BRIDGING FAITH & LEARNING SERVICE OF WORSHIP Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, July 15, 2018, 11:00 a.m. Worship Before the Throne Of God, from the Bamberger Apocalypse, c. 1000 In this morning's reading from Deuteronomy, Moses teaches Israel how to distinguish between true and false prophets. Having previously warned against the false religious practices of divination already present in the land, Moses poses this futher test: "If a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord but the thing does not take place or prove true, it is a word that the Lord has not spoken." Likewise, God promises not to abandon Israel but to raise up one like Moses to receive words from the Lord and deliver them to the people. God would keep this promise by sending Israel a line of true prophets, culminating supremely in Jesus, the Son of God, who is God's final Word to all humanity, the One whom all are called to obey.
Gathering Carillon Opening Voluntary Improvisation on King s Weston Martin Baker (b. 1957) Greetings and Announcements *Processional Hymn 168 At the Name of Jesus *Prayers of Confession and Words of Assurance In unison: KING'S WESTON Most merciful God, we confess that 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. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways to the glory of your name. Amen. The minister speaks words of assurance. *Peace All exchange signs and words of God's peace. Proclamation Prayer for Illumination In unison: Eternal Father, whose Son is the true vine and the source of life: send your Holy Spirit now to bring life by the reading of your holy word; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. First Lesson OT page 168 in the pew Bibles Deuteronomy 18:15 22 Lector: People: This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. *Gradual Hymn 589 (Stanzas 1 2) Face the Gospel Procession The Church of Christ, in Every Age Gospel Lesson NT page 57 in the pew Bibles Luke 4:16 19 Lector: People: This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. DICKINSON COLLEGE * All who are able may stand
*Gradual Hymn 589 (Stanzas 3 5) Face the Gospel Procession The Church of Christ, in Every Age Sermon Raising up a Prophet Response Call to Prayer Minister: People: Minister: The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Prayers of the People The congregation responds to each petition: People: Offertory Anthem A New Song Hear our prayer. DICKINSON COLLEGE James MacMillan (b. 1959) O sing unto the Lord a new song, sing unto the Lord all the whole earth. Sing unto the Lord and praise his Name, be telling of his salvation from day to day. For he cometh to judge the earth, and with righteousness to judge the world and the people with his truth. Psalm 96 vv. 1, 2, 13 *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 and Holy Communion *The Great Thanksgiving Musical setting A, found on page 17 in the hymnal. *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. Sharing of the Bread and Wine All who love Christ, earnestly repent of their sins, and seek to be at peace with God and neighbor are invited to receive Communion. Wine is used for Communion. If you would prefer to receive grape juice, it is available upon request at the Communion station near the main entrance of the Chapel, on the pulpit side. If you have a gluten allergy, there is a server near the Memorial Chapel who will be ready to serve you gluten-free wafers and wine. If you will not receive Communion, you are welcome to come forward to receive a blessing, indicated by crossing your arms over your chest.
Music During Distribution Hymn 612 Sung by all: Deck Thyself, My Soul, with Gladness Communion Anthem O Sacrum Convivium SCHMÜCKE DICH Francisco Guerrero (1528 1599) O sacred feast in which Christ is taken: the memory of his Passion is recalled: the soul is filled with thanks: and a promise is given to us of future glory, Alleluia! Sending Forth *Post-Communion Prayer Liber Usualis; tr. Martyn Imrie *Benediction *Closing Processional Hymn 126 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above Choral Benediction God Be in My Head MIT FREUDEN ZART H. Walford Davies (1869 1941) 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 mine end, and at my departing. Closing Voluntary 'Toccata', from Suite, Op. 5 Sarum Primer Maurice Duruflé (1902 1986) Carillon
TODAY IN WORSHIP PRESIDING MINISTERS The Rev. Dr. Carol Gregg...Pastor to the Congregation at Duke Chapel The Rev. Bruce Puckett... Director of Worship and Community Ministry PREACHER The Rev. Dr. Rodney S. Sadler, Jr...Associate Professor of Bible, Union Presbyterian Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina LECTORS Mr. Frank Coble... Member of the Congregation at Duke Chapel Ms. Maddox Miller... RCSM Chorister MUSICIANS Royal School of Church Music in America Carolina Course...Choir Mr. Martin Baker... Choir Director, Master of Music at Westminster Cathedral, London, UK Mr. Christopher Jacobson...Chapel Organist Mr. Richard Gress and Ms. Janet Yieh...RSCM Organ Scholars Mr. J. Samuel Hammond... University Carillonneur MINISTERS OF ANOINTING The Rev. Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp...Associate Dean for Religious Life The Rev. Bruce Puckett... Director of Worship and Community Ministry HEAD USHERS Dr. James Ferguson and Mr. Rick Wilfong... Members of the Congregation at Duke Chapel TODAY S FLOWERS 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 used for an emergency fund for disaster and recovery support for communities affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises. ACCESSIBILITY Large print hymnals and bulletins are available at the front desk. Hearing assistance units are available at the back left sound desk. FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN Children 4 and younger are welcome to visit the nursery (capacity limited), located in the Chapel lower level, beginning at 10:45 a.m. each week. RECEIVE PRAYER Prayer requests may be placed in the prayer box located by the Memorial Chapel.
