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— 21S T SU N DAY I N OR DI N A RY T I M E —August 27, 2017 + 8:45 & 11:00 am Worship
3003 HOWELL MILL ROAD NW | ATLANTA, GEORGIA WWW.TRINITYATLANTA.ORG
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21ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEAugust 27, 2017 | 8:45 & 11:00 am Worship
Welcome to all who are worshipping with us. We believe worship is the heart of our life together.
As we enter a holy space and time this morning, please silence all electronic devices. The opening voluntary is the call to silent meditation and preparation for worship.
OPENING VOLUNTARY 8:45 Prelude and Fugue in D G. F. Handel 11:00 Praise to the Lord, BWV 650 J.S. Bach
*CALL TO WORSHIP One: The Lord is with you. All: And also with you.
One: Let us unclasp our tightened hands All: To receive God’s blessing.
One: Let us open wide our tired arms All: To receive another as a child of God.
One: Let us expose our fearful hearts All: To welcome God’s forgiveness.
One: Let us unclog our bombarded ears; All: To hear the sacred word of love.
One: The Lord is with us. All: We lift our voices to sing God’s praise.
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN #138 nicaeaHoly, Holy, Holy
CALL TO CONFESSION
*Those who are able, please stand.
Cover:Zoppo, Marco. Saint
Peter. c. 1468.In this painting Peter is depicted as an old man holding a book
representing the gospel and
the keys of Heaven representing the
power of loosing and binding.
“From earliest times, the church has
gathered on the Lord’s Day for theproclamation and exposition of the
Word and the celebration of the
Sacraments. The Reformed tradition
has emphasized the importance
of the Lord’s Day as the time for hearing
the Word and celebrating the
Sacraments in the expectation of
encountering the risen Lord, and for
responding in prayer and service.”
—from the Directory for Worship
in the Book of Order
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PRAYER OF CONFESSIONOne: Gracious God, All: Your son Jesus Christ has taught us that power belongs
to you. You have shared your creative and reconciling power with us. Yet, we confess that at times we have misused power and at times we have squandered it. We have wrongly used power to dominate, exploit and exclude others. We have considered ourselves powerless, standing by while others exploited their power and hurt the vulnerable. We confess our failure to live by your law of love.
moment of silencefor examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession
One: Merciful Lord,All: Forgive us and free us to receive the power of love you
offer us this day, so that we can help change the world, announce your kingdom, acknowledge you as the source of all power and be your servant church, your reconciling people, in the world today. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE beecherChrist’s example, Christ’s inspiring, Christ’s clear call to work and worth, let us follow, never faltering, reconciling folk on earth. Men and women, richer, poorer, all God’s people young and old, blending human skills together gracious gifts from God unfold.
(may be found as stanza 2 of hymn #343)
CONCERNS OF THE PEOPLE Please sign and pass the Friendship Register.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 16:13-20 One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.
Both Mark (8:27-9:1) and Matthew (16:13-28) tell the story of Jesus’ encounter at Caesarea Philippi with Peter and the rest of the disciples, but they tell the story very differently. Matthew has added verses 17-19 to Marks’ version of the story, giving Peter a significance he does not have in Mark’s gospel. Why do you think Matthew has done that?
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11:00 - LITANY OF PARTING For first- and second-graders as they leave for worship enrichment
Congregation: May God be with you there. Children: May God be with you here.
SERMON “Binding and Loosing ” Pam Driesell
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITHWe believe that to be reconciled to God is to be sent into the world as God’s reconciling community. This community, the church universal, is entrusted with the power to proclaim God’s message of reconciliation and to share God’s labor of healing the enmities which separate people from God and one another.
We believe we are called to be this community in this time and place by serving God with joy and bearing witness to God’s transforming love made known in Jesus Christ. As a community led by the Spirit, we seek to Make God’s Love Visible; binding all that opposes God’s compassion and justice and loosing all that embodies the life-giving love of God.
Amen. So be it. Amen.
-adapted from PCUSA Confession of 1967, the TPC Mission Statement, and Matthew 16
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE lancashireLead on, O King eternal, till sin’s fierce war shall cease, and holiness shall whisper the sweet amen of peace; for not with swords’ loud clashing, nor roll of stirring drums; with deeds of love and mercy the heavenly kingdom comes.
