The Riverside Church in the City of New York NOVEMBER 5, 2017 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY
Welcome to The Riverside Church Interdenominational Interracial International Open Affirming Welcoming Worship is at the center of the life of The Riverside Church As you prepare yourself for Worship, we invite you to reflect quietly on these words: Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us Hebrews 12:1 The Liturgical Year The Riverside Church follows the liturgical calendar to mark the seasons of our life together We are currently in the Season after Pentecost, also known as Ordinary Time It is signified by the green paraments and clergy stoles that represent new life and growth Ordinary Time is observed from Pentecost until the beginning of Advent Healing Prayer, typically offered the first Sunday of every month immediately following Worship, is available today Two of Riverside s ministers will be at the front of the Nave to pray for anyone who desires it If this is your first visit: Complete a Welcome Card and place it in the offering plate as it passes Join us for Fellowship Hour in South Hall Lobby directly after Worship As you leave the Nave, take a right and follow the hallway past Christ Chapel Signs and greeters are available to provide direction You ll find fair trade coffee from Javesca Coffee, a children s play area, a greeting area to learn about membership at Riverside, and indoor seating A church tour is offered each Sunday after Worship free of charge Meet in the 1st balcony Tours also take place on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm leaving from the Gift Shop No reservations are necessary Assistive hearing devices and large print bulletins are available upon request from an usher
P GATHERING We gather as a community and prepare our hearts to worship God CARILLON Meditation: Come Sweet Death Dionisio Lind, Carillonneur ORGAN Preludio Sine nomine LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY PROCESSIONAL HYMN 526 For All the Saints JS Bach Herbert Howells Rev Amy Butler Sine nomine CALL TO WORSHIP from Revelation 21 One: All: One: All: One: All: INVOCATION Behold the dwelling of God is with us Rev Lynn Casteel Harper God will dwell with us and we shall be God s people God will wipe away every tear from our eyes, and death shall be no more Neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away Behold, I make all things new I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end All who are able, please stand
LISTENING We listen for the word of God through song, Scripture, and preaching ANTHEM The Beatitudes Craig Phillips Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heav n Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be satisfied Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven Blessed are you, when people revile you, and persecute you, and utter all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake Rejoice, and be glad: for great is your reward in heaven Alleluia, alleluia! NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Revelation 7:13-17 (page 250 in the New Testament) Leader: The Word of God for the People of God People: Thanks be to God Dr Martha Wiggins EPISTLE LESSON 1 John 3:1-7 (page 93 in the New Testament) Leader: The Word of God for the People of God People: Thanks be to God Rev Dr Alan K Bentz-Letts HYMN 372 Lord, I Want to Be a Christian GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 5:1-12 (page 4 in the New Testament) Leader: This is the Gospel of Christ People: Thanks be to God I Want to be a Christian Rev Ellen Robison SERMON Receive This Blessing Rev Butler All who are able, please stand
NAMING OF THE SAINTS Alan Borthwick Rev Frederick E Dennard Lesley A Gittens Samantha Hankins Jean Elliott Johnson Doresa Dickhaut Jones Dorothea M Lang Khary Ricketts David Rockefeller Lynn W Wildman Constance L Williams David Curtis Winger Rev Debra Northern PRAYER FOR ALL SAINTS Almighty God, we give you thanks for all your servants, who having finished their course, now rest from their labors Give us grace to follow the example of their steadfastness and faithfulness, to your honor and glory; through Christ our Lord Amen RESPONDING We respond to the hearing of God s word through confession, offering, passing the peace, and monthly communion INVITATION TO GIVE AND SERVE Rev Kevin Wright OFFERTORY ANTHEM It is Well With My Soul arr Eugene Palmore When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul It is well with my soul, it is well, it is well with my soul Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, let this blest assurance control, that Christ hath regarded my helpless estate, and hath shed His own blood for my soul My sin oh, the bliss of this glorious thought! my sin, not in part but the whole, is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! And Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight, the clouds be rolled back as a scroll; the trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, even so, it is well with my soul AT THE PRESENTATION: THE DOXOLOGY The congregation rises row by row as ushers pass to symbolize offering of our whole selves to God Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, you heavenly host; Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost Amen PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING & DEDICATION Rev Wright Today we celebrate the ministry of our Memorial Society which assists members and friends with end of life planning All who are able, please stand
