Jesus said to them, Unbind him, and let him go. John 11:44b November 1, 2015 All Saints Day * If you are able, please stand. Celebration of Worship Prelude Thee We Adore, O Hidden Savior arr. Cathy Moklebust (b. 1958) The Tower Ringers * Call to Worship (responsively) The Reverend Dr. David Smazik Leader: See, the Lord our God is with us. People: Leader: People: God is making all things new. Jesus is the Alpha and Omega. It is finished! Alleluia! Amen. * Hymn 326 For All the Saints Sine Nomine Confession and Pardon The Reverend Sarah Green Prayer of Confession (unison) Eternal God, we confess that we have failed to seek your will. You have come to live among us, yet we have failed to welcome you. You call us to rise up in Christ, yet we remain in the dust of death. Forgive us, God of grace. Like our brother Lazarus, unbind us and let us go, so that we may walk in newness of life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Kyrie: Hymn 575 Lord, Have Mercy upon Us Kyrie eleison (Pardini) Silent Prayer
Assurance of Pardon (responsively) Leader: It is hard for us to believe, People: Or to understand Christ s great love for us. Leader: Yet the meaning is clear; People: Our sins are forgiven. * Response: Hymn 581 Glory Be to the Father Gloria Patri (Greatorex) Passing of Peace A Time for Young Christians Alexandra Mead Prayer for Illumination (unison) Gracious God, we do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from your mouth. Make us hungry for this heavenly food, that it may nourish us today in the ways of eternal life; through Jesus Christ, the bread of heaven. Amen. First Scripture Reading: Psalm 24 (Old Testament, page 475) Leader: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Anthem Come to Me Bradley Ellingboe (b. 1958) The Tower Singers Come to me you who are in need of rest and are heavy laden, come find comfort for your souls. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me; for my spirit is gentle, oh come to me. Second Scripture Reading: John 11:32-44 (New Testament, page 99) Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Sermon The Unbound Life Dr. Smazik * Hymn 507 Come to the Table of Grace Table of Grace Moment for Mission: Stewardship Susan Hubbard Greeting/Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts to God (Please sign and pass the friendship pad, found in the pew, to the person next to you. Offering envelopes and prayer request cards are located in the pew pockets for your convenience. Cards will be collected with the offering.) 2
Offertory Lift Up Your Head, O Ye Gates 3 Pat Messick The Tower Singers Lift up your heads, o ye gates, and be lifted up, ye everlasting doors! The King of glory comes. The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle, the Lord of hosts. He is the King of glory. * Doxology: Hymn 608 Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow Praise God * Prayer of Dedication Sacrament of Communion Invitation to the Table Great Prayer of Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. The leader continues Therefore with angels and archangels and the whole company of heaven, we worship and adore your glorious name, praising you forevermore. Sung Response (Music for Response S4, Glory to God Hymnal, p. 9) Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, Heaven and earth are full, 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 leader continues Therefore, remembering his incarnation and holy life, his death and glorious resurrection, his ascension and continual intercession for us, and awaiting his coming again in power and great glory, we claim his eternal sacrifice and celebrate with these your holy gifts the memorial your Son commanded us to make. Great is the mystery of faith: Sung Response (Music for Response S5, Glory to God Hymnal, p. 10) Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
The leader continues Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours, almighty God, now and forever. Sung Response (Music for Response S6, Glory to God Hymnal, p. 11) Amen, amen, amen. Words of Institution Sharing of the Bread and Cup (To signify our oneness in Christ, worshipers are asked to hold the bread until everyone has been served. The cup may be drunk as soon as it is received, indicating your individual relationships with Christ.) Communion Prayer and 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. * Hymn 366 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Hyfrydol * Benediction Postlude Farewell Joel Ramseyer, organ Traditional Scottish Tune Participating in the service today are the Reverends Dr. David Smazik and Sarah Green; Alexandra Mead, Director of Christian Education; Julie Ramseyer, Director of Children s Music; the Tower Choir; Joel Ramseyer, guest musician. The acolytes are Isabella Galinkin and Sam Mead. 4
