by participating in the practices of the Christian community. These are practices of the whole church. Because and to the extent that the church is faithful in its practice, it makes take root in them. Those who participate in these practices are involving themselves ever more deeply in the processes by which faith may co Craig Dykstra Growing in the Life of Faith September 15, 2013 The Worship of God Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost 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. Parking is available in the Meigs Street parking lot. On Sundays, the Arnold Park parking lot is available for handicap parking only. Street parking is possible on both sides of East Avenue. Additional parking can be found at (all on East Avenue): Jewish Community Federation (Sibley Place) Seneca Waterways Council of the Boy Scouts American Association of University Women Rochester Area Community Foundation Century Club Hearing Assistance. The Chapel and Sanctuary are - 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 to all floors/areas of the church. Large Print Bulletins and Bibles are available from the ushers. Hymnals and Bibles are located under the first row pews. worship bulletins, Bibles and activity bags are available from the ushers. Church School is available for children, preschool through sixth grade during the 10:45am worship service. Child Care is available in the Education Building for infants and toddlers to age three. Coffee Hour follows the 10:45am worship service. All are invited to this time of fellowship in the Celebration Center. Pastoral Care needs and prayer requests 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 A WORD ABOUT THIS CHURCH 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 community without regard for sexual orientation, personal background or human condition. www.thirdpresbyterian.org Find us on Facebook: byterian 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 William W. Young, Pastor Emeritus Peter A. DuBois, Director of Music/Organist ext. 109 Christina A. Lenti, Associate Director of Music ext. 110 Tom Mueller, Assistant Organist -Veitch, Coordinat ext. 118 Jane S. Carden, Youth Ministry Coordinator ext. 107
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 Adagio in E Major Frank Bridge CHORAL INTROIT Congolese Folk Hymn (10:45) Junior Choir Yesu azali awa nabiso. Alleluia, na Yesu. Jesus Christ is with us; he is here. Hallelujah, he is here. 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 100 LEADER: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; PEOPLE: Know that the Lord is God. LEADER: PEOPLE: Enter the gates with thanksgiving, and the courts with praise. For the Lord is good; HYMN 412 Eternal God, Whose Power Upholds FOREST GREEN PRAYER of CONFESSION Merciful God, you made us in your image, with a mind to know you, a heart to love you, and a will to serve you. But our knowledge is imperfect, our love inconstant, our obedience incomplete. Day by day we fail to grow into your likeness; yet you are slow to be angry with your children. For the sake of Jesus Christ, your Son, our Savior, do not hold our sins against us, but in your tender love, forgive. Amen. from Book of Common Order, Church of Scotland
SILENT PRAYER KYRIE ASSURANCE OF PARDON LEADER: PEOPLE: RESPONSE: Friends, believe the good news. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. FOCUS on CONNECTION Children and Youth Ministries TEACHER/ADVISOR COMMISSIONING DISMISSAL of CHILDREN (10:45) (Following the commissioning, children are invited to proceed (10:45) to the education building for Sunday school. The nursery is available for children to age three on the middle level of the education building.)
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.) EPISTLE LESSON I Timothy 1:12-17 (Pew Bible, NT page 208) LEADER: The Word of the Lord. PEOPLE: Thanks be to God. ANTHEM David Goodenough I will sing with the spirit. I will sing with the understanding. O sing unto the Lord a new song. Sing unto the Lord all the earth. - I Corinthians 14:15; Psalm 96:1 GOSPEL LESSON Luke 15:1-10 (Pew Bible, NT, page 78) LEADER: The Word of the Lord. PEOPLE: Thanks be to God. SERMON John Wilkinson HYMN 387 Shepherd Lead Us BRADBURY AFFIRMATION of FAITH Brief Statement of Faith, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the church. 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. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God's new heaven and new earth, praying, Come, Lord Jesus! Amen.
PRAYERS of the PEOPLE & THE LORD 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. PRESENTATION of OFFERINGS ANTHEM The Lord Is My Shepherd John Rutter Linnea Rowley, oboe RESPONSE The Lord is my shepherd; therefore can I lack nothing. He shall feed me in a green pasture, and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. He shall convert my soul and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness, for his Name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For thou art with me: Thy rod and thy staff comfort me. Thou shalt prepare a table for me against them that trouble me: Thou hast anointed my head with oil and my cup shall be full. But thy loving kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. - Psalm 23 LEADER: PEOPLE: LEADER: PEOPLE: LEADER: PEOPLE: 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.
