Service of Worship Baptism of Our Lord Sunday January 11, 2015 Eleven o clock in the morning Bridging Faith and Learning Baptism, by He Qi, 2003. Today we remember the Baptism of Jesus. The Epiphany season celebrates the revealing of Christ. Traditionally, it marks three events: the visit of the magi, the baptism of Christ, and his first miracle Jesus transforming water into wine at Cana. In response to the baptism of Jesus, we renew our own baptismal covenants with our Lord. We recall three elements of our baptism the stripping of all that stands between us and God, the washing in the water that cleanses us and drowns our sin, and being clothed in the garments of righteousness, the new vocation of discipleship. Therefore, today is a call to holiness of life and renewed vocation.
The congregation is asked to remain silent during the prelude as a time of prayer and meditation. The Chapel welcomes families with children. If at any time during the service your child needs a place for active play, please know there is a nursery in the Chapel basement. Gathering Carillon Prelude Prelude and Fugue in F minor, Op. 7, No. 2 Jesus loves me Marcel Dupré (1886 1971) William Bolcom (b. 1938) Choral Intorit Come to the Water John Foley (b. 1939) arr. Howard Helvey O let all who thirst, let them come to the water. And let all who have nothing, let them come to the Lord: without money, without price. Why should you pay the price, except for the Lord? Isaiah 55:1 2 Greeting and Announcements *Opening Procession: (please see hymn insert) On Jordan s Banks the Baptist s Cry puer nobis Sacrament of Baptism Presentation of the Candidate The parents of Jaspar Alexander Takacs bring him forward for baptism. Shih-Han Sean Chang (Graduate School 15) comes forward for baptism. The congregation responds by reading the passages in bold at the minister s prompting. Profession of Faith Believing that God has reached out to us with love and forgiveness, we seek to grow together in faith through worship, study, service, and celebration to the end that we embody Christ s compassion and holiness. Commitment by the Congregation Prayer over the Water Baptism
Commissioning Prayer and Welcome With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you into Christ s church to share with us in his ministry, for we are all one in Christ. *Peace (All exchange signs and words of God s peace.) Proclamation Prayer for Illumination (in unison) Heavenly Father, at the Jordan you revealed Jesus as your Son: as we hear your word this morning, may we recognize him as our Lord and know ourselves to be your beloved children, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. Old Testament Lesson Genesis 1:1 5 (OT page 1 in the pew Bible) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Anthem Behold the Lamb of God (from Messiah) George Frideric Handel (1685 1759) Behold the Lamb of God, that taketh away the sin of the world. John 1:29 New Testament Lesson Acts 19:1 7 (NT page 130 31) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *Gradual Hymn 605 (stanza 1) Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters (All turn to face the Gospel Procession.) beach spring *Gospel Lesson Mark 1:4 11 (NT pages 32 33) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. *Gradual Hymn 605 (stanzas 2 3) Wash, O God, Our Sons and Daughters beach spring Sermon Continuing Education Response *The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under
Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick 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. Call to Prayer Minister: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Minister: Let us pray. Prayers of the People (The congregation responds to each petition: Hear our prayer. ) This morning we give thanks for Duke Police Department. We celebrate its commitment to the public safety of our campus through law enforcement and security services. In Durham, we give thanks for and lift up the many health ministries who work locally and globally to provide medical care and attention to those in need. Mission Announcement Offertory Anthem O come, every one that thirsteth (from Elijah) Felix Mendelssohn (1809 1847) O come, every one that thirsteth, O come to the waters, O come unto Him; O hear, and your souls shall live forever. Isaiah 55:1, 3 *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 *Prayer of Thanksgiving *The Lord s Prayer (number 895 in the hymnal, in unison) Sending Forth *Benediction
*Closing Procession: Hymn 604 Praise and Thanksgiving Be to God *Choral Blessing God Be in My Head christe sanctorum John Rutter (b. 1945) 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 my end and in my departing. Postlude Prelude and Fugue in B major, Op. 7, No. 1 Marcel Dupré Carillon *All who are able may stand. Presiding Ministers Preacher Lectors Choir Director Organists Ministry of Worship Presiding Minister over Memorial Chapel bulletin Head Ushers Carillonneur The Rev. Dr. Carol Gregg Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp The Rev. Dr. Luke Powery Mr. Richard Phillips Trinity 17; PathWays Chapel Scholar, Presbyterian Campus Ministry Ms. Xiating Chen Trinity 17; PathWays Chapel Scholar, Presbyterian Campus Ministry Dr. Rodney Wynkoop Dr. Robert Parkins Mr. Christopher Jacobson The Rev. Brad Troxell Dr. James Ferguson and Mr. Rick Wilfong Mr. J. Samuel Hammond This Week at Duke Chapel Communion and Healing - Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel Mid-Week Prayer - Wednesday at noon in the Memorial Chapel Choral Vespers - Thursday at 5:15 p.m. in the Chancel
