World Communion Sunday October 7, 2018 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. The pealing bell calls us to worship, reminding us to quiet our hearts and minds as we prepare for the worship of the living God. Opportunities in Church Life Moment for Mission The Gathering of the People of God Peace and Global Witness Offering Prelude Adagio Johann Sebastian Bach Call to Worship One: The God of creation makes us one in body. All: Let us join hearts and voices in praise of the Lord! One: The God of Christ makes us one in the Spirit. All: Let us join hearts and voices in praise of the Lord! Prayer of Praise *Hymn 317 In Christ There Is No East or West MCKEE Call to Confession The Confession of the People of God Unison Prayer of Confession Gracious God, you have called us to be a new community in Christ, and yet we remain divided. Forgive us our fear, anxiety, prejudice, and misunderstandings. Strengthen our common bonds and deepen our resolve to promote the unity of your church. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The prayer continues in a time of silent confession. Assurance of God s Love *Response Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me GTG 582 The Word for the People of God * You may rise in body, or in spirit. GTG = Glory to God
A Word of Welcome A Time for Young Disciples Prayer for Illumination New Testament Lesson Mark 10:13 16 Page 46 One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Old Testament Lesson Genesis 2:18 24 Page 2 One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Sermon No One Should Be Alone Lee Hinson-Hasty The Response of the People of God *Affirmation of Faith adapted from The Belhar Confession, PCUSA We believe in one holy, universal Christian church, the unity of the communion of saints of the entire human family. And we believe that this unity of the people of God must be manifest and active, in that we love one another; that we give ourselves willingly and joyfully to one another, that we share one baptism together, that we eat of one bread and drink of one cup together, that we confess one name, one Lord, for one cause, with one hope, which is the height and the breadth and the depth and the love of Christ, forever and ever. Amen. Our Gifts to God Voluntary (8:30) Air John Stanley Anthem (11:00) Christ Goes Before Carl Schalk Chancel Choir Christ goes before, and we are called to follow, and all who follow find the Way, the Truth, the Life. Where is that Way we near despaired of finding: the way that comes from God and leads to God, the realm where God is love and love is King, a whole new order for a world astray? Who wants to live where there's no love like this? Is this the Kingdom we are ready for and desperate to find? Where is that Truth we near despaired of knowing: the truth that comes from God and leads to God, the power to set us free, the power to change, that faces Pilate - 2 -
and cross and wins? Who wants to live where there's no peace like this? Is this the Power we are ready for and desperate to know? Where is that Life we near despaired of having: the life that comes from God and leads to God, the hope of glory only Christ can give, that shatters death and grief with Easter joy? Who wants to live where there's no joy like this? Is this the Glory we are ready for and desperate to have? (Words by Jaroslav J. Vajda) *Doxology GTG 606 *Prayer of Dedication The Communion of the People of God Invitation to the Lord's Table *Hymn 526 Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ LINSTEAD The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper (8:30) Great Prayer of Thanksgiving Sharing the Bread and Cup Prayer after Communion The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper (11:00) Great Prayer of Thanksgiving One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. One: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them to the Lord. One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is right to give our thanks and praise. The prayer continues Holy, Holy, Holy (sung by all) GTG 595 The choir will sing the response in Spanish, then the congregation will sing in English: Holy, holy, holy. My heart, my heart adores you! My heart knows how to say to you: you are holy, Lord! The prayer continues The Lord s Prayer GTG p. 35 Sharing the Bread The congregation will eat as a community. - 3 -
