LITURGY AT HOLY TRINITY LECTIONARY 32 TIME AFTER PENTECOST (YEAR B) NOVEMBER 11, 2012 10:30AM WELCOME TO HOLY TRINITY! It is a joy to have you join us for worship this morning. Wherever you re from, wherever you are in life, spirituality, or religion, we are glad you are here. We invite guests to fill out the yellow slip handed out with this bulletin and place it in the offering plate. Visit the Welcome Table in the narthex to pick up information about Holy Trinity, Lutheranism, worship practices, marriages and baptisms. TO PARENTS WITH SMALL CHILDREN: We are glad your family is worshipping with us. If you or your child needs a break from the service, feel free to walk to the narthex/back of the church. We also have a nursery available and it is open from 8:15 11:30. Please use the garden entrance (on Addison); the nursery is right inside the door. Children s bulletins are available from the ushers. LOOKING FOR A CHURCH HOME? Holy Trinity could be the place for you. On the yellow slip in the pew rack there is a place to request more information, or your interest in membership. Orientation sessions are held four times per year. OFFERINGS: We rely almost entirely on the generosity of members and friends to support the programs, staff, building, and ministries of Holy Trinity and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Many members give their offering through Electronic Funds Transfer; you can also donate online at holytrinitychicago.org. We appreciate your contributions of time, talent and financial support!
ABOUT TODAY S LITURGY: Widows are visible everywhere in today's readings. Jesus denounces those scribes who pray impressive prayers but devour widows' houses. He commends the poor widow who in his view gave far more than the major donors. Jesus doesn't see her simply as an object of compassion or charity. She, like the widow of Zarephath who shares her last bit of food with Elijah, does something of great importance. Please turn off all cell phones before the liturgy begins. * those who are able may stand Bold all This bulletin is available in large print GATHERING The ringing of the meditation bowl calls us to silence, centering and reflection as we prepare for the liturgy. PRELUDE Divertimento in D Major F. Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) i. Adagio *CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS All may make the sign of the cross, the sign that is marked at baptism, as the presiding minister begins. Following an invitation please kneel (if you are able). Silence is kept for reflection. Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen. Stand and face the baptismal font. The presiding minister announces God s forgiveness. Turn to face the cross as it enters; you may bow as the cross passes, honoring the mystery of our salvation. 2
*GATHERING HYMN #679 For the Fruit of All Creation *GREETING The presiding minister bows toward the assembly which is the body of Christ and the primary symbol of God s presence in the liturgy. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. And also with you. *PRAYER OF THE DAY WORD FIRST READING: 1 Kings 17:8 16 This chapter begins the story of Elijah. God sends a drought on Israel because of the sins of King Ahab. This passage depicts God s saving acts not only on behalf of Elijah, but also on behalf of those who are associated with the prophet, even a foreigner, the widow of Zarephath. Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. PSALM 146 Setting: Marty Haugen Refrain is sung by the cantor and repeated by the assembly. Verses are sung by the cantor. Refrain: Hallelujah! Praise the Lord, O my soul! I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being. Refrain. Put not your trust in rulers, in mortals in whom there is no help. When they breathe their last, they return to earth, and in that day their thoughts perish. Refrain. 3
Happy are they who have the God of Jacob for their help, whose hope is in the Lord their God; who made heaven and earth, the seas and all that is in them; who keeps promises forever; who gives justice to those who are oppressed, and food to those who hunger. The Lord sets the captive free. The Lord opens the eyes of the blind; the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down; the Lord loves the righteous. The Lord cares for the stranger; the Lord sustains the orphan and widow, but frustrates the way of the wicked. The Lord shall reign forever, your God, O Zion, throughout all generations. Hallelujah! Refrain. SECOND READING: Hebrews 9:24 28 The letter to the Hebrews describes Christ as a high priest who offers himself as a sacrifice for our sin. Christ does not die again and again each year. He died once, is alive with God, and will reveal himself on the last day. Word of God, word of life. Thanks be to God. Stand to welcome the gospel and turn to face the book as the gospel is read in the midst of the assembly. *GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Sung by the cantor; then repeated by the assembly. Carl F. Schalk The LORD raises up the poor from the dust, to make them inherit a seat of honor. (1 Sam. 2:8) Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. *GOSPEL: Mark 12:38 44 After engaging in a series of public arguments with religious leaders in the temple, Jesus contrasts the proud and oppressive ways of those leaders with the sacrificial humility and poverty of the widow. The holy gospel according to Mark. As the gospel is announced you may trace a small cross on your forehead, lips and breast, a prayer that the Word may dwell in our minds, on our lips, and in our hearts. Glory to you, O Lord. The gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. (sung as above) Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. SILENCE People Watching 4
