For the Healing of the Nations A Festival of Hymns and Scriptures for Peace The Tree of Life for the Healing of the Nations Christ Church in the City Center of Canton, Ohio Sunday, 9 October, 2016 @ 5:00 pm
For the Healing of the Nations A Festival of Hymns and Scriptures for Peace Christ Presbyterian Church, Canton, Ohio Tuscarawas St. West @ McKinley Ave. Sunday, 9 October, 2016 @ 5:00 pm Kindly silence all electronic devices and disconnect from media. We invite you, in heart and mind and body to remove yourself from the noise of this troubled world, and enter into a brief time of mindfulness and increased awareness of God s plan for a better world. Opening Greeting Hymn No. 448 Peace of God be with you. Peace of God be with you. Salaam, salaam. Peace of God be with you. Both being Semitic languages, Arabic and Hebrew have many similar words, as can be heard here in Salaam, which sounds much like Shalom. This is the Arabic form of the customary style of greeting in the ancient Near East. It can be found in Scripture as early as the greeting of Joseph s steward to his brothers (Genesis 43:23), and it is the greeting of the risen Christ to the disciples (John 20:19, 21, 26) At this moment, all are invited to exchange greetings of peace, such as: may the peace of the Lord be with you... and also with you... or: and with thy spirit, etc. I. Our World and the Nations Revelation 22:1-5 The River of Life Pew Bible p. 1008 Hymn No. 346 stanzas 1 & 2 (remaining seated) PICARDY Hymn No. 758 A Paraphrase of a Portion of Psalm 2 Romans 8:18 23 Future Glory Pew Bible, p. 919 Hymn No. 764 (sung by the choir alone) Hymn No. 756 (standing; choir alone sings stanza 3) PELAS DORES DESTE MUNDO LLANGLOFFAN
II. These United States of America and Our Communities Hymn No. 340 stanzas 1 & 2 FINLANDIA Psalm 122 Song of Praise and Prayer for Jerusalem Pew Bible, p. 498 Isaiah 32:16-18 The Peace of God s Reign Pew Bible, p. 575 Psalm 85:9-13 Prayer for the Restoration of God s Favor Pew Bible, p. 473 Hymn No. 339 Stanzas 1 & 3 (standing) LIFT EVERY VOICE Hymn No. 759 ALL: O God, we bear the imprint of your face: the colors of our skin are your design, MEN: and what we have of beauty in our race as man or woman, you alone define, WOMEN: who stretched a living fabric on our frame and gave to each a language and a name. ----- LEFT SIDE: Where we are torn and pulled apart by hate because our race, our skin is not the same, RIGHT SIDE: while we are judged unequal by the state and victims made because we own our name, ALL: humanity reduced to little worth, dishonored is your living face on earth. ----- PEOPLE WITH BIRTHDAYS JANUARY JUNE: O God, we share the image of the One whose flesh and blood are ours, whatever skin; PEOPLE WITH BIRTHDAYS JULY DECEMBER: in Christ s humanity we find our own, and in his family our proper kin: ALL: Christ is the brother we still crucify, his love the language we must learn, or die. p. 3
2 Timothy 3:1-5 Godlessness in the Last Days Pew Bible, p. 967 Hymn No. 345 all respond at the fourth line of music: Hear our cry and heal our nation... CHURCH UNITED Hymn No. 343 Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life III. The Church and Reconciliation of God s People Ephesians 4:25-32 Rules for the New Life Pew Bible, p. 951 Hymn No. 372 O for a World Hymn No. 315 (standing; choir alone on stanza 4) NEW DIMENSIONS Luke 6:27-31 Love for Enemies Pew Bible, p. 838 Hymn No. 300 Stanzas 1 3 THEY LL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS IV. Personal Prayers: May Peace Begin with Me Hymn No. 344 (Choir singing the verses; all respond by singing the refrain) O God of mercy, hear our prayer. Bring peace to earth again! PACE MIO DIO Luke 6:32-38 Love for Enemies and Judging Others Pew Bible, p. 838 Hymn No. 754 (standing) BARONITA Matthew 7:1-5, 12 Judging Others and The Golden Rule Pew Bible, p. 788 Hymn No. 753 (seated) PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS Micah 6:1-8 God Challenges Israel and What God Requires Pew Bible, p. 757 p. 4
