Second Sunday After Epiphany January 15, 2017 What else can I do except sing praises to God? Now, had I been a nightingale, I should have sung the songs of a nightingale...being a reasonable being, it is my duty to hymn God. This is my task, and I accomplish it; and you also do I exhort to this same song. Yes, Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! John Wesley Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI 48226 Phone (313) 961-4533 www.fortstreet.org www.facebook.com/fortstreet
Gathering the Community PRELUDES March G. F. Handel from Judas Maccabeus Marilyn Biery, Music Director /Organist How Beautiful Are the Feet from Messiah Rebekah Awood, soprano G. F. Handel How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. Bob Agnew THE MUSIC OF FAITH I INTROIT Praise the Lord! God s Glories Show Robert Williams Strings and voices, hands and hearts, Alleluia! in the concert, bear your parts, Alleluia! All that breathes, your Lord adore, Alleluia! singing praise forevermore. Alleluia! CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive) Praise the Lord! Praise God in the sanctuary, in God s mighty firmament! Praise God with trumpet sound with lute and harp tambourine and dance strings and pipe clanging cymbals and loud crashing cymbals! Let everything that breathes praise the Lord! (Psalm 150 selections) O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into God's presence with thanksgiving and make a joyful noise with songs of praise. (Psalm 95:1-2) Declare God s glory among the nations, God s marvelous works among all the peoples. (Psalm 96:3) For the Lord is good; God's steadfast love endures forever, and God's faithfulness to all generations. (Psalm 100:5) *HYMN # 305 Come Sing, O Church, in Joy! DARWALL S 148TH THE MUSIC OF FAITH II PRAYER OF ADORATION AND PRAISE (unison) Loving God, we join with all of creation to sound forth our joy for your manifold gifts. We praise you for the beauty of the earth and the glories of the heavens, for creating us in your image, for keeping us in your steadfast love, for grace that overshadows us, for peace that fills us with confidence, and for music and songs that you put into our hearts. Today as we remember who we are and whose we are, we sing hymns of adoration and praise and speak our prayers of delight, through Jesus the Christ, the Lord of the Dance, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. 2
*RESPONSE SONG # 614 Great Are You, Lord GREAT IS THE LORD *SHARING THE PEACE The Peace of the Living Christ be with you. And also with you. THE WORD CHILDREN S TIME THE MUSIC OF FAITH III OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Psalm 148 (p.550 in pew Bibles) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. ANTHEM My Lord! What a Morning SPIRITUAL The text may be found in the hymnal, No. 352 THE MUSIC OF FAITH IV NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: Colossians 3:12-17 (p.190 in pew Bibles) Dr. Bob Agnew The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON God the Music Lover! Dr. Bob Agnew SERMON TEXT: Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise God in the heights! (Psalm 148:1) THE RESPONSE *HYMN # 641 When in Our Music God is Glorified Vs. 1, 2 & 5 LITANY OF RECOGNITION AND INSTALLATION OF EDWARD KINGINS AS MUSIC DIRECTOR EMERITUS (responsive) Today we recognize the gifts of Ed Kingins, who has reflected the light of God the Music Lover, faithfully serving Fort Street Presbyterian Church as Music Director for 54 years and Chorale Director/Conductor for 39 years. Ed, in joy and thanksgiving and with affection and gratitude, we give thanks for your faithful and distinguished leadership. The life of this congregation and Fort Street Chorale is richer and fuller because of you. We recognize that making music to praise God requires creativity, devotion and discipline. You have exercised leadership far and above our expectations, leading and teaching by word and example. You have been a mentor for many. 3
Because of your ministry in this congregation and to the Detroit area, people young and old have grown in their faith in Jesus Christ and in their service to the church and the world. We give God thanks and praise for sending you to us, and we thank you for helping proclaim the gospel through the gift of music and for a wonderful music ministry filled with love and grace. Ed because of your distinguished service, the session of Fort Street Presbyterian Church wishes to confer upon you the title of Music Director Emeritus. Will you accept this title as a symbol of this church s esteem and honor? Do we members and friends of Fort Street Presbyterian Church pledge our continued love and sustained prayers for Ed and Amanda as they continue to serve Christ in their daily lives? Then on behalf of the Session of this congregation, I designate you Music Director Emeritus, with all rights and privileges, which means no duties or