In today’s Scripture passages we see Moses’ face shining with the glory of God, having received the covenant of the Law from God’s own hand. In Luke we see one of the most extraordinary events of the Gospels—the Transfiguration of Christ. High atop a mountain, Jesus is clothed in his majestic divinity, as Moses and Elijah appear from heaven to converse with him. The Apostle Paul later teaches that while Moses’ face had to be veiled after encountering the Lord, through Christ we are given freedom to approach God boldly. Jesus has torn the veil between earth and heaven, and he invites us to enter the new covenant through faith. Bridging Faith and Learning Service of Worship Transfiguration Sunday February 7, 2016, Page Auditorium Eleven o’clock in the morning “Icon of the Transfiguration,” by Theophanes the Greek, ca. 1408.
Transcript
In today’s Scripture passages we see Moses’ face shining with the glory of God, having received the covenant of the Law from God’s own hand. In Luke we see one of the most extraordinary events of the Gospels—the Transfiguration of Christ. High atop a mountain, Jesus is clothed in his majestic divinity, as Moses and Elijah appear from heaven to converse with h im. The Apostle Paul later teaches that while Moses’ face had to be veiled after encountering the Lord, through Christ we are given freedom to approach God boldly. Jesus has torn the veil between earth and heaven, and he invites us to enter the new covenant through faith.
Bridging Faith and Learning
Service of Worship
Transfiguration Sunday February 7, 2016, Page Auditorium
Eleven o’clock in the morning
“Icon of the Transfiguration,” by Theophanes the Greek, ca. 1408.
During the prelude the congregation is asked to remain prayerfully or meditatively silent. The Chapel welcomes families with children; if at any time during the service your child needs a place for active play, please utilize the nursery in the Box Office on the second floor of Page.
GatherinG
Prelude Rhapsody in D-flat major, Op. 17, No. 1 Herbert Howells (1892–1983)
Instrumental Prelude Frenzy Andrew Boysen, Jr. (b. 1968)
GreetInG and announcements
*ProcessIonal Hymn 188 (Please see hymns at back of bulletin.) Christ Is the World’s Light cHrIste sanctorum
*Prayer of confessIon and Words of assurance The minister offers words of confession in three biddings, to which the congregation responds as follows:
Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy. Christ have mercy.
Lord have mercy. Lord have mercy.
The minister speaks words of assurance.
*Peace (All exchange signs and words of God’s peace.)
Proclamation
Prayer for IllumInatIon (in unison) Almighty Father, whose Son was revealed in majesty: give us grace to perceive his glory, that as we hear and live out your word, we may be changed into the likeness of Christ; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
At the close of today’s service, the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated in Page Auditorium by the seats at the front left of the stage, in front of the organ. Immediately following Communion, a service of prayer for healing will be held in the same location. The service consists of prayers for healing and wholeness with anointing and laying on of hands. All are invited.
old testament lesson—Exodus 34:29–35 Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
antHem Cantate Canon Donald Moore (b. 1946)
Cantate Domino (Sing unto the Lord) With a joyful voice and a joyful song, singing alleluia.
neW testament lesson—2 Corinthians 3:12–4:2 Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
*GosPel lesson—Luke 9:28–43a Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
sermon—A Passionate Exodus
resPonse
*resPonse Hymn 265 O Christ, the Healer erHalt uns Herr
*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.”)
offertory antHem O Sing to the Lord a New Song Clayton White (arr. 2015)
O sing to the Lord a new song! Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Proclaim to the world his salvation, and his glory among the nations. For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised, feared above all gods. Give to the Lord glory and strength, give him the glory due his name. Sing to the Lord, praise his name. Honor and majesty are before him. Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. —Psalm 96:1–4,6,8
A child and youth member of the Congregation at Duke University Chapel bring forward offerings collected in the children and youth Sunday School classes.
