Liturgy at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church February 19, 2017 + 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Seventh Sunday after Epiphany In today s first reading we hear, You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy. Yet we know we cannot achieve perfection. Our attempts to love neighbors and even our enemies fall short of what God desires for us. Yet in Jesus we see one who loved even those who persecuted and killed him. We are made holy in baptism, and forgiven at the table of God s mercy. As a people made holy by God, we go in peace to love as we have been loved.
8:30 A.M. LITURGY GATHERING HYMN: All Glory Be to God on High (bulletin page 4) GREETING AND PRAYER OF THE DAY ANTHEM: Teach Me Thy Way, Oh Lord Benjamin M. Ramsey (b. 1919) (text bulletin page 15) FIRST READING (response: Thanks be to God) PSALM 119:33-40 (bulletin page 7) Sung responsively between cantor and assembly. SECOND READING (response: Thanks be to God) HYMN OF THE DAY: Your Ways Are Not Our Own (bulletin page 10) HOLY GOSPEL Before the gospel: Glory to you, O Lord. After the gospel: Praise to you, O Christ. SERMON SILENCE CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Page 3 PRAYERS (response hear our prayer) GREETING OF PEACE We gather around the altar for communion. An offering basket is near the front pew. GREAT THANKSGIVING (test bulletin page 12) LORD S PRAYER (bulletin page 13 for text) COMMUNION - you may either dip the bread into the cup, or use it as a common cup. Those not communing may receive a blessing, keeping your hands crossed over your chest. PRAYER AND BLESSING SENDING HYMN: #546 To Be Your Presence SENDING (response: Thanks be to God) / 2 /
10:30 A.M. LITURGY Help Us Create SACRED SPACE by powering down Please do not use cell phones and other electronic devices. GATHERING The ringing of the meditation bowl calls us to silence, centering and reflection as we prepare for worshi Prelude Largo Jean-Baptiste Loeillet (1680-1730) Prelude in C Major Louis Vierne (1870-1937) Confession & Forgiveness All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. Following an invitation please kneel (if you are able). Silence is kept for reflection. God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf. Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen / 3 /
Stand and face the baptismal font. The presiding minister announces God s forgiveness. Turn to face the cross as it enters; you may bow as the cross passes, honoring the mystery of our salvation. Incense, used in Christian and Jewish worship since ancient times, is part of our multi-sensory liturgy. The assembly, gospel book, and table all signs of Christ's presence among us are honored with incense, representing the rising of our prayers and praise. Gathering Hymn All Glory Be to God on High / 4 /
Greeting The presiding minister bows toward the assembly which is the body of Christ and the primary symbol of God s presence in the liturgy. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. Kyrie / 5 /
Prayer of the Day Let us pray Amen Be seated / 6 /
WORD First Reading Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Most scholars consider the Holiness Code in Leviticus 17 26 as originating during Israel s monarchy but compiled into its present form after the exile. Leviticus 19 describes the way of life required of those who have now returned to the land and are called to live a holy life before God. It interprets the law as care for the poor. This passage includes the radical call to love the neighbor as oneself. Word of God, word of Life Thanks be to God. Psalm 119:33-40 Refrain: Tone: Teach me, O LORD, the way of your statutes, and I shall keep it to the end. Give me understanding, and I shall keep your teaching; I shall keep it with all my heart. Lead me in the path of your commandments, for that is my desire. Incline my heart to your decrees and not to unjust gain. Refrain Turn my eyes from be- holding falsehood; give me life in your way. Fulfill your promise to your servant, which is for those who fear you. / 7 /
Turn away the reproach that I dread, because your judg- ments are good. Behold, I long for your commandments; by your righteousness en- liven me. Refrain Second Reading 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23 In continuing his letter to the Corinthian church, Paul used the metaphors of a building s foundations and of a temple to summarize his criticism of factions and worldly wisdom. Corinthians were surrounded by temples dedicated to the Greco-Roman deities, and the Jewish participants would have revered the Jerusalem temple. Paul replaced these temples with the Christian community: the you is plural. The passage spoke of the indwelling Spirit, the foolishness of Christ, and the grace of God. Word of God, word of Life Thanks be to God. Stand to welcome the gospel and turn to face the book as the gospel is read in the midst of the assembly. Gospel Acclamation The cantor sings first and the assembly repeats. Alleluia. In those who obey the word of Christ, the love of God has reached perfection. Alleluia.(1 John 2:5) Alleluia. / 8 /
Gospel Matthew 5:38-48 As the gospel is announced, you may trace a small cross on your forehead, lips and breast, a prayer that the Word may dwell in our minds, on our lips and in our hearts. The first chapter of the Sermon on the Mount concludes with Jesus replacing several traditional Jewish teachings about communal morality with a radical call to Christian love. Christians are to live better than Jews or Gentiles by replacing fairness with forgiveness and ethnic preference with universal love. Verse 48 offers a two-word summary of morality described in the Sermon on the Mount: Be perfect. Matthew is insistent that the early Christian church place the highest value on the ethical life. The holy gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Alleluia (above) Sermon Following the sermon there is a time of silence for reflection and quiet meditation. Our liturgy is not only made up of words, gestures and music, but also moments of silence. Silence Please stand. / 9 /
