Service of Worship Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 15, 2017 Eleven o clock in the morning Bridging Faith and Learning The Golden Calf, from The Nuremberg Chronicle, 1493 In this morning s Old Testament reading, Moses is upon the mountain talking with God. Meanwhile, the Israelites decide to construct and worship an idol of a golden calf. The Lord turns aside from fierce wrath against the people s idolatry only after Moses implores mercy. In Matthew s Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the wedding banquet. The king casts a guest without a wedding robe into the outer darkness, and Jesus concludes, For many are called, but few are chosen.
The congregation is invited to reflect silently during the prelude as a time of prayer and meditation. The Chapel welcomes families with children. If at any time during the service your child needs a place for active play, please know there is a nursery in the Chapel basement. Gathering Carillon Opening Voluntary Tento de meio registo alto (2nd tone) Diogo da Conceição (17 th C.) Tiento de 4 o tono Francisco Correa de Arauxo ( a modo de canción ) (1584 1654) Choral Inroit Rejoice in the Lord Alway Anonymous Rejoice in the Lord alway, and again I say, rejoice. Let your softness be known unto all men: the Lord is even at hand. Be careful for nothing, but in all prayer and supplication let your petitions be manifest unto God with giving of thanks. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesu. Amen. Philippians 4:4 7 Greeting and Announcements *Processional Hymn 427 (found in the hymnals located in the pew racks) Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life germany Baptism Presentation of Candidate John and Ashleigh Solie present their daughter, Ella Jaye Solie for baptism. The congregation responds by reading the passages in bold at the minister s prompting. Profession of Faith Believing that God has reached out to us with love and forgiveness, we seek to grow together in faith through worship, study, service, and celebration to the end that we embody Christ s compassion and holiness. Commitment by the Congregation Prayer over the Water Baptism
Commissioning Prayer and Welcome With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you into Christ s church to share with us in his ministry, for we are all one in Christ. *Peace (All exchange signs and words of God s peace.) Proclamation Prayer for Illumination (in unison) Holy God, our judge and savior, teach us to be open to your truth and send your Spirit now to illuminate your holy word; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Old Testament Lesson Exodus 32:1 14 (OT pages 75 6) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Anthem Do Not Be Afraid Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by your name; you are mine. When you walk through the waters, I ll be with you; you will never sink beneath the waves. When the fire is burning all around you, you will never be consumed by the flames. When the fear of loneliness is looming, then remember I am at your side. When you dwell in the exile of a stranger, remember you are precious in my eyes. You are mine, O my child, I am your Father, and I love you with a perfect love. *Gradual Hymn 398 (Stanza 1 2) Jesus Calls Us (All turn to face the Gospel Procession.) *Gospel Lesson Matthew 22:1 14 (NT page 23) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *Gradual Hymn 398 (Stanzas 3 5) Jesus Calls Us Sermon A Parable Philip Stopford (b. 1977) Gerard Markland, based on Isaiah 43 galilee galilee
Response 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. ) Mission of the Month Offertory Anthem Hvalite imia Ghospodne Alexander Nikolsky (O Praise Ye the Name of the Lord) (1874 1943) Hvalite imia Ghospodne, alliluiya, hvalite, rabi, Ghospoda. Alliluiya. Blagosloven Ghospod ot Siona, zhiviy vo Iyerusalime. Alliluiya. Ispovedaytesia Ghospodevi, yako blag, yako v vek milost Yego. Alliluiya. Ispovedaytesia Bogu Nebesnomu, yako v vek milost Yego. Alliluiya. O praise ye the name of the Lord, alleluia, O praise it, ye servants of the Lord. Alleluia. Praised be the Lord out of Sion, who dwelleth at Jerusalem. Alleluia. O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious, and his mercy endureth forever. Alleluia. O give thanks unto the God of heaven, for his mercy endureth forever. Alleluia. *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. Sending Forth *Prayer of Thanksgiving *The Lord s Prayer (All are encouraged to pray the Lord s Prayer in the language of their choosing. The English version is number 895 in the hymnal.) *Benediction *Closing Processional Hymn 161 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart vineyard haven