ALL: Undaunted you seek the lost, O God, exultant you bring home the found. Touch our hearts with grateful wonder at the tenderness of your forbearing love. Grant us delight in the mercy that has found us, and bring all to rejoice at the feast of forgiveness. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son. Amen. HYMN 172 My Shepherd Will Supply My Need RESIGNATION CHARGE and BENEDICTION CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE God be with you till we meet again; (8:30) Loving counsels guide, uphold you, CHORAL RESPONSE (10:45) GREETING God be with you till we meet again. POSTLUDE C.S. Lang The flowers this morning are given to the glory of God in loving memory Roberta and Frank Bennett, parents of Kate Bennett and grandparents of Julia Hermanson. PREACHER: LITURGISTS: ACOLYTES: DIRECTOR OF MUSIC/ORGANIST: ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC: ASSISTANT ORGANIST: GREETERS: USHERS: CARILLONEUR: RVICE: John Wilkinson Martha Langford, Lynette Sparks, Christie Lutzer Ty Joseph, Randy Carlson Peter DuBois Christina Lenti Tom Mueller Peg Rachfal, Betty Iwan, Daryl Powell, Hannah Powell, Holly Powell, Bernie Todd Smith, Jean Whitney Robb and Nancy Adams, Bill and Priscilla Boller, Otto Muller-Girard, Jr., Jeff Sprague, Beth and Phil Tschorke Cecil Buchinger
Connect 4: Children and Youth Ministries This morning, members of our program areas will share highlights about Third n and Youth Ministries. Information will be available for you to learn more in the Chapel narthex following the 8:30am service. At coffee hour in the Celebration Center following the 10:45am service, there will be a display with information on how you can connect your time and talent with this ministry. Our Connect Four efforts this fall are designed to connect you with great opportunities to learn and serve and share your gifts. Is the Spirit leading you to connect in a deeper way? MINISTRY, SERVICE, AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES September 15, 2013 Church School Faculty & Advisors Nursery Coordinator: Sharon Davenport Preschool: Shannan Monrad Kindergarten: Kirsten Elting, Elena Pochodylo First Grade: Sarah Boyce, Abby Merz Second Grade: Becky Picone Third Grade: Andrew Elder Fourth Grade: Lynn Donahue, Kathy Oehling (Spring) Fifth Grade: Lori Gilley Sixth Grade: Stephanie Post, Paul Zeh Qabats Co-Leaders: Dawn Ossont, Brian Walker, Molly Schleigh ry Committee Chair: Sarah Boyce If you are not able to connect this morning, you may contact B -Veitch (rveitch@thirdpresbyterian.org) or Sarah Boyce (saraheboyce@hotmail.com) to learn more about Childr Carden (jcarden@thirdpresbyterian.org) or Michele Crain (romancecrain@gmail.com) to learn more about Youth Ministry. The Stewardship Committee wants you to know that, in addition to the personnel expenses that are related to our Children and Youth programs (by far the highest portion of the budget), we have committed $11,370 in 2013 to support these ministries. That is to say, your pledge support matters and makes a difference! -Veitch Youth Ministries Acolyte Coordinator: Mary DuBois Advisors: Bill Bay, Jenny Bay, Paul Bishop, Meaghan Held, Jenny Hutkowski, Therese Owen, Bruce Peachey, Jim Pochodylo Becky Wiggins, Gretchen Young-Zeh, Susie Jacobs (DRM Baking), Jane Dickinson, Pati Primerano, Sandy Gianniny Youth Ministry Committee Chair: Michele Crain Youth Ministry Coordinator: Jane Carden
Spiritual Formation Sunday Seminar Recovering the Good News September 15: Igniting a Passion for Jesus in the 21 st Century Why? Why Now? September 22: Our Own Stories of Good News September 29: Connecting with People in Our Spheres of Influence Lynette Sparks is leading this three-week series at 9:30 in Johnston Hall Growing in the Word: Adult Bible Study September 15: Luke 15:1-10 with Jim Stewart September 22: I Timothy 2:1-7 with Jim Stewart September 29: I Timothy 6:6-10 with Susan Rupp The Bible studies take place in the Parlor at 9:30am. Intercessory Prayer 10:00am in the Chapel Spend time in silent prayer, light a candle, or request intercessory prayer with one of the Deacons. To add names to the weekly congregational prayer list, please contact Martha Langford, 271-6537, ext. 108 or mlangford@thirdpresbyterian.org. Holy Rolling Stones Sunday, September 15, 9:30am Youth