Duke university Chapel Keeping the heart of the University listening to the heart of God Service of Worship Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 26, 2010 Eleven o’clock in the morning Today we celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Congregation at Duke Chapel. The Congregation was established by Dean Will Willimon to offer an interdenominational church home to those who worship at Duke Chapel not just during semesters, but throughout the year. Its two former pastors, Margaret Via and Nancy Ferree-Clark, and both are par- ticipating in today’s worship service, along with the current pastor, Bruce Puckett. Representatives among the founder members of the Congregation join the procession. During the sharing of communion all sing the hymn written by Richard Hays and David Arcus for the Congregation’s twentieth anniversary in 2005. It is the Congregation that makes Duke Chapel a church, and the relationship between the Chapel and the Congregation has brought many mutual blessings that we celebrate today. Congregation members preparing dinner at Durham Urban Ministries.
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Duke university
Chapel
Keeping the heart of the University listening to the heart of God
Service of WorshipEighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 26, 2010Eleven o’clock in the morning
Today we celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Congregation at Duke Chapel. The Congregation was established by Dean Will Willimon to offer an interdenominational church home to those who worship at Duke Chapel not just during semesters, but throughout the year. Its two former pastors, Margaret Via and Nancy Ferree-Clark, and both are par-ticipating in today’s worship service, along with the current pastor, Bruce Puckett. Representatives among the founder members of the Congregation join the procession. During the sharing of communion all sing the hymn written by Richard Hays and David Arcus for the Congregation’s twentieth anniversary in 2005. It is the Congregation that makes Duke Chapel a church, and the relationship between the Chapel and the Congregation has brought many mutual blessings that we celebrate today.
Congregation members preparing dinner at Durham Urban Ministries.
The congregation is asked to remain silent during the prelude as a time of prayer and meditation.
GatherinG
Carillon
organ preluDe Canzone Sigfrid Karg-Elert (from the Symphonic Chorale Jesu, meine Freude) (1877-1933)
introit Ubi caritas Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)
Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor. Exsultemus et in ipso jucundemur. Timeamus et amemus Deum vivum. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero. Amen.
Where charity and love are, God is there. The love of Christ has gathered us into one. Let us exult and be glad in him. Let us fear and love the living God. And with a sincere heart let us love one another. Amen.
greeting
*proCessional hymn 384 (sung to the tune hyfryDol)Love Divine, All Loves Excelling hyfryDol
*prayer of Confession anD WorDs of assuranCe (in unison)Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways to the glory of your name. Amen.
The minister speaks words of assurance.
*peaCe(All exchange signs and words of God’s peace.)
Proclamation
prayer for illumination (in unison)Gracious God, you call us to fullness of life: as your word is read in our midst, deliver us from unbelief and banish our anxieties with the liberating love of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
first lesson—2 Peter 3:8-13 (NT page 224 in the pew Bible)Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
*graDual hymn 725 (stanzas 1-3)Arise, Shine Out, Your Light Has Come DuneDin
(All turn to face the Gospel Procession.)
*gospel lesson—Matthew 16:13-18 (NT page 17)Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
*graDual hymn 725 (stanzas 4-6)Arise, Shine Out, Your Light Has Come DuneDin
sermon—Why Church Matters
resPonse
stuDent ministry announCement
Call to prayerMinister: 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 Give Me the Faith David Arcus (b. 1959)
(The full text can be found in the hymnal, number 650.)
*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 and communion This morning we celebrate the Fuqua School of Business and its work in forming students to be ethical leaders in business, management, and entrepreneurship. The ushers bring a management textbook to the altar.
We also give thanks for the Congregation at Duke Chapel and the many ways it enlivens the life of the University with their fellowship, discipleship, and service. A member of the Congregation brings forward a hand-carved Congregation emblem.
In Durham, we remember organizations that provide access to capital for first- time homeowners and small businesses. The ushers bring forward a house key.
*the great thanksgiving(Musical setting A, found on page 17 in the hymnal.)