TODAY IN WORSHIP (Continued) GUEST PREACHER Today's Sterly and Pelham Wilder, Jr. distinguished guest preacher is the Rev. Dr. Rodney S. Sadler, Jr. Dr. Sadler is an associate professor of Bible at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Charlotte, North Carolina. His teaching experience includes courses in biblical languages, Old and New Testament interpretation, wisdom literature in the Bible, the history and religion of ancient Israel, and African-American biblical interpretation. His first authored book, Can A Cushite Change His Skin? An Examination of Race, Ethnicity, and Othering in the Hebrew Bible, was published in 2005. He was the managing editor of the African-American Devotional Bible. Dr. Sadler served as a visiting lecturer and interim co-director of the Office of Black Church Studies at Duke Divinity School and was an associate minister in Durham, North Carolina. TODAY S GUEST CHOIR The Royal School of Church Music in America's goal is to uplift the spiritual life of communities through high quality choral music. The RSCMA Carolina Course is one of ten training courses offered each summer throughout the United States. All courses provide the opportunity for choral training and exploring sacred music in liturgical and/or concert settings. The music directors are renowned in their field and offer excellent leadership for youths and adults to learn new techniques and skills. In addition, significant opportunities for spiritual and theological enrichment are also offered. The RSCMA Carolina Course has enjoyed a week in residence at Duke this past week. The course is managed by Mr. Matthew Michael Brown, Director of Music at First United Methodist Church of Salisbury, NC. ENGAGE WELCOME TO DUKE CHAPEL If you have questions about the ministries of Duke Chapel or the Congregation at Duke Chapel, please stop by the Welcome Desk in the narthex. Those staffing the table will be happy to answer your questions. CHAPEL TOUR For a tour of Duke Chapel, meet today s docent near the front steps of the Chapel following the service. LEMONADE IN THE LOUNGE TODAY Please stay after worship for a time of fellowship and cool refreshment in the Chapel lounge, located in the lower level of the building. Lemonade in the Lounge will be offered every Sunday this summer. Please ask an usher for directions to the Lounge. EVENSONG TODAY There will be a special service of Choral Evensong in the Chapel this afternoon, at 4:00 p.m. It will serve as the closing service for the Royal School of Church Music Carolina Course for Girls and Adults. Please note that incense will be used at this service.
