Service of Worship Ninth Sunday after Pentecost July 29, 2012 Eleven o clock in the morning Keeping the heart of the University listening to the heart of God Christian faith proclaims the radical notion that the God of all creation also cares for every individual. Today s Psalm opens with words of praise, proclaiming that all creation shall give glory to God and speak to God s power and might. In the letter to the church in Ephesus, Paul prays that the church may know both the scope of God s love and power over creation as well as the intimate care and attention to the details of our lives. The gospel lesson in John reveals this breadth of attention with the miracle of the feeding of the 5000. Jesus sets his heart not just on spiritual well-being, but also on physical wellbeing as well.
At the close of today s service, the Lord s Supper will be celebrated in the Memorial Chapel located to the left of the chancel. Immediately following the Lord s Supper, a service of prayer for healing will be held. The service consists of prayers for healing and wholeness, with anointing and laying on of hands. All are invited. Gathering Carillon The congregation is asked to remain silent during the prelude as a time of prayer and meditation. Organ Prelude Passacaglia in D Minor, BuxWV 161 Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Greeting and Announcements *Processional Hymn 102 Now Thank We All Our God nun danket *Prayer of Confession and Words of Assurance (in unison) The minister offers words of confession in three biddings, to which the congregation responds as follows: Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy. The minister speaks words of assurance. *Peace (All exchange signs and words of God s peace.) Proclamation Prayer for Illumination (in unison) Lord God, your Son left the riches of heaven and became poor for our sake: when we prosper save us from pride, when we are needy save us from despair, and give us ears to hear your word that we may continue to learn to trust in you alone; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Old Testament Lesson Psalm 145:10-18 (OT page 549 in the pew Bible) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
Anthem Panis angelicus Panis angelicus fit panis hominum; dat panis coelicus figuris terminum. O res mirabilis! Manducat Dominum pauper, servus et humilis. The bread of angels Becomes the bread of mankind; The heavenly bread Gives an end to earthly forms. O wondrous thing! The poor one, the servant and the humble All partake of the Lord. César Franck (1822-1890) Thomas Aquinas New Testament Lesson Ephesians 3:14-21 (NT pages 182) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *Gradual Hymn 388 (stanzas 1-2) O Come and Dwell in Me (All turn to face the Gospel Procession.) *Gospel Lesson John 6:1-21 (NT pages 91-92) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *Gradual Hymn 388 (stanzas 3-4) O Come and Dwell in Me Sermon It All Ends in Praise Response st. michael st. michael *The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Call to Prayer Minister: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Minister: Let us pray. Prayers of the People (The congregation responds to each petition: Hear our prayer. ) Offertory Tantum ergo Tantum ergo sacramentum Veneremur cernui: Et antiquum documentum Novo cedat ritui: Praestet fides supplementum Sensuum defectui. Genitori, genitoque Laus et jubilatio, Salus, honor, virtus quoque Sit et benedictio: Procedenti ab utroque Compar sit laudatio. Amen. Therefore let us, with heads bowed, Venerate so great a sacrament, And let the old practice yield To the new rite; Let faith provide a supplement For the failure of the senses. To the begetter and the begotten Be praise and jubilation, Salvation, honor, virtue also, And blessing, And let equal praise be to him, Who proceeds from them both. Amen. Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937) Thomas Aquinas *Doxology lasst uns erfreuen Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia, Alleluia! Praise God above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
Thanksgiving This morning we give thanks for the Duke Office of Admissions. We celebrate its commitment to inviting students each year from various walks of life into the community that makes up Duke. The ushers bring an admissions brochure to the altar. In Durham, we remember those who live on low income and employers who seek to offer a living wage to their employees. The ushers bring forward a wallet. *Prayer of Thanksgiving *The Lord s Prayer (number 895 in the hymnal, in unison) Sending Forth *Benediction *Recessional Hymn 368 My Hope Is Built Choral Blessing Seven-Fold Amen Postlude Springs of Salvation (1982) the solid rock John Stainer (1840-1901) Margaret Vardell Sandresky (b. 1921) Carillon *All who are able may stand. Presiding Ministers Preacher Lectors Choir Director Guest Organist Ministry of Worship Presiding Minister over Memorial Chapel Communion Head Ushers Carillonneur The Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer The Rev. Brad Troxell The Rev. Bruce Puckett Ms. Amy McMann Member, Congregation at Duke Chapel Mr. David Bottjen Member, Congregation at Duke Chapel Dr. Brian Schmidt Ms. Jane Lynch The Rev. Brad Troxell Dr. James Ferguson and Mr. Rick Wilfong Mr. J. Samuel Hammond