(may be found as stanza 2 of hymn #447)
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYEROur 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, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
“In gratitude for the gift of creation,
the faithful bring material goods to
God in worship as a means of expressing
praise, as a symbol of their self-offering,
and as a token of their commitment to share earth’s goods.”
—from the Directory For
Worship in the Book of Order of the
Presbyterian Church (USA)
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This morning’s Offertory Anthem is the first of a set of four a cappella choral motets by Parisian composer Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986), Professor at the Paris Conservatoire and Organist at the Church of St. Etienne-du-Mont. The motets are all based on themes of the Gregorian Chant of the Roman Catholic liturgy, and were written directly before the composer’s magnum opus, the Requiem, op. 9, which has been heard several times at Trinity Church.
Our closing hymn was written by Ruth C. Duck (b.1947) for the Ecumenical Women’s Center of Chicago in 1974. Its text is an inclusive language adaptation of the earlier hymn “Rise Up, O Men of God.” It urges the people of God do be powerful “doers” of the word, reflecting God’s concern and compassion for the world in service to others.
GIVING OF OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
8:45 How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings Katherine K. DavisHow lovely are thy dwellings, O Lord of Hosts, my soul longeth, yea, fainteth for the courts of the Lord. My soul and body cry aloud, yea, for the living God!
11:00 Ubi caritas Maurice DurufléTranslation: Where there is charity and love, God is there. The love of Christ has gathered us together. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Let us revere and love the living God, and from a sincere heart let us love one another.
*DOXOLOGY #592 old hundredth
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*CLOSING HYMN #411 festal songArise, Your Light is Come
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
BENEDICTION RESPONSE John RutterThe Lord Bless You
CONCLUDING VOLUNTARY 8:45 Praise to the Lord Johann Walther11:00 Final from Symphony VI Charles-Marie Widor
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As our time of worship comes to an end, our time of service begins; we depart to be the church in the world.
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TODAY AT TRINITY
Worship Leaders
Preaching Rev. Pam Driesell, Senior Pastor
LiturgistsRev. Dr. George Stroup, Theologian in ResidenceAndrew Esqueda, Director of Youth and Family Ministries
Music8:45 Timothy Swain, tenor Scott Morris, organist11:00 The Chancel Choir of Trinity Presbyterian Church Norman Mackenzie, Organist & Director of Music and Fine Arts
Banner BearerCatherine Williams
AcolyteJonathan McGee
WORSHIP CREATIVELY
FlowersThe flowers in the sanctuary are given by Cindy and John Ferguson to the glory of God and in loving memory of their grandparents and her brother, Daniel Couch.
Child CareAlthough children are always welcome in the sanctuary, child care is available for children, birth through pre-K: infants and toddlers, D 102; two-year-olds, D 104; three-year-olds, D 106; pre-K, D 119.
Mission Trip InformationThere will be an informational meeting about this November’s Haiti Mission Trip in Room A116 immediately following 11:00 am worship. Ask specific questions and learn more about the important work Trinity Church is part of as a member of La Gonave Haiti Partners.
WELCOMENew Member Class
If you are interested in learning more about Trinity Church or in becoming a member, you are encouraged to attend the New Member Class series (4 Sundays). Classes are held in the Chapel Parlor from 9:45 to 10:45 am on Sunday. Child care is available. The 2017-18 class series will be offered in the fall, winter, and spring.
Fall 2017: September 24; October 1, 8, 15
For more information, contact Gay Gunter at 404-316-8228 or [email protected].
FINDING SUPPORTPastoral CareNotify the church of illness, hospitalization, birth, death, or prayer request
Veronica Ridenhour, [email protected]
WELCOME INTENTIONALLY
CARE COMPASSIONATELY
We are called to serve God with joy and to bear witness to God’s transforming love made known in Jesus Christ. As a community led by the Spirit, we seek to Make God’s Love Visible as we:
É WORSHIP CREATIVELY É WELCOME INTENTIONALLY É CARE COMPASSIONATELY É GATHER JOYFULLY
É LEARN PURPOSEFULLY É SERVE WHOLEHEARTEDLY É LEAD HUMBLY É GIVE GENEROUSLY
LIFE AT TRINITY
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Stephen MinistersTrinity’s Stephen Ministry offers confidential, one-to-one Christian care to those who are experiencing difficult life circumstances.
