TWELFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST August 27, 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 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 27, 2017 WE ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME PRELUDE Schwing dich auf zu deinem Gott Ethel Smyth (Rise up to your God) WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness. Come into God s presence with singing! For the Lord is a gracious God, whose mercy is everlasting; and whose faithfulness endures to all generations. Let us worship God. *HYMN # 305 Come Sing, O Church, in Joy! DARWALL S 148TH *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Holy and merciful God, in your presence we confess our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our offenses against you. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we are ashamed and sorry for all we have done to displease you. Forgive our sins, and help us to live in your light, and walk in your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Rev. Susan Mozena *SILENT CONFESSION Amen. *DECLARATION OF GOD S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News....... In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Amen. 2
*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. *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 PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION All: Lord, open our hearts and minds to receive your Word. One: Listen for what the Spirit is saying to the Church. Judith Sheldon Rev. Susan Mozena FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Romans 12:1-8 (p.151 in pew Bibles) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. ANTHEM It Is Well with My Soul Traditional/arr J. Biery The text may be found in the hymnal, # 840 OLD TESTAMENT READING Exodus 1-2:10 Rev. Susan Mozena (p. 47 in pew Bibles) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON DIVINE IRONY Rev. Susan Mozena *HYMN # 731 Give Thanks for Those Whose Faith Is Firm REPTON *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (The Apostles Creed) I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only 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 on 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. 3
WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD SHARING CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Microphone Available Rev. Susan Mozena 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. OFFERING OF THE PLEDGES AND GIFTS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY Laudamus te from Gloria Antonio Vivaldi *OFFERTORY RESPONSE # 609 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures high and low. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise God, in Jesus fully known: Creator, Word and Spirit one. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! LASST UNS ERFREUEN *PRAYER OF THANKS WE GO FORTH IN GOD S NAME *HYMN # 772 Live into Hope TRURO *CHARGE AND BLESSING *CHORAL AMEN POSTLUDE Wir glauben all an einen Gott J.S. Bach (We all believe in one God) (The postlude is offered as an instrumental prayer, not a performance. An Amen in place of applause would be welcome. 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, please join us for fellowship. 4
About today s music: The prelude is one of six chorale preludes by Ethel Smyth (1841-1924), a significant English composer of her era. She wrote operas, a Mass, and other orchestral, chamber, and solo works. She was a suffragist in the English movement and was imprisoned for two months because of it. Today we welcome our Fort Street Choir back from summer break and look forward to them resuming their regular schedule on September 10. For information on joining the choir, please see Marilyn Biery after church. We also welcome Arianne Abela, our interim director of the Fort Street Chorale for this year. For information on Arianne, please see the announcement on the website, www.fortstreet.org. Guest Preacher Liturgist Soloists Sound Tech Worship Coordinator Rev. Susan Mozena Leslie Douglass Mason Arianne Abela Tom Marshall 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 August 2017 The Bardwell family, Lynne Bieniek, Ruth Boyce, Bobbie Edwards and family, Iola Jackson, Geraldine Adams Jones, The Kettelhut family, Valorie Kimbrough, Kathy Payne and 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. 5
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 6
Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears us up; God is our salvation. Selah Psalm 68:19 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. MARRIAGE ANYONE 2017? Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 West Fort Career Closet Thinking of getting married? Want to get married at Fort Street? Contact the Wedding Coordinator, Loretta Stanton 313-549-1015. For more information please be sure to visit our website at fortstreet.org Sunday worship service will resume its regular time on September 10, at 11:00am. Please mark your calendars. Needs women's dress clothes, sizes 18 & up. We 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. OPEN DOOR MEAL PROGRAM THURSDAYS 9AM-11AM This program is open to the public. Between 7:30am-8:00am women and elderly guests may shower. They may also receive a hygiene kit and use the clothing bank once a month. Between 9:00am 10:00am, men may shower. They may also get a hygiene kit and use the clothing bank monthly. Guests seeking clothing and hygiene kits must present valid identification. Between 9 and 11am a full hot meal is served. Volunteers are welcome. 7 Flowers Reminder Contact the Worship and Arts Committee to purchase flowers for the sanctuary in honor of birthday celebrations, anniversaries, or in memory of a loved one the list is endless for God s grace. Pam Sharrow is the liaison, at sharrow13@gmail.com. Tell her which Sunday in the year and what you want printed in the bulletin. You pick the color! Write a check for $50 and indicate Worship and Arts. We ll do the rest! Please Use Envelopes for Sunday Check Contributions The count volunteers who total up the Sunday offering would appreciate it if check writers could fill out a pew envelope and use it to enclose your check. We use these envelopes as documentation to back up details of our deposit record. If you don't fill one out at the time of contribution, a volunteer must write one for you. The envelope also allows you to show precisely how your contribution is to be applied to our various funds. We thank you for your faithful giving and for your help in assuring that it is counted correctly. MUSIC AT FORT STREET NEW CHOIR MEMBERS WELCOME! FORT STREET CHOIR & FORT STREET CHORALE The Choir resumes Sunday, September 10 at 9:30 am in the choir loft The Chorale resumes, Thursday, September 28 at 7:00 pm in the Great Hall Subsequent rehearsals at 7:30 pm For further information, contact Marilyn Biery at 313-961-4533 x 111 or Arianne Abela at 313-961-4533 x 144
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