Hymn of the Day Your Ways Are Not Our Own Prayers of Intercession Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Peace The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. The assembly is invited to share God s peace with one another saying, Peace be with you, or similar words. Be seated. / 10 /
MEAL Gathering of Gifts and Setting of Table If this is your first time, or if you have been attending awhile and would like to get to know us better, please fill out the welcome slip in the pew and place it in the offering plate. Today s loose offering is designated for ONE Northside. Checks and envelope offerings support Holy Trinity s overall ministry unless designated otherwise. Offertory Look Who Gathers at Christ s Table / 11 /
Please Stand Great Thanksgiving It is indeed right, our duty and our joy, that we should at all times and in all places give thanks and praise to you, almighty and merciful God, through our Savior Jesus Christ; who on this day overcame death and the grave, and by his glorious resurrection opened to us the way of everlasting life. And so, with all the choirs of angels, with the church on earth and the hosts of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn: / 12 /
Please repeat responses after the presiding minister. The following are sung during the thanksgiving: The Lord s Prayer As a sign of openness to the divine presence, you may join the presider in praying the Our Father with the ancient gesture of extended hands. / 13 /
Lamb of God Be seated. Communion All are welcome at Christ's table, including children. Bread is received in the hands. Wine is received either by drinking from the (silver) common cup, or by saving the bread and dipping it in the second (glass) cup. Those not communing may come forward for a blessing, keeping your hands folded or extended over your chest. For those unable to consume either wine or bread, communion is received fully in either element alone. / 14 /
Anthem Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord Benjamin M. Ramsey (b. 1919) Teach me thy way, O Lord, teach me thy way. Thy guiding grace afford, teach me thy way. Help me to walk aright, more by faith, less by sight; Lead me with heav nly light, teach me thy way. When doubts and fears arise, teach me thy way. When storms o'er spread the skies, teach me thy way. Shine through the cloud and rain, through sorrow, toil and pain; Make thou my pathway plain, teach me thy way. Long as my life shall last, teach me thy way. Where er my lot be cast, teach me thy way. Until the race is run, until the journey s done, Until the crown is won, teach me thy way. Hymn #721 Goodness Is Stronger Than Evil Silence Please stand. Prayer SENDING Having heard the word and shared the eucharist, we are sent to live our baptism through words and deeds, making known the love of Christ, and working for justice and peace in our families, communities, and world. Turn to face the cross as it recesses, you may bow as it passes, honoring the mystery of our salvation. Blessing Sending Hymn #878 Soli Deo Gloria / 15 /
Dismissal Sending Go in peace. Be the light of Christ. Thanks be to God. Postlude Fughetta on Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr Andreas Nikolaus Vetter (1666-173) Following the liturgy, several things happen simultaneously: some folks greet one another and converse; others listen to the organ postlude; and others move to the front of the church for a time of refreshments and social time. Today s Altar Flowers are sponsored by Ken Duckmann In honor of our anniversary and for God s blessings BAPTISM SEMINAR: On Thursday, February 23, Pastor Sevig will lead a baptismal seminar for those who are planning a baptism in the coming months or anyone who would like a refresher on the meaning and theology of baptism. All parents planning to have a newborn baptized at Holy Trinity are asked to attend this seminar at some point before the baptism of their firstborn child. Baptism is not a one-time event it is for life! Topics of the seminar will include baptismal theology, the role of parents and sponsors, and scheduling a baptism. Please contact Pastor Sevig and register for the seminar prior to February, 22 if you plan to attend. / 16 /
SERVING AT 8:30 AM PRESIDING/PREACHING--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pr. Craig Mueller MINISTER OF MUSIC ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ David R. Brackley CANTOR -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marji Shannon ASSISTING MINISTER ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seminarian Josh Menke READERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seminarian Josh Menke, Carrie Egan USHER/GREETER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lisa and Andy Snyder SERVING AT 10:30 AM PRESIDING/PREACHING--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pr. Craig Mueller MINISTER OF MUSIC ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- David Brackley ASSISTING MINISTER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ryan LaHurd CHILDREN S CHOIR DIRECTOR ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lauren Haines VIOLIN --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Camille Licklider SACRISTAN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Julie Sevig CRUCIFER --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Andrew Hendirck INCENSE----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sarah Derrick INTERCESSOR --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sarah Derrick COMMUNION ASSISTANTS ----------------------------------------------------------------- Drew Bradle, Katie Mineck READERS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carol LaHurd, Kent Swanson TORCHBEARERES ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Ben Strickler, Annika Sevig BREAD BAKER ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ann Sanders MEDITATION BELL --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Katie Mineck ALTAR GUILD ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Drew Bradle WELCOME HOSPITALITY ------------------------- Kelly &Michael Johnson, Lathie &Anthony Norton-Washburn Books on Lutheranism Available During this Reformation anniversary year, we recommend three books for you to consider. At the back of the church you may browse and sign-up if you d like to order one or more. We get a discount for bulk orders. Worship Acknowledgements Text and music for the liturgy is reprinted from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2007 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License # 26481. Unless otherwise noted, all other music and text reprinted under permission of OneLicense.net #A-707777. / 17 /
Ash Wednesday - March 1 Liturgy of the Word Imposition of Ashes Noon - HTLoop (Grace Place, 637 S. Dearborn) - 40 minutes Noon - HTLakeview (1218 W. Addison) - 40 minutes 7:15 p.m. - HTLakeview - with choir 383 parking permits available for the evening service PARISH NOTES Newcomer Gathering - March 6 HTLakeview + Monday, March 6, 7:00 p.m. Come and meet some staff members at Holy Trinity and other newcomers. We ll talk about Holy Trinity its mission and ministry, what we stand for, and ways to get involved, if you choose. For those who would like to become members of the church, we will describe that process. Email Pr. Mueller (cmueller@htchicago.org) if you think you can attend or just show up. HT Book Group - March 6 Eat, Drink, Read. The next book group meeting will be Monday, March 6 at 7:30 PM at the home of Becky Sims, 1702 W Barry. We'll be discussing the book Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline, a fascinating historical novel set in the 1930's about orphans who were taken by train to the Midwest and adopted by families there. Please join us, whether or not you have time to read the book! Upcoming Service Opportunities Love In A Ziploc Each year the Sunday School prepares Ziploc bags full of food and gift cards to give to others in need. The group will assemble these bags on the first Sunday in Lent, March 5th. If you'd like to participate, you can donate money either on-line or in the offering plate and designate it "ZIPLOC" or bring $5 gift cards for places where food can be purchased and give them to Pastor Sevig. / 18 /
NEWCOMER OR FIRST TIME? WELCOME! + Whoever you are, wherever you're from, whatever the color of your skin, whomever you love or marry, or whatever your feelings about religion or spirituality, you are welcome here. + Please fill out a yellow slip in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate. + More information on Holy Trinity, Lutheranism, worship practices, marriage and baptisms at the welcome table. Upcoming baptism dates: April 23, June 11 (9:30 a.m.) Upcoming baptism seminars: Feb 23, May 4 + To families with small children: We are glad you are here! If your child needs a break from the service, feel free to walk to the narthex/back of the church. Nursery: open 8:15-11:30 a.m. Use the garden entrance on Addison; nursery is inside the door. Special children's bulletins are on a table at the back of the church. + Offerings: We rely on the generosity of members and friends to support the programs, staff, building, and ministries of Holy Trinity and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. A large number of the congregation gives their offerings online. You can also donate online at giving.htchicago.org. We still pass the offering plate as well! We appreciate your contributions of time, talent, and financial support! DO YOU CONSIDER HOLY TRINITY YOUR CHURCH HOME? Register by filling out the yellow slip in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate or register online at holytrinitychicago.org/register. You will receive our e-newsletter. NEW TO HOLY TRINITY?: Newcomer Gathering Upcoming dates: Monday, March 6 (evening) Contact Pr. Mueller if you would like to attend. / 19 /
Holy Trinity: Lakeview 1218 W. Addison Street office@htchicago.org Holy Trinity: Loop 637 S. Dearborn Street info@htloop.org 773.248.1233 holytrinitychicago.org Purpose Statement Open to the Mystery Connect, Strengthen, and Serve with Joy! Guiding Principles Act with courage Be radically inclusive Cultivate empowering relationships Delight in God s beauty Engage With Intention STAFF Lead Pastor Craig Mueller cmueller@htchicago.org Associate Pastor Michelle Sevig msevig@htchicago.org Assistant Pastor HTLoop Ben Adams badams@htchicago.org Interim Administrator Paul Strome office@htchicago.org Minister of Music David Brackley dbrackley@htchicago.org Community Life Coordinator Katie Mineck clc@htchicago.org pstrome@htchicago.org Music Assistant Ayriole Frost music@htchicago.org Seminarians Mathew Berger, Chelsey Olson, Sarah Derrick, Josh Menke Nursery Attendant Kateryna Sati Fisiak / 20 /