Dr. Michael B. Brown, Senior Minister
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MARBLE COLLEGIATE CHURCH Dr. Michael B. Brown, Senior Minister Palm Sunday, March 29, 2015 Fifth Avenue at West 29th Street, New York City Order of Service Palm/Passion Sunday March 29, 2015 PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES. PRELUDE Please listen quietly in preparation for worship. Sonata in C Major . Carl. Philipp Emanuel Bach WELCOME AND MINISTRY SHARING CALL TO WORSHIP INTROIT “Hosanna to the Son of David” . Thomas Weelkes Hosanna to the Son of David . Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord . Hosanna . Thou that sittest in the highest heavens . Hosanna in excelsis Deo . HYMN 279 “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” . St. Theodulph INVOCATION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER (use “debts”) ANTHEM “Hosanna in the Highest!” . Carl Tuttle, arr . Joel Raney Marble Children’s Choir, Michael Finke, director PASTORAL PRAYER AND CHORAL RESPONSE “What Wondrous Love Is This” . Southern Harmony, arr . Robert Scholz HYMN 284 “My Song Is Love Unknown” . Love Unknown Verse 1 – All; vv. 2 & 4 – Women; vv. 3 & 5 – Men; v. 6 – Choir; v. 7 – All READING OF THE SCRIPTURE . Mark 11:1-10 (Pew Bible, page 823) Following the reading, Leader: The Word of God for the people of God . All: Thanks be to God. SERMON “FAIR WEATHER FAITH” . Dr . Michael B . Brown Today’s sermon available on CD; visit MarbleVision Table at Coffee Hour. HYMN “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross” . Please refer to insert. CALL FOR OFFERING AND PRAYER ANTHEM “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” . Lowell Mason, arr . Gilbert Martin The text is that of Hymn 293. HYMN 556 “Praise God” . (Doxology) Old Hundredth BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE POSTLUDE “The Palms” . Jean-Baptiste Faure PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE Rev . Shari K . Brink, Rev . Kirsty DePree Marble Festival of Voices; The Marble Choir; Colin Fowler, assisting organist and pianist Georgy Valtchev, violin; Rubin Kodheli, cello 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 . Easter Sunday April 5 8:45 and 10:45am, Prelude for Brass and Organ 9:00 and 11:00am Worship, “The Divine Post-Script” — Dr . Michael B . Brown – 2 – Today FLOWERS ARE PLACED IN THE SANCTUARY — In loving memory of Hetty and Joe by Valerie Doll and family . v v v 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-12:30pm; 4th - 12th Grade, 276 5th Ave, Room 300, 10:00am-12:30pm . Family Worship today, 10:00am, Marble Loft . BEFORE WORSHIP Family Worship — 10:00am, Marble Loft . All are welcome for this intergenerational service celebrating Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem . Children and youth participate with all Children’s Choirs singing . Rev . Kirsty DePree preaching . 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 . Every Sunday; Holy Communion (unless scheduled for 11:00am Worship). Please note: Easter Sunday Prayer Circle, 8:15-8:45am, with Holy Communion. Bible Study with Sister Carol Perry: How Relevant Is Jesus? — 10:00am, Labyrinth Room . This is a question every generation has to answer . Lent is a perfect time to reconsider both his challenge and our faith journey . No session Easter Sunday; Sr. Carol returns April 12. AFTER WORSHIP No Sermon Talk Back today; returns April 19. Coffee Hour — 12:15pm, Marble Loft (274 5th Ave) . All invited . Make new friends, greet old ones . Visit Welcome and Action Tables, learn about ministries and outreach . OPPORTUNITIES FOR HELPING OTHERS Please visit Action Volunteer Table after Worship during Coffee Hour, check www.Marble- Church.org, or contact Tom Schneider. Congregational Care Prayer Shawl Ministry / Mondays, March 30 & April 13 — Knit or crochet prayer shawls as gifts to members who are ill at home, in the hospital, or homebound . Gather on 1st and 3rd Mondays (no session April 6, we meet March 30 instead), 5:00-6:00pm, for prayer and creating together . Men welcome! Materials provided . Contact Judy Tulin, JTulin@ MarbleChurch .org or ext . 207 . Riverside Park Conservancy / Saturday, April 25 — Volunteers needed to weed, mulch, plant and help with general clean up . 