Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 W. Fort Street Detroit, MI 48226

Phone (313) 961-4533

www.fortstreet.org www.facebook.com/fortstreet

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We believe ● that God, in a world full of injustice and enmity, is in a special way

the God of the destitute, the poor and the wronged ● that the church as the possession of God must stand where the Lord

stands, namely against injustice and with the wronged; that in following Christ the church must witness against all the powerful and privileged who selfishly seek their own interests and thus control and harm others.

from The Confession of Belhar

TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

WE ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME

PRELUDE Prelude, Fugue and Variation César Franck WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor Neeta R. Nichols CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 133:1; Isaiah 56:7) Basi Owe

Come and worship God in joy! The house of the Lord will be a house of prayer fo r all peoples. How good it is to live in unity. This is the blessing of the Lord: life forevermore .

*HYMN # 317 In Christ There is No East or West MCKEE *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Pastor Nichols

O Lord our God , we confess that we do not reflect your glory . You invite us to live together in unity; we allow family drama to drive us apart . You welcome all to the table of grace; we turn away strangers asking for crumbs. Forgive us; restore and reorder our lives by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, so that we may be one as you are one, sharing the blessing of life forevermore, to the glory of your holy name.

*SILENT CONFESSION

*DECLARATION OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News . . . . . . . In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Amen.

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE # 447 “We Are Forgiven” WE ARE FORGIVEN

We are forgiven. We are forgiven. Thanks be to Go d, Thanks be to God. We are forgiven. We are forgiven. Thanks be to Go d, Thanks be to God.

*SHARING OF CHRIST’S PEACE

Since God has forgiven us in Christ, we too should forgive one another. The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you.

(Exchange signs of Christ’s peace with those worshipping with you.)

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WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Pastor Nichols PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Basi Owe OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 Basi Owe (p. 645 in pew Bibles) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. EPISTLE LESSON Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 Basi Owe (p. 150-151 in pew Bibles) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SOLO Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel Spiritual, arr Burleigh

GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 15:21-28 (p. 16 in pew Bibles) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON Pastor Nichols *HYMN # 506 Look Who Gathers at Christ’s Table COPELAND

WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD OFFERING OF THE PLEDGES AND GIFTS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY My Heart Ever Faithful J.S. Bach (Mein gläubiges Herze) *OFFERTORY RESPONSE # 609 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Praise G od, from whom all blessings flow. Praise G od, all creatures high and low. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise G od, in Jesus fully known: Creator, Word and Spirit one. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! *PRAYER OF THANKS Basi Owe THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

Invitation to the Table Pastor Nichols Friends, this is the joyful feast of the people of God.

People will come from east and west, and from north and south, and sit at table in the kingdom of God.

GREAT THANKSGIVING

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

We give you thanks, creating God, . . . . . . . to join in the song of all creation, forever singing your praise:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power a nd might, #552, Glory to God

heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna i n the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.

We give you thanks, O God, for sending Jesus.. . . . . . . . therefore, we proclaim the mystery of faith:

Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again. #553, Glory to God Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.

Remembering his dying and rising,. . . . . . . . we worship you, Gracious God, with songs of endless praise.

Amen, amen, amen. #554, Glory to God THE LORD’S PRAYER

Let us pray for God’s rule on earth as Jesus taught us: 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, 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.

BREAKING OF THE BREAD COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE

PRAYER AFTER THE SACRAMENT

Let us offer our thanks to God. At this table, we remember you, O God, as we join with our brothers and sisters everywhere in your realm. Around your table, you feed and bless us. Around your table, you forgive us again, reconciling us all with each other. Around your table, you turn our ways into your ways . At this table, you call us to create a new church. From this table, O God, we move in the power of you r Spirit to share with all of your children the taste of your meal which is the taste of hope. Amen.

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WE GO FORTH IN GOD’S NAME

*HYMN # 754 Help Us Accept Each Other BARONITA *CHARGE AND BLESSING

POSTLUDE Praeludium No. 6 Hermann Schroeder

(The postlude is offered as an instrumental prayer, not a performance. You are invited to remain seated; if you wish to depart, please do so quietly, remembering those who are still worshipping.)

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*Please rise in body, mind, or spirit.

Thank you for gathering with us for worship this morning. Following worship, please join us for fellowship. About today’s musicians: Today we welcome Korina Deming as our guest soloist. Korina graduated in June from North Farmington High School in Farmington Hills. In the fall she will be attending Molloy College and CAP 21 conservatory in Long Island and New York City, to pursue her BFA in Musical Theatre. Organist Fred DeHaven is our guest organist today while Marilyn Biery is on vacation. Fred served Christ Church Grosse Pointe as organist and choirmaster for many years, and has done interim and substitute work throughout the metro Detroit area since his retirement.

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Pastor Neeta R. Nichols

Liturgist Basi Owe

Sound Tech Nancy Jackson

Worship Coordinator Kalu Uduma

Soloist Korina Deming

Guest Organist Fred DeHaven

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Ushers are available to provide assistance with par ticular needs: Hearing Assist System Wheelchair Access Ramp Wheelchair Seating--locations available in the sanctuary Handicap Restroom--use elevator to second floor We are delighted that you are here!

∗ Visit the information and display tables in the narthex. ∗ During the worship service, child care is provided for children through age 4. Ushers can provide

directions. Children of all ages are encouraged to participate in Sunday School, which follows the Children's Message. A Christian Education staff member will lead the children downstairs. Parents may pick them up after worship. For additional information about our Sunday School program, please contact Judith Sheldon at firstcircleinc@sbcglobal.net or Nancy Jackson at nancymotter-shawjackson@gmail.com.

