10:30 Bulletin - Plymouth Congregational Church

October 7, 2012
World Communion Sunday
PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

PLYMOUTH CHURCH WARMLY WELCOMES ALL PEOPLE.
We embrace diversity in our congregation and community, and we affirm the dignity
and worth of every person created in the image of God. We honor the guiding principle that
discrimination is incompatible with Christ’s message of unconditional love.
We welcome into full membership and participation in all aspects of our church life
persons of every race, language, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, physical or mental ability, economic or marital status, and faith background,
and we affirm and celebrate all loving and committed relationships.
During Today’s Worship
All are welcome.
PLEASE TURN OFF all cell phones and other electronic devices.
LARGE-PRINT BULLETINS AND HEARING DEVICES are available from the ushers.
PARENTS/NURSING MOTHERS: The Parsons Room (next to the Library) is available as a
respite space for babies and children. You can hear the service from there.
CHILDCARE FOR INFANTS is provided in the Nursery (Room 209) in the education wing.
See an usher for directions.
PLEASE WEAR A NAME BADGE, found in the Friendship Pads at the end of the pews, so that
others might greet you.
If You Are New to Plymouth Church
PARKING IS AVAILABLE in our main lot, as well as the Groveland and Loring-Nicollet lots,
in all spaces on Sunday mornings. If you need a handicap parking space but do not have
an official sticker, please come by the Church Office to get a “Plymouth Church
Handicap Parking” card.
INFORMATIONAL CLASSES FOR PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS: Contact Emily Venell at
612/977-1281 or emilyv@plymouth.org if you are interested in or have questions about
membership at Plymouth Church, or if you are interested in attending a future
interactive seminar. The next new member event, “Why Plymouth? Why Me?” will
be held October 14 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Plymouth is eager to welcome those who
wish to share their faith on our congregation’s journey. We look forward to seeing you at
Plymouth again.
For information on this week’s events at Plymouth Church,
please visit our website at www.plymouth.org.

THE ORDER OF SERVICE October 7, 2012 TEN-THIRTY O’CLOCK
PRELUDE PRELUDE AND FUGUE IN G MAJOR Felix Mendelssohn
Sonja Thompson, assistant organist-director (c.1840)
PROCESSIONAL HYMN HOLY, HOLY, HOLY! “Nicaea”
LORD GOD ALMIGHTY
(see next page)
CALL TO WORSHIP Catherine Crooks
Minister: Come, all who hunger for the bread of life.
Congregation: Come, all who thirst for the cup of blessing.
Minister: Come, all who long for justice and joy.
Congregation: Come, all who labor for the sake of love.
Minister: Come, let us worship with humility and awe.
Congregation: Amen, amen!
INTROIT Harold Friedell
(1957)
Draw us in the Spirit’s tether,
For when humbly in thy name
Two or three are met together,
Thou art in the midst of them:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Touch we now thy garment’s hem.
—Percy Dearmer, 1931
UNISON PRAYER
Holy One, into the midst of this beautiful and terrible world, you come
without ceasing. Your presence creates us and sustains us and redeems us,
moment by moment. For this, we give you thanks. Be with your world this
hour, as bread is broken and cup is shared, and beauty and terror meet, once
again, at your table.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (“…and forgive us our debts…”)
Pilgrim Hymnal, p. 513, prayer 57
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Josephine Bennett Pereira, daughter of Jayson Robert Pereira and Lesley
Keffeler Pereira
THE BAPTISMAL PROMISE OF THE CONGREGATION (seated)
We, the members of the church, do join with you in the covenant that
you make this day on behalf of this your child. As those who are yoked
with her in the universal company of Christ’s people, we rejoice in the hope
and love that she represents. We unite with you to labor and pray for her
spiritual growth, that she may early become the subject of that inward grace
whose outward sign she has now received.
FELLOWSHIP CONCERN Mary Jordan and Jeanne Witzig
ANTHEM LIFT THINE EYES Felix Mendelssohn
(Chorus of Angels from the oratorio “Elijah”) (1846)
Lift thine eyes to the mountains, whence cometh help. Thy help
cometh from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He hath said,
“Thy foot shall not be moved: Thy Keeper will never slumber.”
—Psalm 121:1–3
SCRIPTURE READING 1 CORINTHIANS 11:17–26
HYMN #232 SPIRIT OF GOD, DESCEND UPON MY HEART “Morecambe”
VERSICLES #533