Following the sermon there is a time of silence for reflection and quiet meditation. Our liturgy is not only made up of words, gestures and music, but also moments of silence. SILENCE *HYMN OF THE DAY #685 Take My Life, That I May Be stanza 3 in harmony stanza 4 women stanza 5 men *WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS Introduction Apostles Creed With the whole church, let us confess our faith. I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living 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. Address and Questions People of God, do you promise to support and pray for these new members in their life in Christ? We do, and we ask God to help and guide us. Welcome Let us welcome these sisters and brothers in Christ to this community of faith. We rejoice with you in the life of baptism. Together we will give thanks and praise to God and proclaim the good news to all the world. 5
*PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION Hear us, O God, Your mercy is great *PEACE The peace of Christ be with you always. And also with you. The assembly is invited to share God s peace with one another saying, Peace be with you, or similar words. MEAL GATHERING OF GIFTS AND SETTING THE TABLE Guests are invited to fill out the welcome slip in the pew and place it in the offering plate. OFFERTORY ANTHEM Make me pure, O sacred Spirit Make me pure, O sacred Spirit, Touch my heart, my voice restore. Break, O godly Guest, my silence, Help my speaking, help my witness, Til this voice can speak no more! (Text trans. Susan Palo Cherwien) Georg P. Telemann (1681-1767) *GREAT THANKSGIVING 6
The following acclamations are sung during the thanksgiving: During the prayer the assembly sings these responses. 7
As a sign of openness to the divine presence, you may join the presider in praying the Our Father with the ancient gesture of extended hands. *THE LORD S PRAYER *COMMUNION *LAMB OF GOD 8
Be seated. All are welcome at Christ's table, including children. Bread is received in the hands. Wine is received either by drinking from the (silver) common cup, or by saving the bread and dipping it in the second (glass) cup. Those not communing may come forward for a blessing, keeping your hands folded or extended over your chest. For those unable to consume either wine or bread, communion is received fully in either element alone. HYMN #790 Day by Day SILENCE Stand. *PRAYER *BLESSING SENDING Having heard the word and shared the eucharist, we are sent to live our baptism through words and deeds, making known the love of Christ, and working for justice and peace in our families, communities, and world. Turn to face the cross as it recesses, you may bow as it passes, honoring the mystery of our salvation. *SENDING HYMN #695 As Saints of Old *SENDING Go in peace. Remember the poor. Thanks be God. POSTLUDE Lobe den Herren Wayne L. Wold (b. 1954) ( Praise to the Lord, the almighty ) 9
Join us for social time and refreshments following worship. Take this opportunity to meet someone new in our ever-changing community. Flowers today are sponsored by Beth Cline in memory of her good friends, Matthew & Monica. SERVING IN THIS LITURGY PRESIDING MINISTER Pr. Michelle L. Sevig PREACHING MINISTER. Pr. Craig M. Mueller MINISTER OF MUSIC David R. Brackley CANTOR. Beth Kregor VIOLA Ayriole Frost ASSISTING MINISTER Ken Duckmann SACRISTAN Clyde Andrew Walter CRUCIFER. Megan Eichhorn TORCHBEARERS Megan and Cassie Moran READERS Dan McAdams, Erika Robeck COMMUNION ASSISTANTS Marji Shannon, Barbara Wahler ALTAR PREP. Kurt Reichardt MEDITATION BELL Judy Mayer COFFEE HOSPITALITY Dan McAdams, Rebecca Pallmeyer WELCOME HOSPITALITY Ross & Paulina Heilbrunn Patrice Macken, Belle Craig PARISH NOTES Today We Welcome the following new members to our community of faith: Roxanne Schroeder, Erin Daubert, Kelly & Michael Johnson, Jeremy Early & Aaron McDonald, Leslie & Scott Kuhagen, Brendan & Amanda O Brien. Please greet them following worship and look for their pictures and bios in the enews and on bulletin boards near the church office in the coming week. 10