Silent Meditation Sharing the Cup Silent Meditation Baskets with gluten- and nut-free bread are available in the center window sills and in the balcony. The congregation will drink as a community. The following hymns will be heard during the distribution: Native American: Many and Great, O God, Are Thy Works (No. 21) Korean: Come to the Table (No. 508) Argentine: Bread of Life from Heaven (No. 497) Caribbean: The Right Hand of God (No. 332) Unison Prayer after Communion God of all nations, we give you thanks for this feast of your goodness and grace. As you have nourished us in Christ Jesus, send us forth to feed and serve others sharing your peace with the whole community and showing your faithful love in the world; through Jesus Christ, bread of life for all. Amen The Sending Forth of the People of God *Hymn 295 Go to the World! SINE NOMINE *Charge and Benediction The ringing of the bell, symbolizing the Trinity, marks the end of the service. Please remain in the pew until the bell is silenced. *Postlude Es ist das Haeil uns kommen her - 4 - Johann Sebastian Bach World Communion Sunday began in 1936 in the Presbyterian Church and has been on the liturgical calendar of many denominations ever since. We celebrate World Communion Sunday each year on the first Sunday of October. Today, churches of many different denominations in all parts of the world will partake of the Lord s Supper together so that, on this day, the sun will never set on a communion table without people celebrating the Eucharist there. In celebration of the Church s ministry around the world, our hymns and other service music this day are drawn from Africa, Europe, North America, and South America. Welcome to Highland
We extend a warm welcome to all who come to this sanctuary today. May you find in this place and among the people gathered here grace and peace from the living Christ who has promised to be present when we gather in his name. If you are visiting with us today, please include your contact information on the friendship pad that is passed during the service. If you are a college or graduate school student, add your school name as well. Large-print Bibles, bulletins, and hearing aids are available. Please ask an usher for assistance. A Loop Assisted Hearing System is in place in Highland s Sanctuary. You can access this service by switching your hearing aid s T-coil to On and adjusting the volume control if needed; you may also request a headset from an usher. Childcare is available on Sunday mornings at Highland: During the 8:30 Worship Service, bring children to Room 112 on the lower level near the Magnolia Street entrance. During the 9:30 Education Hour, bring infants and toddlers to Room 112. During the 11:00 Worship Service, bring infants and toddlers to Room 112 on the lower level near the Magnolia Street entrance. Children ages 2 5 meet on the third floor following the Time for Young Disciples in Rooms 301 or 306. During both worship services, we also offer a room for Infants & Mothers/Fathers Room 216 Friendly childcare space on the sanctuary level where parents can tend to the needs of their infant and still be able to hear the service. Ages 5 and older Following the Children s Time, these children are encouraged to remain in the sanctuary. Worship activity bags and children s bulletins are available in the Narthex. Between worship services, Highland offers Christian education for all ages. Information about locations can be found on bulletin boards in the second floor hallway and the first floor elevator hallway. You may also ask a deacon or an elder for directions. - 5 -
Worship Notes Our acolyte this morning is Ani McElwee. We welcome to our worship leadership today the Rev. Dr. Lee Hinson-Hasty, Senior Director of the Theological Education Funds Development for the Presbyterian Foundation, as our guest preacher. We welcome back to our worship leadership Linda Kent as guest organist and choir director. Text-Giving. To give via smart phone, text the word highland to 73256 and follow the instructions. We are thankful for your generous sharing! Bless You! Our prayers for one another. FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 7, please pray for Jim and Betty Balser; Susan Blaylock; Laura and Brandon Byrd; David and Ben Dupont; Peter Harrington; Bob and Emelda Lawing; Diane Newton; Dillon and Karen Robertson; Jim and Carrie Swing, Anna Blair and Thomas Bullock; Scott, Farra, Julie and Kaylee Wilson. The Lord bless you and keep you. (Numbers 6:24) Calendar Sunday October 7 8:30 a.m. Worship Service (nurseries provided), Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Education for All Ages 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (nurseries provided), Sanctuary Monday October 8 11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting, Parlor 5:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee, Salem Room 7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Meeting, Scout Room 7:00 p.m. Faith & Film, Sherwood Restaurant Tuesday October 9 6:00 p.m. Diaconate Meeting, Ab 4 7:00 p.m. Session Meeting, Ardmore Room Wednesday October 10 7:00 a.m. Men s Breakfast, Fellowship Hall 5:00 p.m. Small Group Study, Salem Room 5:00 p.m. Gloria Choir, Room 101 5:30 p.m. Chime Choir, Room 100 6:00 p.m. Fling Fellowship Meal, Fellowship Hall 6:30 p.m. Youth Choir, AB 5 7:00 p.m. Disciple Bible Study, Ardmore Room 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir, Room 101 Thursday October 11 10:00 a.m. Women s Bible Study, Ardmore Room 8:00 p.m. Young Adult Study Group, Five Points Restaurant For more information about the events in this calendar, please pick up a copy of Highlights, the weekly newsletter, in the Narthex or Gallery Hall. Check www.highlandpres.org, for changes or cancellations. - 6 -