Service of Worship Eighth Sunday After Pentecost August 3, 2014 Eleven o clock in the morning Keeping the heart of the University listening to the heart of God The lessons for this week remind us that the God of the Bible is a God who is with us in the midst of our of wrestling, our despair, and our want. The lesson from Genesis recounts Jacob s long night of wrestling, only to discover at dawn that he d been wrestling God, who blesses him. The gospel lesson from Matthew tells the miracle of Jesus transforming two fish and five loaves into a meal for 5000 people.
The congregation is asked to remain silent during the prelude as a time of prayer and meditation. The Chapel welcomes families with children. If at any time during the service your child needs a place for active play, please know there is a nursery in the Chapel basement. Gathering Carillon Prelude Sei gegrüβet, Jesu gütig, BWV 768 Johann Sebastian Bach (Hail to thee, Kind Jesus) (1685 1750) Greeting and Announcements *Processional Hymn 386 Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown candler *Prayer of Confession and Words of Assurance (in unison) Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen. The minister speaks words of assurance. *Peace (All exchange signs and words of God s peace.) Proclamation Prayer for Illumination (in unison) Lord God, your Son left the riches of heaven and became poor for our sake: when we prosper save us from pride; when we are needy save us from despair; and give us ears to hear your word that we may continue to learn to trust in you alone; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Old Testament Lesson Genesis 32:22-31 (OT page 29 in the pew Bible) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *Gradual Hymn 142 (stanza 1) If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee (All turn and face the Gospel Procession.) wer nur den lieben gott
*Gospel Lesson Matthew 14:13-21 (NT page 15) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *Gradual Hymn 142 (stanzas 2-3) If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee wer nur den lieben gott Sermon More Than Enough Response Call to Prayer Minister: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Minister: Let us pray. Prayers of the People (The congregation responds to each petition: Hear our prayer. ) This morning we give thanks for Duke Police Department. We celebrate its commitment to the public safety of our campus through law enforcement and security services. In Durham, we remember any who struggle with addiction, those who walk together in recovery support groups, and counselors and community organizations who work closely with people struggling with addictions. Offertory I Want Jesus to Walk with Me Traditional Spiritual sojourner I want Jesus to walk with me. I want Jesus to walk with me. All along my pilgrim journey, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me. In my trials, Lord, walk with me. In my trials, Lord, walk with me. When my heart is almost breaking, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me. When I m troubled, Lord, walk with me. When I m troubled, Lord, walk with me. When my head is bowed in sorrow, Lord, I want Jesus to walk wiht me. *Doxology lasst uns erfreuen Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia, Alleluia! Praise God above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Thanksgiving and Communion *The Great Thanksgiving (Musical Setting A, found on page 17 in the hymnal) *The Lord s Prayer (number 895 in the hymnal, in unison) Sharing of the Bread and Wine All who love Christ, earnestly repent of their sins, and seek to be at peace with God and neighbor are invited to receive communion. Wine is used for communion. If you would prefer to receive grape juice, it is available upon request at the communion station near the main entrance of the Chapel, on the pulpit side. If you have a gluten allergy, those serving communion nearest to the Memorial Chapel will be ready to serve you gluten-free wafers and wine on request. You may also come forward to receive a blessing, indicated by crossing your arms over your chest. If you would like to receive individual anointing with oil and prayers for healing, ministers will be in the Memorial Chapel during communion. Music During Distribution Hymn 631 (sung by all) O Food to Pilgrims Given o welt, ich muss dich lassen Communion Let Us Break Bread Together Let us break bread together on our knees... When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Let us drink wine together on our knees... Let us Praise God together on our knees... *Prayer After Communion Sending Forth *Benediction Traditional Spiritual let us break break *Recessional Hymn 132 All My Hope Is Firmly Grounded Postlude Marche Héroïque michael Herbert Brewer (1865 1928) Carillon *All who are able may stand.