Chapel Announcements Today s Flowers Today s flowers are given to the glory of God by the Erlenbach Family Trust. Today s Offering All of today s cash offerings and undesignated checks will be used to underwrite the costs for undergraduate students going on the Chapel s Spring Break mission trips. Duke Chapel PathWays provides mission trip opportunities for students who are interested in spending their Spring Break in service and reflection. Most recently, Chapel staff led student trips to Costa Rica, Honduras, and New Mexico. Staff Announcement Kori Jones, the Chapel s Black Campus Minister, shared her plans to leave the Chapel this summer. She will soon begin a Chaplain Residency in Wilmington, NC. We are grateful for the work that Kori has done on campus and in the community and celebrate this new opportunity with her. The Chapel s Associate Dean, Christy Lohr Sapp, will be working in cooperation with other campus partners to find someone to lead Black Campus Ministries in the coming academic year. Summer Choir Duke Chapel welcomes singers to its Summer Choir, which assists in leading worship over the summer months. The choir is under the direction of Dr. Brian Schmidt. Regular rehearsals are on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. Call 919-684-3898 for details. Visiting the Chapel The Chapel often has weddings booked on Saturdays and Sunday afternoons, especially during the summer months. If a wedding is taking place, visitors will not be permitted inside. Before visiting on a weekend, please call 681-9488 to learn when the Chapel will be open to the public. Duke Chapel Events Listserv If you would like to receive emails about upcoming events sponsored by Duke Chapel, such as concerts, talks, special worship services, and more, please visit www.chapel.duke.edu/calendar, or send an email to Kelsey Hallatt at kelsey.hallatt@duke.edu. Questions People Often Ask - Why do we confess our sins? Sin is not simply something that makes people unhappy or causes pain: it is life based on a false story, one that leads to worshiping something other than the God of Jesus Christ. However, the Christian story does not begin with sin but with God s decision to be in relationship with humanity and all creation. Thus when there is a breakdown of that relationship, by what has been done, or what has been left undone, it is a tragedy in which the congregation has participated. Repentance means naming and stripping away the things that distance the disciple from the gospel. From personal repentance the congregation moves into corporate confession. It is not just their own sin that separates them from God; sin infects the people of God as a whole. In confessing sin, we recognize that this congregation has joined, even in the past week, in the catastrophe of discarding God s everlasting invitation to worship and friendship.
The Congregation at Duke University Chapel 919-684-3917 www.congregation.chapel.duke.edu The following Congregation opportunities are open to all. Backpack Collection The Local Missions and Outreach Committee will be collecting back-to-school supplies for local Durham students with limited resources. Items needed include backpacks, scissors, paper, pens, pencils, notebooks, 3-ring binders, pocket folders, erasers, scissors, rulers, markers, crayons, glue, and construction paper. Monetary donations will be accepted as well. Donated supplies may be dropped off in the back pew in the Chapel on Sunday August 5 and August 12. First Friday Young Adult/Professionals Dinner Join the 20- and 30-somethings of the Congregation on Friday, August 3, at 6:00 p.m. at Pop s Backdoor--Pizza South (3710 Shannon Road). Bring a friend; bring your family; everyone s welcome. We look forward to seeing you there! Congregation Staff Announcement Sonja Tilley, the Director of Christian Education for the Congregation, has accepted a new position as the Staff Specialist for the Office of the Chaplain and the Anglican Episcopal House of Studies at Duke Divinity School. She will begin her new position on August 1. We are grateful for her service and leadership in the Congregation. We will miss her many gifts, but we send her with our blessings on her new work and ministry. Durham Bulls Game The Local Missions committee, along with Volunteers of America, is sponsoring a trip to a Durham Bulls game to treat the veterans who live at Maple Court. The game is on Tuesday, August 7, at 7:05 p.m and will pit the Bulls against the Columbus Clippers. Sign up by tomorrow (July 29) to attend the game. If you are unable to attend but would like to treat a veteran, please consider donating to the cost of tickets ($9 for two tickets), and concession stand food and beverages. Checks can be made payable to the Congregation, with ballgame written in the memo line. Please note: this is a family friendly, alcohol-free event. For more information and to sign up, contact Marilyn Christian at mchristian2@nc.rr.com. Sunday Morning Bible Study: Ephesians Sonja Tilley is leading a Bible Study on Ephesians on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in the Divinity School, Room 0012 of the Westbrook Building. Please contact Sonja at sonja.tilley@duke.edu or 919-684-3917 for more information. Dinner at Urban Ministries Each month the Congregation provides a meal for homeless guests at Urban Ministries of Durham. If you would like to donate lasagnas, serve one of the next meals, or acquire more information, please contact Ned Arnett at 919-489-4133 or email edward.arnett@duke.edu.
