Bulletin 11-1-20.Pub

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH

(Disciples of Christ) November 1, 2020 Gratitude for the Saints Season of Gratitude, Week 1 Online Worship at 10:00 am

Diverse in Thought | United in Faith | Called to Serve

PRELUDE Prelude from Suite pour Orgue, Op. 5 Maurice Duruflé Jihye Choi, organ (1902-1986)

WELCOME Helen Hempfling and Bruce Ervin

CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Let Everyone That’s in the World CORONATION

Let ev’ry one that’s in the world now make a joyful noise. Be glad to serve the Lord and sing and know that God reigns supreme.

Give thanks to God and bless his name, because our Lord is good. His steadfast love endures forever as faithfulness to the world. -paraphrase of Psalm 100

Words: Sharon Goins, Danielle Murry-Knowles,, Peg Albertson, and Mary Drost. Part of the “The Art of Metrical Psalmody” project, summer 2015

OPENING PRAYER

PASSING OF THE PEACE

During this time, offer the peace of Christ to someone who longs to experience the Christ’s peace that passes all understanding.

Choral Response Come and Fill Our Hearts CONFITEMINI DOMINO

Come and fill our hearts with your peace. You alone O Lord are holy. May the peace of Christ be with you. Alleluia!

Words and Music: Jacques Berthier, 1982

Text and Music © 1991 Les Preesses de Taizé (admin. GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted and Streamed under OneLicense.net #A-724866. All rights reserved. SCRIPTURE AND HOMILY 1 Thessalonians 5:12-18 Helen Hempfling

REMEMBERING THE SAINTS

Prayer for the Saints

Naming the Saints

Maurice Biggs Helen Gotwals Gerald Spore (Gerry) John A. Droste (Johnny) Elizabeth Knapp (Liz) Robert Richards (Bob) Michael Engber (Mike) Mary Ann Lambert Joseph True (Joe)

Solo Pie Jesu (from Requiem, Op. 9) Maurice Duruflé Liz Culpepper, mezzo-soprano (1902-1986)

Pie Jesu Domine, Dona eis requiem sempiternam. Sweet Lord Jesus, grant them everlasting rest.

As you see the names scroll on your screen, feel free to offer prayers for the saints in your life.

INVITATION TO GIVING You are invited to offer your gift online, by mail, through your bank, or by text (see back page). The method of giving does not matter. It’s the mission that makes a difference!

Response of Praise Doxology

Prayer of Dedication for the Offering

THE LORD’S SUPPER

Invitation to the Table

Words of Institution

Prayer of Consecration for the Bread and Cup

Sharing of the Bread and Cup (unison)

Please hold the communion elements in your hands during the communion music. We will partake of them in unison following the music.

Communion Anthem Requiem asternam Edward Elgar (1857-1934) (Nimrod from Enigma Variations)

Requiem aeternam, dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. Rest eternal grant them, Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

Partaking of the Bread and Cup Prayer of Thanksgiving and Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, 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 debts/sins as we forgive our debtors/those who have sinned 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.

INVITATION TO COMMUNITY

CLOSING HYMN For All the Saints SINE NOMINE For all the saints who from their labors rest, O blest communion, company divine! who thee by faith before the world confessed, We live and struggle, they in glory shine; thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! Alleluia!

Words: William H. How, 1864, alt. Music: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1906

BLESSING AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Chorale No. 2 in b minor César Franck (1822-1890) Jihye Choi, organ

Musicians

Members of the Sanctuary Choir, First Christian Church Bloomington Jihye Choi, organ Ethan Udovich, tenor Maria Izzo Walker, soprano Renson Madarang, tenor Sarah Slover, mezzo soprano Joseph Andreola, bass Liz Culpepper, alto

Today's Prelude and Postlude were recorded in October by Ms. Choi on the Maidee H. and Jackson A. Seward Organ, C.B. Fisk, Op. 135 in Auer Hall, IU Jacobs School of Music.

This service was pre-recorded in various segments to allow the worship leaders to strictly follow guidelines regarding social distancing. Advent Candles and Devotional Materials

Please consider ordering an "at home" Advent candle set (as described in the Oct 14 and Oct 28 newsletters) and Advent devotional materials. The set includes three purple candles, one pink candle, a simple brass ring candle holder and at-home devotional materials designed to compli- ment our Sunday morning services. A Donations of $3--$10 would be appreciated to help cover the costs. Please call the church office quickly so we can place the order this next week.

Join us for Zoom Coffee Fellowship Today Following Worship! Simply copy and paste the following link into your web browser:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82020684237?pwd=OTBSd2xKV0xUZzVLVWVoVXhZYWZOdz09

Red Cross Blood Drive at FCC! In FCC’s Great Hall on December 5 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

FCC will host the IU Community Blood Drive in Great Hall on Saturday, December 5 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. If you would like to donate blood, you can sign up for a time slot by going to the following link (copy and paste into your web browser):

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=fccbloomington

You must register in order to donate. Those who choose to donate will be provided a mask. Their temperature will be taken and they will respond to a health questionnaire before you enter the building. All surfaces will be wiped down, and hand sanitizer will be available. Volunteers are also needed. Call the church office if you’d like to help out. Thank you!

Looking for a Bible Study Class?

Pastor Helen would like to lead a Sunday morning six week Zoom Bible Study for those who are not already involved and active in a Sunday morning FCC class or small group. She is looking for up to 12 participants to be part of this pilot study. Please contact Pastor Helen to notify her of your interest.

FCC Bloomington has a new feature on our website: a place to record your attendance. Just head to our homepage at www.fccbloomington.org where you will find the “Online Sunday Worship Attend- ance Form”. Whether or not you are a member of the Bloomington or Bedford congregations, we ask that you take time to fill this out. We have discovered that if you are using an iPad, you will need to turn it horizontally to see the entire form. If you have trouble with the online form, please send an email to the church office to make us aware of your attendance and of the problem you are having with the form. Thank you. We also have a form where you can submit your prayer requests. Our prayer ministry teams covenant to pray with and for you daily.

Ways to Give to FCC Staff Automatic Payment with your Bank

Pastor Mail Checks to FCC at: Rev. Helen Hempfling 205 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN, 47408

Music Ministry Online Giving link on our website: Jan Harrington, director of music www.fccbloomington.org

Jihye Choi, organist, handbell director Text to Give: and assistant music director 812-359-1790

Faith Formation & Family Ministry Include the amount in your text message line. Sarah Lynne Gershon, director If you are new to this method of giving, you may receive a text reply with a link and instructions Youth Ministry to complete your contribution. Ashlyn Reynolds, director Haley Norris, college ministry intern

Administrative Staff Jennifer Fettchenhauer, administrator An Invitation to Community Eve Schultes-Ridge, assistant As God has welcomed us, we welcome you. Finances With all our differences-- Shari Sprinkle, treasurer in age, ability and physical condition, Tom Trippel, asst. treasurer in race, cultural background and economic status, Melissa Jackson, Patti Parkes, Mary in sexual orientation, gender identity & family Swarthout, financial secretaries structure-- Childcare Ministry God has received each one Gabby Johnson & Lily Hoover with loving kindness, patience and joy.

Wedding Ministry and All that we are together Jazz Vespers Ministry and all that we hope to be Linda Abe is made more perfect as the richness of varied lives Security and Sunday Caretaker meets the mystery of God’s unifying Spirit John Adams and we become the Body of Christ.

812-332-4459 [email protected] www.fccbloomington.org