EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 116 South Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206 412.441.3800 www.ELPC.church As a diverse community of believers, we strive to follow God – the Creator who calls us, Jesus who teaches us, and the Spirit who empowers us. We show God’s unconditional love by providing a refuge for spiritual growth, ardently pursuing justice, and extending Christ’s radical hospitality to all. (Strategic Vision mission statement, 2011) OCTOBER 27, 2019 — 11 AM SANCTUARY WORSHIP ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE SUNDAY Handbells were first TIME OF PREPARATION brought to the United States from England by “Hope is the only way and would keep one to get up every morning that the situation Margaret Shurcliff in is going to change. And you know we need to say that loud to ourselves….the 1902. The ELPC situation is going to change especially for the future because that is the only way that Ringers’ handbells are we have a vision that is positive as we begin to, to struggle with the day to day manufactured by the survival that it’s going to change because once people lose hope for change then Schulmerich Company nothing will inspire one to continue to do. You need a little bit in the midst of it, a from Hatfield, PA. bit of inspiration to come from yourself, to come from those around you. And struggle and struggle that one day, that day will come for you and for your children.” One year ago today, as — Dr. Brigalia Bam, they gathered for Anglican Women’s and Social Activist, morning Shabbat Author, and former Chairperson of the worship at the Tree of Life Synagogue in the Electoral Commission of South Africa Squirrel Hill neighborhood of MINISTRY OF MUSIC Palmer Shonk, bagpiper Pittsburgh, 11 people “Selection of Hymns for Bagpipes” were needlessly and ELPC Ringers senselessly killed and 6 “O Lord, We Praise You” arr. Jacob B. Weber others were injured as a Our worship begins with the Ministry of Music/Prelude. result of hatred and prejudice. Today, we Please use this time to fill out the red Friendship pads and for quiet worship preparation. remember: Joyce Fienberg, Richard WELCOME & CHURCH NEWS The Rev. Dr. Randall K. Bush Gottfried, Rose Mallinger, Jerry * SHARING GOD’S PEACE The Rev. Dr. Bush Rabinowitz, Cecil Leader: La paz de Cristo esté con ustedes. The peace of Christ be with you. Rosenthal, David People: Y también contigo. And also with you. Rosenthal, Bernice Simon, Sylvan Simon, CALL TO WORSHIP Mark and Barbara DeWitt Daniel Stein, Melvin Wax, Irving Younger, all Leader: Praise is due to you, O God, for you answer our prayer. the members of The People: We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your holy temple. Tree of Life * or Leader: By awesome deeds you answer us with deliverance. L ‘Simcha, Dor Hadash, People: You are the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas. and New Light Leader: Let us worship God in Spirit and in truth! synagogues, and the first responders who * PROCESSIONAL HYMN #275 EIN’ FESTE BURG rushed into danger that dreadful morning. We “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” shall never forget. * Indicates where you may please rise in body or spirit. Oct 27 • 20th Sunday after Pentecost * Indicates where you may rise in body or spirit. CALL TO CONFESSION Mark and Barbara DeWitt On Reformation Sunday, the last Sunday in PRAYER OF CONFESSION Mark and Barbara DeWitt October, Presbyterians celebrate the tradition O God, we face our world with cowardice. We would rather avoid danger than that grounds our faith; take a stand against injustice. We want to enjoy privileges not available to marking the occasion in others. We wish to keep away from all the cries for help that bombard us. The 1517 when Martin Luther problems around us are overwhelming. The distress within us is staggering. posted his 95 theses on Too often we lash out at others rather than turning to you for guidance and the church door in Wittenberg, Germany. strength. Now, in these moments together, we cry out for your help. We want to be your people. We want to live with a clear conscience, clean hearts, and right spirits. Forgive and remake us, loving God. Amen. TIME OF SILENT REFLECTION ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Roman Emperor SUNG RESPONSE HYMN #422 CREATE IN ME Constantine the Great was said to have “Create in Me a Clean Heart” received his famous Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Vision of the Cross Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. (312); Philadelphia, Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with your free Spirit. Pennsylvania was Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. founded by Englishman William Penn (1682); ASSURANCE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS Mark and Barbara DeWitt President Woodrow Wilson said the U.S. will Leader: Siblings in Christ, commit your ways to God. Be still and trust, for God never attack another will act to transform us when we pray. Refrain from anger and forsake country (1913); wrath, for neither belongs, or has a place in God’s realm. Open Westinghouse radio yourselves and be agents of the grace, mercy, and peace God offers. station in East Friends, believe the good news of the gospel: Pittsburgh, KDKA, began (1920); and Andrew People: En Jesucristo tenemos perdón. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Young, former UN ¡Alaben a Dios! Praise God! Ambassador, was elected mayor of Atlanta, BELL ANTHEM “How Can I Keep from Ringing?” arr. Sondra B. Tucker Georgia (1981). HEBREW SCRIPTURE LESSON Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Ike Ezekoye MOMENTS WITH OUR CHILDREN Sara Hackett BORN ON THIS DAY: Children of any age are welcome to come forward for Moments with our Children. Those who have Isaac Singer, American completed first grade or younger are invited to attend our Extended Session program for the inventor of the first remainder of our worship time in the Nursery Suite on the first floor. practical home sewing machine (1811-1875); Joseph Medicine Crow, TREE OF LIFE REMEMBRANCE “Sim Shalom” Rebecca Schwartz Native American chief Grant peace everywhere, goodness and blessing. and historian (1913- 2013); Oliver Tambo, EPISTLE LESSON 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 The Rev. Patrice Fowler-Searcy South African lawyer, anti-apartheid politician SERMON “Remember. Repair. Together.” The Rev. Fowler-Searcy and co-founder of the African National PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION & THE LORD’S PRAYER The Rev. Dr. Bush Congress (1917-1993); and Ruby Dee, African- STEWARDSHIP MINUTE FOR MISSION Tiffany Sudar American actress (A Raisin in the Sun, American Gangster) OFFERING INVITATION Tiffany Sudar (1924-2014). We offer our gifts in response to God's love, and the grace of Jesus Christ, which we seek to make known through the ministries of this congregation. Oct 27 • 20th Sunday after Pentecost * Indicates where you may rise in body or spirit. OFFERTORY ANTHEM “Consecration” Frederick Chatfield This setting of the well- Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to thee. known hymn Take My Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise. Life, and Let It Be is by Take my hands, and let them move at the impulse of thy love. Ohio composer Frederick Take my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for thee. Chatfield (b. 1951). English poet Frances R. Take my voice, and let me sing always, only, for my King. Havergal (1836-1879) Take my lips, and let them be filled with messages from thee. authored this text Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold. in 1874. Take my intellect, and use every power as thou shalt choose. Take my will, and make it thine; it shall be no longer mine. PRAYER OF THE DAY: Take my heart, it is thine own; it shall be thy royal throne. Almighty, all-merciful Take my love, my Lord, I pour at thy feet its treasure store. God, through Christ Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for thee. Jesus you have taught us to love one another, to love our neighbors as * DOXOLOGY AT THE PRESENTATION OLD HUNDREDTH ourselves, and even to love our enemies. In times of violence and fear, let the peace of Christ rule in our hearts, so that we may not be overcome with evil, but overcome evil with good. Help us to see each person in light of the love and grace you have shown us in Christ. Put away the nightmares of terror and awaken us to the dawning of your new creation. Establish * PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING & DEDICATION The Rev. Dr. Bush among us a future where The Rev. Fowler-Searcy peace reigns, justice is done with mercy, and all Leader: El Señor esté con ustedes. The Lord be with you. are reconciled. We ask People: Y también contigo. And also with you. these things in the name Leader: Levantemos nuestros corazones. Lift up your hearts. and for the sake of Jesus People: Lo tenemos levantado al Señor. We lift them up to the Lord. Christ our Lord. Amen. Leader: Demos gracias al Señor Let us give thanks to the Lord (From a collection of Prayers for Times of nuestro Dios. our God. National and People: Es justo dar gracias y It is right to give God International Crisis and alabanzas a Dios. thanks and praise. Tragedy, posted on the Leader: We are grateful to you, O God, for the faith we have inherited.