Presiding Ministers Preacher Lectors Soloist Organist Ministers of Anointing Head Ushers Ministry of Worship The Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer The Rev. Bruce Puckett The Rev. Dr. Deborah Blanks Associate Dean of Religious Life and the Chapel, Princeton University Mr. Ken Arneson Member, Congregation at Duke Chapel Ms. Chien-Kuang Ding Member, Congregation at Duke Chapel Ms. Erica Dunkle Mr. Christopher Jacobson The Rev. Bruce Puckett The Rev. Dr. Carol Gregg Dr. James Ferguson and Mr. Rick Wilfong Today s Guest Preacher Today we are pleased to welcome the Rev. Dr. Deborah Blanks as Peter Gomes guest preacher. Dr. Blanks is associate dean of religious life and the chapel at Princeton University. She waded into the world of university chaplaincy after serving for over a decade as an active duty United States Navy chaplain. Her first assignment in the civilian world was as an assistant university chaplain at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. She earned a D. Min. from Drew University in the area of Worship, Spirituality and Preaching, an M. Div. from the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia, a Th.M. from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a B. A. in political science from Douglass College, Rutgers University. She has been the recipient of military honors and civilian awards. An ordained elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, she serves as the dean of the New Jersey Annual Conference Ministerial Institute, Board of Examiners.
Chapel Announcements Today s Flowers Flowers for today s worship service are given to the glory of God by the Nan and Taylor Cole Chapel Endowment. Today s Offering All of today s cash offerings and undesignated checks will be used for an emergency fund for disaster and recovery support for communities in our world that are affected by unexpected and sudden disaster (natural or otherwise). Your generosity enables the Chapel to respond quickly with financial support in times of acute crisis. Visiting the Chapel The Chapel often has weddings booked on Saturdays and Sunday afternoons, especially during the summer months. If a wedding is taking place, visitors will not be permitted inside. Before visiting on a weekend, please call 919-681-9488 to learn when the Chapel will be open to the public. Duke Chapel Event Email List If you would like to receive emails about upcoming events sponsored by Duke Chapel, such as concerts, dialogues, special worship services, and more, please visit www.chapel.duke.edu/contact and sign up via the link in the left-hand box. Questions People Often Ask - Why do we process into the sanctuary? Throughout the Bible there is a tension between God s people as a settled people, enjoying land, king, and temple, and God s people as a pilgrim nation, experiencing exodus, wilderness, and exile. Jesus comes to a people who are in internal exile under the Romans; he encourages them to lay aside everything and to follow him. Yet, we often forget we are a pilgrim people. And so in every act of worship we have a procession, in order to embody what it means to live the life of faith as a journey. Two significant forms of companionship are to share a meal and to share a journey. Worship begins with one and ends with the other. Just as the Road to Emmaus was, in Luke, the first encounter with the risen Christ, so today breaking bread together helps us identify the God we meet on the journey.
The Congregation at Duke University Chapel 919-684-3917 www.congregation.chapel.duke.edu The following Congregation opportunities are open to all. Summer Sunday Education Weekly Christian education for all ages is available throughout the summer months. All classes begin at 9:45 a.m. in the lowest level of Duke Divinity School. Wee Praise: Infants through children age 3, and their parents or caregivers, will meet weekly for music and movement in Westbrook Room 0014. Children and Youth Summer Choir: Children and youth, age 4 through 12th grade, will meet in Westbrook Room 0012 to sing. Wired Word: Youth and Adults will reflect on current events in light of scripture in Westbrook Room 0011. Back Pew Collection The Local Missions and Outreach Committee will be collecting back-to-school supplies for local Durham students with limited resources. Items needed include backpacks, scissors, paper, pens, pencils, composition notebooks, 3-ring binders, pocket folders, erasers, rulers, markers, crayons, glue, construction paper, and flash drives. Monetary donations will be accepted as well. Donated supplies may be dropped off in the back pew today or August 10. Heavenly Hugs Hat Ministry Those who knit and crochet are invited to create hats of all sizes for a newly organized hat ministry. Completed hats will be gifted to newly baptized infants and homeless individuals. If you would like more information and/or yarn, please meet in the right transept on Sunday, August 10, immediately after the worship service. Women s Ministry A group of women in the Congregation are interested in exploring a women s ministry, focusing on fellowship and prayer. Women are invited meet for dinner and share ideas on Monday, August 11, at 6:30 p.m. at Saladelia Durham, 4201 University Drive, #101, Durham. Please RSVP to congregation@duke.edu if you plan to attend on August 11. Offering From Children And Youth On the first Sunday of the month, children and youth of the Congregation, join the ushers in presenting their gifts to God. Local Mission And Outreach Those interested in helping plan mission outreach are invited to the Local Mission Committee meeting which will take place today after worship in the Chapel kitchen. Summer Movie Night The final summer movie night, followed by discussion, will be held on Monday, August 11 at 7:30pm. Terry Yuschok and Lee Lawrence are hosting at their home, 109 Kinsale Drive, Chapel Hill, 27517. The featured movie will be Nefarious: Merchant of Souls, a 2011 American documentary presented from a Christian point of view about modern human trafficking and sexual slavery.