Duke University Chapel Duke Chapel is a grand building, suitable for hosting major events in the life of the University and its members; it acts as a moderator for the diversity of religious identity and expression on campus; and it is a Christian church of an unusually interdenominational character, with a tradition of stirring music, preaching, and liturgy. We welcome you to our life of worship, learning, dialogue, and service. www.chapel.duke.edu Box 90974, Durham, NC 27708 919-684-2572 For Worshipers & Visitors Prayer requests may be placed in the prayer box located by the Memorial Chapel. For a tour of Duke Chapel, meet today s docent near the front steps of the Chapel following the service. Hearing assist units and a Braille hymnal are available at the attendant s desk at the entry way of the Chapel. See the Chapel attendant if you would like to use one of our large-print Bibles or hymnals for the worship service this morning. For Families & Children Children 4 and younger are welcome to visit the nursery (capacity limited), located in the Chapel basement, beginning at 10:50 a.m. each week. Pagers are available for parents to keep with them during worship. Parents needing a place to feed, quiet, or change infants are also welcome. Activity Bags (for children 5 and under) and Liturgy Boxes (ages 5-8) are available at the rear of the Chapel to help children engage in worship. Please return after the service. We invite you to consider joining the Congregation at Duke Chapel.The Congregation is an interdenominational church with a variety of vibrant ministries, including discipleship and spiritual formation (for children, youth, and adults), mission and outreach, and pastoral care. If you are interested in making Duke Chapel your home church, please contact the Rev. Bruce Puckett at 684-3917. www.congregation.chapel.duke.edu Ministry Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp The Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer Dr. Adam Hollowell The Rev. Bruce Puckett The Rev. Kori Jones Ms. Gerly Ace Music Dr. Rodney Wynkoop Dr. Robert Parkins Dr. David Arcus Dr. Brian Schmidt Mr. John Santoianni Mr. J. Samuel Hammond Mr. Michael Lyle Staff of Duke University Chapel Administration Ms. Beth Gettys Sturkey Ms. Lucy Worth Ms. Adrienne Koch Ms. Sara Blaine Ms. Kelsey Hallatt Ms. Lisa Moore Ms. Katherine Kopp Mr. Oscar Dantzler and Mr. Razz Zarayakob Staff of the Congregation at Duke University Chapel The Rev. Bruce Puckett Ms. Sonja Tilley The Rev. Brad Troxell Ms. Mary Ann Manconi Associate Dean for Religious Life Director of Worship Director of Student Ministry Director of Community Ministry Black Campus Minister Staff Assistant for Student Ministry Director of Chapel Music University Organist Chapel Organist and Associate University Organist Assistant Conductor and Administrative Coordinator of Chapel Music Curator of Organs and Harpsichords University Carillonneur Staff Assistant for Chapel Music Director of Development Special Assistant to the Dean for Finance and Projects Special Assistant for Communications Chapel Events and Wedding Coordinator Chapel Communications Specialist Accounting Specialist and Office Coordinator Staff Assistant for Development Housekeepers Pastor Director of Christian Education Interim Associate Pastor Administrative Assistant