*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 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. Amen.
sendinG Forth
*BenedIctIon
*closInG ProcessIonal Hymn 103 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise st. denIo
Postlude Fanfare John Cook (1918–1984)
*All who are able may stand.
ministry oF WorshiP
Presiding Ministers The Rev. Dr. Carol Gregg The Rev. Bruce PuckettPreacher The Rev. Dr. Luke PoweryLectors Ms. Katie Becker Duke Chapel PathWays Scholar, Trinity ‘17 Mr. Graeme Peterson Duke Chapel PathWays Scholar, Trinity ‘17Choir Duke University Chapel ChoirChoir Director Dr. Rodney WynkoopGuest Choir and Instrumentalists Kidznotes Ms. Katie Wyatt, Executive Director Mr. Rashad Hayward, Durham Artistic ManagerGuest Conductor Mr. Oakley LyonChapel Organist Mr. Christopher Jacobson Presiding Minister over Post-Service Communion The Rev. Bruce PuckettHead Ushers Dr. James Ferguson and Mr. Rick Wilfong
Prayers For the Week
This morning we give thanks for the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. We celebrate its probing of the mind and its seeking to integrate the behavioral and social sciences with the brain and health sciences. In Durham, we give thanks for community organizers who advocate for local concerns through congregations, associations, and neighborhoods.
WorshiP oPPortunities each Week at duke chaPel
choral evensonG—Sundays at 4 p.m. in Goodson Chapel, Duke Divinity School
online mid-Week Prayer—Wednesdays at noon via periscope.tv/dukechapel
choral vesPers—Thursdays at 6 p.m. in Goodson Chapel
† Children 4 and younger are invited to the nursery located in the Page box office, beginning at 10:50 a.m. each week. Capacity is limited. Parents are welcome to feed or change infants; pagers are available for parents to keep with them during worship. † Children’s Worship BulletinsTM for ages 3-6 and 7-12, and worship bags for ages 5 and under, are available in the upstairs entryway of Page. Please return bags and clipboards at the end of the service.
† Tours of Duke Chapel are suspended until the nave re-opens.
† Hearing assistance units are available in the lobby of Page Auditorium. See the attendant if you would like to use one of our large-print bulletins for the worship service.
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. Please email [email protected] or call 919-684-3917 for information.
for famIlIes and cHIldrenfor WorsHIPers and vIsItors
chaPel announcements
Today’s floWers—Flowers for today’s worship service are given to the glory of God by the Gotham Fund, in memory of Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans.
today’s offerInG—All of today’s cash offerings and undesignated checks will be used for the Chapel Development Fund. The Chapel’s current focus is to upgrade the Chapel cameras and video capabilities to digital and high definition in order to better serve the thousands of worshipers locally, in Duke Hospital, and around the globe.
today’s Guest musIcIans—Duke Chapel is pleased to welcome the students and staff of Kidznotes, a program that provides free intensive after-school classical music training in voice and orchestra to underserved children in Durham from kindergarten to 5th grade. Kidznotes was inspired by El Sistema (The System), which began forty years ago in Venezuela and has grown into an internationally acclaimed program emulated around the world. The program aims to empower the children of Durham by fostering each child’s cognitive, social, and emotional growth through an intense music education program, preparing each child for a life of success. For more information, or to donate online, visit www.kidznotes.org.
asH Wednesday servIces—As we approach the beginning of the season of Lent, we will be holding two services on Ash Wednesday (February 10). An 8 a.m. service will be held in Goodson Chapel, and a 5:15 p.m. service will take place in Page Auditorium.
our HaBItat House—Volunteers are needed to help build a house at 1113 Spruce Street in Durham on Saturday mornings, March 5 and April 16. To volunteer to help build the house, please contact Bruce Puckett at [email protected].
reflectIons on cHarleston: a conversatIon on faItH and race—This is a ticketed event with free admission, Tuesday, February 9, at 7 p.m. in Page Auditorium. Relatives of those who lost their lives in last year’s shooting will discuss themes of faith and race. Tickets through Duke University Box Office.
The following Congregation opportunities are open to all.
sunday cHrIstIan educatIon classes—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: Wee Praise: Ages 0–3 with parents or caregivers in 0011 Westbrook. Godly Play: Ages 4 through 5th graders in 0050 Langford. Youth Sunday School: For 6th–12th graders in 0013 Westbrook. Adult Forum: Dr. Stephen Chapman will begin a six-week study on the book of Lamentations in Westbrook 0015.
lamentatIons for lent—The Rev. Dr. Stephen Chapman, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Duke Divinity School, will teach a six-week study on the book of Lamentations beginning next Sunday, February 14. The class meets from 9:45–10:45 a.m. in Westbrook 0015. Comprised of five mournful poems, the book of Lamentations expresses grief over the destruction of Jerusalem. The poems prompt reflection on grief, loss, and sin as well as God’s mercy and compassion.
