Duke university Chapel Keeping the heart of the University listening to the heart of God Service of Worship Sixth Sunday of Easter May 9, 2010 Eleven o’clock in the morning The Sixth Sunday of Easter continues the mood of Easter joy. We continue to explore the theme of resurrection from various perspectives. Lydia, in Acts, is sometimes called the first convert—and her hospitality the beginning of the Church. In the gospel lesson from John, Jesus offers his disciples a peace the world cannot give. In the book of Revelation, heaven is described as a perfect city. There is no temple or church there, because God is everywhere present, making his home among its inhabitants. “Regler Church, Erfurt,” by Lyonel Feininger, 1930.
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Duke university
Chapel
Keeping the heart of the University listening to the heart of God
Service of WorshipSixth Sunday of Easter
May 9, 2010Eleven o’clock in the morning
The Sixth Sunday of Easter continues the mood of Easter joy. We continue to explore the theme of resurrection from various perspectives. Lydia, in Acts, is sometimes called the first convert—and her hospitality the beginning of the Church. In the gospel lesson from John, Jesus offers his disciples a peace the world cannot give. In the book of Revelation, heaven is described as a perfect city. There is no temple or church there, because God is everywhere present, making his home among its inhabitants.
“Regler Church, Erfurt,” by Lyonel Feininger, 1930.
The congregation is asked to remain silent during the prelude as a time of prayer and meditation.
GatherinG
Carillon
Choral preluDe Jubilate Deo Benjamin Britten (1913-1976)
Sicut Locutus Est Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Alleluja! Confitemini Domino Johann M. Haydn (1737-1806)
Verleih Uns Frieden Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
Lift Thine Eyes from Elijah Mendelssohn
Suscepit Israel J.S. Bach
Petite Mass Lana Walter I. Kyrie (b. 1948) II. Gloria in excelsis Deo III. Credo IV. Sanctus V. Agnus Dei
Take Me to the Water Rollo Dilworth (b. 1970)
Good News! Ken Berg (b. 1955)
Let Everything That Hath Breath Jeffrey L. Ames (b. 1969)
If ye love me Thomas Tallis (1505-1585)
GreetinG
*proCessional hymn 312Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise llanfair
At the close of today’s service, the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated in the Memorial Chapel located to the left of the chancel.
Immediately following the Lord’s Supper, a service of prayer for healing will be held. The service consists of prayers for healing and wholeness,
with anointing and laying on of hands. All are invited.
*prayer of Confession anD WorDs of assuranCe (in unison)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)Risen Christ, by the lakeside you renewed your call to your disciples: renew your call to us this day, help your Church to obey your command, and draw the nations to the fire of your love, to the glory of God the Father. Amen.
first lesson—Acts 16:9-15 (NT page 127 in the pew Bible)Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
anthemArise, O God, and Shine John Darwell (1731-1789) arr. Mack Wilberg Arise, O God, and shine in all thy saving might, and prosper each design to spread thy glorious light; Let healing streams of mercy flow, that all the earth thy truth may know.
Bring distant nations near to sing thy glorious praise; Let ev’ry people hear and learn thy holy ways. Reign, mighty God, assert thy cause, and govern by thy righteous laws.
Put forth thy glorious pow’r that Gentiles all may see, and earth present her store in converts born to thee. O Lord, our God, thy Church so bless, and fill the world with righteousness
To God, the only wise, the one immortal King, Let hallelujahs rise from ev’ry living thing; Let all that breathe, on ev’ry coast, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
On ev’ry coast, praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
seConD lesson—Revelation 21:10; 21:22-22:5 (NT pages 244-45)Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
*GraDual hymn 475 (stanza 1)Come Down, O Love Divine DoWn ampney
(All turn to face the Gospel Procession.)
*Gospel lesson—John 14:23-29 (NT page 103)Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.
*GraDual hymn 475 (stanzas 2-3)Come Down, O Love Divine DoWn ampney
sermon—The Healing of the Nations
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; 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 com-munion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
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 anthem Thou gracious God, Whose mercy lends English Folk Tune arr. Mack Wilberg
Thou gracious God, whose mercy lends the light of home, the smile of friends, our gathered flock thine arms enfold, as in the peaceful days of old. Wilt thou not hear us while we raise, in sweet accord of solemn praise, the voice that have mingled long in joyous flow of mirth and song?
For all the blessings life has brought, for all the sorrowing hours have taught, for all we mourn, for all we keep, the hands we clasp, the loved that sleep. The noontide sunshine of the past, these brief, bright moments fading fast, the stars that gild our dark’ning years, the twilight rays from holier spheres.
We thank thee Father; let thy grace our loving circle still embrace, thy mercy shed its heav’nly store, thy peace be with us evermore. thy mercy shed its heav’nly store, thy peace be with us evermore. Amen!
*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 This morning we give thanks for administrative professionals at Duke and the many ways their support and organization contributes to the success of both individuals and departments. The ushers bring a phone handset to the altar.
In Durham, we remember youth who live in the midst of challenging circumstances and disadvantage, and we pray for those who work with them. A member of the Congregation youth group brings forward a yearbook.
*prayer of thanksGivinG
*the lorD’s prayer (number 895 in the hymnal, in unison)
sendinG Forth
*BeneDiCtion
*reCessional hymn 428For the Healing of the Nations CWm rhonDDa
orGan postluDe Lobe den Herrn mit Pauken und Zimbeln schön Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933)
Carillon
*All who are able may stand.
the conGreGation at duke university chaPel919-684-3917 • www.congregation.chapel.duke.edu
The following Congregation opportunities are open to all.
aDult forum—Adult Forum will not be meeting over the summer months. It will resume September 12, 2010.
