FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST July 2, 2017 Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI 48226 Phone (313) 961-4533 www.fortstreet.org www.facebook.com/fortstreet
SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 2, 2017 WE ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME PRELUDE Melody Horatio W. Parker WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP (adapted from Psalm) One: How long must we feel that you have forgotten us, O Lord? All: How long must we bear such deep pain in our souls? One: Answer us, O Lord my God! Look at us, we beg you! All: Let us see your light; give hope to our hearts! One: Yet we still will sing praises to you, O Lord, because you have been so generous with us in the past, and you are faithful. All: Because you have been so faithful, we come to worship you and sing with joy. *HYMN # 307 God of Grace and God of Glory CWM RHONDDA *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Rev. Dr. Elizabeth L. Downs 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 blame you when things in our lives go wrong and we blame others for our misfortune and unhappiness; we fear our doubt and our certainty; we have not loved you or neighbor as you have commanded. We are afraid to walk into the unknown in your name, depending solely on you, for we cannot foresee the outcome. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be *SILENT CONFESSION Lead us that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. *DECLARATION OF GOD S FORGIVENESS Rev. Dr. Elizabeth L. Downs Hear the Good News....... In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Amen. *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE # 447 We Are Forgiven WE ARE FORGIVEN We are forgiven. We are forgiven. Thanks be to God, Thanks be to God. We are forgiven. We are forgiven. Thanks be to God, Thanks be to God. 2
*SHARING OF CHRIST S PEACE Since God has forgiven us in Christ, we too should forgive one another. The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. (Exchange signs of Christ s peace with those worshipping with you.) WE LISTEN FOR GOD S WORD CHILDREN S MESSAGE Rev. Dr. Elizabeth L. Downs PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION All: O Lord, open our hearts and minds are open to receive your Word. One: Listen for what the Spirit is saying to the Church. NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Matthew 10:40-42 (p.10 in pew Bibles) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. DUET Great is Thy Love Carl Bohm, arr. Wallingford Riegger Great is thy love, boundless thy might, Lord, source of life and light. Blessed be thy name, Lord, God and King, praises to thee we bring. OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Genesis 22:1-14 (p.17 in pew Bibles) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON The Absurdity of Faith Rev. Dr. Elizabeth L. Downs *HYMN # 766 The Church of Christ Cannot Be Bound MC KEE WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS Rev. Dr. Elizabeth L. Downs PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE 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. 3
OFFERING OF THE PLEDGES AND GIFTS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY The Shepherd s Psalm Daniel Protheroe (The text is based on Psalm 23) *OFFERTORY RESPONSE # 717 For the Life That You Have Given PLEADING SAVIOR *PRAYER OF THANKS WE GO FORTH IN GOD S NAME *HYMN # 338 O Beautiful for Spacious Skies MATERNA *CHARGE AND BLESSING POSTLUDE La Réjouissance G.F. Handel (The postlude is offered as an instrumental prayer, not a performance. You are invited to remain seated; if you wish to depart, please do so quietly, remembering those who are still worshipping.) + + + *Please rise in body, mind, or spirit. Thank you for gathering with us for worship this morning. Following worship, there will be a coffee hour in the small dining area. Please join us! Today s music draws on the contributions of composers from the United States and the British Isles. The Prelude is by Horatio William Parker (1863-1919), an American composer, organist and teacher who taught the undergraduate Charles Ives at Yale University. The Postlude is from Music for the Royal Fireworks by G.F. Handel, written for King George II of Great Britain in 1749. Handel was born in Germany but spent the bulk of his career in London. Daniel Protheroe (1866-1934) emigrated from Wales to the U.S. at age 19, living in Scranton, Milwaukee and Chicago. Wallingford Riegger (1885-1961) lived and worked in New York City. His arrangement of this piece by German composer Carl Bohm was tucked away in the choir library until the recent renovation and cataloguing of all the music stored there. 4
