Liturgy At HOLY TRINITY in the Loop October 21, 2017+ 5pm Lectionary 29a In today s first reading God uses the Gentile ruler Cyrus to accomplish divine purposes. When the Pharisees try to trap Jesus, he tells them to give the emperor what belongs to him and to God what belongs to God. To gather for worship reminds us that our ultimate allegiance is to God rather than to any earthly authority. Created in the image of God, we offer our entire selves in the service of God and for the sake of the world.
Prelude 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 worship. Please stand as you are able at the conclusion of the introduction to the hymn. Gathering Hymn Sing Praise To God, The Highest Good Text: Johann J. Schütz, 1640-1690; tr. Frances E. Cox, 1812-1897, adapt. Music: [LOBT GOTT DEN HERREN, IHR] Melchior Vulpius, 1570-1615 [2]
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. Greeting Canticle of Praise [3]
Prayer of the Day First Reading Isaiah 45:1-7 Let us pray Amen. ~ be seated ~ WORD Even the enemy king who follows an alien religion can be seen by a believer as an instrument of God. The passage is chosen to complement the Matthew reading. Cyrus, like the Roman emperor, is an enemy king, who can be tolerated, even praised, by those faithful to the LORD. The Isaiah passage affirms that it is the LORD, the Creator of all, who can make use of even evil authorities. Also this passage has afforded Christians biblical support for both sides of the debate as to whether an evil government is actually serving God. Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. Psalm 96:1-9 Setting: John Becker The cantor/choir first sings the refrain and the assembly repeats. The cantor/choir and assembly sing alternate verses. Refrain: Tone: 1 Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Sing to the LORD, bless the name of the LORD; proclaim God s salvation from day to day. 3 Declare God s glory a- mong the nations and God s wonders a- mong all peoples. 4 For great is the LORD and greatly to be praised, more to be feared than all gods. Refrain 5 As for all the gods of the nations, they are but idols; but you, O LORD, have made the heavens. 6 Majesty and magnificence are in your presence; power and splendor are in your sanctuary. 7 Ascribe to the LORD, you families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD hon- or and power. [4]
8 Ascribe to the LORD the honor due the holy name; bring offerings and enter the courts of the LORD. 9 Worship the LORD in the beau- ty of holiness; tremble before the LORD, all the earth. Refrain Today begins five Sundays of a semicontinuous reading of 1 Thessalonians. Especially if we know the political situation of Thessalonica, the reading from Paul is poignant on this Sunday. In a city famous for its loyalty to the Roman emperor, a young Christian community that is being persecuted is praised as a model of faithfulness to Christ Jesus. Jesus, not Emperor Claudius, is Lord. Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. Stand, as you are able, to welcome the gospel. Verse: Shine like stars in the world, holding fast to the word of life. (Phil. 2:15, 16) Jesus ambiguity in responding to the Pharisees question resembles the enigmatic parables for which Jesus is known. The kingdom of heaven about which Matthew has repeatedly written is not a phenomenon somehow equivalent to the kingdom of Rome. Rather, it is the life shared by those who accept the authority of God. The head that we carry is Christ, our title is Christian. The ambiguity of Jesus answer has allowed for great diversity within Christian communities concerning the appropriate attitude toward civil authority. The holy gospel according to Matthew. Glory to you, O Lord. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. ~ be seated ~ 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. Gospel Acclamation Setting: Daniel Schwandt The assembly sings the Alleluia before and after the verse. The cantor sings the verse. Gospel Matthew 22:15-22 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. Sermon Silence [5]
Hymn of the Day To All The My Hope Wedding On God Feast Is Founded God Calls Us ~please stand as you are able~ Text: Joachim Neander, 1650-1690; para Robert Bridges, 1844-1930, alt. Music [MICHAEL] Herbert Howells, 1892-1983 1968 Novello & Company Ltd, London Prayers of Intercession Prayers of Intercession Peace Peace The assembly is invited to The share assembly God s is peace invited with to share one God s another peace saying, Peace with one be another with you, saying, or similar Peace words. be with you, or similar words. After each petition: Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. ~ be seated ~ [6]
MEAL Some of us give online; others place offerings in the basket. Honoring that we also share our gifts and talents in our daily lives, please touch the basket as it is passed through the assembly--a sign of your self-offering to God. Gathering of Gifts and Setting of Table Offertory Hymn God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending Text: Robert L. Edwards, 1915-2006 1961, ren. 1989 The Hymn Society, admin. Hope Publishing Company Music: [RUSTINGTON] C. Hubert Parry, 1848-1918 [7]
