Bethany Presbyterian Church 3000 Dewey Avenue, Rochester, New York Celebration of Worship Music Sunday 14 May 2017 10:00 AM Prelude + GATHERING IN GOD S PRESENCE + Welcome to God s house. We invite you to enter reverently, sit prayerfully, and converse quietly with God. Please silence mobile devices. Naima! those who are able, please stand. Chase Loomer, piano CJ Ziarniak, tenor saxophone John Coltrane (1926-1967)! Gathering Hymn KOMT NU MET ZANG Welcome 1
! Call to Worship Pastor: Almighty God, All: to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.! Opening Hymn #35 Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty LOBE DEN HERREN! Confession and Forgiveness Pastor: The proof of God s amazing love is this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Because we have faith in him, we dare to approach God with confidence. All: Silence is kept. 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. In your mercy, forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. Pastor: The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. I declare to you, in the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. All: Amen.! Peace Pastor: May the peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you! 2
+ HEARING GOD S WORD + Prayer for Illumination #288 Spirit of the Living God LIVING GOD First Reading 1 Peter 2:2-10 pew Bible, p. 984 Reader: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Gospel Reading John 14:1-14 pew Bible, p. 877 Pastor: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Choral Selection Son of God Mass (2001) Bethany Choir Chase Loomer, organ CJ Ziarniak, soprano saxophone James Whitbourn (1963-) I. Introit II. Kyrie Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. III. Kyrie Meditation Kyrie eleison. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. 3
IV. Gloria Gloria in excelsis Deo. Et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis. Laudamus te, benedicimus te, adoramus te, glorificamus te. Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam. Domine Deus, Rex caelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens. Domine Fili unigenite, Jesu Christe, Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris. Qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis, qui tollis peccata mundi suscipe deprecationem nostram. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobis. Quoniam tu solus Sanctus, tu solus Dominus, tu solus Altissimus, Jesu Christe, cum Sancto Spiritu: in Gloria Dei Patris. Amen. V. Lava Me Credo in unum Deum. Lava me Domine. Sursum corda habemus ad Dominum dignum et iustum est. VI. Sanctus and Benedictus Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus sabaoth, Pleni sunt caeli et terra, gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini, Hosanna in excelsis. VII. Pax Domini Pax Domini sit semper vobiscum. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to those of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you. We give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God Almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, only-begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; who takes away the sins of the world, hear our prayer. Who sits at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father. Amen. I believe in one God. Wash me, Lord. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. It is right and just. Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. The peace of the Lord be with you always. - continued on next page - 4
VIII. Agnus Dei Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis. Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis. Agnus Dei qui tollis peccata mundi: Dona nobis pacem. IX. Amen Amen. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: grant us peace. Amen. + RESPONDING TO GOD S WORD +! Hymn of the Day #7 Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth NORWICH! Affirmation of Faith Apostles Creed Pastor: With the whole Church, let us confess our faith: All: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, his Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. 5
! Litany for Mothers Day Leader: For the care of mothers: All: thanks be to God. Leader: For their patience when tested: All: thanks be to God. Leader: For their love when tired: All: thanks be to God. Leader: For their hope when despairing: All: thanks be to God. Leader: For their service without limit: All: thanks be to God. All: Thank you, God, for the love of our mothers: for their care and concern, for the joys they have shared with us, for the pains they have borne for us, and for all that they give us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Sharing of Joys and Concerns All: Lord, we praise you. or Lord, hear our prayer. Prayers of God s People The Lord s Prayer (using debts and debtors ) Glory to God, p. 35 Presentation of Tithes and Offerings As the offering is received, please sign, pass, and return the pew pads. Please provide your full name, address, and phone number, indicating if you are a visitor or a member at Bethany. Voluntary Autumn Leaves Chase Loomer, piano CJ Ziarniak, tenor saxophone Johnny Mercer (1909-1976) 6
! Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH! Prayer of Dedication All: Blessed are you, O God, maker of all things. Through your goodness you have blessed us with these gifts: our selves, our time, and our possessions. Use us, and what we have gathered, in feeding the world with your love; through the one who gave himself for us, Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. Amen. + DEPARTING TO SERVE GOD S WORLD +! Blessing! Sending Hymn CHESTERFIELD 7
