SUNDAY WORSHIP MAY 6, 2018 SUNDAY SCHEDULE 8:30 a.m. Worship Service, Chapel 9:30 a.m. Carol Choir Rehearsal PCYG Bible Exploration Peoples Forum 10:30 a.m. Worship Service, Sanctuary Children's Sunday School 11:30 a.m. Coppertones Rehearsal 6:10 p.m. Youth Choir 6:30 p.m. High School Youth Group - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE! "Requiem" John Rutter 5:30 p.m. Community Meal 6:00 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal Children s Education K-5 6:30 p.m. Adult Formation Classes Middle School Youth Group Yoga Class Childcare for infant/ preschool 7:30 p.m. Clarion Ringers THE PEOPLES CHURCH 200 W. Grand River Ave. East Lansing, MI 48823 517.332.5073 ThePeoplesChurch.com
THE PEOPLES CHURCH STAFF Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Sunday mornings. Reception Desk 332.5073 Rev. Betsy Aho 332.6074 Associate Pastor, United Church of Christ eaho@thepeopleschurch.com Rev. Drew Filkins 908.4448 Associate Pastor, American Baptist Church dfilkins@thepeopleschurch.com Julie Bills 908.4447 Children s Christian Education Director jbills@thepeopleschurch.com Rachel Giddings 908.4453 Communications Specialist rgiddings@thepeopleschurch.com Dana Johnson 908.4449 Preschool Director djohnson@thepeopleschurch.com Joe Kennedy 332.6264 Youth Director jkennedy@thepeopleschurch.com Andy Mayville 908.4444 Facility Director amayville@thepeopleschurch.com Gerri Lynn Nichols 908.4432 Hospitality Director gnichols@thepeopleschurch.com Dee Przybylski 908.4446 Office Administrator dprzybylski@thepeopleschurch.com Dr. Jonathan Reed, Music Director Elizabeth Reed, Children s Music Director Judy Kabodian, Musician in Residence office@thepeopleschurch.com Abigail Waller, LMSW, Grief Counselor Appointments by Pastoral Referral COUNCIL OF ELDERS Elders meet at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Robertson Room. Jennifer Nagel, Chairperson elders@thepeopleschurch.com ALL ARE WELCOME! Whether you are young or old, rich or poor, doubtful or hopeful no matter where you are in your faith journey, YOU are welcome here. For those with children, be assured that noises and wiggling are signs of a church that is alive and growing; your entire family is welcome in worship. A Special Thank You to our talented instrumentalists: Sebastian Buhts, glockenspiel Neill Campbell, organ Emily Henley, harp Hsiao-Lin Huang, cello Kramer Milan, timpani Gretchen Morse, oboe Colton Sayre, flute MAKE A WHAT'S HAPPENING? To see all of our opportunities, please pick up the GIFT most recent Portal newsletter, available at the Welcome Desk, in ONLINE the office, or at ThePeoplesChurch.com. ThePeoplesChurch.com/GIVE
ORDER OF WORSHIP MAY 6, 2018 Prelude "Vorspiel" Anton Bruckner Welcome to The Peoples Church! Rev. Drew Filkins Call to Worship Leader: Holy God, Creator of Life. People: you call us out of our dark places, offering us the grace of new life. Leader: When we see nothing but hopelessness, People: you surprise us with the breath of your spirit. Leader: Call us out of our complacency and routines, People: set us free from our self-imposed bonds. Leader: Fill us with your spirit of life, compassion, and peace. People: In the name of Jesus, your anointed one, we pray. Amen. Gathering Hymn "Sing Glory to the Name of God" No. 10 Procession of the Light of Christ Jack and Sophia Fickies, Acolytes First Reading Philippians 1: 1-18 (Pew Bible Page 1,178; Large Print 1,783) Children's Moment Passing the Peace of Christ (Please stand if able. Children are dismissed at this time and can be picked up after service on the third floor) The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. REQUIEM AETERNAM Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine: et lux perpetua luceat eis. Te decet hymnus, Deus in Sion: et tibi reddetur votum in Jerusalem. Exaudi orationem meam, ad te omnis caro veniet. Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. Grant them rest eternal, Lord our God, we pray to thee: and light perpetual shine on them for ever. Thou, Lord, art worshipped in Sion; thy praises shall ever be sung in all Jerusalem. O hear us; O Lord, hear thy faithful servants prayer; to thee shall all mortal flesh return. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy. OUT OF THE DEEP Out of the deep have I called unto thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice. O let thine ears consider well the voice of my complaint. If thou, Lord, wilt be extreme to mark what is done amiss: O Lord, who may abide it? For there is mercy with thee: therefore shalt thou be fear'd. I look for the Lord; my soul doth wait for him. In his word is my trust. My soul fleeth unto the Lord; before the morning watch, I say, before the morning watch. O Israel, trust in the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy: and with him is plenteous redemption. And he shall redeem Israel from all his sins.