Great Thanksgiving ~ please stand as you are able ~ We gather close around the table. You need only bring the bulletin if you need it for the responses. The thanksgiving includes the following: Dialogue Preface 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: Holy, Holy Eucharistic Prayer Memorial Acclamation Great Amen The assembly responds with Holy, holy, holy, echoing the leader. The spoken responses during the Eucharistic Prayer echo the presiding minister. proclaim the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. forever. Amen. [8]
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. Invitation to Communion Text: John L.Bell, b.1949, with music, 1995 Iona Community, GIA Publications Inc., agent Tune: [TAKE ME AS I AM] John L. Bell [9]
Communion Silence Prayer Blessing All are welcome at Christ's table, including children. Bread is received in the hands. Wine is received by either drinking from the chalice or dipping the bread into it (intinction). Gluten-free wafers are available from the presiding minister. Those not communing may come forward for a blessing, keeping your hands folded over your chest. For those unable to consume either wine or bread, communion is received fully in either element alone. ~ please stand as you are able ~ 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. Sending Hymn God Of Grace and God Of Glory [10]
Text: Harry E. Fosdick, 1878-1969 Music [CWM RHONDDA, John Hughes, 1873-1932 Go in peace. Remember the poor. Thanks be to God! Sending Following the liturgy, several things happen simultaneously: some folks greet one another and converse; others listen to the piano postlude; and others move downstairs for a wine reception and social time. SERVING IN THIS LITURGY PRESIDING MINISTER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pr. Craig Mueller MUSICIAN ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- John Weit ASSISTING MINISTER --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hugh Vondracek COMMUNION ASSISTANT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seminarian Ian Frei READERS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alyson Emery, Sebastian Soto INTERCESSIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Seminarian Ian Frei USHER/GREETER ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dee Downing, Jim Swanson ALTAR GUILD -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ernest Vasseur, Kyrsten Downing [11]
NOTES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Is This Your First Time Or Are You A Newcomer? Welcome! We are so glad you are worshipping with us. Please sign the yellow slip on the entry area table following worship. It helps us know how you heard about HTLoop. You can also sign up to receive our e-newsletter. Can't Make It On A Saturday Night? Worship on Sunday mornings: + Here at Grace Place at 10:00 a.m. Grace Episcopal Church. + At Holy Trinity's Lakeview site, 1218 W. Addison. 9am or 11am. Newcomer Social November 7, 6-7:30pm at Grace Place If you are a recent newcomer to HTLoop we'd love for you to join us for a social! We'll provide food and drinks, some history and information about Holy Trinity, and a space for everyone to get to know one another better! Email Pr. Ben if you will be there! The newcomer social is a perfect event for anyone interested in deepening their ties to HTLoop by becoming a member, and we look forward to a new member welcome and the baptism of Liam Meyers on November 11! South Loop Campus Ministry Tenth Anniversary Celebration November 9, 6:30-9pm As a friend of the South Loop Campus Ministry, you're invited to our Tenth Anniversary Celebration. The party will feature a burger bar from Hax, handmade ice cream bars from Gordo's, beer from Lagunitas and Motor Row Brewery, and great auction items. Not to mention, Bishop Wayne Miller of the Metro Chicago Synod of the ELCA AND Bishop Jeff Lee of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago will be in attendance. So please join us on November 9th and help us celebrate these past ten years as we look forward to many more! RSVP Online by purchasing your tickets at http://bit.ly/2wpecdt Or send a check (made out to SLCM) to: South Loop Campus Ministry, 637 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60605. Tickets are $25 before October 30th or $40 at the door. $10 for students & seminarians. [12]