*the lorD’s prayer (number 895 in the hymnal, in unison)
sharing of the BreaD anD WineAll those who have become members of Christ’s body through baptism and seek to be united with God and at peace with their neighbor are invited to receive communion. Wine is used for communion. The tradition as understood at Duke Chapel is that the Holy Spirit makes Christ fully present in both the bread and the wine. If you receive only the bread, be assured that you are nonetheless in full communion with Christ and the Church. If you have a gluten allergy, those serving communion nearest to the Memorial Chapel will be ready to serve you gluten-free wafers and wine on request. You may also come forward to receive a blessing, indicated by crossing your arms over your chest.
If you would like to receive individual anointing with oil and prayers for healing, ministers will be in the Memorial Chapel during communion.
musiC During DistriBution
hymn (sung by all, see insert)One Body, One Spirit Duke Congregation
Communion anthem Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether Harold W. Friedell (1905-1958)
Draw us in the Spirit’s tether; For when humbly, in thy name, Two or three are met together, Thou art in the midst of them: Alleluia! Alleluia! Touch we now thy garment’s hem.
As the brethren used to gather In the name of Christ to sup, Then with thanks to God the Father Break the bread and bless the cup: Alleluia! Alleluia! So knit thou our friendship up.
All our meals and all our living Make as sacraments of thee, That by caring, helping, giving, We may true disciples be. Alleluia! Alleluia! We will serve thee faithfully. —Percy Dearmer, 1931
hymn 636 (choir only)Christian People, Raise Your Song ave virgo virginum
*prayer after Communion
sendinG Forth
*BeneDiCtion
*reCessional hymn 731Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken austria
*Choral BlessingGod Be in My Head 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.
organ postluDe Prelude and Fugue in A Minor Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)
Carillon
*All who are able may stand.
ministry oF WorshiP
Presiding Ministers The Rev. Dr. Samuel Wells The Rev. Bruce Puckett
Preacher The Rev. Lillian Daniel Senior Minister of the First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn, IL
Lectors Mr. Mike Arneson Youth Member, Congregation at Duke Chapel
Ms. Wilma Metcalf Trinity ’13; Chapel Scholar
Choir Director Dr. Rodney Wynkoop
Organists Dr. Robert Parkins Dr. David Arcus
Ministers of Anointing The Rev. Kori Jones The Rev. Bruce Puckett Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp
Head Ushers Dr. James Ferguson and Ms. Charlotte Harrison Carillonneur Mr. J. Samuel Hammond
chaPel announcements
toDay’s floWers—The flowers for this morning are given to the glory of God and in celebration of the Congregation’s 25th anniversary by the Congregation at Duke Chapel.
toDay’s offering—All of today’s cash offerings and undesignated checks will be used for the Chapel Development Fund, which is the primary source of contributed funds for building care and preservation. The Chapel fulfills James B. Duke’s desire that the building exert a profound influence on the lives of the young women and men who attend the university.
Chapel spring Break trips—PathWays will be offering Spring Break trips to Costa Rica, Honduras, and Christ in the Desert Monastery in New Mexico. Information sessions will be held at 3:00 p.m. today in the Chapel conference room, and at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 28 in the Chapel basement lounge. The deadline for the international mission trip applications is October 19 at 12:00 p.m. Interested students can visit www.chapel.duke.edu/pathways or email [email protected] for more information.
summer offering funDs—Offering funds from the first Sundays of June, July, and August, which were taken in anticipation of large-scale disasters anywhere in the world, along with funds contributed for Church World Service September 5, are being sent to help alleviate human suffering due to floods in Pakistan. The total contribution was over $11,000.
this Week at duke chaPel
monday morninG Prayer - Monday at 9:00 a.m. in the Memorial Chapel
communion and healinG - Tuesday at 5:15 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel
choral vesPers - No Choral Vespers Service this week because of the University Founders’ Day service
We are pleased to welcome the Rev. Lillian Daniel as our guest preacher today. The Rev. Daniel has been the Senior Minister of First Congregational Church of Glen Ellyn, Illinois, since 2004. Before that, she spent fourteen years in Connecticut, going to graduate school, raising a family, and leading two churches. She is the author of the book Tell It Like It Is: Reclaiming the Practice of Testimony, which is the story of one church’s attempt to get mainline Protestants to talk to each other about God. Her newest book, This Odd and Wondrous Calling: The Public and Private Lives of Two Ministers, co-authored by Martin B. Copenhaver, is a humorous and honest look at the ministry. She is a contributing editor to the periodicals Christian Century, and to Leadership. Her work has also appeared in Christianity Today, Books and Culture, the Journal for Preachers, and in the daily email devotionals available at ucc.org. She has taught preaching at Yale Divinity School, Chicago Theological Seminary, and the University of Chicago Divinity School.
today’s Guest Preacher
The following Congregation opportunities are open to all.
aDult forum— On Sunday, October 3, the Rev. Bruce Puckett, Pastor to the Congregation, will speak on “Connecting with God: Using the Scriptures to Pray.” The forum will be held in Room 0012 of the Westbrook Building of the Divinity School at 9:45 a.m.
