You enter this church not as a stranger, but as a child of God. Church in the Forest at Erdman Chapel, Stevenson School 3152 Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach P. O. Box 1027, Pebble Beach, CA 93953 831-624-1374 email: citf@mbay.net www.churchintheforest.org The Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost August 21, 2016 9:30 am 1
Church in the Forest The 14th Sunday after Pentecost August 21, 2016 9:30 am P r e l u d e We respectfully request that you withhold conversation during the prelude (being recorded), silence your cell phones, and hold your applause until the end. Partita number 3, 1st and 2nd movements...johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Remembrances from Schindler s List...John Williams (1932) Afterwards, the minister welcomes the congregation and invites us to stand Minister: In worship, we walk toward Mount Zion, the heavenly city of the living God. People: We journey and join the angels in joyful assembly there. ALL: As we enter, let us be thankful, and worship with reverence and awe! The hymn is on page two Afterwards the service continues below Th e C o l l e c t o f t h e D ay The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray. Almighty and eternal God, help us to grow in faith, hope, and love. Make us love what you command, and yearn for what you accomplish. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Please be seated The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Th e F i r s t L e s s o n Jeremiah 1:4-10 Bob Mulford 2 3
P s a l m 10 3: 1 8 Responsively Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy Name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Th e S e r m o n Miracle or Work? The Rev. Joanne M. Swenson, Th.D. Afterwards, the minister will ask you to stand for the Creed Th e C r e e d He forgives all your sins and heals all your infirmities; He redeems your life from the grave and crowns you with mercy and loving-kindness; He satisfies you with good things, and your youth is renewed like an eagle s. The Lord executes righteousness and judgment for all who are oppressed. He made his ways known to Moses and his works to the children of Israel. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy, slow to anger and of great kindness. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. Th e S e c o n d L e s s o n Luke 13:10 17 In unison I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary. He 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, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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. Th e P e a c e The peace of the Lord be always with you. And also with you. Apostles Creed 4 5
A n n o u n c e m e n t s A warm welcome is extended to each one of you here in this sacred place. Visitors, please let us know of your attendance by filling out a Visitor Card, which can be found in the bible rack of each pew, and then placing it in the offering plate when it is passed to you. If you have a prayer request, are interested in membership, or would wish to speak to one of the ministers, please identify that on the card and we will be sure to follow up with you right away. If you know of someone who might need a pastoral visit, please note that as well. Please stay for coffee and cookies after the service today. We are grateful to Janet McDaniel and Judy Stayduhar for our refreshments. The flowers at the altar are given by Linda Banner, in honor of my granddaughters, Lynnea, Lynesa and Valentina. Our thanks to Matthew Padgett, violin, and Hillet Botha, piano, our musical guests this morning. We are so grateful to Hillet for having been here while the Armsteads were on an Alaskan trip. Sunday Bible Study with the Rev. Ken Feske resumes next week, August 28, in the Multipurpose Room at 8:30 am. Need to be in touch with Joanne? She is most easily contacted via email at joanne@churchintheforest.org. If you d prefer to telephone, she is more reachable during afternoon hours. Please call her at any time for a pastoral emergency: 831-884-8462 Mark your calendar for the 29th Annual Fall Function. Our heartfelt thanks to Joe and Nancy Verska for offering to host us in their beautiful home in Pebble Beach on this occasion. The date is September 25, from 5:00 7:00 pm. Sign up today on the bulletin board, or contact Sherry in the church office. Th e O f f e r i n g Theme from Schindler s List...J. Williams (1932) After the alms are gathered, the congregation rises and sings the Doxology Th e D o x o l o g y B i r t h d ay/a n n i v e r s a r y P r ay e r O God, our times are in your hand: Look with favor, we pray, on your servants as they begin another year. Grant that they may grow in wisdom and grace, and strengthen their trust in your goodness all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Let us offer ourselves to God. P r ay e r o f D e d i c at i o n Please remain standing for thy hymn on the following page 6 7
After the hymn, the minister continues and you may sit or kneel The Lord be with you. And also with you. Let us pray: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. Show us your mercy, O Lord; And grant us your salvation. Clothe your ministers with righteousness; Let your people sing with joy. Give peace, O Lord, in all the world; For only in you can we live in safety. Lord, keep this nation under your care; And guide us in the way of justice and truth. Let your way be known upon earth; Your saving health among all nations. Let not the needy, O Lord, be forgotten; Nor the hope of the poor be taken away. Create in us clean hearts, O God; And sustain us with your Holy Spirit. Th e P r ay e r s The minister will lead the prayers and conclude each prayer with: We pray to the Lord. The congregation will then respond: Lord hear our prayer. 8 9
Concluding prayer in unison Lord, set us free from all that cripples us. Then, grant us clarity to speak your words, courage to be your sign, and love to share your healing in a world bent with fear and suffering. Amen. Please stand for the hymn below Minister: Let us bless the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Afterwards, the minister concludes the service B e n e d i c t i o n a n d D i s m i s s a l P o s t l u d e Suite in A minor, 1st movement... Christian Sinding (1856-1941) Senior Minister The Rev. Joanne M. Swenson, Th.D. Assistant Minister and Bible Study The Rev. Ken Feske Minister Emeritus The Rev. Dr. William B. Rolland Music Director Melinda Coffey Armstead Office Administration Sherry St. Clair Publications Mary Wiltse Lector Bob Mulford Crucifer Leslie Mulford Altar Care Shirley Temple and Andrea Thatcher Ushers Wim and Tonneke Van der Linden 10 11
Music Box A u g u s t 2 1, 2 0 1 6 We respectfully request that you withhold conversation during the prelude (being recorded), silence your cell phones, and hold your applause until the end. Hillet Botha, piano Matthew Padgett, violin Partita number 3, 1st and 2nd movements...johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Remembrances from Schindler s List...John Williams (1932) Theme from Schindler s List...J. Williams (1932) Suite in A minor, 1st movement... Christian Sinding (1856-1941) Matthew Padgett started playing violin when he was eleven-years-old because his grandmother, Rose Marie Dunsford, wanted him to have a skill. He developed very quickly as a musician and won numerous competitions while living in Pacific Grove. When he was fourteen, Matthew moved to Texas where he studied with a former soloist, Ron Huston, who strengthened his playing capabilities to where he was able to play as concertmaster in the Texas Symphonic All-State Orchestra. Matthew also won an international competition in Dallas before moving back to Pacific Grove when he was seventeen. Matthew has played many gigs since he has been back and is now joining the U.S. Air Force for Aerospace Propulsion. 12