REFORMATION SUNDAY ALL-TOGETHER WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00 AM OCTOBER 29, 2017 614 Griffis Street, Cary, NC 27511 (919) 467-8700 www.carypresbyterian.org The true treasure of the church is the most holy gospel of the glory and grace of God. 1 Martin Luther, thesis 62
ORDER OF WORSHIP Gathering Chime Prelude God of Grace and God of Glory Hughes Welcome (Please sign the Welcome Book and pass it to your neighbor.) Introit Come Before His Presence Artman *Call to Worship One: Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made the heavens and the earth. All: Let us worship God. *Hymn A Mighty Fortress is Our God No. 275 *Call to Confession *Prayer of Confession Almighty God, eternal Father, we acknowledge and confess to you that we were born in unrighteousness. Our life is full of sin and transgression; we have not gladly believed your Word nor followed your holy commandments. For your goodness sake and for your name s sake, be gracious unto us, we pray, and forgive us all our sin, which is very great. Amen. Silent Prayers of Confession * Response You Are the Lord, Giver of Mercy No. 437 You are the Lord, giver of Mercy! You are the Christ, giver of Mercy! You are the Lord, giver of Mercy! *Assurance of Pardon 2
*Response of Praise Come Sing, O Church, in Joy! (v. 1) No. 305 Come sing, O church in joy! Come join, O church, in song! For Christ the Lord has led us through the ages long! In bold accord, come celebrate the journey now and praise the Lord! *Sharing the Peace of Christ One: May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you, All: and also with you. One: Let us share that peace with one another. Prayer for Illumination Old Testament Reading Deut. 34:1-12 OT, p. 191, 192 One: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. New Testament Reading Acts 2:1-4, 42-47 NT, p. 119, 120 Sermon Show Up Emmie Brown *Affirmation of Faith When we gather for worship, we are not only the body of Christ, but the best expression of Christ on the face of the earth. As people and as the Church, we praise God that we have been formed, re-formed, and are always re-forming, according to the Word of God and the call of the Spirit. Believing and accepting that God is greater than all that we are, we affirm that as followers of Christ, we are called to trust and believe in the loving oversight and activity of God in our lives. 3
In response to God s unending gifts and immeasurable grace, we come to worship with ready hearts, eager to shower God with gratitude and praise. In worship we acknowledge the God of the Trinity, God the creator father and mother of us all, who is uniquely revealed to us in Jesus Christ and is present through the Holy Spirit. We believe that God chose to become human in Jesus Christ; God chose to be with us then, and is with us now through the Holy Spirit. We find the authority of Christ in Scripture, and we acknowledge that God s word is made known to us in community with others and with the Holy Spirit. We invest our minds, bodies, hearts, and souls into the church, knowing that the church is the family of God. We rely on each other, hold each other accountable, and seek to grow our community of faith, so that we become more aware of each other, and of our role as followers of Christ within our broken world. Our commitment to action and involvement in our communities, our families, and our churches is renewed, and we pledge to begin to work again, being the hands and feet of God in the world. *Hymn The Church s One Foundation (vv. 1-3, 5) No. 321 Time with Our Children Gather in Faith, Compassion, and Abundance Presbyterian Women Offering of Tithes and Gifts 4
Offertory Anthem/Doxology Christ, the Lord, Our Sure Foundation Chancel Choir arr. Larson Christ, the Lord, is our sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone; Chosen by our God most precious, binding all the church as one. Jesus Christ, the one rejected, by the faithless cast aside; Living Stone, ordained to live eternally on high! Christ, the Lord, is our sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone; Chosen by our God most precious, binding all the church as one. Chosen ones, O holy nation, called from darkness into light; Sing of grace and mercy and proclaim God's power and might, You are led by God's great light! Lead on, O King Eternal, the day of march has come; Henceforth in fields of conquest, your tents shall be our home. Through days of preparation, your grace has made us strong; And now, O King Eternal, we lift our battle song. Lead on, O King Eternal, till sin s fierce war shall cease, And holiness shall whisper the sweet Amen of peace. For not with swords loud clashing, nor roll of stirring drums; With deeds of love and mercy the heav nly kingdom comes. Please stand and join in singing with the choir; when directed Lead on, O King Eternal, we follow, not with fears, For gladness breaks like morning, where er Your face appears. Your cross is lifted o er us, we journey in its light; The crown awaits the conquest; lead on, O God of might. 5