DONATE TO the "Delight in God's Beauty" Campaign! For the past several months we have been working with a designer at Watra Church Goods to begin the process of constructing a new processional cross and candles for the sanctuary at Grace Place to replace our broken processional cross and add a set of processional candles. The cost of the processional cross and torches is $6,000. We have raised $2,500 so far. We hope you can make your gift by this Monday, October 23. To donate: Put a check in the offering basket with beauty in the memo line or give online at giving.htchicago.org. Godly Play Children's Program at Grace Episcopal Children are invited to Grace's Sunday experience for them: Godly Play. This experiential, sensorial and quiet Christian teaching method is designed to awaken in each child the sense of wonder, awe and natural spirituality inherent in all human beings, young and old. The Godly Play program is focused on 3-6 year olds from 10-10:40am when they will be brought upstairs to join their families in worship. Each session begins with an opening song, the story, wondering and prayers, which mirrors the Liturgy of the Word happening upstairs with the adults. Dates: Nov 5 & Nov 19, Dec 3 & Dec 17 [13]
Commemorations for the Week October 23 + James of Jerusalem, martyr, died around 62 One of three early-church leaders named James, this man is identified in the New Testament and by a historian of the time as a brother of Jesus. Scholars are uncertain whether this means a blood brother. He was a leader of the church in Jerusalem. October 26 + Philipp Nicolai, died 1608; Johann Heermann, died 1647; Paul Gerhardt, died 1676; hymnwriters These great hymnwriters all worked in seventeenth-century Germany in times of war and plague. Nicolai, a pastor, lost 1,300 parishioners to plague, 170 in one week. He wrote "O Morning Star, how fair and bright" and "Wake, awake, for night is flying." Heermann's hymns, including "Ah, holy Jesus," often express the emotions of faith. Gerhardt, perhaps the greatest Lutheran hymnwriter, was a pastor in Berlin. October 28 + Simon and Jude, Apostles We know little about these apostles. Simon is listed as "the zealot" or Cananean in New Testament lists. Jude, also called Thaddeus, asked Jesus at the last supper why he had revealed himself to the disciples but not to the world. [14]
LIFE TOGETHER Wherever you are in your spiritual life you are welcome YOU ARE INVITED TO COME AND EXPLORE YOUR SPIRITUAL QUESTIONS WITH OTHERS AT HOLY TRINITY. Life Together is a communal process of spiritual growth and renewal. Life Together is designed for those: who did not grow up Christian and/or have not been baptized; who are new to Lutheranism, liturgy, or a sacramental tradition; who are estranged from the church but are now drawn to community and communal worship; who are sensing a stirring of the Spirit, yet are filled with questions; who may have grown up Lutheran but didn t think about it when they were confirmed, and would like to learn more about Christian faith and life in community; who are parents wanting to grow in their faith as part of the baptismal promises they make on behalf of their children. The inquiry phase of Life Together will take place on November 18, December 2 and 16. These sessions will take place from 3:15-4:30pm before worship at Grace place. For those considering Life Together, the inquiry phase is a great time to check out the process since inquiry is an openended period of time during which inquirers make an initial exploration into Christian faith and life. This period of inquiry is shaped by the needs of the inquirer. If you are interested or would like to find out more, please speak to or email Pr. Ben Adams (badams@htchicago.org). Deadline: October 30. Life Together is a place to bring questions, doubts, and hopes. Rather than being given answers (like a catechism), together we will seek wisdom for our lives from scripture, sacraments, liturgy and other Christian practices. Please share this information with others you know who may be interested in baptism, returning to church after a period away, or exploring questions of faith in a supportive, open community. [15]
Sunday, October 22 + 10:15-11:30 am at HTLakeview (St. Mark's Room) We will show the movie Luther and the Reformation, hosted by well-known travel guide (and Lutheran), Rick Steves. Saturday, October 28 + 5:00 pm Conflict to Communion Reformation Worship and Interactive Potluck The 500th Anniversary of the Reformation will soon be upon us, so in observance, we are getting together with our friends from Old St. Mary's Catholic Church. Fr. Paul Huesing of Old St. Mary's will be our guest preacher, and following worship we will have interactive Reformation stations as we make our way from conflict to communion with a culminating potluck meal at the end! Signup online if you can bring a dish to pass or let Pr. Ben know. Sunday, October 29, Reformation Sunday + 9am & 11am Festival Eucharists At HTLakeview. With brass and choir. Guest preacher: Fr. Anthony Ruff, a Benedictine monk from St. John's Abbey in Collegeville, MN. Tuesday, October 31, Reformation Day 7:00 pm Ecumenical Prayer Service and Lutheran- Covenant Renewal at Holy Name Cathedral. Led by Cardinal Blase Cupich and Bishop Wayne Miller. During the service they will renew the covenant between the two local churches, originally signed by Cardinal Joseph Bernardin and Bishop Sherman Hicks in 1989. All are invited to attend this historic occasion of recommitment to common prayer and witness for unity as Christians. To help with planning, please register for the ecumenical prayer service and reception to follow at http://bit.ly/2glkvke. [16]
