Making God s Welcome Known March 5, 2017 We welcome you to this time of intergenerational praise and worship. Feel free to fill out a Welcome Card or a Prayer Concern Card which can be found in the pew racks. Our ushers can guide you to the NURSERY program for children age three years and younger. We also invite families with toddlers or babies to make use of our Parent Corner at the entrance to the Sanctuary.
Welcome to Worship! Gathering Music Solemn Prelude on a Theme of Thomas Tallis Gerald Near Greeting Opening Litany (Note: Congregation will split into two groups for this 27 th Street side and Cloister side) One: On this day, we step into the presence of our God, praying with Jesus as he taught us to pray: All: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. One: With voices around the world, we pray: All on 27 th Street side: Creator God of many names, the beginning and the end of all there is, you created beauty out of chaos: blessed be your name. All on Cloister Side: Great Spirit whose home is anywhere and everywhere, beyond stars and moon, who lives in Syria and Mexico, with children in Afghanistan and Iraq: hallowed be your name. All: Loving God, our parent, you are in more places than heaven. You work in schools and offices, homes and fields. You take care of the sick and lift up the oppressed. Holy is your name. (Please stand as you are able) *Hymn #403 What A Friend We Have In Jesus. Call to Reconciliation and Affirmation Unison Prayer Holy God, there are times we come to you wishing we could keep silent. We are afraid to admit our mistakes. We don t want to face the reality of our sin. We think it would be easier to keep our failings and fears inside. Remind us that you are the sanctuary where nothing can harm us. In your steadfast love, forgive us. By your Holy Spirit, restore us. Page 2
Lenten Response Senseninah Silent Reflection One: In the name of Christ we pray All: Amen Assurance of God s Grace Musical Offering Miserere Mei D. Strychacz, arr. Scripture Isaiah 58:4-8 Page 3
Sermon Hallowing God s Name Pastor Debra Avery Sung Response Prayers of the People Response: Thuma mina South African, trad. Thuma mina, thuma mina. Thuma mina, somandla (too-mah mee-nah soh-mahn-dlah) Translation: Send me, Jesus, Send me, Lord 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. Invitation to the Offering Offertory Herzliebster Jesu Johannes Brahms (Please stand as you are able) *Response Thank You, Lord African-American spiritual Thank you, Lord. (3x) I just want to thank you, Lord. *Prayer of Dedication Sharing Community Life Been so good. (3x) I just want to thank you, Lord Page 4
Invitation to the Table Prayer of Thanksgiving One: The Lord be with you! (2 x) All: And also with you! One: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them to the Lord. One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is right to give God thanks and praise. Words of Institution Sharing the Meal We make God s Welcome Known at the communion table where we offer gluten-free bread, a sign of participation in the one body the body of Christ and grape juice, a sign that we share in the one cup the cup of salvation for all. We invite you to take a piece of bread and dip it in the cup as we share this meal together. Music during Communion Prayer of Gratitude (Please stand as you are able.) *Sending Song You Are Holy You are holy, you show us the way (4x) You show us, you show us, you show us the way (4x) You are freedom, you show us the way (4x) You show us, you show us, you show us the way (4x) Pray with me for the journey is long (2x) The journey, the journey, the journey is long (4x) Come with me for the journey is long (2x) The journey, the journey, the journey is long (4x) Page 5
*Sending and Blessing Each Other with Christ s Peace One: As we go, let us share the blessing of Christ s peace we received today. The peace of Christ be with you! All: And also with you! Please share signs of peace with each other as you leave. Feel free to join us for fellowship time in the Reception Room immediately following worship. PLEASE ASSIST IN RECYCLING by placing used bulletins and inserts in the wire baskets near the usher station as you leave. SERVING IN WORSHIP TODAY, MARCH 5, 2017 Preacher: Rev. Debra Avery Director of Music Ministry: Daniel Strychacz Worship Accompanist & Artist in Residence: Jonathan Dimmock Worship Leader: Alessandra Mohar Greeters: Julia and Leah Marquez Acolytes: Jacob Stangl and Elizabeth Goodwin Music reprinted under OneLicense.net A-721842 Page 6
Upcoming Events TODAY the Congregational Life team will meet in the Session Room following worship at 11:30 a.m. to discuss plans for the Seder dinner on Thursday, April 13 at 6 p.m. Please join the team if you wish to be part of implementing this special community event. First Monday Meditation will be held tomorrow on Monday, March 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Session Room. Join Shawn Jones as he leads in the practice of Christian meditation. Contact Shawn or Pastor Debra with questions. Lenten Bible Study begins Wednesday, March 8 at 10AM and Thursday, March 9 at 7:30PM. In this 5 week study, we ll explore the Sermon on the Mount and the call to live a transformed life. Please sign up at coffee hour if you re interested in participating. We need at least three people at each time slot for this study to go forward. Godly Play returns on Wednesday evenings in the Reception Room beginning March 22. Matthew Erickson returns to provide musical leadership. This series of six weeks will focus on the parables of Jesus. Each session begins at 7:15 p.m. and ends by 8:30 p.m. Page 7
The Week Ahead Sunday, March 5 8:45 a.m. Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Worship Service, Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Fellowship, Reception 11:30 a.m. Congregational Life Planning Meeting, Session 12:30 p.m. Food Ministry, Fellowship Hall 2:00 p.m. The Way of Holiness, Reception Sunday, March 12 8:45 a.m. Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Worship Service, Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Fellowship, Reception 11:30 a.m. Youth Connection Adult Forum 12:30 p.m. Food Ministry, Fellowship Hall 2:00 p.m. The Way of Holiness, Reception Monday, March 6 1:00 p.m. Food Ministry, Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. Christina Meditation, Session Tuesday, March 7 6:30 p.m. Buildings & Grounds, Reception 7:00 p.m. Deacons Meeting, Session Wednesday, March 8 10:00 a.m. Adult Bible Study, Reception 5:00 p.m. YMCA Fundraiser, Reception Office Hours Di Pagel, Director of Facilities and Children & Youth Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Daniel Strychacz, Music Ministry Director By Appointment Wednesday & Sunday afternoon Jonathan Dimmock, Artist in Residence Sunday after Worship Debra Avery, Pastor Drop-In: Mondays 9 to 11 a.m. at SweetBar Café, Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Thursdays: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., other times by appointment