Liturgist Soloists Sound Tech Worship Coordinator Erika Thompson and Kevin Thompson Twiler French Beth Brown Ushers are available to provide assistance with particular needs: Hearing Assist System Wheelchair Access Ramp Wheelchair Seating--locations available in the sanctuary Handicap Restroom--use elevator to second floor We are delighted that you are here! Visit the information and display tables in the narthex. During the worship service, child care is provided for children through age 4. Ushers can provide directions. Children of all ages are encouraged to participate in Sunday School, which follows the Children's Message. A Christian Education staff member will lead the children downstairs. Parents may pick them up after worship. For additional information about our Sunday School program, please contact Judith Sheldon at firstcircleinc@sbcglobal.net. or Nancy Jackson at nancymottershawjackson@gmail.com. You may add to the beauty of our weekly worship by contributing a floral donation. Flowers are usually given in memory of or in honor of persons or events. Contact Pam Sharrow at Sharrow13@gmail.com. The church office will contact you for your floral dedication. Prayer List for the Month of July 2017 Gabrielle Abrego, Don and Lois Bardwell, Lynne Bieniek, Ruth Boyce, Bobbie Edwards and family, Deborah Fair, Iola Jackson, Geraldine Adams Jones, Valorie Kimbrough, Kathy Payne and family, The Petrie Family, Patrick Picking and family, Mary Robinson, and Mykah. Prayers for Military Loved Ones (We are seeking to update our Military Roll. Please contact the church office with any changes.) Jonathan Heyler USN; Ssgt Shanell Howard USAF; Maj. Michael Kurtti USAF; Capt. Theo Moran USAF; Major Katy Spicer USMC; Lt. Mark Webster USAF. FORT STREET STAFF: Alison Grosch, Operations Manager; Judith Sheldon, Director of Christian Education; John Glover, Director of Open Door; Marilyn Biery, Music Director/Organist; Lola JF Davidson, Secretary; Loretta Stanton, Wedding Coordinator; Jerry Johnson, Building Engineer; Damien Hines, Custodian; Karen Wright, Donlin Center Staff. Transitional Pastor Pastor Neeta R. Nichols pastor@fortstreet.org Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Dr. Robert H. Crilley Music Director Emeritus: Edward Kingins Website: www.fortstreet.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/fortstreet 5
Fort Street News MISSION STATEMENT Fort Street Presbyterian Church is an oasis in an urban environment, building a caring Christian community where diversity is celebrated and developing programs that minister to metropolitan Detroit and the world beyond. We do this in response to the grace of God through Jesus Christ, recognizing the truth of the Gospel: There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male or female; for all of us are one in Christ Jesus. Michigan Black Presbyterian Caucus Scholarship Fund-Raiser Presents an Ecumenical Luncheon with The Reverent Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, ll Stated Clerk of the PCUSA General Assembly July 13, 2017 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.* Rev. Dr. Nelson is a ending lunch and will be available for ques ons and answers. He will be speaking at Westminster Church at 7:00 p.m. that evening. There is no charge. Henry Hotel (formerly Ritz Carlton 300 Town Center Drive Dearborn, Michigan *Luncheon Tickets @ 50.00 available from Judith Sheldon, Fort Street; Presbytery of Detroit Resource Center, 313-345-6550 x 215; Harold Ellis at hellis1010@aol.com. OPEN DOOR MEAL PROGRAM THURSDAYS 9AM-11AM This program is open to the public. Between 8am and 9am, woman and elderly guests may shower. They may also receive a hygiene kit and use the clothing bank once a month. Between 9 and 11am, men may shower. They may also get a hygiene kit and use the clothing bank monthly. Guest seeking clothing and hygiene kits must present valid identification. Between 9 and 11am, a full hot meal is served. Volunteers are welcome. Meaning in a Moment 2017 Christian Adult Education, Stapleton Chapel 9:45am 10:45 a.m. "From Jesus to Christ" July 9,2017 A four part series produced by Frontline, PBS, facilitated by Tim Moran All Are Welcome! Fort Street Presbyterian Church Wedding Guidebook 2017 631 West Fort Street Detroit MI 48226 MARRIAGE ANYONE 2017? Thinking of getting married? Want to get married at Fort Street? Contact the Wedding Coordinator, Loretta Stanton 313-549-1015. with more information please be sure to visit our website at fortstreet.org Career Closet Need women's dress clothes, sizes 18 & up. Also need men s extra large dress clothes, shirts, size 18 and up, men s belts, men s cuff links, and men s shoes, all sizes. 6
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