∗ You may add to the beauty of our weekly worship by contributing a floral donation. Flowers are usually given in memory of or in honor of persons or events. Contact Pam Sharrow at Sharrow13@gmail.com. The church office will contact you for your floral dedication.

Prayer List for the Month of August 2017

Don and Lois Bardwell, Lynne Bieniek, Ruth Boyce, Bobbie Edwards and family, Iola Jackson, Geraldine Adams Jones, The Kettlehut family, Valorie Kimbrough, Nadia and Jame Luchtman, Kathy Payne and family, Patrick Picking and family, Mary Robinson, and Mykah, Cheryl Wilson and family.

Prayers for Military Loved Ones (We are seeking to update our Military Roll. Please contact the church office with any changes.) Jonathan Heyler USN; Ssgt Shanell Howard USAF; Maj. Michael Kurtti USAF; Capt. Theo Moran USAF; Major Katy Spicer USMC; Lt. Mark Webster USAF.

FORT STREET STAFF: Alison Grosch, Operations Manager; Judith Sheldon, Director of Christian Education; John Glover, Director of Open Door; Marilyn Biery, Music Director/Organist; Lola JF Davidson, Secretary; Loretta Stanton, Wedding Coordinator; Jerry Johnson, Building Engineer; Damien Hines, Custodian; Karen Wright, Donlin Center Staff.

Transitional Pastor

Pastor Neeta R. Nichols pastor@fortstreet.org

Pastor Emeritus: The Rev. Dr. Robert H. Crilley

Music Director Emeritus: Edward Kingins

Website: www.fortstreet.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/fortstreet

Fort Street News MISSION STATEMENT

Fort Street Presbyterian Church is an oasis in an urban environment, building a caring Christian community where diversity is celebrated and developing programs that minister to metropolitan Detroit and the world beyond. We do this in response to the grace of God through Jesus Christ, recognizing the truth of the Gospel: There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male or female; for all of us are one in Christ Jesus.

Welcome! Welcome! Welcome!

Fort Street Presbyteri-an Church is delighted to announce the appoint-ment of Dr. Arianne

Abela as interim conductor of the Fort Street Chorale for the 2017-2018 season. Dr. Abela will rehearse and conduct the Chorale for their December performances of Handel’s Messiah on December 2 and 3, as well as the Chorale’s May concert. We will welcome Dr. Abela to Fort Street on Sunday, August 27, as she will sing for our 10 am worship, as well as join with the Fort Street Choir, back from their summer hiatus. Arianne Abela currently directs the Women's Chorale and Choral Union at Wayne State University in Detroit, and serves as the Director of Music at Bethlehem UCC in Ann Arbor. Abela is the founder and conductor of 3 Penny Chorus and

Orchestra, a volunteer orchestra and chorus of 60 that was recently featured in the quarter finals of America's Got Talent (Season 8) at Radio City Music Hall. The ensemble has performed for various charities and fundraisers, was featured on NBC's Today Show, and can be heard on the soundtrack of the film Walk of Shame. Abela was selected as one of ten to participate in the Dallas Opera's inaugu-ral Women's Conductor Institute, and was recently appointed music director of Canadian-based opera company, Re:Naissance Opera. Abela has served as Director of the Universi-ty of Michigan Residen-tial College singers, Chorus Master for the University of Michigan Opera productions under the direction of Martin Katz, Assistant Conductor for Universi-ty Musical Society's Choral Union, and Assistant Conductor for the University of Michi-gan Chamber Choir. She has conducted choirs at Yale Universi-ty, served as assistant conductor for the Yale

Alumni Chorus on tours to Georgia, Armenia, Turkey, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. As a professional singer, she has appeared with Yale Choral Artists, Sounding Light, Arkora, Yale Schola Cantorum, and Audivi. Abela has a doctorate from the Univer-sity of Michigan under the tutelage of Jerry Black-stone, and a master’s degree in conducting from the Yale School of Music under Marguerite Brooks, Jeffrey Douma, and Simon Carrington. Originally from San Francisco, California, Abela sang as a member of the San Francisco Girls Chorus for many years.

Meaning in a Moment

The Adult Education program will not meet

during the month of August, but will resume with the fall series on

Sunday, September 17, 2017, at 9:45am in Stapleton Chapel.

All Are Welcome!All Are Welcome!All Are Welcome!All Are Welcome!

MARRIAGE ANYONE 2017?

Thinking of getting

married? Want to get married at Fort Street? Contact the Wedding Coordinator, Loretta

Stanton 313-549-1015.

For more information please be sure to visit our website at fortstreet.org

Fort Street Presbyterian

Church Wedding Guidebook 2017

631 West Fort Street

Needs women's

dress clothes, sizes 18 & up.

We also need men’s

extra large dress clothes, shirts, size 18 and up, men’s belts, men’s cuff links, and

men’s shoes, all sizes .

Career Closet

Sunday worship service will resume its regular

time on September 10, at 11:00am. Please mark

your calendars.

OPEN DOOR MEAL PROGRAM THURSDAYS 9AM-11AM

This program is open to the public. Between 7:30am-8:00am, women and elderly guests may shower. They may also receive a hygiene kit and use the clothing bank once a month. Between 9:00am –10:00am, men may shower.

They may also get a hygiene kit and use the clothing bank monthly. Guests seeking clothing and hygiene kits must present valid identification. Between 9 and 11am a full hot meal is served.

Volunteers are welcome.

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Fortstreeters and friends, Motoko Huthwaite

is turning 90 and we’re celebrating her

birthday on August 20, 2017, at

Coffee Hour, following worship.

Come out share in this big wonderful celebration!

The Deacons committee

Fort Street Presbyterian Church, 631 W. Fort Street, Detroit MI 48226, 313-961-4533