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“Where Faith and Life Connect” The Order of Worship July 17, 2016 10:00 A.M. NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST THE CHURCH GATHERS ... Welcome to Westminster Church! We are a family of Christians gathered from many traditions and neighborhoods, worshiping here with the goal of connecting faith and life. If you are a visitor, we pray you will feel welcome and blessed by our worship. We invite you to consider making Westminster your church home. Please let us have your contact information so we may be in touch. Children are welcome in worship here. A nursery is available during the entire service. When the prelude begins let us quietly prepare for the worship of almighty God. PRELUDE Partita on “Royal Oak” Robert W. Jones Theme I. All things bright and beautiful II. All creatures great and small III. All things wise and wonderful OPPORTUNITIES AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION CALL TO WORSHIP Micah 6:6-8 Leader: With what shall I come before the Lord and bow myself before God on high? People: He has shown you, O mortal, what is good; Leader: And what does the Lord require of you? People: To do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God. TO PRAISE AND CONFESS ... *HYMN NO. 267 (blue hymnal) All Things Bright and Beautiful Royal Oak *LITANY OF CONFESSION from Book of Common Worship, 1993 Almighty God, you alone are good and holy. Purify our lives and make us brave disciples. We do not ask you to keep us safe, but to keep us loyal, so we may serve Jesus Christ, who, tempted in every way as we are, was faithful to you. Amen. From lack of reverence for truth and beauty, from a calculating or sentimental mind, from going along with mean or ugly things, O God, deliver us. From cowardice that dares not face truth, laziness content with half-truth, or arrogance that thinks we know it all, O God, deliver us. From artificial life and worship, from all that is hollow or insincere, O God, deliver us. From trite ideals and cheap pleasures, from mistaking hard vulgarity for humor, O God, deliver us. From being dull, pompous or rude, from putting down our neighbors, O God, deliver us. From cynicism about others, from intolerance or cruel indifference, O God, deliver us. From being satisfied with things as they are, in the church or in the world, from failing to share your indignation about injustice, O God, deliver us. From selfishness, self-indulgence or self-pity, O God, deliver us. From token concern for the poor, lonely or loveless people, from confusing faith with good feeling, or love with wanting to be loved, O God, deliver us. From everything in us that may hide your light, O God, light of life, forgive us. *KYRIE ELEISON NO. 574 (blue hymnal) arr. David N. Johnson Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. *ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: Friends, believe the Good News! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. *RESPONSE Celtic Alleluia (sing twice) Fintan O’Carroll TO EXPERIENCE GOD’S WORD AND RESPOND ... HEBREW HISTORY II Kings 4:8-17 A TIME WITH THE CHILDREN JP Mackay Children age 4 through 2 nd grade are invited to go downstairs and participate in Children’s Worship. GOSPEL Luke 10:38-42 SERMON “God Where You Least Expect” Rev. John Linton Muntz “Since you have taken all this trouble for us, what may be done for you?” – II Kings 4:13 *HYMN NO. 366 (blue hymnal) Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me St. Catherine *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Unison) Colossians 1:15-20 Christ is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers – all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE ... The Lord’s Prayer During the Prayers of the People there will be a time of silence. You are invited to use this time for personal reflection, confession, thanksgiving, and prayer. THE OFFERING Please sign and pass the Friendship Register found on the pew nearest the center aisle. Though many of us contribute electronically or by a check in the mail, your holding and passing the offering plate is an act of blessing and dedication to our life together in Jesus Christ. OFFERTORY ANTHEM Serve the Lord with Gladness Antonio Caldara Serve the Lord with gladness, And come before His presence with a song. Serve Him with a song. Psalm 100:2 *AT THE PRESENTATION Doxology No. 514 (red hymnal) Old Hundredth Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION TO GO FORTH AND SERVE ... *HYMN NO. 430 (blue hymnal) Come Sing, O Church, in Joy! Darwall’s 148th *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE NO. 586 (blue hymnal) Amen Danish melody *POSTLUDE Partita on “Royal Oak” Robert W. Jones IV. The Lord God made them all *Indicates standing. NOW THE SERVICE BEGINS * * * * * * * * * *
Transcript of TO PRAISE AND CONFESS *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Unison ... · 7/17/2016 · HEBREW HISTORY II Kings...
“Where Faith and Life Connect”
The Order of Worship July 17, 2016
10:00 A.M.
NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
THE CHURCH GATHERS ...
Welcome to Westminster Church! We are a family of Christians gathered from many
traditions and neighborhoods, worshiping here with the goal of connecting faith and life. If
you are a visitor, we pray you will feel welcome and blessed by our worship. We invite you to
consider making Westminster your church home. Please let us have your contact information
so we may be in touch.
Children are welcome in worship here. A nursery is available during the entire service.
When the prelude begins let us quietly prepare for the worship of almighty God.
PRELUDE Partita on “Royal Oak” Robert W. Jones
Theme
I. All things bright and beautiful
II. All creatures great and small
III. All things wise and wonderful
OPPORTUNITIES AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION
CALL TO WORSHIP Micah 6:6-8
Leader: With what shall I come before the Lord and bow myself before God on
high?
People: He has shown you, O mortal, what is good;
Leader: And what does the Lord require of you?
People: To do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your
God.
TO PRAISE AND CONFESS ...
*HYMN NO. 267 (blue hymnal) All Things Bright and Beautiful Royal Oak
*LITANY OF CONFESSION from Book of Common Worship, 1993
Almighty God, you alone are good and holy. Purify our lives and make us brave
disciples. We do not ask you to keep us safe, but to keep us loyal, so we may
serve Jesus Christ, who, tempted in every way as we are, was faithful to you.
Amen.
From lack of reverence for truth and beauty, from a calculating or sentimental
mind, from going along with mean or ugly things,
O God, deliver us.
From cowardice that dares not face truth, laziness content with half-truth, or
arrogance that thinks we know it all,
O God, deliver us.
From artificial life and worship, from all that is hollow or insincere,
O God, deliver us.
From trite ideals and cheap pleasures, from mistaking hard vulgarity for humor,
O God, deliver us.
From being dull, pompous or rude, from putting down our neighbors,
O God, deliver us.
From cynicism about others, from intolerance or cruel indifference,
O God, deliver us.
From being satisfied with things as they are, in the church or in the world, from
failing to share your indignation about injustice,
O God, deliver us.
From selfishness, self-indulgence or self-pity,
O God, deliver us.
From token concern for the poor, lonely or loveless people, from confusing faith
with good feeling, or love with wanting to be loved,
O God, deliver us.
From everything in us that may hide your light,
O God, light of life, forgive us.
*KYRIE ELEISON NO. 574 (blue hymnal) arr. David N. Johnson
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy
upon us.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: Friends, believe the Good News!
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
*RESPONSE Celtic Alleluia (sing twice) Fintan O’Carroll
TO EXPERIENCE GOD’S WORD AND RESPOND ...
HEBREW HISTORY II Kings 4:8-17
A TIME WITH THE CHILDREN JP Mackay
Children age 4 through 2nd grade are invited to go downstairs and participate in
Children’s Worship.
GOSPEL Luke 10:38-42
SERMON “God Where You Least Expect” Rev. John Linton Muntz
“Since you have taken all this trouble for us, what may be done for you?” – II Kings 4:13
*HYMN NO. 366 (blue hymnal) Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me St. Catherine
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Unison) Colossians 1:15-20
Christ is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in
him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and
invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers – all things have
been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in
him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the
beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first
place in everything. For in him the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and
through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on
earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE ... The Lord’s Prayer
During the Prayers of the People there will be a time of silence. You are invited to use
this time for personal reflection, confession, thanksgiving, and prayer.
THE OFFERING
Please sign and pass the Friendship Register found on the pew nearest the center
aisle.
Though many of us contribute electronically or by a check in the mail, your holding and
passing the offering plate is an act of blessing and dedication to our life together in Jesus
Christ.
OFFERTORY ANTHEM Serve the Lord with Gladness Antonio Caldara
Serve the Lord with gladness, And come before His presence with a song.
Serve Him with a song.
Psalm 100:2
*AT THE PRESENTATION Doxology No. 514 (red hymnal) Old Hundredth
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
TO GO FORTH AND SERVE ...
*HYMN NO. 430 (blue hymnal) Come Sing, O Church, in Joy! Darwall’s 148th
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE NO. 586 (blue hymnal) Amen
Danish melody
*POSTLUDE Partita on “Royal Oak” Robert W. Jones
IV. The Lord God made them all
*Indicates standing.