Hymn No. 697 Stanzas 1, 2 & 5, 6 HENDON V. God Promises a New Heaven and a New Earth Revelation 7:9-12 The Multitude from Every Nation Pew Bible, p. 999 Hymn No. 378 (seated) MERLE S TUNE Revelation 21:1-4 The New Heaven and the New Earth Pew Bible, p. 1007 Hymn No. 346 Stanzas 1, 2 & 4 (standing) REGENT SQUARE Benediction & Response Hymn No. 448 (sung by all in English and in Arabic) AS-SALAAMU LAKUM Peace of God be with you. Peace of God be with you. Salaam, salaam. Peace of God be with you. As-salaamu lakum. As-salaamu lakum. Salaam, salaam. As-salaamu lakum. Instrumental Postlude Ode to Joy Ludwig van Beethoven; arr. Scott Johnston Based on a poem about creation, peace, joy, and brotherhood. A free-will offering is received by the ushers at the exit doors. All are invited to Westminster Hall for light refreshments offered by Jennifer George, Director of Children s & Family Ministries. Narrative notes adapted from the works of Carl P. Daw, Jr., as found in Glory to God: A Companion, 2016 (Westminster John Knox Press) and in Glory to God (2013, the PCUSA Hymnal) READERS: Michael Wallace Dottie McGrew Geoffrey Darling Emma George David Rauch This Hymn Festival was planned by a committee of representatives from the many leaders of the Christ Church community. Through individual and group study, prayer, and discussion, we evaluated over 60 hymns and 20 scriptural passages for possible inclusion in this presentation. We encourage all participants this evening to investigate further the vast wealth of hymns, prayers, and scriptures God gives us for our work in our world, our nation, our state, our community, and our personal lives. Rosie Anderson, Mario Buchanan, David J. Kienzle, Dottie McGrew, Laura Milligan, Tom Okonak, Karen Peterson, Kathy Schlabach, Michael Wallace p. 5
INSTRUMENTALISTS: Mario Buchanan, organ & piano Dianne Williams, flute Alexandra Piepenbrink, oboe & English horn Teresa Houston, clarinet Jon Mathewson, guitar Scott Johnston, trumpet Jack Brndiar, trumpet Margaret Tung, French horn James Albrecht, trombone J.c. Sherman, trombone Rich Moore, percussion All are invited to return to Christ Church for a Taste of Cuba: Misa Cubana by José Maria Vitier, for choir, soloists, orchestra on Sunday, 6 November, at 5:00 pm John Wesley s Directions for Singing was included as an appendage to Select Hymns: with Tunes Annext (1761): That this part of Divine Worship may be the more acceptable to God, as well as the more profitable to yourself and others, be careful to observe the following directions: I. Learn these Tunes before you learn any others; afterwards learn as many as you please. II. Sing them exactly as they are printed here, without altering or mending them at all; and if you have learned to sing them otherwise, unlearn it as soon as you can. III. Sing All. See that you join with the congregation as frequently as you can. Let not a slight degree of weakness or weariness hinder you. If it is a cross to you, take it up and you will find a blessing. IV. Sing lustily and with good courage. Beware of singing as if you were half dead, or half asleep; but lift up your voice with strength. Be no more afraid of your voice now, nor more ashamed of its being heard, than when you sung the songs of Satan. V. Sing modestly. Do not bawl, so as to be heard above or distinct from the rest of the congregation, that you may not destroy the harmony; but strive to unite your voices together, so as to make one clear melodious sound. VI. Sing in Time: whatever time is sung, be sure to keep with it. Do not run before nor stay behind it; but attend closely to the leading voices, and move therewith as exactly as you can. And take care you sing not too slow. This drawling way naturally steals on all who are lazy; and it is high time to drive it out from among us, and sing all our tunes just as quick as we did at first. VII. Above all sing spiritually. Have an eye to God in every word you sing. Aim at pleasing him more than yourself, or any other creature. In order to this attend strictly to the sense of what you sing, and see that your Heart is not carried away with the sound, but offered to God continually; so shall your singing be such as the Lord will approve of here, and reward when he cometh in the clouds of heaven. p. 6