Meredith Daniel, 404-869-0025 [email protected]
CounselingMary Lisa Henry, Ph.D., LCSW 404-869-3707
THIS WEEK Sunday, August 27 8:45 am Worship 9:45 am Church School 11:00 am Worship 12:00 pm Haiti Mission Trip Information
Meeting 3:00 pm Youth Slip N Slide 5:00 pm Youth Choir
Monday, August 28 9:00 am Visitation Committee 10:00 am Pastors’ Aid Committee 4:00 pm Library Committee
Tuesday, August 29 8:30 am Yoga 11:00 am Tai Chi
Wednesday, August 30 7:00 am Awakening 12:30 pm Silent Meditation 8:00 pm AA Meeting
Thursday, August 31 4:00 pm Hosanna Ringers 4:00 pm Primary Choir 4:45 pm Cherub I Choir 5:00 pm Junior Choir 5:15 pm Cherub II Choir
Friday, September 1 7:27 am Men’s Breakfast
Men’s BreakfastFriday, August 257:27 am, Williams Hall
Join the group for great fellowship, a lively program, and a good breakfast. Reservations are not required; $7 per person.
GATHER JOYFULLY
TRINITY EXPLORES The Apostle Paul: Oppressor or Liberator?Thursdays, September 7 and 147:00 pm, B110Speaker: Dr. Luke Timothy Johnson
The apostle Paul has been celebrated as the heart of the New Testament and of Christian theology, and has been excoriated as the evil genius whose words have oppressed Jews, women, fighters for social justice, and those who engage in same-sex love. He is as much hated as loved. In fact, Karen Armstrong calls him the apostle “we love to hate.” These two presentations pose the question whether Paul is best understood as a negative or positive figure, as one who oppresses or one who liberates, and why.
CHURCH SCHOOLAdult Church SchoolThere will be no Adult Education classes next Sunday, September 3. A new session of classes begins Sunday, September 10, at 9:45 am. For course descriptions, visit www.trinityatlanta.org.
BIBLE & THEOLOGY Reformation—Then and NowRev. Dr. George StroupB104
CHRISTIAN LIVING & SPIRITUAL PRACTICESThe Gifts of Being ImperfectRev. Erin McGeeB108
PERSPECTIVES (LITERATURE, ARTS, SCIENCE, & HISTORY) Mark Twain’s Religious SatireDr. Gina Caison, Assistant Professor of English, Georgia State UniversityB112
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES & CHRISTIAN ACTIONFaith in the CityVarious Guest SpeakersB110
ONGOING CLASSConnectionsWilliams Hall C
LEARN PURPOSEFULLY
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MISSIONAgape Youth & Family Center
Founded 20 years ago by Trinity Presbyterian Church, the Agape Youth and Family Center today serves 200 school-age children in after-school academic support programs.
Agape’s “One Child at a Time” capital campaign is raising money to renovate a building on Marietta Boulevard which will enable Agape to consolidate and expand its programs. Agape has raised 95% of the $8.5M goal, but we need your help to finish out the campaign. For more information, stop by the information table outside Williams Hall following worship, or visit www.agapeatlanta.org.
Questions? Contact Lesley Carroll ([email protected]) or Bonnie Harris ([email protected])
STAFFPam Driesell Senior Pastor404-495-8421 | [email protected]
Andrew Esqueda Director of Youth and Family Ministries 404-495-8446 | [email protected]
Tom Farmer Pastoral Associate for Senior Adult Ministries 404-495-8438 | [email protected]
Richard Floyd Senior Associate Pastor for Engagement 404-495-8436 | [email protected]
Jeremy Jinkins Executive Pastor404-495-8425 | [email protected]
Betsy Lyles SwetenburgAssociate Pastor of Emerging Ministries404-495-8455 | [email protected]
Norman Mackenzie Director of Music and Fine Arts404-495-8430 | [email protected]
LEAD HUMBLY
Erin McGee Associate Pastor of Children and Family Ministries 404-495-8448 | [email protected]
Scott Morris Assistant Organist, Primary and Junior Choir Director 404-495-8434 | [email protected]
George Stroup Theologian in Residence404-495-8458 | [email protected]
EmeritiP.C. Enniss: Theologian in Residence EmeritusBettye Sue Wright: Director of Christian Education Emerita
SERVE WHOLEHEARTEDLY