Duke University Chapel Duke Chapel is a grand building, suitable for hosting major events in the life of the University and its members; it acts as a moderator for the diversity of religious identity and expression on campus; and it is a Christian church of an unusually interdenominational character, with a tradition of stirring music, preaching, and liturgy. We welcome you to our life of worship, learning, dialogue, and service. www.chapel.duke.edu Box 90974, Durham, NC 27708 919-684-2572 For Worshipers & Visitors Prayer requests may be placed in the prayer box located by the Memorial Chapel. For a tour of Duke Chapel, meet today s docent near the front steps of the Chapel following the service. Hearing assist units and a Braille hymnal are available at the attendant s desk at the entry way of the Chapel. See the Chapel attendant if you would like to use one of our large-print Bibles or hymnals for the worship service this morning. For Families & Children Children 4 and younger are welcome to visit the nursery (capacity limited), located in the Chapel basement, beginning at 10:50 a.m. each week. Pagers are available for parents to keep with them during worship. Parents needing a place to feed, quiet, or change infants are also welcome. Activity Bags are available at the rear of the Chapel for children 5 or younger. Please return the bags at the end of the service. Children s bulletins are available from the ushers. We invite you to consider joining the Congregation at Duke Chapel. The Congregation is an interdenominational church with a variety of vibrant ministries, including discipleship and spiritual formation (for children, youth, and adults), mission and outreach, and pastoral care. If you would like to receive the weekly enews from the Congregation or have any questions, please email congregation@duke.edu or call 919-684-3917. The Rev. Dr. Luke Powery Ministry Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp The Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer Dr. Adam Hollowell The Rev. Bruce Puckett Mr. Joshua Lazard Ms. Gerly Ace Music Dr. Rodney Wynkoop Dr. Robert Parkins Mr. Christopher Jacobson Dr. Brian Schmidt Mr. John Santoianni Mr. J. Samuel Hammond Mr. Michael Lyle Staff of Duke University Chapel Administration Ms. Beth Gettys Sturkey Ms. Joni Harris Ms. Adrienne Koch Mr. James Todd Ms. Sara Clark Ms. Lisa Moore Mr. Andrew Klumpp Ms. Lucy Hart Peaden Taylor Mr. Oscar Dantzler and Ms. Beverly Jordan Staff of the Congregation at Duke University Chapel The Rev. Dr. Carol Gregg The Rev. Brad Troxell Ms. Phyllis Snyder Mr. Nelson Strother Dean of the Chapel Associate Dean for Religious Life Director of Worship Director of Student Ministry Director of Community Ministry C. Eric Lincoln Minister for Student Engagement Staff Assistant for Student Ministry Director of Chapel Music University Organist Chapel Organist Assistant Conductor and Administrative Coordinator of Chapel Music Curator of Organs and Harpsichords University Carillonneur Staff Assistant for Chapel Music Director of Development Assistant to the Dean Communications Specialist Multimedia Manager for Media Ministry Chapel Events and Wedding Coordinator Accounting Specialist and Office Coordinator Visitor Relations Specialist Staff Assistant for Development Housekeepers Pastor Associate Pastor Children s Pastor Administrative Assistant