MUSIC PATRONS for the 2016-17 Christ Church Music Series Bev & Bill Badger Alice Bailey Becky Banfield Don & Leah Barnhart Gene Barnhart Roger & Verna Barrett Jan & Barbara Bartchy Terri & Peter Bate: In Memory of Jim Kettlewell Mary Ann Beck Kent & Marilou Berg Rev. Virginia Rila Birks William P. Blair III Fred Bohse Mr. & Mrs. John Burnquist Ed & Carol Burns Richard & Susanne Campbell Renie Connor Heather & Britt Cooper Corine Cornish Rev. Dave & Jeanne devries Judith Doebereiner Erich & Karen Dominik Ron Dougherty Judy & Kendal Douglass Dave & Sandi Fedder Ms. JoAn Ferguson Allen & Wanda Frease Fred & Judy Gibbs Bob & Hildy Greenlee Peggy Griffith John & Sue Ellyn Haas Lynn & Cheryl Hamilton John E. Harris Rhoda & Don Hart Bob Hecht Helen J. Heller Marna F. Holcomb Selina A. Hosking Edwin & Nancy Irving Dorothy E. Kandel In Memory of Jim Kettlewell David & Jeannie Kienzle Richard & Jean Ann Koons Robert W. Lee, Sr. & Joyce E. Mason Larry & Emily Linn Nancy & Fred Linxweiler Ken McPeek Phyllis & Jack Milligan Van Misheff Don & Nancy Montgomery David & Jeannine Moss Motter & Meadows Architects Linda S. Neff Mr. & Mrs. Robert Nibert Linda & Jerry Norton Tom & Nancy Okonak Carol & Joe Orin Judy Provo Rev. Ellen Purchase Dottie Rasnick Alice M. Rauch Carol A. Reed Chuck & Mary Lou Reiman: In Memory of Jim Kettlewell Kathy Schlabach Rachel R. Schneider Skip & Linda Shriver Carl Slackford Jim & Betsy Smith Millie Snyder In Memory of Dr. James A. Stanforth Terry & Betty Stoffer Ted & Marilyn Stults Judy & Bob Sweeney Ralph Tamper Robert G. Taylor Kimberly Tittle Carol Krider Vaughn Ginny Watkins Hoy Whipkey Ken & Joyce Wulff
Getting to Know Cuba: Its People, Faith, Music & Worship Friday, 4 November @ 6:00 Potluck Dinner and Presentation by The Rev. Dr. Homer and Becky Nye: The Presbyterian Church of Traverse City, MI., Retired and Member of The Presbyterian Cuba Connection Trips to Cuba and continuing interaction with Cuban churches and seminaries make Homer and Becky uniquely prepared to help us know the people, faith, music, and worship of Cuban Christians. Join us for dinner and conversation. Misa Cubana By José Maria Vitier Chancel Choir Concert with Orchestra Sunday, 6 November, 5:00pm Cuban composer and pianist, José Maria Vitier (b.1954) is known for music and movies and television, as well as compositions for piano, symphonic orchestra, chamber orchestra, among other formats. His style often combines the classical and Cuban folk music styles, as will be delightfully evident in Misa Cubana. Certainly there will be a strong presence of percussion instruments to spice up the flavors. We will perform the traditional mass movements such as Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, and Agnus Dei, along with other Latino/Hispanic songs in our Presbyterian hymnal, Glory to God. Christ Presbyterian Church Staff Ministers: The People of Christ Church + Senior Pastor: Rev. David de Vries Associate Pastor: Rev. Michael Wallace + Parish Associate: Rev. Eldon Trubee Director of Music & Organist: David Kienzle + Gibbs Music Intern: Mario Buchanan Director of Children s & Family Ministries: Jennifer George Director of Outdoor Ministries: Chris Harmsen Business Admin./Asst. Treasurer: Donald Weltlich + Financial Assistant/Secretary: Diane Nave Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor/Secretary: Caryn Smith Custodians: Kurt A. Gottschick & Ron Pelger + Mission Co-Worker in Thailand: Esther Wakeman