! Dismissal Choir: Go in peace. Serve the Lord. All: Thanks be to God! Postlude Toccata in Seven Karl Robson, organ John Rutter (1945-) Leaders in the Liturgy Readers Linda Tolentino, Kim Rudd Deacons Linda Lamb, Wayne Crawford, Wende West, Mark Buri, Matt Buri, Heather Klotzbach Greeter Sandy Ericson Acknowledgements What Is This Place Text: Huub Oosterhuis (1933-); tr. David Smith (1933-). Music: A. Valerius, Nederlandtsch Gedenckclanck, 1626. Text copyright 1967 TEAM Publications, admin. OCP Publications. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-726918. Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Text: Thomas Ken (1637-1711). Music: Genevan Psalter, 1551. Public domain. The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve Text: Delores Dufner (1939-). Music: attr. Thomas Haweis (1734-1820). Text copyright 1993 Delores Dufner, admin. OCP Publications. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-726918. Bethany Presbyterian Church A welcoming Christian family who worships God and nurtures spiritual growth through friendship, learning, music, and serving others. Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM phone: 585.663.3000 email: bethpres@frontiernet.net web: www.bethanyrochester.org 8
Announcements PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS Glen Alleman, April Honan s brother, Bob Campbell (Mary Brown s brother-in-law), Patrice Cuthbert (Rick Clement s sister), Raymond Emerson, Kathy (Jean Meier s daughter), Neil (Bruce Henry s brother), Jerry Vogt, Wayne (Bruce & Karen Henry s brotherin-law), Betty Wilson (Marie Watts sister). FLOWERS ON THE COMMUNION TABLE are in honor and memory of all mothers, given by Helen West. Christian love and sympathy is extended to Richard & Virginia Britton and family, at the passing of Richard s mother Estelle Pfetsch. DONATION ITEM FOR MAY Please support Dreams From Drake, a local organization suggested by April Honan. Dreams From Drake supports grieving children who have lost a parent or sibling. One way these children are assisted is through an art therapy program. Please donate any of the following items and place them in the box in the narthex, Sundays during May. Sharpie markers Construction paper Poster board Post it notes Index cards Gift cards to Michaels, Office Max and Walmart, to be used to purchase art supplies. favorite topping and join us for fun, fellowship and a cool treat. THANK YOU to all of Bethany s Crop Walk walkers, sponsors and volunteers! Team Bethany raised $950 for Church World Service and the Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf!! Teams from the 8 participating Greece churches raised close to $7000! Special thanks to God for answering our prayers for no precipitation during our walk!!! The combined choirs of Bethany Presbyterian Church and The Church of the Ascension present Choral Evensong for Pentecost- Music of Waldemar Åhlén, Tom Trenney, George Garrett, Herbert Howells, & W.H.Harris Sunday, June 4, 2017 at 4:00 PM. The Church of the Ascension, 2 Riverside Street. Interest/Hobby Directory Update. If you submitted an interest/hobby form but did not attend the snowball fight where your photo was taken there will be a second opportunity to get your photo taken at the ice cream social on May 21. Please find Rick Clement that day to get your photo taken. You may also submit a headshot photo to the church office. Please contact the office or Scott Chase if you have questions. Ice Cream Social. Join us after the church service on May 21 in the Large Hall for an ice cream social. Make your favorite ice cream sundae, or cover your ice cream with your
Church Calendar 9:00AM 10:00AM 11:15AM Sundays, 14 & 21 May 2017 Everyday Spirit Class (Library) Serendipity Class (Small Hall) Worship, Child Care Present Word (Small Hall) 11:15 AM Youth Choir (Music Room) 11:15 AM (14 May) Stewardship Committee (Rainbow Room) (21 May) 11:30 AM Personnel Committee (Library) 11:30 AM Ice Cream Social (Large Hall) (14 & 21 May) (21 May) 6:00 PM BYF (Parlor) 6:30 PM Session (Small Hall) Committee Leadership Volunteers Budget/Finance Christian Education Clerk of Session Community/ Global Mission Communications Congregational Life Nominating Personnel/Operations Property Spiritual Growth Stewardship Treasurer Worship/Music Cindy Stanek, chair/session elder Deb Snyder, chair/session elder Sue Blum Deb Peterson, session elder/webmaster Jeanette Gruttadauria, chair Scott Chase, chair Bev Bennett, session elder Debbie Haskins, chair/session elder Ed Grizer, chair/session elder Steve Watt, chair/session elder Craig Covert, chair Carrie Buri, session elder Wendy Watt, chair Cindy Hetzler, session elder Carl DeGraff Helen West, chair/session alder Pastoral Care Deacons Judy Ballerstein, chair Liturgical Deacons Mark Klotzbach, chair 10:00AM Monday, 15 May 2017 Library Volunteers (Library) 7:00PM Communications Comm. (Parlor) 7:00 PM Stephen Ministers (Library) 7:00 PM Budget & Finance (Rainbow Room) 7:00 PM Pastoral Care Deacons (Small Hall) Tuesday, 16 May 2017 10:00AM 10:00AM Belles & Beaux (Sanctuary) Wednesday, 17 May 2017 Staff Meeting (Library) 7:00 PM New Member Committee (Library) 7:30PM Celebration Ringers (Sanctuary) Thursday, 18 May 2017 6:30 PM Spiritual Growth (Parlor) 7:00 PM Christian Education (Library) 7:15PM Bethany Staff Head of Staff/ Senior Pastor Director of Music Bell Choir Director Tenor Section Leader Assistant Organist Bethany Choir (Music Room) Dr. Bob Spratt Karl Robson Jean Coniber Jeff Tabor Chase Loomer Admin. Assistant Eileen Sengillo Membership Secretary Sharon Nichols Bookkeeper Tom Olney Custodian Nursery Jeff Price Jennifer Watt