GREETING YOU prior to the 10:00 a.m. service this morning are Nan and Vern Verhoef, and Janice and Fred Figa. USHERING are John May, head usher, France and Brian DelleDonne, Karen May, Ethan May, Jack Woodworth, and Tim Woodworth. FELLOWSHIP HOUR: Lena Fermani is hosting our coffee hour this morning in the Narthex. ANNOUNCEMENTS for Today Thank you for your patience during our construction. When visiting the Parish House, please use the ramp entrance only. (The Main entrance is a construction entrance.) Please check for meeting locations as they may change, office@pcmorristown.org or 973-538-1776. All Saints Maurice Duruflé: Requiem and Anthems of Remembrance TODAY, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 5:00PM Sanctuary of The Presbyterian Church in Morristown The Combined Choirs of Morristown United Methodist Church and The Presbyterian Church in Morristown The Westminster Choir of Westminster Choir College Saturday, November 14, 7:30pm Freewill offering Setting the standard for choral excellence for 94 years, the world-renowned Westminster Choir, conducted by Joe Miller, has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, and this season with the Berlin Philharmonic and Sir Simon Rattle. We have the joy of hosting them in Morristown for an amazing evening of choral music, featuring works by Poulenc, Debussy, Brahms, Dawson and Antognini. 5
Since last All Saints Day, these members of our church have entered the Church Triumphant 2014-2015 Lindsay Andrews October 20, 2014 Clara Andrews November 20, 2014 Harriet Cowan December 7, 2014 Carol Murray January 14, 2015 Lorraine (Pat) Morrison February 8, 2015 Samuel P. Morgan May 19, 2015 Carol Wolwowicz May 30, 2015 Mary Ann Thomas July 15, 2015 Joan Stiles July 30, 2015 Barbara Vander Does July 30, 2015 John Stehman September 3, 2015 Jeffrey Dinger September 24, 2015 6
OPEN MEETINGS THIS WEEK: Daylight savings time ends Sunday, November 1 Office closed 7:45 a.m. Worship with Communion (Chapel) 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 8:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Seminar 10:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 11:15 a.m. Young Adult Fall Fun Day 5:00 p.m. PCM Chancel Choir and the UMC Choir, Duruflé Requiem Tuesday, November 3: Election Day 8:00 a.m. Small Group (D. Lisco) 11:00 a.m. Older Adult Ministry 6:30 p.m. Chancel Ringers rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Wednesday, November 4 7:00 a.m. Small Group (M. Kaller) 9:00 a.m. AAA 10:30 a.m. Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Worship (Chapel) 4:15 p.m. Bel Melodia and Bel Canto at the Church on the Green 4:15 p.m. Ekklesia (Parish House) 6:05 p.m. Tower Choir, Church on the Green 7:00 p.m. Koinonia (Parish House) For a full schedule of meetings, go to our website. Thursday, November 5 Nursery School closed 9:00 a.m. Christian Yoga Friday, November 6: Please note closure. The Office and Nursery School will be closed all day because of a scheduled power outage related to our construction. Thank you for your patience. 5:15 p.m. Middle School Roller Skating Saturday, November 7 Office closed 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 9:00 a.m. Fall Bible Study: Come to the Water Sunday, November 8 Office closed 7:45 a.m. Worship with Communion (Chapel) 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 8:45 a.m. Parent Lecture Series 8:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Seminar 10:00 a.m. Worship (Sanctuary) 11:00 a.m. Special Congregational Meeting 7
WELCOME We are a historic church, part of a historic denomination, and we celebrate this history while exploring ways to bring passion and freshness to our worship and congregational life. Join us as we seek to discover Fresh Traditional ways to proclaim, gather, and nurture, all toward continuing Jesus Christ s earthly ministry of building God s Kingdom. Visitor s Information brochures are in the stands at the entrances to assist you in finding your way around our campus. Visiting with Children? Activity materials for young worshipers are in the drawers of the literature chests in both vestibules. Infant and child care is provided during the service in Howard House, the building to the right of the sanctuary. Restrooms: Please accompany children (under age 10) to the restrooms. (Located through the left door by the bell tables.) Special Needs? Feel free to ask ushers and greeters for assistance if you have any questions or special needs. Large print bulletins and hearing assistance devices are available from the ushers in the narthex at the back of the church. Please come again Sunday Worship Schedule: 7:45 a.m. Worship with Communion 10:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary Wednesday Morning Bible Study, 10:30 a.m., in the Choir Room Wednesday Worship Service at Noon in the Chapel The Presbyterian Church in Morristown Sanctuary and Chapel: 57 East Park Place, Parish House and Offices: 65 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 (973) 538-1776 www.pcmorristown.org 8