*Choral Blessing God Be in My Head John Rutter (b. 1945) God be in my head and in my understanding. God be in mine eyes and in my looking. God be in my mouth and in my speaking. God be in my heart and in my thinking. God be at my end and in my departing. Closing Voluntary Prelude and Fugue in B major, Op. 7 Marcel Dupré (1886 1971) Carillon *All who are able may stand. Presiding Ministers Preacher Lectors Mission of the Month Organists Memorial Chapel Communion Head Ushers Carillonneur Ministry of Worship The Rev. Dr. Carol Gregg The Rev. Bruce Puckett Dr. Adam Hollowell Ms. Cassandra Appiah-Ofori Presbyterian Campus Ministry, Duke Chapel Scholar, Trinity 19 Mr. Matthew King Duke Chapel Scholar, Trinity 18 Ms. Victoria Orto Dr. Robert Parkins Mr. Christoper Jacobson The Rev. Bruce Puckett Dr. James Ferguson and Mr. Rick Wilfong Mr. J. Samuel Hammond
Chapel Announcements Today s Flowers The flowers for today s worship service are given to the glory of God by the Erlenbach Family Trust. Today s Offering All of today s cash offerings and checks written to Duke University Chapel will be given to the Chapel s Mission of the Month: Senior PharmAssist. Founded in 1994, Senior PharmAssist (SPA) promotes healthier living for Durham seniors by helping them obtain and better manage needed medications, and by providing health education, Medicare insurance counseling, community referral, and advocacy. SPA s programs especially benefit older adults with limited income who struggle to access the medical care and social services needed to age well in place. SPA participants report significant reductions in hospital stays and emergency department visits, among many positive outcomes. Last year, SPA helped 2,317 neighbors. Blessing of the Animals The Blessing of the Animals worship service will be held this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. on the Chapel Lawn. The Rev. Meghan Benson will be preaching and the Durham Children s Choir will be singing. The rain date is October 22. Evensong Tonight This afternoon s service of Choral Evensong will take place at 4 p.m. in Goodson Chapel, Duke Divinity School. Organ Recital This evening at 5:00 p.m. is the first of this year s Organ Recitals. Dr. Kola Owolabi will present an eclectic program of music from the 17th through 20th centuries on the Brombaugh and Flentrop organs. Learn more at chapel.duke.edu/music. Duke Chapel Reads Students, staff, faculty, and community members are invited to join the Chapel in reading Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America. The book s author, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, will be preaching at the Chapel in the 11:00 a.m. service on Sunday, January 14, 2018. Students interested in joining a reading group should contact the Rev. Joshua Lazard, the Chapel s C. Eric Lincoln Minister for Student Engagement. A discussion open to the public will be held in the Spring semester. Chapel Scholars Commissioning Join the Chapel community during next Sunday s 11:00 a.m. worship service in commissioning undergraduate students as Chapel Scholars. These students seek to hear and respond to God s call for their lives on campus, in Durham, and beyond, through study, counsel, service, artistic expression, and community. Vespers Ensemble Fall Concert In their fall concert, the Duke Vespers Ensemble is led by their new director, Dr. Philip Cave, in a program titled Ancient & Modern at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 20. The performance features two settings of the Mass, one from the 16th century, and one from the 20th. The concert is free and open to the public. Learn more at chapel. duke.edu/music.
