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MARBLE COLLEGIATE CHURCH Dr. Michael B. Brown, Senior Minister Sunday, December 7, 2014 Fifth Avenue at West 29th Street, New York City Order of Service Second Sunday in Advent December 7, 2014 PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES. PRELUDE FOR ADVENT (10:45am) . Please listen quietly in preparation for worship. Sonata in E-flat Major, BWV 1031 . J . S . Bach Achat Sha’alti . Paul Schoenfield Based on Psalm 27:4: “I ask only one thing, Lord: let me live in Your house every day of my life to see how wonderful You are and to pray in Your temple.” Medley of French Carols . .arr . Dake Carol Wincenc, flute; Kenneth Dake, piano WELCOME AND MINISTRY SHARING CALL TO WORSHIP — LIGHTING OF ADVENT WREATH Alex Farman-Farmaian, Catherine Farman-Farmaian, Lucy Farman-Farmaian INTROIT “E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come” . Paul Manz Peace be to you and grace from Him who freed us from our sins, who loved us all and shed His blood that we might saved be . Sing holy, holy to our Lord, the Lord, Almighty God, who was and is and is to come . Rejoice in heaven, all ye that dwell therein, rejoice on earth, ye saints below . For Christ is coming soon! E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come, and night shall be no more; they need no light nor lamp nor sun, for Christ will be their All! HYMN 187 “On Jordan’s Bank the Baptist’s Cry” . Winchester New INVOCATION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER (use “debts”) SOLO “O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion” from Messiah . George Frideric Handel Jessica Kimple, mezzo-soprano; Carol Wincenc, flute BLESSING OF THE ARTISTS PASTORAL PRAYER AND CHORAL RESPONSE HYMN 204 “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming” . Es ist ein’ Ros’ READING OF THE SCRIPTURE . Isaiah 40:1-11 (Pew Bible, page 581) Following the reading, Leader: The Word of God for the people of God . All: Thanks be to God. SERMON “WE WAIT FOR ONE WHO COMES WITH GRACE” . .Dr . Michael B . Brown Part of Advent Sermon Series: Who Are We Waiting For? Today’s sermon available on CD; contact MarbleVision. HYMN 183 “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus” . Stuttgart A LAYPERSON SPEAKS . Mr . Mario Sprouse CALL FOR OFFERING AND PRAYER ANTHEM “Sans Day Carol” . Cornish Traditional, arr . Rutter Now the holly bears a berry as white as the milk, and Mary bore Jesus, who was wrapped up in silk .Refrain: And Mary bore Jesus Christ our Savior for to be, and the first tree in the greenwood, it was the holly! Now the holly bears a berry as green as the grass, and Mary bore Jesus, who died on the cross . Refrain. Now the holly bears a berry as black as the coal, and Mary bore Jesus, who died for us all . Refrain. Now the holly bears a berry, as blood is it red, then trust we our Savior, who rose from the dead . Refrain. ADVENT HYMN “While We Are Waiting, Come” . .Claire Cloninger, Don Cason Standing, all sing: With pow’r and glory, come; with pow’r and glory, come. Jesus, our Lord, Emmanuel, while we are waiting, come. BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE POSTLUDE Fugue in D Major, BWV 532 . J . S . Bach PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE Dr . R . Mark King, Rev . Shari K . Brink The Marble Choir; Colin Fowler, assisting organist Live stream Sunday and Wednesday Worship at www.MarbleChurch.org. Use of photographic and tape recording equipment is not permitted during the service . Assistive Listening System (infrared) available for use off center aisle—ask an usher . Third Sunday in Advent December 14 10:45am, Prelude for Advent — Music for Woodwind Quintet, Sharon Moe, French horn 11:00am Worship, “We Wait for One Who Comes with PEACE” — Dr . Michael B . Brown Part of Advent Sermon Series: Who Are We Waiting For? – 2 – Today CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES MINISTRY Nursery, 2nd flr of 1 W 29th St, 9:30am-1:00pm; Toddlers - 3rd Grade, 276 5th Ave, Room 303, 10:00am-12:00pm; 4th - 12th Grade, 276 5th Ave, Room 300, 10:00am-12:00pm . BEFORE WORSHIP Prayer Circle — 10:00am, New Chapel . A time of prayer, Scripture reading and hymn singing . This year’s focus: From the Beatitudes to the Be-Attitudes, the Prayer Circle in Action. Led by Rev . Gregory Johnson . Meets every Sunday. Holy Communion celebrated each week (unless scheduled for 11:00am Worship). Bible Study with Sr Carol Perry: Bethlehem Beckons — 10:00am, Labyrinth Room . It is a long walk from where we stand to a tiny town lit by wintry stars, but it is the only journey that gives depth to the Christian life . Planning, packing and traveling are part of our annual ritual . AFTER WORSHIP No Sermon Talk Back today due to Concert. Returns next Sunday. Artisans’ Boutique and Coffee Hour — 12:15-2:00pm, next door in Marble Loft (274 5th Ave) . All invited . Make new friends, greet old ones . Visit Welcome and Action Tables, learn about ministries and outreach . Purchase hand-crafted items by Marble’s creative artists . Betty Costa, Karla Fritsch, Kristin