SUNDAY WORSHIP CELEBRATION MAY 1, 2016 • 11:15 AM

~ GATHERING ~

PRELUDE++ “Augustan Club Waltz” (Scott Joplin) “Juba Dance” from In the Bottoms Suite (R. Nathaniel Dett)

INTROIT “Let the People Praise Thee” (William Mathias)

Middle Church Choir

WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS++ Jacqui Lewis

HYMN*++ “Great Is Your Faithfulness”

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING* Christina Fleming

~ REFLECTING ~

MESSAGE FOR ALL AGES Jim Kast-Keat “Siyahamba”— We are marching in the light of God, we are marching in the light of God.

~ Children go to the Ark ~

MORNING PRAYER/LORD’S PRAYER Rob Stephens Ever-loving and holy God, hallowed be your name. Your reign come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for yours is the reign, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

PASSING OF THE PEACE++

ANTHEM “Hold Me Now” (Kirk Franklin)

Middle Jerriese Johnson Gospel Choir

SCRIPTURE Revelation 7.9 Jacqui Lewis

SERMON “No More Tears” Jacqui Lewis

~ RESPONDING ~

INVITATION TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT Alyson Palmer & Lake Salvatore Palmer To join Middle Church, see the clergy at the pulpit or visit middlechurch.org/connect/join.

OFFERTORY “Ain’t Got Time to Die” (arr. Hall Johnson)

Peabody Veterans Memorial High School Chorale; Jon Simmons, Director

OFFERING Place gift in bag or text to donate: “[Amount]” to 917-924-4666

DOXOLOGY HYMN/ DEDICATION PRAYER* Alyson Palmer & Lake Salvatore Palmer From all that dwell below the skies / Let faith and hope with love arise. Let peace, goodwill on earth be sung / Through every land, by every tongue.

COMMUNION* Middle Church Clergy

“There Is a Balm in Gilead” (William L. Dawson) In-the-Middle Choir; Rachel Hippert, soloist

HYMN* “Guide Me, O My Great Redeemer”

BENEDICTION* Jacqui Lewis

POSTLUDE “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” (arr. John Carter)

*Indicates please stand if you are able ++ You may find a seat or an Usher will assist you.

PARTICIPATING IN THE CELEBRATION • Allison Sniffin, organist

In-the-Middle Choir • Vaughn Lindquist, guest director— Beth Hatton, Ann Wazelle, Melissa Casey Jose, Nedra Neal, Joslyn King, Allison Mickelson, Branch Woodman, Robert Hughes, Eric Lamp, Charles Brown, Mark Rehnstrom, Wesley Rowell, and volunteers from the congregation. Tami L. Petty, D.M.A.–Interim Director of Music.

Middle Church Jerriese Johnson Choir • John Del Cueto, Director; Jeremy Price, Hammond organ; Bernice Brooks, drums; BAASSIK, bass; Dionne McClain-Freeney, piano.

WELCOME TO MIDDLE CHURCH We are glad you are here today. If you are visiting for the first time, we invite you to return often and make Middle Church a home for you, your family, and friends. If you want to join our movement, see a clergy after worship. Complete the pew card or sign the guest book in the narthex to receive our newsletter or eblast. Learn more at middlechurch.org. Please silence your cell phone and leave food or drink outside. Thank you for your cooperation.

By entering the Sanctuary, you grant Middle Collegiate Church unrestricted right to use and publish, transmit, or telecast photographs or likenesses that might be taken of you this day for use in communications related to the church. You agree that all such material will be the sole property of Middle Collegiate Church. If you are uncomfortable in the Sanctuary, you are welcome to worship in the Sanctuary balcony.

TODAY AT MIDDLE CHURCH • BUTTERFLY MEAL PREPARATION — 9:00 AM & 10:00 AM • Social Hall — Prepare bag lunches

for distribution to the hungry in local parks. — Give Help

• WEE CARE (INFANT–AGE 4) — 9:30 AM–2:30 PM • Wee Care Room — Childcare.