*Prayer of Dedication Sharing our Prayers of Joy and Concerns Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer Hymnal, p. 35 *Hymn Come, Great God of All the Ages No. 309 *Charge and Benediction One: And let all God s people joyfully say: All: Alleluia! Amen! Response God Be with You Till We Meet Again No. 541 God be with you till we meet again; loving counsels guide, uphold you, with a shepherd s care enfold you: God be with you till we meet again. *Postlude Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee Beethoven Service Notes The Prayer of Confession and the Absolution are from 1539; they were used by both John Calvin at Geneva and John Knox in Scotland. Prayer for Illumination: Adapted from the Reformed liturgy of Strasbourg by Martin Bucer (about 1540). A Mighty Fortress Is Our God: Both the tune and the text based on Psalm 46 were written by Martin Luther in 1529. The flowers in the Sanctuary are given by the Clevelands to the glory of God and in honor of Karolyn Cleveland. After worship, the Officer of the Day will be available at the Chancel steps to answer any questions for visitors and CPC members. Today s Officer of the Day: Jeff Clark 6
Today s Service Participants Ministers: Rev. Lori Pistor, Rev. Mitzi Lesher-Thomas Director of Music: Ed Yasick Music: CPC Orchestra Orchestra Director: Justin Dickson Choir: Chancel Choir Acolyte: Lucy Rodriguez Lay Reader: Belinda Weinbrecht Bus Driver: Matt Donkin Sound: Craig Anderson Counters: Jim Bowdish and Brian Short Generosity Team: Gather In... Faith, Compassion and Abundance 2018 Generosity packets are available for pickup in the Narthex this Sunday and next Sunday. Please help us save a stamp, and pick up your packet when you come to Worship. Dedication Sunday is November 19. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS Adult Sunday School classes: Look for new signs at the two main entrances that will outline each Sunday s topics in adult education. Then make the decision to attend one of the classes! Faith TODAY Adult Sunday School class notes Next Week Nov 5: The Ayes Have It: Polity; Jerry Slaymaker Session, General Assembly white papers, Presbytery meetings here and there, planning, calling pastors are all part of how we're organized. It matters. Connection Classes Connection Classes are now being launched. Contact Director of Christian Education, Medora Hix by telephone (919-819-5360, cell) or by email at medora.hix@carypresbyterian.org for more information or to be a part of this. 7
Announcements and Opportunities (Please check your E-Link newsletter in your email or the PDF of E-Link on the CPC website for full information) Youth from 2nd through 8th grade are invited to be part of a Christmas musical, The King and Me, that will be performed during the Sunday School hour on Sunday, December 17. There are opportunities for actors, singers, prop/scenery helpers, and stagehands. Auditions will be THIS SUNDAY, October 29, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and rehearsals will be on Sunday afternoons until the performance. Come and find out more or email Julie Henry directly at julieghenry@gmail.com. Fair Trade: this Sunday, October 29, we will have our regular Fair Trade items available outside Fellowship Hall before and after 11:00 worship. We will also have Christmas gift sets on display and will be ready to take orders for those. Other dates to remember: November 19: Look for us at the Alternative Gift Market. November 26 (Thanksgiving weekend): Our Regular Fair Trade Sunday December 3: Between services. Last day to place an order for Christmas items. December 10: Between services. December 17: Between services. Last day to pick up an order. All Saints Worship and Communion, November 5. Remembering those who have entered the Church Triumphant. Rev. Mitzi Lesher- Thomas will be preaching. The Cool Books Club will meet on Tuesday, November 7, at 7 p.m. at the home of Peg Giesbrecht. The book for this month is Truth Speaks to Power: The Countercultural Nature of Scripture by Walter Bruggemann. Not-So-Silent-Retreat: Friday November 10 - Saturday November 11 at Cedar Cross Retreat Center near Louisburg. The retreat will be from Friday at 4 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Lodging and meals cost is $85. Contact Jeanne Bolick (jlbolick@att.net) or Diane Garber (dianegarber@icloud.com) for more information or to register. 8
