join Gandhi Institute director Kit Miller for six weeks of exploring the philosophy of
nonviolence in our thoughts, speech and action using the lens of Nonviolent Communication. Register with alex.denooyer@gmail.com or call 463-3266. Calvin Guild October 15, 12:00pm Our new Associate Director of Music, Mary Ann Rutkowski, is a wonderful singer and had a leading role in the last Pittsford Musicals production. She will entertain with show tunes and fun songs. A simple soup and sandwich lunch will be available at a cost of $7 per participant. RSVP to Dot Wallace at 223-8502. Kenya Update If you were unable to attend this past Sunday s meeting but are interested in the trip, contact Lynette Sparks. Volunteers Needed for East Avenue Grocery Run! Saturday, November 1 The East Avenue Grocery Run is less than a month away! 86 Third Church members are already registered! October 10 is the registration deadline! Register at the EAGR table during coffee hour or online at https://runsignup.com/race/ny/rochester/east AvenueGroceryRun. Calling all volunteers! We are in need of enthusiastic volunteers to help with the event. Please consider volunteering your time and inviting friends and family members to help out too. On race day we need volunteers at various times between the hours of 7:00am and 11:30am. Whether you are participating in the race or not, there are plenty of volunteer opportunities before and after the 5K - so don't worry about missing out! Volunteers are needed to: Prepare for the race beforehand Help register participants before and on the day of the event Assist at the finish line and refreshment tables Lend a hand with the children s events and canned goods collection Serve as Third Church representatives providing directions and answering questions Assist with event set up and clean up Contact Becky Picone at becky.picone@gmail.com or 473-2483 to become an East Avenue Grocery Run volunteer. Day at the Farm Saturday, October 18 9:30am Wickham Farms, Route 250, Penfield We will gather at 9:30am for a morning of fun! $4 per person, $10/max per family will get you a hay ride and a trip through the corn maze with your Third Church friends! The Children s Ministry Committee will provide a doughnut and cider snack for all. It would be helpful to RSVP on Facebook or to Becky D Angelo-Veitch (rveitch@thirdpresbyterian.org). Call for RAIHN Volunteers November 2-9 You are invited to volunteer during our upcoming 39 th rotation when we work to provide respect, kindness, warmth, compassion, healthy meals and a good night s rest in a safe place for our guest families. Many of you have already received an online invitation to volunteer. Specifically, we need to... Host dinners and overnights, prepare hot breakfasts on the weekend, and host at the Day Center on Saturday or Sunday Work behind the scene setting up bedrooms, shopping for food and supplies, laundering linens and towels and converting bedrooms back to Sunday School rooms Please contact Lou Loggi (louis.loggi@gmail.com or 585-781-4237) or Laurie Mahoney (LMahone1@rochester.rr.com or 585-747-5852) to sign up. Do You Tweet? If you use Twitter, we encourage you to follow @ThirdChurchRoc. We will be increasing our Twitter presence this fall, so join us! HUNGER SUNDAY Food Cupboard has an urgent need for Peanut Butter (18 oz.)
CALENDAR for October 5 October 12 Sunday at Third Church 8:30 am Child Care CE 8:30 am Worship Chapel 9:30 am Junior Choir Rehearsal Moot Arts Room 9:30 am Sunday Seminar JH 9:30 am Growing in the Word Parlor 9:30 am Junior High Church School CE 201 10:00 am Commissioning Class CE/Youth Longe 10:00 am Intercessory Prayer Chapel 10:40 am Church School (this week only) Education Building 10:45 am Worship Sanctuary 11:45 am Coffee Hour Celebration Center 12:00 pm Lunch n Learn Johnston Hall 12:00 pm Stewardship Training Parker Room 4:30 pm Junior High Bells Sanctuary 4:30 pm Covenant Ringers Moot Arts Room 5:00 pm Advisor Meeting CE/Youth Lounge 5:15 pm Covenant Singers Choir Room 6:00pm Youth Dinner and Fellowship CC and CE Lounge Monday, October 6 9:30 am Food Cupboard CC 2:00 pm Library Committee Library 5:00 pm Shawl Knitting Ministry Parlor 5:30 pm Personnel Committee Whitney Room 6:00 pm Boy Scouts CC 6:45 pm Yoga JH Tuesday, October 7 9:15 am Morning Prayer Chapel 9:45 am Staff Meeting Parker Room 5:30 pm Peacemaking Off Site 6:00 pm Spiritual Formation Parker Room 7:00 pm Bread for the World JH 7:00 pm More Light Lecture Off Site 7:00 pm Congregational Fellowship Whitney Room Wednesday, October 8 4:00 pm CRCDS Lecture Off Site 5:00 pm Children s Bell Choir Moot Arts Room 5:30 pm Junior Choir Rehearsal Moot Arts Room 5:30 pm Qabats CC 6:00 pm Living Waters Wednesdays Chapel 6:45 pm Living Waters Wednesdays Reception Gosnell Cloister 7:15 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Thursday, October 9 9:00 am CRCDS Lecture Off Site 9:30 am Food Cupboard CC 10:45 am Celebration Ringers Moot Room 12:00 pm Thursday Voices JH 1:00 pm Book Club Library 5:45 pm Third Church Ringers Moot Room 6:45 pm Non-Violence Seminar JH Friday, October 10 Saturday, October 11 10:00 am Dining Room Ministry CC Sunday, October 12 8:30 am Child Care CE 8:30 am Worship Chapel 10:00 am Intercessory Prayer Chapel 9:30 am Jr. Choir Rehearsal Moot Arts Room 9:30 am Sunday Seminar JH 9:30 am Growing in the Word Parlor 10:45 am Worship Sanctuary 11:00 am Church School CE 6:00 pm Exploring Membership Dinner JH Monday, October 13 Columbus Day Holiday Printed on recycled paper 4 Meigs Street, Rochester, NY 14607-2013 (585) 271-6513 FAX (585) 271-6910 WEBSITE: www.thirdpresbyterian.org