The Congregation at Duke University Chapel 919-684-3917 www.congregation.chapel.duke.edu The following Congregation opportunities are open to all. Christian Education Classes Classes for all ages are offered every Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in the lowest level of the Westbrook building. Refreshments and fellowship begin at 9:30 a.m. Classes are: Wee Praise: For children ages 0 3 with parents or caregivers in 0011 Westbrook. Godly Play: For ages 4 through 5th graders in 0050 Langford. Youth Sunday School: For youth in 6 12th grade in 0013 WB. Bible Study on Judges: For adults in 0015 Westbrook. Adult Forum: Guests speakers present on a variety of topics in 0012 Westbrook. Back Pew Collection The Mission and Outreach committee is collecting five-gallon buckets today and next Sunday, October 22, to donate to the Society of St. Andrew. Buckets are used by volunteers to collect donated vegetables from local farms. Clean paint or cat litter buckets are welcome as well as new ones. Donations may be placed on the back pew. Children s Fall Fellowship Young children and their families are invited to enjoy a local farm, feeding animals, and sharing a wagon ride. The annual Children s Fall Fellowship event will be held on Saturday, October 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please contact phyllis.snyder@duke.edu for detailed information. Urban Ministry Dinners Ten volunteers and twenty cooked lasagnas are needed every month to serve our neighbors at Urban Ministries. The Congregation is committed to providing dinner on the following dates: Wednesday, October 25, at 6:15 p.m, Sunday, November 12, at 5:15 p.m., and Wednesday, December 27, at 6:15 p.m. Please let Cricket Scovil know by email at scovilj@aol.com if you are able to assist with these meals. New volunteers are welcome at any time and detailed instructions are provided. Saturday Service Project Volunteers are needed on Saturday, October 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.to glean with the Society of Saint Andrew. Participants will gather sweet potatoes which will then be donated to food banks and shelters. All ages are welcome to participate. Please contact the Congregation office for detailed information. Holy Ghost Weenie Roast Youth in 6th 12th grade and their families are invited to a Youth Group classic: the Holy Ghost Weenie Roast, at the Wirzba-Ziegenhals home starting at 5:00 p.m on Sunday, October 29. For details, please contact andrew.phillips@duke.edu.
Duke University Chapel Duke Chapel is a Christian church of an unusually interdenominational character, with a tradition of stirring music, preaching, and liturgy. It is also a grand building, suitable for hosting major events in the life of the University and its members; it further acts as a moderator for the diversity of religious identity and expression on campus. We welcome you to our life of worship, learning, dialogue, and service. chapel.duke.edu Box 90974, Durham, NC 27708 919-684-2572 Staff of Duke University Chapel Office of the Dean The Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery Dean of the Chapel Mr. Jack Adams Assistant to the Dean Student Ministry Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp Associate Dean for Religious Life Dr. Adam Hollowell Director of Student Ministry The Rev. Joshua Lazard C. Eric Lincoln Minister for Student Engagement Ms. Gerly Ace Staff Specialist for Student Ministry Music Dr. Rodney Wynkoop Director of Chapel Music Dr. Philip Cave Associate Conductor for Chapel Music Dr. Robert Parkins University Organist Mr. Christopher Jacobson Chapel Organist Mr. J. Samuel Hammond University Carillonneur Mr. John Santoianni Curator of Organs and Harpsichords Mr. Michael Lyle Office Coordinator for Chapel Music Ms. Erica Thomas Staff Assistant for Chapel Music Community Ministry and Events The Rev. Bruce Puckett Director of Worship and Community Ministry Ms. Rachel White Visitor Relations Specialist The Rev. Breana van Velzen Community Ministry Outreach Coordinator Ms. Blanche Williams Chapel Wedding Director Ms. Ann Hall Visitor Relations Assistant Ms. Wanda Cobb Visitor Relations Assistant Development and Administration Ms. Amanda Millay Hughes Director of Development and Strategy Ms. Joni Harris Business and Facilities Manager Mr. James Todd Communications Manager Ms. Andie Rea Communications Specialist Ms. Lisa Moore Accounting Specialist and Office Coordinator Ms. Ava West Staff Assistant for Development Mr. Oscar Dantzler University Housekeeper Ms. Beverly Jordan University Housekeeper Staff of the Congregation at Duke University Chapel The Rev. Dr. Carol Gregg Pastor The Rev. Andrew Phillips Assistant Pastor Ms. Phyllis Snyder Children s Pastor Mr. Nelson Strother Financial and IT Administrator Next Week in Worship at Duke Chapel Preacher Our preacher will be the Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery, Dean of Duke Chapel Offering Next week s offering will go to the Chapel s PathWays fund.