PASTORAL PRAYER Tara Bauer
OFFERTORY THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE Traditional Spiritual
Maria Jette and Dan Dressen, soloists arr. Moses Hogan
(2002)
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
All through the night, I’m gonna let it shine.
My God gave it to me, I’m gonna let it shine.
Let it shine, shine, shine.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION & DOXOLOGY #464
Praise to God, immortal praise, for the love that crowns our days!
Bounteous source of every joy, let thy praise our tongues employ;
Singing thus through all our days: Praise to God, immortal praise! Amen.
MEDITATION HUNGRY AT THE FEAST James Gertmenian
COMMUNION HYMN DECK THYSELF, MY SOUL, “Schmücke dich”
WITH GLADNESS
(see left and above)

THE SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION
(No matter to what faith tradition you belong, you are invited to join us at
the table. We use grape juice for communion services at Plymouth Church.)
INVITATION
Minister: This is the joyful feast of the people of God. Men and
women and children will come from the east and west,
from the north and south, to sit at table in God’s house.
Congregation: See how good and pleasant it is when people dwell in
unity.
Minister: At this table we are invited to share in the feast of God’s
presence, celebrating here and now all that is meant by
being alive.
Congregation: Here we remember that God’s Spirit moves in and
through all time, in every age, in every corner of the
earth, calling people to renew their hope and their joy.
UNISON PRAYER
O God, together with your people around the earth, we praise you and
we give thanks for the gifts of your hand. You have blessed us with a
bountiful planet; teach us the deep wisdom of generosity and sharing. You
have blessed us with your patience and understanding when we fail to be
our best selves; show us how to let forgiveness soften our own hard
approach to those who wrong us. You bless us into your loving arms, which
embrace every human being; give us grace to come to the table with
openness for all with whom we share this meal.
The brokenness of your body in communion, O God, reminds us of the
brokenness of our world. Through the power of love, let all brokenness be
mended. In the simple gifts of bread and cup, nourish our souls. In our
presence one to another, in this room and around the world, make us truly
one human family. We pray this in the name of Jesus, who bids us come to
the table. Amen.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS
During the distribution of the elements communion hymntunes by Calvin
Hampton and Bryan Hesford will be heard, and the choir will sing Alan
Bullard’s “Prayer for Peace.”
PRAYER FOR PEACE Alan Bullard
Peace between nations,
Peace between races,
Peace between neighbors,
In love of the King of Life.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION
Peace between sister and brother,
Peace between wife and husband,
Peace between parent and children,
The peace of Christ above all peace.
Peace between brothers,
Peace between sisters,
Peace between lovers,
In love of the King of Life.
—Traditional Hebridean poem
We thank you, God, for these gifts of bread and cup, and we thank you
for the privilege of sharing this meal together. As we go into the world, we
pray that you will help us see every meal as sacred, every faithful gathering
as holy, every person as your beloved child. May we show forth Christ’s
care for the world in everything we do and say. Amen.
(2002)
CLOSING HYMN GOD, WE DO THANK THEE “Rendez à Dieu”
WHO HAS PLANTED
(see next page)
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE ANDANTE IN F MAJOR Fanny Mendelssohn
(1829)

