Over 160 years of daring spiritual community, transforming the world with love... now more than ever July 8, 2018 10:30 a.m. Child care for infants is provided in the Nursery, room 209 in the Education wing. See an usher for directions. Large-print bulletins and hearing devices are available from the ushers. Plymouth Congregational Church
vplease rise in body, mind or spirit, as you are able, when you see this mark. This morning the organ music, solos and hymns celebrate music of France. Prelude CHACONNE Louis Couperin (1626 1661) ESSAY ON ETERNAL BLISS Olivier Messiaen (1930) vopening Hymn #150 O LOVE, HOW DEEP, HOW BROAD, Deus tuorum militum HOW HIGH vcall to Worship Anne Seltz Leader: The prophets of old spoke of God s justice, even when it was unwelcome. Who will hear this message? All: We will listen and we will hear. Leader: Responding to God s call, Jesus traveled, preaching and teaching all who would listen. Who will hear this message? All: We will listen and we will hear. Leader: The poor, the underestimated, the scared and the marginalized of our communities are speaking out in words and actions. Who will hear this message? All: We will listen and we will hear. Leader: God gives us the hope of a new day and the love of abundance. Who will hear this message? All: We will listen and we will hear. vintroit Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Gabriel Fauré (1881) vunison Prayer O God, sustain us in the complexity of our humanity. Sustain us and give us strength as we throw stones at giant problems, as we love our friends beyond wisdom, as we dance and worship, sing and contemplate, speak aloud and stand firm. Sustain us and give us strength as we celebrate and mourn for our children, as our hearts break and heal again, as we cry and laugh. We long for the warming of our bones and the hope of your love. Gather with us as we gather together.
vthe Lord s Prayer Heavenly Father, heavenly Mother, Holy and blessed is your true name. We pray for your reign of peace to come. We pray that your good will be done. Let heaven and earth become one. Give us this day the bread we need; give it to those who have none. Let forgiveness flow like a river between us, from each one to each one. Lead us to holy innocence beyond the evil of our days come swiftly Mother, Father, come. For yours is the power and the glory and the mercy: Forever your name is All in One. Welcome and Announcements Dan Wolpert Anthem IN PRAISE OF GOD François Couperin (1688 1733) arr. Hector Berlioz Let us chant in glad accord songs of praise unto the Lord, Loud and clear, our voices now shall rise to the gate of Paradise! Through the earth and through the sky Upward winging, let our singing Rise to God s glorious throne on high! Reading vhymn Even after all this time by 14th-century Persian poet Hafiz, translated by Daniel Ladinsky Even After All this time The Sun never says to the Earth, You owe me. Look What happens With a love like that, It lights the whole sky. SAVIOR, WE PRAISE THEE, NOW THE NIGHT IS OVER Christe sanctorum (see next page)
vversicles Minister: Let us prepare our hearts for prayer. Minister: God be with you. Congregation: And with your spirit. Pastoral Prayer Minister: Let us pray. Offertory SANCTUS (from Requiem) Maurice Duruflé maria Jette and Jenny French, soprano; Lisa Drew, alto; (1947) Dan Dressen, tenor; and James Bohn, bass Prayer of Dedication vdoxology #464 Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Sabaoth. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Praise to God, immortal praise, for the love that crowns our days! Bounteous source of every joy, let thy praise our tongues employ; Singing thus through all our days: Praise to God, immortal praise! Amen. Scripture 1 SAMUEL 17 (abridged) Sermon Goliath Almost Always Wins Seth Patterson vclosing Hymn #33 AS THE SUN DOTH DAILY RISE Innocents vbenediction Postlude FUGUE ON THE THEME OF THE CARILLON Maurice Duruflé AT THE CATHEDRAL OF SOISSONS (1962)
The Lord s Prayer is by Parker J. Palmer. This summer, we are offering different versions of the Lord s Prayer. Worship Credits: The Call to Worship is adapted from UCC Worship Ways; the Unison Prayer is adapted from the Revised Common Lectionary prayers online from Vanderbilt University (https:// lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/prayers). Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Ellen Christiansen Bauer, daughter of Martha Brown and niece of Carol Rippberger. Parents and Families of Our Children: Thank you for bringing your children to church. If you need a place to go with a restless or hungry child, the Parsons Room (next to the library) is available. You and your children can hear the service from there. If You Have a Hope, a Suggestion or a Concern about Plymouth, please contact the Deacons via their email address, deacons@plymouth.org. Paula Northwood, Acting Senior Minister Beth A. Faeth, Minister for Congregational Care Daniel Wolpert, Interim Minister Seth Patterson, Director of Spiritual Formation and Theater Philip Brunelle, Organist and Choirmaster Sonja Thompson, Music Associate George Maurer, First Service Music Director
Summer Music Series Jazz and classical musicians will be featured at free concerts at 7 p.m. on four Tuesdays in July at Plymouth. Presented by Plymouth s music director Philip Brunelle, the concerts will last 75 minutes. Tell your friends! Free parking is available. July 10 The New Standards: Chan Poling (piano), Steve Roehm (vibes) and John Munson (bass). Sensing a lack of an interesting jazz trio repertoire beyond the usual old standards, they got together originally to play and sing their favorite songs from every era, particularly post-1960s pop music in a stripped-down acoustic setting, making room for solos and arrangements with the freedom of jazz, and yet never fully abandoning the modest soul of pop and rock. July 17 A Leonard Bernstein Spectacular. This year, the amazing Maria Jette, Lisa Drew, Vern Sutton and James Bohn, with Sonja Thompson at the piano, will regale us with the Best of Bernstein! July 24 Tony Ross, acclaimed leader of the Minnesota Orchestra s cello section, performs music of Bach, Britten and Brahms with pianist Mary Jo Gothmann. July 31 The George Maurer Jazz Group mixes just the right proportions of refinement and pizzazz as they play straight-ahead jazz with their trademark lighthearted flair.
CHURCH REGISTER as of July 3, 2018 Recently Bereaved: Jean and Bob Grams, death of Jean s father, Tom Rognsvoog (6/22/2018) Convalescing: Carole Humphrey, at home Charlie Lloyd, The Yorkshire, Room 220, 7141 York Ave. S., Edina, 55435 Mitch Thomsen, at home In Hospice Care: Dave Hanson, Friendship Village of Bloomington Home and Hospital Visits: Plymouth s ministers call upon members of the church in their homes, in hospitals or care and rehabilitation centers. If you know of someone who would like a visit from a minister, please contact Beth Faeth (bethf@plymouth.org or 612/977-1286). Like us on Facebook (facebook.com/plymouthcongregationalchurch) Follow us on Twitter (@PCCmpls) Tag us on Instagram #plymouthchurchminneapolis Follow us on Pinterest (www.pinterest.com/plymouthcongreg/) Plymouth Congregational Church 1900 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 612/871-7400 www.plymouth.org E-mail: churchinfo@plymouth.org