PASTORAL PRAYER Riverside Pastoral Staff THE LORD S PRAYER Pray in the language or version of your heart 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 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 CHORAL AMEN INVITATION TO THE TABLE Rev Butler GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Leader: The Lord be with you People: And with your spirit Leader: Lift up your hearts People: We lift them up unto the Lord Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God People: It is right to give God thanks and praise SANCTUS All who are able, please stand
WORDS OF INSTITUTION MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION CALL TO SUPPER Leader: The body of Christ, broken for you People: Thanks be to God for the bread of life! Leader: The blood of Christ, poured out for you People: Thanks be to God for the cup of blessing! MUSIC AT COMMUNION ORGAN Lamento Denis Bédard CHOIR We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace Spiritual, arr Moses Hogan We shall walk through the valley in peace, for Jesus himself will be our leader We will meet our loved ones there, for Jesus himself will be our leader There will be no more trials there, we shall walk through the valley in peace In Paradisum HYMN 507 I Come with Joy Daniel Lesur Dove of Peace PRAYER FOLLOWING COMMUNION Rev Butler Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us We pray that we may follow the example of those who have gone before us as we live our lives in faith and hope Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord Amen All who are able, please stand
SENDING We are sent out into the world to love God and our neighbors BENEDICTION RECESSIONAL HYMN 451 Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones POSTLUDE March in D Rev Butler Lasst uns erfreuen Alexandre Guilmant Special thanks to our congregational leaders: Dr Martha Wiggins, Rev Dr Alan K Bentz-Letts, Micah Stone, Crucifer, Athena and Latoya Wilkinson, Acolytes Life of Our Community For announcements of programs and events in the church, please pick up the Life of Our Community bulletin located in the back of the pew or outside the Welcome Center Or visit our website wwwtrcnycorg All who are able, please stand
BlEssED are : Matthew 5:3-10 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 8 In Matthew 5, Jesus talks about several groups of people who are blessed Find Matthew 5 in your pew Bible and fill in the boxes with these groups of people
TALK WITH THE PREACHER Read Pastor Amy s blog online at talkwiththepreacherorg Printed copies are also available in the Welcome Center/Gift Shop Pastor Amy is available for conversations with members by appointment Please email srminister@trcnycorg or call 212-870-6775 to arrange an appointment CONNECT WITH RIVERSIDE S PASTORAL & PROGRAM STAFF Senior Minister s Office Rev Dr Amy Butler Senior Minister - abutler@trcnycorg Rev Michael Livingston Executive Minister - mlivingston@trcnycorg Rev Dr James Forbes Senior Minister Emeritus Communications Rev Rachel Johnson Executive Minister of Communications - rjohnson@trcnycorg Rev Jim Keat Associate Minister of Digital Strategy & Online Engagement - jkeat@trcnycorg Faith Formation Rev Kevin Wright Executive Minister of Programs - kwright@trcnycorg Ms Amanda Meisenheimer, MDiv Associate Minister of Children and Families - mmeisenheimer@trcnycorg Music Mr Christopher Johnson Director of Music and Organist - cjohnson@trcnycorg Parish Care Rev Debra Northern Minister of Parish Care - dnorthern@trcnycorg Rev Lynn Casteel-Harper Associate for Parish Care lharper@trcnycorg Social Justice Rev Bertram Johnson Minister of Justice, Advocacy & Change - bjohnson@trcnycorg Stewardship & Development Ms Christian Peele, MDiv Executive Minister of Institutional Advancement - cpeele@trcnycorg Ms Farley Lord, MDiv Senior Major Gifts Officer - flord@trcnycorg Rev Dustin Pickett Senior Individual Gifts Officer - dpickett@trcnycorg Worship & the Arts Rev Ellen Robison Minister of Worship & the Arts - erobison@trcnycorg Contact Us: To contact the church with general questions, call 212-870-6700 or email communications@trcnycorg The Riverside Church is a member of the American Baptist Churches, USA and the United Church of Christ and cooperates with the Council of Churches in the City of New York, and with the New York State, National, and World Council of Churches trcnycorg Parking - 11/5/2017 Parking is available in the garage below the building Present this bulletin to the attendant before 6:00 pm for a reduced rate of $400 cash or $500 credit card