Family Potluck today at 5:00 p.m., speak with Pr. Sevig for more info. Team Trinity PechaKucha: Volunteer Fair Following the 10:30 service TODAY, light lunch food will be served Come and learn about ways you can volunteer at Holy Trinity through Team Trinity: PAWS, Lakeview Pantry, Night Ministry/Crib shelter, racial justice team, and the annual refugee project. Drawing its name from the Japanese term for the sound of "chit chat," PechaKucha involves a presentation format that is concise and fast-moving. The original format is 20 images X 20 seconds. We will use a shortened, modified version for our Team Trinity volunteer fair. Following the presentation those interested can talk with the various Team Trinity organizations. A light lunch will be available. Suggested donation ($5-10); all proceeds will benefit social ministry organizations supported by Holy Trinity. Thanksgiving Eve Service Wednesday, November 21-7:15 p.m. (note new time) The liturgy will feature hymns of thanksgiving and holy communion. A PIE SOCIAL will follow in Passavant Hall. Email or speak to Josh in the office if you can bring a pie. Holy Trinity Christmas Boutique Calling all crafters, bakers, and volunteers! Holy Trinity will be holding a Christmas Boutique on December 2, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. - 4:00pm This event has a new name, but is similar to last year's Christkindl market. Here's how you can get involved: Sell your work! We're seeking artists, artisans and bakers who would like to display and sell their work. There will be a $25 booth fee to participate. Please note that vendor space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and the $25 booth fee is required to reserve your space. Contribute to the bake sale! This year, we will have a Holy Trinity Bake Sale as part of this event. Please consider donating some of your baked goods to this sale. Join the event committee! We'd love your help in planning, promoting, setting up the day before, and helping run the bake sale or child activity center. Those with no prior experience are welcome!! Please contact Sarah Hanson (skhanson100@gmail.com; 773-551-6001) or Erika Robeck (Erika.robeck@gmail.com; 312-520-4867) to lend a hand! 11
Special Advent Sunday at Holy Trinity - Dec. 9 December 9, the Second Sunday of Advent, will have special events in the morning and afternoon. Consider making it an Advent retreat, taking in the special forum, eucharist, lunch, labyrinth and service of Advent Lessons and Carols. Or come to whatever events you are able to. Mark your calendars now: 9:30 a.m. Watch, Wait, Wonder: An Advent Spirituality Led by Sr. Louise Williams, Deaconess from Valparaiso, IN 10:30 a.m. Eucharist for the Second Sunday of Advent 11:45 a.m. Lunch and Conversation We will consider conversation around themes of Advent spirituality, facilitated by Sr. Louise Williams and Pr. Craig Mueller. 1:00-4:00 p.m. Walk the labyrinth in Passavant Hall 4:00 p.m. Annual Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent Led by the Holy Trinity Choir and Holy Trinity Strings Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent Join us on Sunday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. for Holy Trinity's annual Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent. Scripture readings, anthems, Advent hymns, quiet meditation, candles, incense and prayer combine to provide a memorable service that will bring focus to your Advent experience. Music by the Holy Trinity Choir and Strings will include compositions by George Frideric Handel, Anton Bruckner, David Cherwein and Carolyn Jennings as well as traditional carol settings from a variety of times and places. Make Lessons and Carols a part of your Advent tradition! Save These Dates! --Team Trinity PechaKucha Volunteer Fair - TODAY, 11:45 a.m. --HTLC Family Potluck - TODAY, 5:00 p.m. --Thanksgiving Eve Service Wed., Nov. 21, 7:15 p.m. (pie reception after) --Christmas Boutique Sun., Dec. 2, 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. --Midweek Advent Services Weds., Dec. 5, 12, 19, 7:15 p.m. --Festival of Lessons and Carols for Advent Sun., Dec. 9, 4:00 p.m. FLOWER SPONSORS NEEDED! See the flower signup sheet at the back of the church and write a check to Holy Trinity for $32 with flowers in the memo line or give through our online giving found at our website. NEXT BAPTISM DATES: Nov. 18., Jan. 13, Apr. 7. See information brochure in the narthex. NEXT HOLY TRINITY ORIENTATION DATES: Jan. 20 More info at our website: holytrinitychicago.org/about/orientation 12
CALENDAR AT A GLANCE November 12 (Mon) @ 7:00p Meditation Group November 13 (Tue) @ 6:00p HTLC at Lakeview Pantry November 14 (Wed) @ 10:00a Bible Study: Psalms November 15 (Thu) @ 7:30p Choir Rehearsal November 17 (Sat) @ 7:00p HTLC at The Crib Shelter November 18 (Sun) @ 8:30a Eucharist @ 9:30a Sunday School Passavant Hall @ 9:30a Sunday Forum St. Mark s Room @ 10:30a Eucharist COMMEMORATIONS FOR THE WEEK Sunday, November 11 Martin, Bishop of Tours, died 397 Martin's pagan father enlisted him in the Roman army. Approached by a beggar, Martin cut his cloak in half and gave part to the man, whom he later understood as representing Christ. He asked to leave the army, but was jailed instead. After his release, he became a preacher, and later a