Hurricane Matthew Relief Trip: November 18. Leaving CPC at 7:00 a.m. and returning around dinnertime. Contact Sally Goettel at sgoettel@nc.rr.com. Plan now to attend the first Alternative Gift Market on Sunday, November 19 from 12:00 noon until about 3:00 p.m. (and during the Sunday School hour). Alternative gifts are donations given as gifts to individuals which promote health, economic prosperity, and peace. There will be more than 15 booths for different projects, as well as actual goods including items from Clothing for Hope, Beads for Life, and Fair Trade Coffee, plus Guatemalan scarves. This will be a community-wide event so please spread the word. Eight souls from Cary Presbyterian are in Guatemala through Tuesday, Oct 31. Their work includes choosing scholarship students and establishing the program there, considering the building program s progress, discussing next steps in the Agricultural program, gaining knowledge about the water supply, and generally learning more about our Guatemalan friends lives and sharing about ours. Please pray for a successful and safe trip. The Social Justice Ministry at Cary Presbyterian Church invites you to a presentation about human trafficking on Thursday, November 16, at 7:00 p.m. Moffett Churn, Interim Associate Minister at First Presbyterian Church in Raleigh and a founder of the New Hope Presbytery Human Trafficking Roundtable, will speak about this phenomenon from a moral and faithinformed perspective. 9
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Sunday, October 29 Reformation Sunday Monday, October 30 THIS WEEK AT CARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. No Activities Scheduled Sunday School/All Ages All Together Worship Service SH Youth Group: Corn Maze MS Youth Group: Fall Festival (103) Tuesday, October 31 Wednesday, November 1 Thursday, November 2 Friday, November 3 Saturday, November 4 Sunday, November 5 All Saints Day 10:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Connections Book Group (P) Boy Scout Troop 232 (101, 103, 105) Strength, Hope, and Healing (Al-Anon) (Library) Preschool Fitness Fun (Fellowship Hall) Transition Team (P) Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) Stephen Ministry (100, 102, 106) YAF Meeting (103) 9:00 a.m. Centering Prayer Group (P) 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Be The Hands Day of Service and Fellowship Be The Hands All Church Fellowship Dinner (FH) Worship Service and Communion Sunday School/All Ages Worship Service and Communion No Meeting SH Youth Group No Meeting MS Youth Group Be The Hands Fellowship Dinner All are invited to the Saturday, November 4 Fellowship dinner, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. even if you re unable to participate in the day s early activities. If you plan to come, RSVP to SignUpGenius at https://tinyurl.com/yd2lk5nr. We look forward to seeing you there! 11
IT S ALMOST HERE!! (But it s not too late to join the fun) Be The Hands Schedule Saturday, November 4 9:00 a.m. Service of Blessing - Outdoor Chapel (weather permitting) 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Volunteer Service Projects 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. FREE Fellowship Dinner! All are invited. It s NOT TOO late to sign up to join a project OR attend dinner. These projects are still especially in need of volunteers: Tammy Lynn Center A fun activity where you ll fellowship with and help residents complete a simple craft project. Ideal for youth in grades 8+. Brown Bag Ministry - another truly fun project where you and your team will join with a larger group of volunteers to prepare sandwiches then pack and deliver sack lunches in downtown Raleigh. This is an opportunity for volunteers age 14+. Chatham Commons Retirement Center - you and your team will deliver snack bags and hygiene kits, sing and call BINGO for residents. A perfect activity for middle schoolers, senior highs and adults. Sign up for these or any other project in the Narthex or on line: https://tinyurl.com/y8u9c2a8 Sign up for the FREE Fellowship Dinner in the Narthex or on line: https://tinyurl.com/yd2lk5nr 12