lenten Book GrouPs—A novel focused on St. Francis will be the focus of the Congregation’s Lenten book groups beginning the week of February 22. Groups will meet Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Thursday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Please contact the Congregation office for more information.
meals on WHeels—Meals on Wheels of Durham is currently in need of individual portions of Ensure or similar products, fruit cups, tuna, and hearty soups. Please bring donations of these items Sundays, February 14 and 21 to the Page Auditorium lower lobby.
saturday servIce Project—Volunteers are needed to make sandwiches at Meals on Wheels, 2522 Ross Road, Durham, on Saturday, February 20, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Also needed are bread, turkey lunchmeat, yellow mustard, peanut butter, and jelly. To volunteer, please contact the Congregation office.
urBan mInIstrIes dInners—Volunteers are needed to cook two party-size Stouffers lasagnas and help serve dinner at the Urban Ministries Shelter on Wednesday, February 24 at 6:15 p.m. and Sunday, March 13 at 5:15 p.m. New volunteers are welcome. Please contact Cricket Scovil at [email protected] to volunteer.
conversatIons on WHIte color-BlIndness—Dr. Mary McClintock Fulkerson, Professor of Theology at Duke Divinity School, will lead a half day retreat on the topic of white color-blindness on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 3011 Academy Rd., Durham. The cost of the retreat is $10, which covers the cost of a catered lunch. Please RSVP to the Congregation office by February 19.
the conGreGation at duke university chaPel 919-684-3917 • www.congregation.chapel.duke.edu
next Week in WorshiP at duke chaPel
Preacher—Our preacher next week will be the Rev. Dr. Luke Powery, Dean of Duke Chapel.
lent—It will be the first Sunday of Lent, marking the Church’s season of penitence before Holy Week and Easter.
oFFerinG—Next week’s offering will help support the Chapel’s Mission of the Month, Meals on Wheels.
Limestone entry cleaning at Duke University Chapel.Please continue to pray for the Chapel and all those working on its
restoration. Photo Credit: Ray Walker, Duke Facilities architect/project manager.
Prayer card
Thank you for worshiping with us. We invite you to write a prayer request in the space below and please place it in the offering plate. It will be offered up to God in confidence by the Chapel team this week.
duke university chaPelDuke Chapel is a Christian church of an unusually interdenominational character, with a tradition of stirring music, preaching, and liturgy. It is also a grand building, suitable for hosting major events in the life of the University and its members; it further acts as a moderator for the diversity of religious identity and expression on campus. We welcome you to our life of worship, learning, dialogue, and service, especially during this year of the Chapel’s restoration during which we will gather to worship God in different places across Duke’s campuses.
The Rev. Dr. Luke Powery Dean of the ChapelMinistry Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp Associate Dean for Religious Life The Rev. Bruce Puckett Director of Worship and Community Ministry Dr. Adam Hollowell Director of Student Ministry Mr. Joshua Lazard C. Eric Lincoln Minister for Student Engagement Ms. Gerly Ace Staff Specialist for Student Ministry Mr. Jack Adams Interim Worship CoordinatorMusic Dr. Rodney Wynkoop Director of Chapel Music Dr. Robert Parkins University Organist Mr. Christopher Jacobson Chapel Organist Dr. Brian Schmidt Assistant Conductor and Administrative Coordinator of Chapel Music Mr. John Santoianni Curator of Organs and Harpsichords Mr. J. Samuel Hammond University Carillonneur Mr. Michael Lyle Staff Assistant for Chapel Music Ms. Brandi Melvin-Scammell Staff Assistant for Chapel MusicAdministration Ms. Joni Harris Assistant to the Dean Ms. Amanda Millay Hughes Director of Development Mr. James Todd Communications Manager Ms. Sara Clark Chapel Events and Wedding Coordinator Ms. Ava West Staff Assistant for Development Ms. Lisa Moore Accounting Specialist and Office Coordinator Mr. Oscar Dantzler Housekeeper Staff of the Congregation at Duke University Chapel The Rev. Dr. Carol Gregg Pastor The Rev. Andrew Phillips Assistant Pastor Ms. Phyllis Snyder Children’s Pastor Mr. Nelson Strother Administrative Assistant