Celebration of Holy Communion PIE JESU Michaela Larsen, soprano Pie Jesu Domine, dona eis requiem. Pie Jesu Domine, dona eis sempiternam requiem. Blessed Jesus, Lord I pray in thy mercy grant them rest. Lord our God, we pray thee, grant them everlasting rest. SANCTUS Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis. Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and majesty. Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord our God: Hosanna in the highest. AGNUS DEI Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona eis requiem. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: in thy mercy, grant them rest. Man that is born of a woman hath but a short time to live, and is full of misery. He cometh up, and is cut down like a flower; he fleeth as it were a shadow. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona eis requiem. In the midst of life we are in death: of whom may we seek for succor? Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona eis requiem. I am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Prayers of the People & The Lord's Prayer (During the pastoral prayer there will be a time to offer prayers of joy and concern, voiced aloud or silently for and on behalf of others) 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. Thanksgiving and Dedication of Gifts/Offertory THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD The Lord is my shepherd: therefore can I lack nothing. He shall feed me in a green pasture: and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. He shall convert my soul: and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness, for his Name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff comfort me. Thou shalt prepare a table before me against them that trouble me: thou has anointed my head with oil, and my cup shall be full. But thy loving-kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
New Members Statement of Faith Haley Hansen Marc Mellor Stacy Mellor Becky Moulton Jenny Patterson John Patterson Julie Walsh Todd Walsh We believe the teachings of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and with the help of God, we will strive daily to live the life of purity, unselfishness and service which he exemplified to the world. LUX AETERNA I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for they rest from their labours: even so saith the Spirit. Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine: cum sanctis tuis in aeternum, quia pius es. Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine: et lux perpetua luceat eis. Light eternal shine upon them, Lord, we pray: with saints and angels ever dwelling, for thy mercy s sake, may they rest in peace. Grant them rest eternal, Lord our God, we pray to thee: and light perpetual shine on them for ever. Closing Hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!" No. 1 Benediction (Please stand if able) Benediction Response Go now in peace. Never be afraid. God will go with you each hour of every day. Go now in faith, steadfast, strong and true. Know God will guide you in all you do. Go now in love, and show you believe. Reach out to others so all the world can see. God will be there watching from above. Go now in peace, in faith, and in love. Postlude "Nachspiel" Anton Bruckner Note: During the Requiem, the parts that are in blue are sung by the choir and parts that are in black and italic are the translations of the latin. Today s Floral Offering Given in memory of the 80th anniversary of Wilbur and Ruth Wright, by Joan Wright.
