Sunday, June 12th, 2016- Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

Rite II, 4^th Sunday after Pentecost

Themes from the Readings: God’s covenant with Abraham (Abram); Lead me lord, in your righteousness; not works but faith; a sinful woman forgiven

Sermon Title: Sign of the Covenant

Preacher/Sermon on: Donnie/Genesis 17:1-14

Prelude: Amazing Grace, arranged by: Lani Smith, Donna Sanders and Stella Acton-Greene

Processional Hymn: 401 The God of Abraham praise (Leoni)

Gloria: S280, Powell

First Reading: Genesis 17:1-14

Psalm: Psalm 5:1-8

Second Reading: Galatians 2:15-21

Before the Gospel: 495 Hail, thou once despised Jesus! Stanzas 1-2 (In Babilone)

Gospel: Luke 7:36-8:3

After the Gospel: 495 Hail, thou once despised Jesus! Stanzas 3-4 (In Babilone)

Offertory Anthem: The Call, by: R. V. Williams, Chip Hawver, Tenor

Doxology: Hymn 380, Stanza 3

Holy: S125, Proulx

Communion Anthem: What a friend we have in Jesus, arranged by: Alfred Fedak, Chip Hawver, Tenor

Communion Meditation: Varations on Laudate Dominum, by: Kenneth Lowenberg

II. Bicinium

III. Cantliene

V. Capriccio

Communion Hymn: 644 How sweet the Name of Jesus sounds (St. Peter)

Recessional Hymn: 432 O praise ye the Lord! Praise him in the height (Laudate Dominum) with an organ introduction from movement 1 of “Variations on Laudate Dominum” by: Kenneth Lowenberg

Postlude: Varations on Laudate Dominum, by: Kenneth Lowenberg

VII. Fugue

VIII. Toccata

Music Notes

By: Ashley Sosis

Last week we looked at the text of an Isaac Watts poem and its parallel text from the book of Psalms. This week’s service includes text by George Herbert, “The Call”. A beautiful prayer of invocation, it uses simple language to suggest profound ideas. I am pairing the text below with a “bible treasure hunt”. The citations below are my best effort. Bible scholars, if you can think of others, please share them with me after the service (I’m at the organ).

Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life: John 14:6, John 3:16-17, Psalm 18:30

Such a Way as gives us breath: Acts 17:24-27, Proverbs 10:29, 2 Samuel 22:31

Such a Truth, as ends all strife: 1 Corinthians 15:51-56, Colossians 2:13-15, Philippians 3:8

Such a Life, as killeth death. Romans 6:9-11, 1 Corinthians 15:20, Galatians 2:20

Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength: Psalm 27:1, John 6:35-58, 2 Corinthians 12:9

Such a Light, as shows a feast: John 8:12, Matthew 5:16, Mark 2:15-17

Such a Feast as mends in length: Colossians 2:9, John 2:9-11, Matthew 26:26-29

Such a Strength, as makes his guest. Zephaniah 3:17, Philippians 4:13, Matthew 19:25-26

Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart: John 15:4-17, Philippians 2:1-2, 1 John 4:7

Such a Joy as none can move: Hebrews 12:11-13, John 16:20-22, Romans 8:37-39

Such a Love as none can part: 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 Corinthians 13:8-13, Romans 5:8

Such a Heart, as joys in Love. Matthew 5:43-48, Ephesians 4:1-3, 1 John 3:16-18