NOW THE SERVICE BEGINS
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TODAY
PASTORAL CARE ELDERS FOR THE WEEK: Leigh Dunlap and Steve Hoadley
CARE TEAM COORDINATOR FOR JULY 16-31: Linda Rutherford
LARGE PRINT HYMNALS AND HEARING DEVICES are available from the
ushers.
PLEASE place your bulletin into a blue recycling bin located at the Narthex door if
you do not care to take it home.
SERVING TODAY
GREETERS: Bill and Lisa Oros
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP: Gary and Katherine Harmon, Kie and Nathan Harmon
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: Summer Choir
LEMONADE FELLOWSHIP: Susan Baughman
SENIOR USHER: Jerry Carley
USHERS: Tim and Joyce Ryan, Bill Rudd, Scott Rutherford, Jeff Bendy
FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY are given by Scott and Jerry Carley in honor of
the adult advisors on the Appalachia Service Project.
OUR THANKS to Theresa Pepin for leading the choir and serving as organist this
morning while Peter Van Eenam is away for a few days of vacation.
SUMMER CHOIR will resume weekly rehearsals this Wednesday evening at 8:00.
Anyone interested is invited and encouraged to join in!
ANTONIO CALDARA (c. 1670-1736) was born in Venice, the son of a violinist.
While a chorister at St. Mark’s Cathedral there, it is believed he was a student of
Giovanni Legrenzi. He went on serve courts in Mantua, Barcelona, Rome, and finally
Vienna, where he remained until his death. Though not a familiar name these days,
he was highly regarded in his time and afterwards, and his music was studied and
admired by composers including J. S. Bach, Telemann, Franz Joseph Haydn, W. A.
Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms. This morning’s anthem is light and buoyant,
energetic, and overtly Italianate in style.
GEARING UP FOR HABITAT: This is a year when Westminster Church builds a
house for a worthy family in Knoxville as part of the Habitat for Humanity program.
I want to let the congregation know that volunteer recruitment will begin in the next
few weeks to fill out the various construction days, beginning with Blitz Day on
September 17th. If you can use a hammer, or paint with a brush, you are qualified to
do the work. If you know what a hard hat is, you are good to go. We will also need
folks to provide lunch on a couple of the work days and have water available for
thirsty workers. Be on the lookout for more information about this year’s house build
and sign-up sheets that will be posted in the Schilling Gallery. If you have any
questions about this year’s project, please contact me (Buz Johnson) by e-mail, at
Mother’s Morning Out
9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
July 18 and 25
To sign up, please contact Angela Grobe at [email protected].
THE TUESDAY MORNING BOOK GROUP will meet July 19th at 10:30 a.m. in the
library. This month, we will discuss When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi.
Please contact Linda Rutherford for more information.
THE BIBLE STUDY class is meeting this summer at 11:00 a.m., following the
worship service.
SHARE THE BOUNTY: Our Share the Bounty table in the Schilling Gallery
continues throughout the summer. The table provides a space to share produce from
our very own Westminster organic garden and from our personal gardens. What we
have to offer changes each week, so take a look and take some home. There is a
donation basket, with any contributions going to Family Promise of Knoxville.
Westminster Night at the Smokies is August 19th. Purchase tickets by sending in $9
for each ticket to the church office. After the game, we can stick around for a huge
fireworks display. How fun!!!
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH6500 Northshore Drive, Knoxville TN 37919
Telephone (865) 584-3957 Fax (865) 584-8840
E-mail [email protected]
www.wpcknox.org
Rev. Dr. Buran Phillips, Pastor
Rev. John Linton Muntz, Parish Associate
Peter Van Eenam, Organist and Choirmaster
Barbara Adamcik, Director of Youth and Connectional Ministries
Angela Grobe, Director of Children’s Ministries
Mary Boyd, Education Coordinator
Renee Wiesehuegel, Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Sandra Williams, Administrative Assistant
Rev. Friedrich Schilling, Jr., Pastor Emeritus
Debbie Bendy, Abbey Editor
THE SESSION
Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2019
Phil Barnette Leigh Dunlap Debbie Babelay
Bitsy Ingram Steve Hoadley Daniel Collins
William Milam JP Mackay Terry Crow
Bryan Powell Linda Van Beke Cindy Pearman
Brenda Seip Michael Yates Jay Schmid
Youth Elder: Tolson Bell
Clerk of Session: Georgann Byerley
TRUSTEES
Larry Ridley Paul Jorden Alice Mercer