Chapel Announcements Today s Flowers Flowers for today s worship are given to the glory of God by the Nan and Taylor Cole Chapel Endowment. Today s Mission of the Month Offering All of today s cash offerings and undesignated checks will be used to support the Duke chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Duke Habitat is one of the largest and most active student organizations on campus. Habitat s mission is derived from key theological concepts: the necessity of putting faith into action, the economics of Jesus, and the theology of the hammer. Families selected by Habitat work closely with volunteers, investing 240-300 hours of their own labor, or sweatequity, in building their homes. Because partner families and Duke students do nearly 80% of the work on Habitat homes, a Duke Chapter house fosters close connections between the students of Duke University and the people of Durham. Service of Remembrance for Haiti Earthquake Monday, January 12, marks the five-year anniversary of the Haiti earthquake. Together with the Duke Haiti Lab, Duke Chapel will be hosting a worship service that Monday at 4:30 p.m. Dean Luke Powery will preach and members of the Chapel Choir will sing. In addition, a remembrance book will be in the Chapel begining on Friday where people may write words of solace and condolence to the people of Haiti. Chapel Staff Announcement Andrew Klumpp, the Chapel s visitor relation sspecialist, has returned to his alma mater, Northwestern College in Iowa, for an adjunct teaching opportunity. This semester, we are pleased to have Taylor Knight, Trinity 14 and former Chapel Scholar, serving as visitor relations specialist until the Chapel nave s closure in May. Martin Luther King, Jr., Service of Celebration Next Sunday at 3:00 p.m., the University is hosting the 2014 Service of Celebration in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Duke Chapel. The Rev. Dr. William Barber II, President of the North Carolina chapter of the NAACP, will be the keynote speaker. The service will also include the Duke University Jazz Ambassadors and the Collage Dance Company. All are invited to attend. Sounds of Justice and Inclusion The Durham Symphony along with the John Brown Little Big Band, Yolanda Rabun, and the 100 Men in Black Choir will present Sounds of Justice and Inclusion, a concert honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Saturday, January 17, at 8:00 p.m. in Baldwin Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for students. Purchase your tickets at tickets.duke.edu. Sermons Available Copies of today s sermon are available in the communication stands at either side of the narthex, just inside the front doors of the Chapel. A downloadable PDF, podcast, and webcast of sermons each week are available on the Chapel s website, www.chapel.duke.edu. Duke Chapel Event Email List If you would like to receive emails about upcoming events sponsored by Duke Chapel, such as concerts, dialogues, special worship services, and more, please visit www.chapel.duke.edu/contact and sign up via the link in the left-hand box.
The Congregation at Duke University Chapel 919-684-3917 www.congregation.chapel.duke.edu The following Congregation opportunities are open to all. Christian Education All Sunday morning classes meet in the lowest level of Duke Divinity School from 9:45 10:45 a.m. New participants are welcome at any time. Classes include: Wee Praise for infants through children age 3 with parents or caregivers in 0014 Westbrook Godly Play for 4-year olds through 5th graders in 0050 Langford Youth Sunday School for youth in 6th 12th grades in 0013 Westbrook Adult Bible Study focused on the theme of worship in 0011 Westbrook Adult Forum: Next Sunday, January 18, the Rev. Dr. Fred Westbrook, Associate for Communications and IT for the Congregation will speak on Thomas Berry and the Story of the Universe in 0012 Westbrook Epiphany Lunch Today To celebrate the season of Epiphany, which began January 6, all are invited to stay for lunch in the Chapel lounge following worship today. Everyone is welcome! Back Pew Collection Today and January 18, donations of new or gently-used tents, blankets, tarps, hooded sweatshirts, long underwear, socks, and warm gloves will be collected in the back pew. Donations will be distributed by Open Table Ministries to the homeless who live in various wooded areas of Durham. Youth Ski Retreat Youth in grades 6 12 are invited to participate in a ski weekend February 13 16 at Lake Junaluska Conference Center. In addition to skiing, the weekend will include worship and fellowship. Deadline for registration is January 15. Please contact Brad Troxell for detailed information at 919-684-3917 or brad.troxell@duke.edu. Saturday Service Project On Saturday, January 24, volunteers are invited to support Open Table Ministries by participating in the Winter Walk at Solite Park, 4870 Fayetteville Rd., Durham. The walk is intended to increase understanding and support of those who live in the woods in Durham. The 2.5 mile walk begins at 1:00 p.m., while music, food trucks, and a bonfire begin at noon. Volunteers are needed to assist with the events, walk, and to sponsor walkers. Please email Brad Troxellat brad. troxell@duke.edu for more information. Women s Ministry Lunch Women are invite to lunch on January 25 at the home of Gretchen Ziegenhals. We will gather at 1:00 p.m. (after church) to enjoy a potluck lunch and fellowship. Please bring a dish and recipe to share. The Women s Ministry group of the Congregation enjoys 4 Fs: food, fun, fellowship, and frayer. Please contact congregation@ duke.edu to indicate your plans to attend and for more information.