25th anniversary Worship serviCe—Tonight at 5:00 p.m. the Congregation will celebrate with a service of worship, reflection, baptism, and prayer. This time together will be followed by a pot-luck supper.
ihn hosting—The Congregation will be assisting Antioch Baptist Church to host 3 homeless families through the Interfaith Hospitality Network during the week of October 3-10. If you are interested in learning more about this community outreach opportunity, please contact Marilyn Christian at 361-1974 or [email protected]. The next time to host will be January 2-9, 2011.
young aDult/professionals Dinner—On Friday, October 1, at 6:00 p.m., young adults and professionals (20- and 30- somethings) from the Chapel will meet for a First Friday’s Dinner at Jason’s Deli in Durham. This is a low commitment opportunity to get to know some other young(ish) adults from the Chapel. Feel free to bring friends, spouses, and children. If you have questions, contact the Rev. Bruce Puckett at [email protected].
stuDent lunCh—The Congregation is hosting a lunch for undergraduate and graduate students following the service on October 3 at 12:15 in the Chapel Basement. All students are welsome to come for tasty barbecue and to learn about finding a home away from home.
ChilDren’s ministry—Godly Play meets each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Children entering third grade or younger meet in the crypt. Those in the fourth and fifth grades meet in the York Reading Room on the second floor of Duke Divinity School. For more information, please contact Sonja Tilley at [email protected].
the conGreGation at duke university chaPel919-684-3917 • www.congregation.chapel.duke.edu
Service of Worship for the
Blessing of the Animals
October 3 at 4:00 p.m. Chapel Quad
Dr. Norman Wirzba, preachingDurham Children’s Choir
The Rain Date is October 10, 2010, at 3:00 p.m.
Please consider the wisdom of bringing aggressive animals
† 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 (for children 5 and under) and Liturgy Boxes (ages 5-8) are available at the rear of the Chapel to help children engage in worship. Please return after the service.
† 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.
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 are interested in making Duke Chapel your home church, please contact the Rev. Bruce Puckett at 684-3917. www.congregation.chapel.duke.edu
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.
The Rev. Dr. Samuel Wells Dean of the ChapelMinistry Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp Associate Dean for Religious LifeThe Rev. Keith Daniel Director of Duke Chapel PathWaysThe Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer Director of WorshipDr. Adam Hollowell Assistant Director for PathWaysThe Rev. Kori Jones Community and Black Campus MinisterMusicDr. Rodney Wynkoop Director of Chapel MusicDr. Robert Parkins University OrganistDr. David Arcus Chapel Organist and Associate University OrganistDr. Allan Friedman Assistant Conductor and Administrative Coordinator of Chapel MusicMr. John Santoianni Curator of Organs and HarpsichordsMr. J. Samuel Hammond University CarillonneurMr. Michael Lyle Staff Assistant for Chapel MusicAdministration Ms. Beth Gettys Sturkey Director of DevelopmentMs. Lucy Worth Special Assistant to the Dean for Budgets and Administration Ms. Mandie Sellars Assistant Director of CommunicationsMs. Meredith Hawley Chapel Events and Wedding CoordinatorMs. Lisa Moore Accounting Specialist and Office CoordinatorMr. David Allen Administrative Assistant to the DeanMs. Gerly Ace Staff Assistant for Student MinistryMs. Katherine Kopp Staff Assistant for DevelopmentMr. Oscar Dantzler and Mr. William Earl HousekeepersStaff of the Congregation at Duke University ChapelThe Rev. Bruce Puckett PastorMs. Sonja Tilley Director of Christian EducationMs. Mary Ann Manconi Administrative Assistant for the Congregation