Church School Join us Sunday mornings in the Youth classroom at 9:30am. We will adventure out into the Third Church neighborhood and find places to think, talk, listen, and pray. And of course, have a snack. Come dressed for the weather! Special September 22 Schedule Because of the Rochester Marathon, our worship schedule on September 22 will be slightly altered. We regret any inconvenience. We will hold ONE service of worship on September 22 at 10:45 a.m. in the sanctuary. Our regular Sunday morning schedule 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. will return on September 29. Thank you for your understanding. Thursday Voices in Johnston Hall Thursday at Noon Pre-printed materials are available in the literature rack outside the office. September 19 The Bridge with Lynette Sparks September 26 The Wallflower with Martha Langford Camp Cory Evening Prayer Sunday, September 22, 7:00pm Christ Church, Pittsford The children and youth of the area churches who participated in the August Camp Cory choir retreat will join together to present a beautiful service of Evening Prayer. Liturgy, psalms, readings, anthems and youth choirs. All are welcome. Youth Music Groups Begin today Covenant Ringers and Singers and Junior High Bell Choir Bell choirs will begin rehearsals on Sunday, September15 at 4:30pm. Covenant Singers will hold its first rehearsal at 5:15pm on September 15. Contact Chris Lenti for more information about Bell Choirs (271-6537, ext. 101 or clenti@thirdpresbyterian.org) or Peter DuBois for information about Covenant Singers (271-6537, ext. 109 or pdubois@thirdpresbyterian.org). Youth Dinner & Fellowship Starts Tonight! Calling all 7 th -12 th Dinner is at 6:00pm in Celebration Center. Fellowship follows in the Youth Lounge. See you there!
Calvin Guild Wednesday, September 18, 12:00pm Johnston Hall The Calvin Guild fellowship group for AARP eligible individuals will kick off a new program year with Lynette Sparks as speaker. A simple soup and sandwich lunch will be available at a cost of $7 per participant. Please contact Dot Wallace at 223-8502 to RSVP. Responding to Urban Violence Thursday, September 19, 7:00pm, Johnston Hall All are welcome to attend an open forum with James Sheppard, Chief of Police, City of Rochester, to address gun violence in Rochester and to explore how the faith community can help to reduce it. Thursday, September 26, 7:00pm Johnston Hall John Klofas, Professor of Criminal Justice at R.I.T. will lead an open forum to address gun violence in Rochester and to explore how the faith community can help to reduce it. Join us for these two important conversations. Sisters in Spirit Friday, September 20, 9:30am, Parlor Reading and discussion will center around Contact Amy Stratton-Smith at 241-9051 or ameliajean123@gmail.com. Meals with a Meaning On September 21 you are invited to share a meal in the home of one of your fellow members. The proceeds of this FUNdraiser support general expenses of the operating budget. If you are interested in being a guest, please contact Maryjane Link (mjlink@earthlink.net) or 738-1538. s Car City on September 21 will raise awareness of family homelessness and to raise funds to benefit the Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network. Forms are available at: www.raihn.org For more information contact web site. Commissioning Class Info Meeting Sunday, September 29, 9:30am Youth Lounge both parents and teens interested in exploring the process. The actual class starts in January, but a Fall component has been added. Join us! Youth Kickoff Potluck/Parent Meeting Sunday, September 29, 5:00pm Celebration Center Our Youth-Parent Information Meeting kicks off the year with a Potluck supper on Sunday, September 29 at 5:15pm in Celebration Center. This is an important meeting. Details about this upcoming year will be shared. Registration and permission forms will be distributed. Volunteer sign-up trip plans will be shared. Peter DuBois, Chris Lenti, and Jeanne Fisher will share music information as well. PLEASE BRING: A dish to pass for 10 people by last name as follows: A H: Salad I P: Side Dish Q Z: Dessert *meat/vegetarian options provided by the Youth Committee RSVP: Jane Carden (jcarden@thirdpresbyterian.org) by September 26 with the number of people attending.