SUNDAY SCHOOL Children through 5th grade are invited to participate in Sunday School following the Children's Moment. Be sure to check-in your child at one of the kiosks located in Friendship Hall, prior to worship service, to receive a name tag for your child. Julie Bills, Children s Christian Education Director, will lead the children to the classrooms on the third floor for Sunday School. At the conclusion of worship, you may pick up your child on the third floor. Please show the security code you received at check-in to the teacher. THIS WEEK AT WNL! Are you Ready to Rumble? Join us in the Robertson Room on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 as Pastor Drew and Pastor Betsy "Rumble" with each other. It's sure to be a hot one! See you there at 6:30 p.m. THE PEOPLES FORUM On Sunday, May 13, 2018, The Peoples Forum will welcome WILX-10 Meterologist, Andy Provenzano. Andy will speak with us about the challenges of his profession and, of course, the weather! Join us in the Robertson Room at 9:30 a.m. SUMMER CAMP The Peoples Church Preschool is now enrolling schoolage children for Summer Camp! There are full-day and half-day options available. Lots of daily activities, play time, and field trips are sure to keep your child boredom free this summer! Visit ThePeoplesChurch.com to register your child and for more information. ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING On May 13, 2018, the Community Engagement Ministry will invite participation in a special offering for One Great Hour of Sharing. By combining the gifts of our congregation with others across our state, nation and world, gifts of any size are able to have big impact! OGHS supports disaster, refugee and development activities across the globe and is a ministry of the United Church of Christ. Learn more at ucc.org/oghs Together we can accomplish more than we can imagine! NEW ART EXHIBIT! Figuratively A new art exhibit by Michigan watercolor artist, Julie Keith, is now on display throughout the halls bordering the church Sanctuary and the Thomsen case across from the Library. The exhibit, which includes 28 pieces from her collection, emphasizes human figures and emotions. Figuratively was curated by Sue Patterson and installed by members of the Fine Arts Committee and will be on display through July 19, 2018. Many of the pieces are for sale and 25% of the proceeds will be donated to The Peoples Church Youth Programs. Please pick up a catalog of the exhibit by the Northwest entrance to the church. 2018 RIVER CLEANUP The Earth Stewardship Committee invites you to join them on Saturday, May 12, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. - Noon, for the clean-up of the Red Cedar and Grand River banks. This annual event is sponsored by the Board of Water and Light and Impression 5 Museum. Teams will be deployed to various areas along the Red Cedar and Grand Rivers to pick up trash along the river banks and will not be in the water. Contact Susan Kilmer, Chair of Earth Stewardship at sdkilmer@aol. com or Andy Mayville, Facility Director at amayville@ thepeopleschurch.com if you're interested. WPC JEWELRY SALE Join the Women of Peoples Church on Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20, 2018, for their annual jewelry sale. Come explore, browse and find just the right items! See back page of this bulletin for more details and to sign up to volunteer to help. USED BOOK SALE The Peoples Church Fishbach Library annual used book sale will be held on May 19-20, 2018. All proceeds from this sale will go to supporting The Peoples Church Library. PCYG NEWS Students who will be entering 6th grade in the Fall are welcome to attend Youth Group at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, 2018. The high school lock-in will take place on Friday, May 11, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. All who are interested are welcome to participate!
The Women of Peoples Church Annual Strawberry Breakfast Saturday, May 12, 2018 10:00 a.m. Snider Social Hall Featuring Guest Speaker: Rev. Betsy Aho Life Journey Presented by Women of Peoples Church Tickets Available ONLY at the Door: $5.00 each $30.00 (table of 8) A table of geraniums and hanging baskets will be for sale. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JUNE 18-22, 2018 Registration for this year s Vacation Bible School is going on now. Children will experience the ride of a lifetime with God as they venture through the Rolling River Rampage this summer! Along the river, children will learn and discover that life with God is an adventure full of wonder and surprise, and that they can trust God to be with them through anything. To sign up, go to ThePeoplesChurch.com and click on the Rolling River Rampage image on the homepage. Contact Julie Bills at jbills@thepeopleschurch.com with any questions.
JEWELRY & BOOKS 2 SALES, 2 DAYS, 1 LOCATION MAY 19-20, 2018 SATURDAY HOURS: SUNDAY HOURS: 9:00 a.m. - *6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (*Book Sale ends at 5:00 p.m.) Presented by: The Women of Peoples Church & The Peoples Church Fishbach Library Committee I WOULD LIKE TO HELP OUT AT THE LIBRARY S USED BOOK SALE SATURDAY, MAY 19 SUNDAY, MAY 20 q 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. q 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. q 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. q 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. q 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Name: Phone: E-mail: I WOULD LIKE TO HELP OUT AT THE WPC JEWELRY SALE FRIDAY, MAY 18 (SET-UP) q 9:30 a.m. until complete. SATURDAY, MAY 19 q 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. q 12:00-3:00 p.m. q 3:00-6:00 p.m. SUNDAY, MAY 20 q 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. q 2:00-4:00 p.m. q 3:00-6:00 p.m. Name: Phone: E-mail: Questions? Contact Cheryl Leece at leececm44@gmail.com or 517-410-1313.