• IN-THE-MIDDLE CHOIR REHEARSAL — 10:00–10:45 AM • 3rd Floor Studio — Attend rehearsal on first Sundays and then sing in worship the same day. — Arts

• THE BREAKFAST CLUB (GRADES 7–12) — 10:00–11:00 AM • 4th Floor Studio — Make breakfast and discover ways that the Bible intersects our lives. — Youth Education

• CELEBRATION! WORSHIP — 11:15 AM • Sanctuary — “No More Tears” Jacqui Lewis, preacher • In-the-Middle Choir • MCJJ Gospel Choir • Communion. — Worship

• THE ARK (GRADES K–6) — 11:30 AM–12:30 PM • 3rd Floor Studio — Explore the Bible with the arts—singing, acting, dancing, drawing, and more. — Children and Youth Education

• JOIN THE MIDDLE MOVEMENT! — 12:30 PM • Sanctuary — To join Middle Church, see the clergy at the pulpit or visit middlechurch.org/connect/join. — Community

• CHAT & CHEW — 12:30 PM • Social Hall — Break bread and share conversation with your Middle Church family. — Community

• BUTTERFLY MEAL DISTRIBUTION — 12:30 PM • Meet at Social Hall — Help to distribute bag lunches for the hungry in local parks. — Give Help

• FREEDOM SCHOOL: VILLAGE CHORUS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH (AGES 6–14) —

1:00–2:30 PM • 3rd Floor Studio — Contact John at jdelcueto@middlechurch.org. — Arts

• TEA DANCE 1 — 1:00–4:00 PM • 4th Floor Studio — Join Joey Morelli and amazing Middle folk for an afternoon of dancing, wine, cheese, and conversations. — Community

• READING THE BIBLE FROM THE MIDDLE — 1:15–2:30 PM • Sanctuary— Bible study and sermon talkback exploring this Sunday’s text and sermon themes. — Adult Education

• CLOTHING BOUTIQUE DISTRIBUTION — 1:30–3:00 PM • Community Room — Distribute career clothing to the community. Contact rhippert@middlechurch.org. — Get Help

• AA/BIG BOOK MEETING — 7:00–8:00 PM • 4th Floor Studio. AA.org

WORSHIP VIDEOS AND PODCASTS – Worship music and sermon videos are available on the Middle Collegiate Church channel. Click the YouTube icon at middlechurch.org. Subscribe to Middle Collegiate Church sermon podcasts on iTunes: http://ow.ly/i6fHu.

DEAR MIDDLE FAMILY— You power Middle Church, you power love. Thank you for an incredible outpouring of time, talent, and financial gifts. You make our worship, care, education, and justice ministries happen. Our offering goal this program year is $575,000. We are at 70% of that goal. Won’t you give generously and help power love? Middle Church is powered by God, powered by Love, powered by YOU! —Jacqui & Middle Church Consistory

70% Help us meet our goal!

middlechurch.org/connect/donate

PRAYER CORNER Please pray with us this week for these people and concerns. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Phyllistine; Jorryn; Joey; Kate Schaeffer; Eva Godovia; Marsha Richardson; Sean Griffin; Michael Holt; Donna Johnson; Sandy Stone; Sierra Goodale; Middle staff and clergy; Adriene Thorne; Isa; Mustafa; My fam; The young homeless man and his friend, Star; Jonathan’s family; Robin; Preston’s granddaughter; Jacqui’s Mom; Meshell’s Dad; Jobs and abundance for P and B; Anthony Howell; Djana Maria Hughes; LGBTs in North Carolina and Mississippi; All who have been sidelined on the margins; Homeless, hungry, unemployed, and underemployed; Bring Back our Girls (don’t forget); Peace, Love, and unity worldwide; Love the Planet; Enough, enough, enough for all.

THIS WEEK AT MIDDLE CHURCH Check middlechurch.org for full details of all events.