Heritage Members Lunch September 29, 12:15pm All Third Church members who have achieved 75 years of life experience are cordially invited to lunch in the Celebration Center on Sunday, September 29. Please call your response in to the church office at 271-6513. Calling All Young Adults! We are sensing some renewed energy around creating a new young adult ministry. We are loosely defining young (including students). If you are interested, -Veitch at rveitch@thirdpresbyterian.org. Join us! Tutoring Opportunities The Third Church tutoring scene is especially active and filled with new opportunities for you to try this fall. Our two elementary school programs are at School #3 and School #35 in the city. We have a new tutoring program at the Young the city as well. We want to expand our tutoring teams in all of these programs. We hope you could commit for a year, but one-month placements are possible, too. For info about School #35 contact Ike Neilson at neilson@rochester.rr.com For info about School #3 or YMIHA contact Sue Maddock at smasue@rochester.rr.com Come talk to us at Connect Four in the fellowship hall at church on October 6. REF Annual Awards Dinner Wednesday, October 9, 6:00pm Riverside Convention Center presented to the Third Church Tutoring programs in recognition of their work in the Rochester city schools. Tickets are $75 each, and reservations can be made by visiting www.rochestereducation.org/events, calling 585-271-5790, or e-mailing info@rochestereducation.org. East Avenue Grocery Run Visit the East Avenue Grocery Run Table Stop by our Rally Day table today to: Register for the 5K ($20) Buy a vibrant green reusable Grocery Run bag with the race logo for just $5 Pick up posters and registration forms to help with publicity Show your support by making a donation to this terrific family friendly event More information is available at www.groceryrun.org and on facebook. Gallery Exhibit Be sure to stop by the Third Church Gallery behind the Sanctuary to see the photo through the end of the month. HUNGER SUNDAY Next Sunday please bring: Canned Tuna (packed in water) Canned Chicken Your contributions are needed EVERY SUNDAY! programs by attending the Rochester Celebration of Partners of City School Students Dinner on October 9 at 6:30pm.
Sunday at Third Church CALENDAR FOR SEPTEMBER 15-SEPTEMBER 22 8:15 am Child Care CE 9:00 am Junior Choir Rehearsal Moot Arts Room 9:15 am Intercessory Prayer Chapel 9:30 am Sunday Seminar JH 9:30 am Growing in the Word Parlor 10:00 am Acolyte Training Sanctuary 10:45 am Worship/Teacher & Advisor Commissioning Sanctuary 10:15 am Church School CE 12:00 pm Coffee Hour/Connect Four CC 4:30 pm Junior High Bells Bell Balcony 4:30 pm Covenant Ringers Moot Arts Room 5:15 pm Covenant Singers Choir Room 6:00 pm Youth Dinner/Fellowship CC/Youth Lounge Monday, September 16 8:30 am Chapel Bells Moot Arts Room 9:30 am Food Cupboard CC 2:00 pm Library Committee Library 5:00 pm Shawl Knitting Ministry Parlor 5:30 pm Personnel Parker Room 6:45 pm Yoga JH 7:30 pm Born This Way! Parlor Tuesday, September 17 8:15 am Sojourn with the Psalms Parlor 9:15 am Morning Prayers Chapel 9:45 am Staff Meeting Parker Room 12:00 pm Staff Luncheon CC Wednesday, September 18 12:00 pm Calvin Guild JH 5:00 pm Children s Bell Choir Moot Arts Room 5:30 pm Junior Choir Rehearsal Moot Arts Room 7:15 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Choir Room Thursday, September 19 9:30 am Food Cupboard CC 10:45 am Celebration Ringers Parker Room 12:00 pm Thursday Voices JH 5:00 pm UPT Education Parker Room 5:45 pm Third Church Ringers Moot Arts Room 7:00 pm Forum with Police Chief Sheppard JH Friday, September 20 9:30 am Sisters in Spirit Parlor Saturday, September 21 10:00 am Dining Room Ministry CC 6:00 pm Meals with a Meaning Off Site Sunday, September 22 8:15 am Child Care CE 8:30 am Worship Chapel 9:30 am Junior Choir Rehearsal Moot Arts Room 9:30 am Youth Church School CE 9:30 am Sunday Seminar JH 9:30 am Growing in the Word Parlor 10:00 am Intercessory Prayer Chapel 10:45 am Worship Sanctuary 11:00 am Church School CE 12:00 pm Cloister Dedication Cloister 12:00 pm Coffee Hour Garth 4:30 pm Junior High Bells Sanctuary 4:30 pm Covenant Ringers Moot Arts Room *5:00 pm Covenant Singers Choir Room 7:00 pm Camp Cory Evening Prayer Off Site *5:00 this week only 4 Meigs Street, Rochester, NY 14607-2013 Printed on recycled paper FAX (585) 271-6910 WEBSITE: www.thirdpresbyterian.org