ColleCtinG BiBles anD Devotional materials—The Congregation’s Local Missions Committee is collecting Bibles and devotional guides for Urban Ministries of Durham today and May 23. If you have Bibles or other spiritually uplifting materials that you do not need and are in good condition, please consider dropping them on the back pew of the Chapel on either of these Sundays.
open taBle ministries—The Congregation is looking for individuals who are interested in helping Lisa Lark in her ministry to homeless people on 9th Street. This ministry provides a meal on Tuesdays each week at 4:00 p.m. If you are interested in visiting, occasionally bringing food, or serving in any other way, please contact the Rev. Bruce Puckett at [email protected] or at 684-3917.
ChilDren’s ministry—Godly Play meets each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. Children entering third grade or younger will meet in the crypt. Those in the fourth and fifth grades will meet in the York Reading Room on the second floor of Duke Divinity School. For more information, please contact Chamberlyn Marks at [email protected].
stephen ministry—Stephen Ministry provides one-to-one confidential care-giving to individuals in crisis. To receive care from a Stephen Minister, to make a referral for someone else, or to find out how to become trained as a Stephen Minister, please contact the Rev. Nancy Ferree-Clark.
ministry oF WorshiP
Presiding Ministers The Rev. Nancy Ferree-Clark The Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer
Preacher The Rev. Dr. Samuel Wells
Lectors Dr.. Ann Marie Navar-Boggan School of Medicine ’09; Member, Congregation at Duke Chapel
Dr. Joel Boggan School of Medicine ’09; Member, Congregation at Duke Chapel
Organist Dr. David ArcusGuest Choir The Pinecrest Chamber Ensemble and Sotto Voce Southern Pines, NC
Guest Choir Director Mr. James Brown
Presiding Minister over Memorial Chapel Communion The Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer
Carillonneur Mr. J. Samuel Hammond
Head Ushers Dr. James Ferguson and Ms. Charlotte Harrison
chaPel announcements
toDay’s floWers—The flowers for the worship service today are given to the glory of God by the Erlenbach Family Trust.
toDay’s offerinG—All of today’s cash offerings and undesignated checks will be used to support human service organizations in the greater Durham area. These nonprofit organizations are identified to receive funds by a panel of Congregation members, Friends, and students. The grant-making process not only benefits people in need, but also seeks to introduce students to faithful stewardship and community development.
toDay’s Guest Choir—The Pinecrest Chamber Ensemble and Sotto Voce are two of three choirs at Pinecrest High School in Southern Pines, NC. They have competed in Washington DC, San Francisco, New York and Chicago in National Choral Competitions and have taken first place. They have also performed at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., St. Paul’s Church, St. Bartholomew’s Church, Riverside Church in New York City, Grace Cathedral, Orchestra Hall in San Francisco and Chicago. Both groups serve to educate and share choral literature from all genres in their performances. The repertoire that these ensembles perform spans from Gregorian chant through new music.
DireCtor of Development—The Chapel is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Gettys Sturkey as Director of Development. Beth has previously worked in development for St Olaf College, Northfield, MN, for the Environmental Defense Fund, and most recently for the Sanford School of Public Policy. She is better known at the Chapel for being a longstanding member of the Chapel Choir. She will take up her appointment on June 14, 2010.
event CoorDinator openinG—The Chapel is looking to hire a new assistant manager for worship and events on the retirement of Mollie Keel. The role is responsible for managing the Chapel calendar, overseeing the Chapel’s wedding ministry, and supporting the Director of Worship. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by June 1.
staff assistant openinG—The Chapel is looking to hire a new staff assistant to provide full-time support to the Director of Development on the retirement of Bonnie McWilliams. To apply, email cover letter and resume to [email protected] by May 21.
an imPortant note about may 16Next Sunday, May 16, is the occasion of Duke’s 2010 Commencement ceremony. Duke Chapel will not be holding worship services that morning. The Congregation at Duke Chapel will be joining with Antioch Baptist Church in Durham for their 10:00 a.m. worship service, and the whole Duke Chapel community is invited to join them. Antioch is located at 1415 Holloway Street.
† 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, contact the Rev. Nancy Ferree-Clark at 684-3917. www.congregation.chapel.duke.edu
The Rev. Dr. Samuel Wells Dean of the ChapelStudent Ministry and Chapel Worship The Rev. Keith Daniel Director of Duke Chapel PathWaysThe Rev. Meghan Feldmeyer Director of WorshipDr. Adam Hollowell Program Coordinator for PathWaysMs. Kori Jones Community and Black Campus MinisterMs. Becky Smith Staff Assistant to PathWays Chapel MusicDr. 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 CarillonneurMs. Meredith Hawley Administrative Secretary for Chapel MusicChapel Administration Ms. Lucy Worth Director of Development and AdministrationMs. Mandie Sellars Manager of Chapel CommunicationsMs. Emily Wilson-Hauger Staff Assistant to the Deans and Faith Council CoordinatorMs. Mollie Keel Chapel Events Coordinator and Wedding CoordinatorMs. Lisa Moore Accounting Specialist and Office CoordinatorMs. Bonnie McWilliams Staff Assistant to the Director of Development and AdministrationMs. Layne Baker Visitor and University Relations SpecialistMr. Oscar Dantzler and Mr. William Earl HousekeepersStaff of the Congregation at Duke University ChapelThe Rev. Nancy Ferree-Clark Senior PastorThe Rev. Bruce Puckett Assistant PastorMs. Chamberlyn Marks Director of Children’s MinistryMs. Mary Ann Manconi Staff Assistant for the Congregation
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 inter-denominational character, with a tradition of stirring music, preaching, and liturgy.
We welcome you to our life of worship, learning, dialogue, and service.
