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MARBLE COLLEGIATE CHURCH Dr. Michael B. Brown, Senior Minister Sunday, September 14, 2014 Fifth Avenue at West 29th Street, New York City Order of Service Sunday September 14, 2014 PLEASE SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES. PRELUDE Please listen quietly in preparation for Worship, and refrain from applause. “Albumblad”. Edvard Grieg WELCOME AND MINISTRY SHARING CALL TO WORSHIP INTROIT “Tell Out, My Soul” .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. Leo Sowerby, arr. Dake Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord: unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice. Tender to me the promise of God’s Word; in God my Savior shall my heart rejoice. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of God’s name: make known God’s might, proclaim the deeds that God has done; God’s mercy sure, from age to age the same; God’s holy name, the Lord, the mighty one. Tell out, my soul, the glories of God’s word: firm is God’s promise, and God’s mercy sure. Tell out my soul, the greatness of the Lord to children’s children and forevermore. HYMN 596 “Rejoice, the Lord Is King”. Darwall RECOGNITION AND BLESSING OF EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS A LITANY FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ...........................Please refer to insert. SOLO “Go Down in the Lonesome Valley” �������������������������������������������� arr. H.T. Burleigh Jason McKinney, bass-baritone My brother, wanna get religion? Go down in the Lonesome Valley, my Lord, and meet my Savior there. My sister, wanna get religion? Go down in the Lonesome Valley, my Lord, and meet my Savior there. PASTORAL PRAYER AND CHORAL RESPONSE HYMN 434 “Take Thou Our Minds, Dear Lord”. Sursum Corda READING OF THE SCRIPTURE . .Luke 2:39-52 (Pew Bible, page 833) Following the reading, Leader: The Word of God for the people of God. All: Thanks be to God. SERMON “INFORMATION, KNOWLEDGE, WISDOM” ...........Dr. Michael B. Brown Today’s sermon is available on CD; visit MarbleVision Table at Coffee Hour. HYMN “The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve” �����������������������������Please refer to insert. CALL FOR OFFERING AND PRAYER ANTHEM “Alleluia” .............................................Randall Thompson DOXOLOGY ...........................Lasst uns erfreuen (The tune is that of Hymn 4.) Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God with saints in heav’n above, praise Jesus Christ who shows God’s love, Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE POSTLUDE “Marche Triomphale” ...............................Alexandre Guilmant PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE Dr. R. Mark King, Rev. Shari K. Brink The Marble Choir, Colin Fowler, interim 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. Next Sunday September 21 11:00am Worship, “Everyday Blessings” — Dr. Michael B. Brown – 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. All children/students must be registered, forms available in each classroom. 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. Bible Study with Sr Carol Perry: How Did it Begin? — 10:00am, Labyrinth Room. The first books of the Bible hold some of our most familiar but often least understood stories of faith. Are Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah, in any way still pertinent? Through September 28. AFTER WORSHIP No Talk Back with Dr. Brown — Join us next Sunday after Worship for a conversation about the day’s sermon. Coffee Hour — 12:15pm, next door in the Marble Loft (274 5th Ave). Women’s and GIFTS Brunches — Please see Spotlight on page 5. Ecclesia Ministry — Help host and transport lunches and altar for the open-air worship for the homeless in Madison Square Park starting at 2:00pm. Meet in front of 276 5th Ave at 1:30pm. Paul Robeson — 2:00pm, Sanctuary. Please see Spotlight on page 5. Upcoming TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 6:30pm | Sr. Carol Perry’s Weekday Bible Study — A Bible Tool Bag. In the Labyrinth Room. Meets most Tuesdays. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 12:00pm | 60+ Fellowship — Pasta lunch, $8, followed by program at 1:00pm: Singer Gary Thompson, Songs for September. Marble Loft. WEDNESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 17 WeWo: Wednesday Worship — 6:15pm, in the Marble Loft (274 5th Ave). Rev. Kirsty DePree, preaching. Music by praise ensemble. Childcare available, 276 5th Ave, Room 303. Walk the Labyrinth — 5:00-6:00pm, most Wednesdays. (Call to confirm). Marble Connection (20s & 30s) — 7:30-8:30pm, 276 5th Ave, Room 300. We kick off our season tonight! Join us for Bible study, conversations about life and faith, or special activities. (Full schedule available on Welcome Table in the Marble Loft.) SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1:15pm | Spiritual Growth Hour — We launch this year’s theme: Hope, Faith, and Love That Is Lived, Learned and Liberates. Led by Rev. Travis Winckler. Labyrinth Room. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 6:00-8:00pm | Adult Ministry Dinner — The Spirit of Inaction: Learn- ing from the Fallow Times with Sr. Carol Perry. $20 dinner, $10, discussion only. Reserve online. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 12:15pm | Monthly Brunch — All are invited for this time of fellowship and good food! $12. In the Marble Loft (274 5th Ave). Coffee Hour is in the Labyrinth Room. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 6:00-8:00pm | Men’s Ministry Discussion — Defining Hope with Dr. Bill Lutz. $5. Open to all men. Invite a friend! Refreshments provided or bring own meal. FIRST AND THIRD FRIDAYS, SEPTEMBER 19, OCTOBER 3 6:15pm, in the Marble Loft (274 5th Ave) Please join us for our Jazz inspired Worship — September 19 is a special Rhythm & Blues night with our own Djoré Nance! 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, and music led by pianist Chris Whittaker with talented guest artists. For more details, to register, or for a full listing of all our programming, please visit www.MarbleChurch.org or stop by the Welcome Center after Worship in the Marble Loft. – 3 – Information NEW SMALL GROUPS — SIGN UP NOW! Small Groups at Marble are designed to be missional, transformational, and relational. They change us, help us grow, and get us to go out and do good in the world. We en- courage you to consider participating in one of the many new offerings that begin this fall! For more information, visit www.MarbleChurch.org or contact Rev. Kirsty DePree or Anna Nugent. Small Group Leader Training — If you are interested in leading a Small Group, join us Monday, September 15, 6:00-8:00pm, in the Labyrinth Room. HONORING SOMEONE SPECIAL — Marble is grateful for gifts received recently in honor of Scott Helms and Dr. Michael Brown given by Victoria and Robert Helms; in memory of Richard Nygaard given by James A. Kruzik; Mariana Resto and Nereida Cruz given by Una Cruz; and Cynthia Speare-Antonio given by Seith Mann. To give a gift to Marble Honoring Someone Special, please use the form for Tribute Giving in the pews or visit www.MarbleChurch.org/Give. MEMORIAL SERVICE — Ms. Gail Kitselman, Saturday, September 20, 11:00am. SEEKING PEACE — With all the current turmoil in the world, including Ferguson, Gaza, Iraq, Ukraine, what are ways each one of us can create positive shifts and seek God’s intervention for greater love, justice, and peace? We encourage you to read messages from Tom De Vries, General Secretary of the Reformed Church in America, and Rev. Doug Leonard, a former Marble staff member who currently works in Oman, at www.MarbleChurch.org/seeking peace. 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 — Our choir and current organ are relocated to the South Balcony for the duration of the new organ’s construction. For the next several months the balconies are closed for seating. Please visit our website for more information and to see plans for the new organ. FESTIVAL OF VOICES — Singers who read music and may be interested in volunteering their talents, contact Korland Simmons, [email protected]. Wednesday rehearsals. ALTAR FLOWERS A gift to the Altar Flowers fund is a beautiful way to recognize a loved one, including special occasions like the birth of a child or wedding anniversary. Altar flowers are a three-fold gift: a tribute to loved ones, a Sanctuary adornment—a symbol of what we offer to God in our worship, and a source of enjoyment to our congregation. A gift of $50 or more allows us to create a beautiful floral tribute. To contribute, please contact Shana Wolfe or visit www.MarbleChurch.org/Give (insert “Altar Flowers” and the person/reason for giving in the Notes section). At least two weeks’ notice needed to be included in the Sunday Bulletin. OPPORTUNITIES FOR HELPING OTHERS — Please visit Action Volunteer Table after Worship during Coffee Hour, check www.MarbleChurch.org, or contact Tom Schneider. Ecclesia Ministry | Today — Please see After Worship on page 3. Marble Fights Hunger — Please support our on-going food drive by leaving non-perishibles in the baskets in the 29th St Reception area, the 5th Ave Narthex, or the Marble Loft.