responsibilities, but overflowing with gratitude and prayers. In that spirit, we pray together: *PRAYER (unison) Master Musician, Loving God of all times and seasons, beginnings and endings, we give you thanks for Ed s ministry, for the tasks he accomplished, and for the ways he helped weave music into the fabric of this church and the community. Let your special blessings be upon Ed and Amanda as they continue their journey of faith in new ways. Tune their ears to hear your songs of life. And now may your music empower each of us for the service to which we are called this day and every day, in Jesus name. Amen. CHORAL RESPONSE THE MUSIC OF FAITH V CELEBRATIONS AND CONCERNS 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 We Praise You, O God Kremser The text may be found in the hymnal, No 612 *OFFERTORY RESPONSE # 606 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. OLD HUNDREDTH *PRAYER OF DEDICATION 4
*HYMN # 645 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above Vs. 1 & 4 MIT FREUDEN ZART *CHARGE *CHORAL BENEDICTION An Old Irish Blessing James Biery May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be always at your back, may the sun shine warm upon your face, and rain fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. + + + *Please rise in body, mind, or spirit. Thank you for gathering with us for worship this morning. Following worship, there will be a luncheon in the Great Hall in honor of Edward Kingins. Please join us! Organist/Music Director Liturgist Sound Tech Worship Coordinator Marilyn Biery Twiler French 5
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 January 2017 Gabrielle Abrego, Don and Lois Bardwell, Lynne Bieniek, Lorraine and Harrison Coleman, Geraldine Adams Jones, Valorie Kimbrough, The Lorimer family, The Millhench family, Kathy Payne and family, Jane Petrie, Richard and Suellen Sale. Prayers for Military Loved Ones. (We are seeking to update our Military Roll. Please contact the church office with any changes.) Lt. Harrison L Coleman USN; 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, Director of Music/Organist; Edward Kingins, Director of Music Emeritus; Lola JF Davidson, Secretary; Loretta Stanton, Wedding Coordinator; Jerry Johnson, Building Engineer; Damien Hines, Custodian; Karen Wright, Donlin Center Staff. Temporary Stated Supply Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Robert Agnew pastor@fortstreet.org Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Dr. Robert H. Crilley Web Site: www.fortstreet.org www.facebook.com/fortstreet 6
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. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 11:00am Worship Happy New Year! 2 3 4 2:00pm Staff meeting 7:00 Session 5 9-11am Open Door 6 7 9:30 am-12:00noon Officers Training 5:30pm AA 8:30pm Al-Non 8 10:15am Session mtg 11:00am Worship, (Renewal of Baptism & Ordination and Installation of Officers 9 10 11 2:00pm Staff meeting 12 9-11am Open Door 12:15pm Bible Study with Peter Henry 13 14 9:30am 2:00pm Martin Luther King Program 12:00 Setup for Ed s Retirement Celebration 6:00 AA Annual Celebration 8:30pm Al-Non Auto Show starts 15 9:45am Adult Ed 11:00am. Worship, 12:00 Ed Kingins Retirement Celebration 16 (MLK Birthday) 17 18 2:00pm Staff meeting 6:00 Fiscal Op 19 9-11am Open Door 11:30 Open Dr. Mtg 20 21 5:30pm AA 8:30pm Al-Non 22 9:45am Adult Ed 11:00am. Worship, 23 24 25 2:00pm Staff meeting 6:00 Deacons mtg 6:30 Personnel 26 9-11am Open Door 27 28 5:30pm AA 8:30pm Al-Non 29 9:45am Adult Ed 11:00am. Worship, 30 31 January 2017 2017 Member Directory Updates Please! Fortstreeters, a new Member Directory is coming. Have your address, cell phone number, email address or family unit changed? The secretary is asking for updated home and telephone information from our members. Please get any changes to the secretary at secretary@forstreet.org or 313-961-4533. Thank you! 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. 7
MARRIAGE ANYONE, 2017? Thinking of getting married? Want to get married at Fort Street? Contact the Wedding Coordinator, Loretta Stanton s cell phone number, 313-549-1015. The Fort Street Chorale Songs of Hope and Promise Rehearsals will started for the Spring Concert 2017 season on Thursday, February 2, 7:30p.m -9:30p.m. The Chorale s spring performance will be Sunday, May 7th at 3pm. Online registration will begin next week and the form will be emailed out to Chorale members; interested new singers can also request a registration form by calling Marilyn Biery at the church office or emailing her at musicdirector@fortstreet.org. Career Do you have gently used clothes to donate? The Career of Fort Street is open to accept business attire, to provide business clothing to men and women who are entering the work place. Donations are accepted Monday thru Thursday 9:00am to 3:00pm. The deadline for next week s bulletin is Tuesday, January 24 at 12:00 pm. 8