bishop. Sunday, November 11 Søren Aabye Kierkegaard, teacher, died 1855 Kierkegaard was a Danish theologian whose writings also gave rise to the modern philosophy of existentialism. He frequently attacked the complacency of the state church of his day, as well as its desire to be accepted by polite society rather than be a stumbling block. Saturday, November 17 Elizabeth of Hungary, renewer of society, died 1231 Born in Hungary, Elizabeth was betrothed to the son of the Landgrave of Thuringia, and at age four was taken to be raised with him at the Wartburg Castle. Ten years later they were married. She was very generous to the poor, and after her husband's death she lived in cruel hardship until her own death at age twentyfour. From Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2012 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License #26481. 13
Next Sunday Forum: THE END OF THE WORLD Sunday, November 18 9:30 a.m. Jesus warns of the pending destruction of the temple and foreshadows the coming of false prophets, wars, famine, earthquakes and great sorrows or birth pangs. Join Josh Judd-Herzfeldt in discussing Mark's apocalyptic discourse between Jesus and the disciples. Jesus words of comfort to the disciples to not be alarmed are more applicable than ever only weeks before the supposed end of world on Dec. 21, 2012. Thanks to all who have returned their 2013 commitments! We are very heartened by the response, and thanks to your generosity, the Council looks forward to a 2013 budget that can assist us to more boldly live out our mission as we "connect, strengthen, and serve with joy." If you have not had a chance to make your 2013 commitment, we invite you to turn in your generosity form as soon as possible (located in the back of the church) or to pledge online at docs.htchicago.org/generosity. WORSHIP ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Text and music for the liturgy is reprinted from Sundays and Seasons.com. Copyright 2007 Augsburg Fortress. All rights reserved. Reprinted by permission under Augsburg Fortress Liturgies Annual License # 26481. Unless otherwise noted, all other music and text reprinted under permission of OneLicense.net #A-707777. 14
Our worship is ancient and new We celebrate a liturgy based on ancient patterns and rituals that go back to the early centuries of Christianity. We gather each Sunday to hear the scriptures and wrestle with their meaning for our lives today. We share the sacred meal of bread and wine and depart to serve a world in need. Though ancient, worship is always fresh and new as the gospel of Christ comes alive for our contemporary context. Time unplugged from electronic devices allows reflection and centering. Open to the Mystery we connect, strengthen and serve with joy. Things We re For Radical inclusivity regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation or religious/spiritual background. Embodied gathering in real time and sacred space. Multisensory liturgy that helps us delight in God s beauty. Intentional engagement with contemporary social, theological and spiritual issues. User-friendly liturgies. Preaching that is honest about the struggles of life and the grace of God. Robust congregational singing. Reverence and joy in worship that spills over into everyday life. Cultivating empowering relationships, not only at church but everywhere. Openness to questions and faith struggles. Treasuring mystery above certainty. Things We re Against Power and privilege that lead to prejudice and oppression. Racism, sexism, heterosexism and ableism. A religion that claims to have all the answers. Senseless violence. Negative and hateful partisanship. Superficial responses to life s painful and difficult realities. Boring sermons. Church services that don t connect with everyday life. Equating Christianity with the Religious Right. Indifference to injustice and suffering. Misuse of the earth and its resources. 15
HOLY TRINITY S PURPOSE STATEMENT Open to the Mystery Connect, Strengthen, and Serve with Joy! GUIDING PRINCIPLES Act with courage Be radically inclusive Cultivate empowering relationships Delight in God s beauty Engage with intention THE SPIRITUAL LIFE CENTER has offices at Holy Trinity, offering counseling and spiritual direction. Brochures are available at the back of the church. No checks or cash on hand? Make a Donation from your smartphone by scanning the QR code to the left! You will be taken to Holy Trinity s secure, mobile giving site. STAFF Pastor Craig M. Mueller cmueller@htchicago.org Associate Pastor Michelle L. Sevig msevig@htchicago.org Minister of Music David R. Brackley dbrackley@htchicago.org Music Assistant. Sean Diller music@htchicago.org Parish Administrator Joshua R. Judd-Herzfeldt office@htchicago.org Accountant Lynn Horn lhorn@htchicago.org Office Hours: Mon Thurs., 9 a.m. 4 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m. 1 p.m. 16 1218 West Addison Street Chicago, IL 60613 (773) 248-1233 holytrinitychicago.org office@htchicago.org A Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America