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5 November 2017 at Eleven O'clock in the Morning Inspired by the Radical THE WORSHIP OF GOD THE TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST; ALL SAINTS’ MEMORIAL SUNDAY 5 November 2017 at Eleven o’clock in the morning THE COMMUNITY GATHERS BEFORE GOD Inspired by the radical hospitality of Jesus, we welcome and affirm all people into the life of the Church regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical limitation, educational background, economic situation, or religious belief. THE SILENT MEDITATION At the end of our lives we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by “I was hungry and you gave me bread to eat, I was naked and you clothed me, I was homeless and you took me in.” Hungry not only for bread but hungry for love. Naked not only for clothing but naked for human dignity and respect. Homeless not only for want of a room of bricks but homeless because of rejection. -- Mother Teresa THE RINGING OF THE ANGELUS BELL The ringing of the Angelus Bell, a three-fold ringing of three, signifies the presence of the triune God: Creator, Christ and Holy Spirit. In ancient practice it was rung as a noonday prayer calling the whole community to prayers for peace. THE OPENING VOLUNTARY “Prelude and Fugue in A Minor” BWV 543 J.S. Bach (1685-1750) THE CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. At this time, everyone is invited to sign the friendship register found at the end of each pew. We especially welcome our guests today and ask that you include your contact information. If you have not yet done so, please silence your cell phone. Childcare is available for children ages birth through four years. Please see a greeter for more information. A MOMENT FOR STEWARDSHIP Marcy McClanahan, Cindy Clemens and Lucy Clemens *THE OPENING SENTENCES Leader: We celebrate the saints of God from yesterday and today, People: the faithful ones who came before and paved the way. Leader: We remember how they worshipped God with their lives. People: and endured in faith regardless of their circumstances. Leader: Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, People: let us lay aside every weight and sin that clings to us. Leader: Let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, People: looking to Jesus as architect and perfecter of our faith. Leader: Open our hearts and minds to new realities in Christ, People: so we too may inherit the kingdom of God. Leader: We commit today to worship God with our own lives, People: and be counted as saints of hope, peace, joy, and love. *THE PROCESSION AND OPENING OF THE BIBLE Number 23 “Our God, our help in ages past” St. An n e *THE PRAYER OF INVOCATION *THE PASSING OF THE PEACE Ancient words of greeting and forgiveness may be used when Passing the Peace to those around you, saying either: “The peace of God be with you” or “The peace of Christ be with you.” The response may be: “And also with you.” THE WORD OF GOD IS PROCLAIMED AND HEARD THE GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 25:31-46 Leader: For the Word of God in scripture, See page 6. for the Word of God among us, for the Word of God within us. People: Thanks be to God. + During the interlude, 3 and 4 year olds will leave with their teachers, and may be picked up in Room 107 after worship. Children in grades TK-5 are invited to go through the door beside the Lectern to join adult teachers. They may be picked up in the Gym. Requiem John Rutter (b. 1945) English translations by John Rutter Requiem aeternam Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine: Grant them rest eternal, Lord our God, we pray to thee: et lux perpetua, luceat eis. and light perpetual shine on them for ever. Te decet hymnus, Deus in Sion, Thou, Lord, art worshipped in Sion: et tibi reddetur votum in Jerusalem. thy praises shall ever be sung in all Jerusalem. Exaudi orationem meam ad te omnis caro veniet. O hear us, O Lord, hear thy faithful servants’ prayer, to thee shall all mortal flesh return. Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. from Missa pro defunctis Out of the deep Out of the deep have I called unto thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice. O let thine ears consider well the voice of my complaint. If thou, Lord, wilt be extreme to mark what is done amiss: O Lord, who may abide it? For there is mercy with thee: therefore shalt thou be feared. I look for the Lord: my soul doth wait for him; in his word is my trust. My soul fleeth unto the Lord: before the morning watch, I say, before the morning watch. O Israel, trust in the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy: and with him is plenteous redemption. And he shall redeem Israel from all his sins. Psalm 130 2 Pie Jesu Pie Jesu, Domine, dona eis requiem, Blessed Jesu, Lord, I pray, in thy mercy grant them rest. Pie Jesu Domine, dona eis sempiternam requiem. Blessed Jesu, Lord, I pray, in thy mercy grant them eternal rest. from ‘Dies Irae,’ Missa pro defunctis Deborah Moore Clark, soprano Sanctus Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of power and majesty. Pleni sunt caeli et terra Gloria tua. Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Hosanna in excelsis. Hosanna in the highest. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord our God: Hosanna in excelsis. Hosanna in the highest. from Missa pro defunctis Agnus Dei Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona eis requiem. Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world: in thy mercy grant them rest. Man that is born of a woman hath but a short time to live, and is full of misery. He cometh up, and is cut down like a flower; he fleeth as it were a shadow. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona eis requiem. In the midst of life we are in death. Of whom may we seek for succour? Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona eis requiem. I am the resurrection and the life, saith the Lord: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Latin text from Missa pro defunctis English texts from the Burial Service, 1662 Book of Common Prayer The Lord is my shepherd The Lord is my shepherd; therefore can I lack nothing. He shall feed me in a green pasture, and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. He shall convert my soul and bring me forth in the paths of righteousness, for his Name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me: Thy rod and thy staff comfort me. Thou shalt prepare a table for me against them that trouble me: Thou hast anointed my head with oil and my cup shall be full. But thy loving kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Psalm 23 Lux aeterna I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for they rest from their labors. Even so saith the Spirit. Lux aeterna luceat eis, Domine: Light eternal shine upon them, Lord, we pray: Cum sanctis tuis in aeternum, quia pius es. With saints and angels ever dwelling, for thy mercy’s sake, may they rest in peace. Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine, Grant them rest eternal, Lord our God, we pray to thee, et lux perpetua luceat eis. and light perpetual shine on them for ever. Charlotte Judge, soprano English text from the Burial Service Latin text from Missa pro defunctis 3 THE TIME FOR SILENT REFLECTION THE CONGREGATION RESPONDS TO GOD’S WORD THE READING OF THE NAMES See page 9. THE MEMORIAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER Our God, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. THE OFFERING Gifts of loose cash in November support the work of Friendship Trays, which prepares and delivers meals to elderly, handicapped and convalescing individuals through the Charlotte-area “Meals on Wheels” program. THE MUSIC DURING THE OFFERING “Gabriel’s Oboe” Ennio Morricone (b. 1928) Shelley Woodworth, oboe *THE PRESENTATION OF GIFTS As the deacons move down the center aisle, the congregation is asked to stand at the moment the deacons pass their pew. This presentation to God enacts our self-offering and gratitude to God. *THE DOXOLOGY Lasst u n s e rfre u e n Our Comforter, Sustaining Breath, Enduring Love, transcending death; God, we praise you! Alleluia! Love’s legacy is ours today through those who followed Christ, the Way; May we join the mighty chorus with the faithful ones before us: Alleluia! Text: Paula Meador Testerman *THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION THE COMMUNITY DEPARTS FOR MINISTRY *THE PROCESSION INTO THE WORLD AND CLOSING OF THE BIBLE Number 344 “For all the saints” Sin e No m in e (Stanzas 1, 2, 4, 6) THE BENEDICTION THE CLOSING VOLUNTARY “Toccata in 7” John Rutter (b.
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