10:00am-1:00pm . Marble Fights Hunger — Bring canned foods and other non-perishable food items every Sunday . Drop off donations in baskets in 29th St Reception area and Marble Loft, or leave at Action Table after Worship . Donations distributed to various food banks . Donate Metrocards for LGBTQ Youth in Crisis served by “The Church” at St . Luke in the Fields, a partner in mission with our GIFTS Fellowship . Metrocards should contain at least one full fare . HELP WITH OUR ANNUAL DRIVE FOR DIGNITY for homeless men and women. Through March 31 Please bring new underwear, socks, t-shirts for adults to the Action Volunteer Table during Coffee Hour . Items needed: Men’s T-shirts — sizes M, L, XL Women’s T-shirts/Tank Tops — sizes M, L, XL Briefs/Boxers — sizes M, L, XL Briefs — sizes M, L, XL Women’s Bras — sizes M, L, XL Men’s and Women’s Socks — sizes S, M, L Women’s sanitary products For more information, please contact Tom Schneider, TSchneider@MarbleChurch .org or 212-686-2770, ext . 258 . By entering the Sanctuary, you grant to Marble Collegiate Church unrestricted right to use and publish, transmit or telecast photographs or likenesses that might be taken of you this day for use in communications related to the church. If you are uncomfortable in the Sanctuary you are welcome to worship downstairs in the New Chapel. – 3 – Information SR. CAROL’S LENT DEVOTIONAL — What Do You Hear? available at www .MarbleChurch .org to download or read as a daily blog . WALK THE LABYRINTH — Available most Wednesdays before WeWo, 5:00-6:00pm, and first Sunday of each month, 1:00-3:00pm (Please note, not available during Holy Week, April 1 or April 5. Join us on Wednesday, April 8.) Walk in your own way, at your own pace . Facilitator on hand . (Call to confirm). 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 construction our choir and current organ are relocated to South Balcony and balconies closed for seating . Visit website for details on new organ and information on making a gift to support the project . SUBSCRIBE AT WWW.MARBLECHURCH.ORG TO RECEIVE EMAILS about events and more . Click on Newsletter Sign-Up at bottom of any page on our site and select weekly e-newsletter, MarbleUpdate newsletter, and a variety of other e-newsletters you may want to receive . WHEN YOU NEED HELP To ask for prayer, or share feedback, use Prayer Request card in pews or visit Prayer Room after Worship (off 29th St lobby) . Members of the Marble Prayer Ministry Team spend at least two weeks in prayer over each request . Marble’s Stephen Ministers may be able to help you with spiritual/emotional support in difficult times . Email: StephenMinistry@MarbleChurch .org . Blanton-Peale Counseling Ctr — Individual, group, family . 212-725-7850, www .blantonpeale .org . MARBLE’S MEDIA MINISTRY — Visit website or MarbleVision Table at Coffee Hour . CDs, DVDs, books, featuring Dr . Brown, Dr . Caliandro, Dr . Peale, and others . Sr . Carol’s book Waiting for Our Souls to Catch Up is available, as well as CDs ($8) of her Sunday Bible Studies . Watch episodes of Simple Faith with Dr. Michael Brown Fridays at 4:30pm on MNN (Manhattan), Time Warner Ch . 1997 . You may also subscribe to our sermon Podcasts . CENTRAL PARKING DISCOUNT — 29 W . 28 St or 7–11 W . 28 St . Marble Receptionist validates . Please note, as of April 1, cost of discounted parking at 7-11 W. 28 St increases to $20. Upcoming WEEKDAY WORSHIP IN THE MARBLE LOFT WEWO: Wednesday Worship — Every Week, 6:15pm Please note, no WeWo April 1. April 8, Rev . Shari K . Brink preaching A blend of traditional and contemporary worship styles, creating an informal and Spirit-filled mix . Music by praise ensemble . Live streamed . Childcare available, 276 5th Ave, Room 303. JAZZ REVELATION — First and Third Fridays April 3, 7:00pm, Good Friday, Jazz Funeral for Christ Dr . R . Mark King preaching . In the Sanctuary Music led by pianist Chris Whittaker with talented guest artists . We return to 6:15pm in the Marble Loft on April 17. TUESDAY, MARCH 30 | No Weekday Bible Study with Sister Carol Perry — A Bible Tool Bag resumes April 7, 6:30pm, meets most Tuesdays. Spirituality in the Workplace at Marble, Noon, resumes Tuesday, April 14 . Spirituality in the Workplace at St . Bartholomew’s Welcome Ctr, 325 Park Ave (at 51st St), Noon, resumes Thursday, April 16 . WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1 | No 60+ Fellowship — Our lunch programs resume April 8 with Easter buffet at Noon ($12, Fellowship members; $15, guests), followed by program at 1:00pm: Manhattan School of Music Quartet . SUNDAY, APRIL 12, after Worship | Special Anti-Bullying Event — Please see Spotlight on today’s insert. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15 | Men’s Ministry Meet and Eat — All men invited to worship at WeWo followed by fellowship at Mason Jar Restaurant, 43 E . 30th St . WEEKEND, APRIL 17-19 | Adult Ministry Retreat — The Spirit of Staying Present. Led by Rev . Sam Clover, Lesley Mazzotta, Colleen Cosgrove and Adult Ministry lay leaders at Villa St .