CHURCH REGISTER as of October 3, 2012
RECENTLY DECEASED:
Ginny Hineline (2/22/2012)
Wife of Stewart Hineline
A service for Ginny will be held at Lakewood Chapel on Friday, October 12, at
10:00 a.m.
OTHER MEMBERS AND FRIENDS WHO ARE RECENTLY BEREAVED:
Joe Peschek and Glenace Edwall, death of Joe’s sister, Karen
RECENTLY MARRIED:
Sherri Carter and Michael Venero (9/30/2012)
RECENT BIRTHS:
Caroline Phipps Crawford (9/27/2012), daughter of Joey and Kristin
Crawford, granddaughter of Pat and Wendy Born
James Laine King (9/18/2012), daughter of Brad and Sara King,
granddaughter of Ben and Lynn Oehler
CONVALESCING:
Bill Brown, Golden Living, Bloomington
Bud Friskey, St. Therese Southwest, Hopkins
Drew Gesell, Texas Terrace, St. Louis Park
CARINGBRIDGE WEBSITES help people stay connected in times of illness. If you
would like a CaringBridge website listed, please contact Catherine Crooks,
Minister for Member Care (cathiec@plymouth.org or 612/977-1286).
HOME AND HOSPITAL VISITS: All Plymouth’s ministers call upon members of the
church in their homes, in hospitals or care and rehabilitation centers. If you know
of someone who would like a visit from a minister, please contact Catherine
Crooks, Minister for Member Care (cathiec@plymouth.org or 612/977-1286).
THE CHANCEL FLOWERS are given by Marcia S. Hanson in loving memory of her
husband, Miles O. Arman, who passed away October 7, 2007.
NEXT SUNDAY: Jeffrey Sartain will lead the 9:50 a.m. First Service, and Barbara
Holmes, president of United Theological Seminary, will preach at the 10:30 a.m.
Sanctuary service.
FUEL THE FLAME THAT HEALS THE WORLD is a bold statement, but we are a bold
community. Our bold actions, however, cannot be sustained without bold giving.
Please consider increasing your gift to Plymouth by at least 10 percent—
12 percent is needed to meet our budget—and help our flame grow. Pledge at
www.plymouth.org or by completing a pledge card and returning it to the church.

PLYMOUTH STAFF
James Gertmenian, Senior Minister
Vivian Jones, Minister Emeritus
Jeffrey Sartain, Executive Minister
Larry Johnson, Drop-in Coordinator
Catherine Crooks, Minister for Member Care
Paula Northwood, Minister for Education
Shannon Kearns, Interim Community Ministries Coordinator;
Youth Activities Coordinator
Katie Dillon, Junior High Leader
Corbin Dillon, Junior High Assistant
Tara Bauer, Pastoral Resident
Catherine Duncan, Covenant Partner; Chaplain for Fairview Home Care and Hospice
Jo Holcomb, Director of Children’s Programs, Librarian
Karen Millar, Ministry Assistant for Children’s Programs
Carole Humphrey, Director, Children’s Dance
Kristen Froebel, Director, Young Voices
Maya Sutton, Childcare Provider
Philip Brunelle, Organist and Choirmaster
Sonja Thompson, Assistant Music Director
George Maurer, First Service Music Director
James Bohn, Dan Dressen, Lisa Drew, Jennifer French & Maria Jette, Soloists
Mary Laymon, Director, Chorister and Youth Choirs
Elizabeth Egger, Director, Cherub Choir
Cammy Carteng, Director, Handbell Choirs
Ann Tandy-Treiber, Music Librarian
Allison Campbell Jensen, Director of Communication
Cody Bourdot, Audiovisual Manager
Karen Hartz, Director of Operations
Timothy Douma, Ministry Assistant for Administration
Doug Freeman, Ministry Assistant for Programs
Emily Venell, Ministry Assistant for Hospitality
Robert Brock & Gulark Wright, Evening/Weekend Receptionists
Joy Hansen, Accounting Manager
Malcolm Williams, Public Safety Manager
John Bradford, Building Manager
Bob Haas, Housekeeping Manager
Kathryn Bahl, Larry Rostad & Tracy White, Custodians
PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
1900 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
612/871-7400 • www.plymouth.org • E-mail: churchinfo@plymouth.org