Gornstein, Heidi Hills, Judy Jacob, Hope Jasper and Carolyn Jones are some of today’s particiapting artists . Please see today’s Spotlight on page 5. Christmas Giving at Marble — Marble Loft . Please see today’s insert and visit Action Volunteer Table. Return gifts by December 14. POINSETTIAS ARE PLACED IN THE SANCTUARY AT CHRISTMAS in honor or memory of friends and loved ones whose names appear in the Sunday Bulletin of December 21 . To pay tribute to someone in your life while adding to the beauty of the Sanctuary, please return a Christmas Poinsettias card (in pew racks) with your contribution by TODAY, Sunday, December 7. Place in offering plate or hand to receptionist . Questions? Call Shana Wolfe, ext 248 . Upcoming WEEKDAY WORSHIP IN THE MARBLE LOFT WEWO: Wednesday Worship — Every Wednesday, 6:15pm December 10, Rev . Kirsty DePree, preaching A blend of traditional and contemporary worship styles, creating an informal and Spirit-filled mix . Music by praise ensemble . Live streamed weekly . Childcare available, 276 5th Ave, Room 303. JAZZ REVELATION — First and Third Fridays, 6:15pm December 19, The Christmas Story Told in Jazz Music Connect with a community of people in a cozy setting of bistro tables and refreshments, enjoy a time of worship led by Dr . Mark King . Music led by pianist Chris Whittaker with talented guest artists . December 19 is live streamed. Join us New Year’s Eve at 7:30pm for a special Jazz Revelation in the Sanctuary . WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 12:00pm | 60+ Fellowship — Bring your own lunch, followed by program at 1:00pm: Music Lights the World with 30-member Caring Community Senior Chorus, Mimi Stern-Wolfe, director . Lunch in Marble Loft, concert in Sanctuary . FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 8:00pm | GIFTS Christmas Outing — Join us for The Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps Symphonic Band holiday concert at Symphony Space . Limited tickets available, $15 . Purchase with T .J . Houlihan, ext . 260, or email GIFTS@MarbleChurch .org . SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 12:15pm | Women’s Advent Baby Shower — Bring unwrapped, new baby clothes (newborn-2 yrs) to be distributed to mothers at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility through Hour Children . Light refreshments, $12 . SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 12:15pm | GIFTS Coffee Hour — Before we’re all whisked away for the holidays, join us for our once-a-month gathering . Peale Parlor . WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 7:30pm | Marble Connection (20s & 30s) — We join “The Good and Beautiful Community” Small Group for discussion after WeWo . Concludes January 7 . For more details, to register, or for full listing of all our programming, please visit www.MarbleChurch.org or stop by Welcome Center after Worship. – 3 – Information ADVENT INSPIRATIONS AT WWW.MARBLECHURCH.ORG Sr. Carol Perry’s Devotional At the Heart of Advent — Download or read daily blog entries online . Dr. Michael Brown’s Worship Without Walls — The Four Birth Narratives as told by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. What are the similarities, and why are there differences? Watch online . New message posted each Thursday. Women’s Ministry Blog for Advent — Read prayers, thoughts, favorite memories and gifts through this daily Advent blog . FLOWERS ARE PLACED IN THE SANCTUARY — In loving memory of Joanie Collyer from the Ministers, Staff, and Board of Elders and Deacons . IN MEMORIAM — Ms. Joanie Collyer died December 1, 2014 . Memorial Service, Saturday, December 13, 10:00am, at St . Luke’s Episcopal Church, Montclair, NJ . INSTALLATION OF REV. TRAVIS WINCKLER as Pastor of Blawenburg Reformed Church — Sunday, December 14, 4:00pm . 424 Route 518, Blawenburg, New Jersey . All invited . PRAYERS FOR PEACE RIBBONS — Yellow ribbons on our fence represent US military casu- alties in Afghanistan . Ribbons honoring US casualties in Iraq are being prepped for an indoor installation . We have not forgotten those men and women and the sacrifices they have made . THE MARBLE PIPE ORGAN PROJECT — During the new organ’s construction our choir and current organ are relocated to South Balcony and balconies closed for seating . Please visit website for more information about the new organ . EASTER OFFERING GRANTS — Application deadline is January 18, 2015 . Visit www .Marble- Church .org/give/apply-grant . OPPORTUNITIES FOR HELPING OTHERS — Please visit Action Volunteer Table after Worship during Coffee Hour, check www.MarbleChurch.org, or contact Tom Schneider. Christmas Giving at Marble — Please see today’s insert. Holiday Gift-Giving for Marble’s Homebound Members — Purchase a holiday gift for a homebound member! After Worship, go to Welcome Table and take a form with name and suggested gift, please return with unwrapped gift to Judy Tulin by December 10 . Ecclesia Ministry | Sunday, December 14 — Volunteers needed, 9:30-10:30am, to prepare lunches for this open-air worshiping congregation for homeless adults in Madison Sq Park .