Duke University Chapel Duke Chapel is a grand building, suitable for hosting major events in the life of the University and its members; it acts as a moderator for the diversity of religious identity and expression on campus; and it is a Christian church of an unusually interdenominational character, with a tradition of stirring music, preaching, and liturgy. We welcome you to our life of worship, learning, dialogue, and service. www.chapel.duke.edu Box 90974, Durham, NC 27708 919-684-2572 For Worshipers & Visitors Prayer requests may be placed in the prayer box located by the Memorial Chapel. For a tour of Duke Chapel, meet today s docent near the front steps of the Chapel following the service. Hearing assist units and a Braille hymnal are available at the attendant s desk at the entry way of the Chapel. See the Chapel attendant if you would like to use one of our large-print Bibles or hymnals for the worship service this morning. For Families & Children Children 4 and younger are welcome to visit the nursery (capacity limited), located in the Chapel basement, beginning at 10:50 a.m. each week. Pagers are available for parents to keep with them during worship. Parents needing a place to feed, quiet, or change infants are also welcome. Activity Bags are available at the rear of the Chapel for children 5 or younger. Please return the bags at the end of the service. Children s bulletins are available from the ushers. We invite you to consider joining the Congregation at Duke Chapel. The Congregation is an interdenominational church with a variety of vibrant ministries, including discipleship and spiritual formation (for children, youth, and adults), mission and outreach, and pastoral care. If you would like to receive the weekly enews from the Congregation or have any questions, please email congregation@duke.edu or call 919-684-3917. The Rev. Dr. Luke Powery Ministry Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp The Rev. Meghan Benson Dr. Adam Hollowell The Rev. Bruce Puckett Mr. Joshua Lazard Ms. Gerly Ace Music Dr. Rodney Wynkoop Dr. Robert Parkins Mr. Christopher Jacobson Dr. Brian Schmidt Mr. John Santoianni Mr. J. Samuel Hammond Mr. Michael Lyle Administration Ms. Beth Gettys Sturkey Ms. Joni Harris Ms. Adrienne Koch Mr. James Todd Ms. Sara Clark Ms. Lisa Moore Mr. Taylor Knight Ms. Lucy Hart Peaden Taylor Mr. Oscar Dantzler and Ms. Beverly Jordan Staff of Duke University Chapel Staff of the Congregation at Duke University Chapel The Rev. Dr. Carol Gregg The Rev. Brad Troxell Ms. Phyllis Snyder Mr. Nelson Strother Dean of the Chapel Associate Dean for Religious Life Director of Worship Director of Student Ministry Director of Community Ministry C. Eric Lincoln Minister for Student Engagement Staff Assistant for Student Ministry Director of Chapel Music University Organist Chapel Organist Assistant Conductor and Administrative Coordinator of Chapel Music Curator of Organs and Harpsichords University Carillonneur Staff Assistant for Chapel Music Director of Development Assistant to the Dean Communications Specialist Multimedia Manager for Media Ministry Chapel Events and Wedding Coordinator Accounting Specialist and Office Coordinator Interim Visitor Relations Specialist Staff Assistant for Development Housekeepers Pastor Associate Pastor Children s Pastor Administrative Assistant