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GIVING FROM AND GIVING TO We give joyfully from the heart as a response to the all we receive from God. We give from an attitude that our offerings not only benefit the receiver but the giver as well. The spiritual discipline of giving makes us more generous people in all aspects of our lives. We give from a commitment that our baptism calls us be good stewards of the earth and its resources, and of the time, resources and abilities that God has given us. We give from the desire to counter the materialism and consumerism so rampant in our society. We give from the invitation to be good stewards of our money and resources. Some say the church shouldn t talk about money, but Jesus says much about responding to the poor, and the dangers of greed and wealth that is not shared. We give joyfully to the church (for most of us, Holy Trinity) for it is the place we receive spiritual formation through worship, community, and service. We give to the ministry of a congregation because there are costs in running a church such as salaries, program, and building expenses. We give to Holy Trinity because we value its ministry, its stance of welcome and acceptance, and the stands it takes for inclusivity, justice and equality. We give to the church and other charitable organizations because we are called to care for the poor, the needy and most vulnerable of our society. We give to the church in generous and sacrificial ways differently than we give to support a museum or public radio. Our offerings and tithes flow from our faith and spiritual commitments. [18]
NEWCOMER OR FIRST TIME? WELCOME! WHOEVER YOU ARE, wherever you re from, whatever the color of your skin or who you love, and whatever your feelings about organized religion and church, you are welcome at Holy Trinity. TWO WORSHIP NOTES: The meditation bell is rung before the service and several times during the liturgy to call the community to a contemplative period of silence and reflection. The incense that burns gently before the service reflects Holy Trinity s commitment to worship that is multisensory. The sweet smell of incense is a doorway to the holy in the same way that beautiful music, flowers and stained glass can lead us to ponder the mystery of God s presence. RESTROOMS: Second floor: to the left of the altar, along the windows. Street level: off the large room. PARKING: Free parking is available at Jones College Prep (Harris and South Plymouth Court). Do not park in the spaces marked I-Go Car, the engineer spots, or the handicapped spaces (unless you have credentials to do so). A greeter will provide a laminated display for your front dashboard (under the window). HOLY TRINITY is one congregation that holds services in two sites: on Saturday nights at Grace Place, and on Sunday mornings at 1218 W. Addison in the Lakeview community. Please contact Pastor Craig Mueller or Pastor Ben Adams if you are interested in becoming a member or associate member of Holy Trinity. WOULD YOU LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE about Holy Trinity? Go to: holytrinitychicago.org. You can sign up for our weekly e-newsletter there as well. HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THIS SERVICE. Like us on Facebook. Do a review on Yelp. Invite friends and colleagues. Thanks for your support with this new missional worshipping community in the South Loop! Ministry Partners Lutheran-Episcopal South Loop Campus Ministry; The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago; The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; The Episcopal Church Offerings If you consider Holy Trinity your church home, we invite you to give generously both to support the mission of the congregation and as a spiritual practice. We rely on your offerings to support the space sharing costs, staff, and ministries of Holy Trinity and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. A large number of the congregation gives online through Electronic Funds Transfer. You can give a one-time gift or set up recurring gifts at giving.htchicago.org. We will pass the offering plate as well! We appreciate your contributions of time, talent, and financial support. [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 Musician / Ministry Associate Beau Surratt bsurratt@htchicago.org Finance/Building Administrator Paul Strome pstrome@htchicago.org Seminarians Paisley Le Roy Ian Frei Worship Acknowledgements Text, music, and images 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. Psalm text: Rae E. Whitney, 2001, 2001 Selah Publishing Co. [20]