SNACKLUCK RECEPTION NEXT SUNDAY Please plan to stay after worship on Sunday, July 22, for snacks and fellowship, and to offer farewells to two Chapel staff members. Christy Lohr Sapp, Associate Dean for Religious Life for the Chapel, and Rachel White, Visitor Relations Specialist, will conclude their work with the Chapel at the end of July; their last Sunday is July 22. Please bring snacks and finger foods to share, such as fruit, cheese and crackers, nuts, or small sandwiches; snacks may be dropped off in the Chapel kitchen prior to worship. The snackluck, which is a simplified version of a potluck meal, will be held in the Chapel Lounge, located in the lower level of the Chapel. All are welcome to attend. SATURDAY SERVICE PROJECT Volunteers are needed at the Durham Distribution Center of the Food Bank, 2700 Angier Avenue, Durham, on Saturday, July 21 from 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Closed-toed shoes are required for all volunteers, and youth ages 12-17 are welcome to come with an adult. Please send your RSVP to the Congregation office before July 16. LECTIO CONTINUA LESSONS We invite you to read Deuteronomy with us outside of our Sunday services. For the month of July, we invite you to read the passages on the following schedule before the date listed: July 22 (20:1 22:30), and July 29 (23:1 26:19). SUMMER ORGAN WORK This summer on weekdays from July 16 through August 17 specialists will work to voice the Chapel s Benjamin N. Duke Memorial (Flentrop) Organ. Voicing is the art of giving a particular voice to each pipe. The voicer manipulates the mouth of each pipe (akin to the mouthpiece of a recorder, or the opening in a whistle), so it speaks promptly and has the right timbre and volume. The project will require complete quiet in the Chapel s main sanctuary (nave). Visitors will be asked to enter and exit through the side transept doors so as not to disturb the work. The voicing work will not affect services and events on the weekends. Thank you for accommodating the inconveniences of this project. NOMINATIONS FOR SERVICE AWARD The Chapel is now accepting nominations for its Humanitarian Service Award. The award is given each year to recognize individuals with a commitment to service and simplicity. It is inspired by the lives of two Duke professors: Dr. George R. Parkerson Jr. and the late Dr. C. Eric Lincoln. The recipient of the award receives a grant of between $1,500 and $3,000 to further humanitarian efforts. Nominations are due by August 17. For more information, contact the Rev. Bruce Puckett at bruce.puckett@duke.edu. BACK PEW COLLECTION Donations of canned fruits and vegetables, canned meats, canned beans, canned soups, cereals. whole grain pasta, rice, peanut butter, paper towels and toilet paper are needed at the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC located in Durham. Donation may be placed on the back pew today and on Sunday, July 22.
ENGAGE (Continued) CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASSES Sunday morning Christian Education classes for all ages are offered year-round. All classes are held in the lowest level of the Westbrook building from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. and refreshments beginning at 9:30 a.m. New participants are welcome at any time. The classes are: Wee Praise: For children ages 0-3 with parents or caregivers in 0011 Westbrook. Lift Ev'ry Voice: For ages 4 through 5th graders in 0014 Westbrook. Bible Study on Deuteronomy: For youth and adults in 0015 Westbrook. JOB OPENING The Chapel is seeking to hire a Visitor Relations Specialist. The person in this position welcomes visitors and acts as an ambassador for the Chapel. He or she also helps coordinate the Chapel s events calendar and does research on the history of the Chapel. Anyone interested is invited to apply through the Duke HR website using requisition number 401442717. EVENSONG UK RESIDENCIES The Duke Evensong Singers will lead choral services in historic cathedrals in the United Kingdom this summer. The group will be in residence singing at St. Martin-in-the-Fields on July 22, Gloucester Cathedral from July 23 to 27, and Westminster Abbey on July 28 and 29. FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Young adults and university students are invited to gather for dinner and Bible study on Thursday evenings in the Chapel kitchen, twice a month. The next gathering will be July 26 at 6:30 p.m. with Galatians as the topic of discussion. Fellowship, laughter, study, and prayer are on the agenda. For more information, contact Carol Gregg at carol.gregg@duke.edu. For a complete listing of events, please visit chapel.duke.edu/events or sign up to receive weekly emails at chapel.duke.edu/email The Congregation at Duke Chapel chapel.duke.edu Box 90974 401 Chapel Dr. Durham, NC 27708 919-681-9488 dukechapel@duke.edu CONNECT WITH US @DukeChapel #FindSanctuary congregation.chapel.duke.edu 919-684-3917 The Congregation is the interdenominational church home for university students and community members who consider the Chapel to be their primary place of worship. Through ministries of mission, education, and fellowship, members of the Congregation strive to deepen connections with God and neighbor. Please email congregation@duke.edu to receive the weekly enews.