Community Worship Thursday, November 12, 2015 Davis Chapel
Garing In *Song: Praise, Praise, Praise Lord 2
Welcome & Call to Worship Mara Greene (MDiv 16) Readying & Receiving *Praying Psalm: Psalm 16 (Please st face center aisle) [Refrain: Bless Lord, My Soul] & b 4.? b 4 Bless.. Lord, my G n. soul, Bb bless God s ho C - ly Dr. Elizabeth Golfo F w name. A # & b? b.. Bless Lord, my. G n. soul, who Bb leads me in - to C. life.. Protect me, God, because I take refuge in you. I say to Lord, You are my Lord. Apart from you, I have nothing good. God, our proximate protector, you are source of all good in our lives. For air we brea bounty of earth which we share with one anor, we give you thanks. We pray for your spirit to dwell here among us--bringing us closer to you, guiding us into truth aunticity as we serve you in world. 3
You, Lord, are my portion, my cup; you control my destiny. The property lines have fallen beautifully for me; yes, I have a lovely home. [Refrain] You have called us, O God, to be your people of ustice, peace, compassion. For those whose homes have lost luster of prosperity, being torn apart by war natural disaster, we pray for peace, ir natural needs, resolution of conflict. Lead us from our comforts to be people of great faith, deep love, overflowing oy. That s why my heart celebrates my mood is oyous; yes, my whole body will rest in safety because you won t abon my life to grave; you won t let your faithful follower see pit. You teach me way of life. In your presence is total celebration. Beautiful things are always in your right h. For beautiful things in your right h, O God, we extend our hs to you in praise adoration. We praise you, we bless you, we honor you, our protector our portion. For in your presence is total celebration. Beautiful things are always in your right h. Amen. [Refrain] Scripture: Mark 13:1-8 Michaiah Hinds (MDiv 18) Sermon Rev. Dr. Gail R. O Day Song: There s a Wideness in God s Mercy (vs. 1-3) 4
There s a Wideness in God s Mercy Used by permission OneLicense.net License #A-701691 5
Communion Rev. Dr. Gail R. O Day Courtney Dutton (MDiv 17) Nicole ohnson (MDiv 16) Covia Boyd (MDiv 17) Invitation Beloved in Christ, Gospel tells us that on first day of week esus Christ was raised from death, appeared to Mary Magdalene, on that same day sat at table with two disciples, was made known to m in breaking of bread. This is oyful feast of people of God. Men women, youth children, come from east west, from north south, gar about Christ s table. This table is for all Christians who wish to know presence of Christ to share in community of God s people. Communion Prayer God be with you And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift m to God Let us give thanks to God Most High. 6
It is right to give God thanks praise. [The leader leads in thankfully recalling God s great acts of salvation concludes:] With your sons daughters of faith in all places times we praise you with oy. (This will be sung; please follow directions of leader. The underlined words indicate overlap. ) Sanctus Holy, holy, holy Lord God of power might. Heaven earth are full, are full of your glory Blessed is one who comes in name of Lord. Hosanna in highest! [The Leader continues thanksgiving. The institution of Lord s Supper is recalled. The leader concludes:] Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me. Memorial Acclamation (This will be sung; please follow directions of leader.) Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. [The Leader continues in prayer. The Holy Spirit is invoked to bless gifts of Table. The Leader concludes:] Be present with us as we share this meal throughout all our lives, that we may know you as Holy One, who with Christ Holy Spirit, lives forever. Amen. (This will be sung; please follow directions of leader.) Let us pray as Christ our Savior has taught us: Lord s Prayer 7
Communion Song: Taste See Refrain 4 Taste see, taste see good - ness Kenneth Pettigrew, cantor of Lord. O taste see, taste see good - ness of Lord, of Lord. Giving Forth *Song: There s a Wideness in God s Mercy (v. 4) 3 Benediction Rev. Dr. Gail R. O Day 8
Notes for Today s Worship About Worship Leader Dean Gail R. O Day s scholarly research focuses on Gospel of ohn, Bible preaching, history of biblical interpretation. She has written a number of books articles, including commentary on Gospel of ohn in The New Interpreters Bible (1996) is currently working on a feminist commentary on Book of Revelation. She is an ordained minister in United Church of Christ. Worship Today s worship service was planned by Dean Gail R. O Day, Brenden Kee (MDiv 18), Kenneth Pettigrew (MDiv 16). The altar design was created by Andria Williamson (MDiv 17). The bulletin was designed by Christine Hargraves (MDiv 16). Communion will be celebrated by intinction today. You will be given or you may receive bread may choose to dip it in wine or grape uice. Bread is Gluten Free baked by Marisa Fraley (MDiv 17). Wine grape uice are present in both chalices. Wine is in lesser-filled side of chalice is inscribed with a W. Grape uice is in greater-filled side of chalice is inscribed with a. Worship Committee Members For feedback, suggestions, or offers to participate in worship, please contact a member of worship committee: Lindsey Altvater Clifton Anna Fleig Christine Hargraves Emily Hedrick Brian Hollingsworth Brenden Kee Demi McCoy Ken Pettigrew Daniel Potter Daniel Reese Andria Williamson Help make Earth a much healthier planet simply by saving paper. View this bulletin previous versions online, using your mobile or tablet device, at www.divinity.wfu.edu/worship.