MONDAY, MAY 2 • MOMENTUM MEALS — Social Hall – Hot meal and food pantry. — 11:00 AM–1:00 PM •

Lunch for the community. / 4:00–6:30 PM • Dinner for clients and guests. — Get Help

• ACTING CLASS — 6:30–8:00 PM • 3rd Floor Studio — Build your own show. — Arts

• NA/VILLAGE SPIRITUAL WORKSHOP — 6:30–7:45 PM • 4th Floor Classroom. NA.org

• MEDITATION ON THE LOWER EAST SIDE — 7:00–8:30 PM • Parlor – Weekly session.

TUESDAY, MAY 3• ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — 7:00–8:00 PM • Artists in Recovery – 4th Floor Studio; Step

Meeting – 3rd Floor Studio. / 8:30–9:30 PM • Closed Discussion – 4th Floor Studio. AA.org

• ALATEEN — 7:00–8:00 PM • 4th Floor Classroom. al-anon.alateen.org/for-alateen

• AL-ANON — 7:30–9:00 PM • Community Room. Al-Anon.org

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 • MEDITATION IN NEW YORK — 7:00–8:30 PM • Parlor – Weekly session.

• MARIANNE WILLIAMSON LECTURES — 7:30–9:00 PM • Sanctuary — Weekly lecture series based on A Course in Miracles. Tickets $20. Visit marianne.com for info. — Adult Education

THURSDAY, MAY 5 • DEBTORS ANONYMOUS — 12:30–1:30 PM • 4th Floor Classroom. danyc.org

• CREATIVE WRITING — 6:30–8:00 PM • 4th Floor Studio — Weekly writing group. — Arts

• MCJJ GOSPEL CHOIR — 7:00–9:00 PM • Community Room — Weekly rehearsal.— Arts

• AL-ANON — 7:30–9:00 PM • 3rd Floor Studio. Al-Anon.org

FRIDAY, MAY 6 • SHABBAT SERVICES — 6:30–8:30 PM • Social Hall — TheShulofNewYork.org — Worship

• NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS — 6:30–8:00 PM • It’s About Change – 3rd Floor Studio. / 8:30–9:30 PM • Finally Found a Home –– 4th Floor Studio. NA.org

• AA/YOUNG AND WISE GROUP — 8:00–9:00 PM • Community Room. AA.org

SATURDAY, MAY 7• SECOND AVENUE STREET FAIR — 12:00–5:00 PM • Second Avenue between 14th and 6th —

Support the neighborhood at a day of music, activities and delights! — Community

• NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS — 6:30–8:00 PM • Meat and Potatoes – Community Room. / 8:00–9:00 PM • SRA – 5th Floor Parlor. NA.org

• ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS — 7:00–8:00 PM • Beginners – 3rd Floor Studio; Open Discussion – 4th Floor Studio. / 8:30–9:30 PM • Closed Discussion – 4th Floor Studio. AA.org

SUNDAY, MAY 8 • BUTTERFLY MEAL PREPARATION — 9:00 AM & 10:00 AM • Social Hall — Prepare bag lunches

for distribution to the hungry in local parks. — Give Help

• WEE CARE (INFANT–AGE 4) — 9:30 AM–2:30 PM • Wee Care Room — Childcare.

• NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION PART 1: WELCOME AND CONNECT — 9:30–10:45 AM • Parlor — What is Middle Church’s Vision and how did you find your way here? We will connect our story with your faith stories. — Adult Education

• THE BREAKFAST CLUB (GRADES 7–12) — 10:00–11:00 AM • 4th Floor Studio — Make breakfast and discover ways that the Bible intersects our lives. — Youth Education

• CELEBRATION! WORSHIP — 11:15 AM • Sanctuary — Argenys Taveras, preacher • Middle Church Choir • Celebrate Adriene Thorne after worship! — Worship

• THE ARK (GRADES K–6) — 11:30 AM–12:30 PM • 3rd Floor Studio — Explore the Bible with the arts—singing, acting, dancing, drawing, and more. — Children and Youth Education

• JOIN THE MIDDLE MOVEMENT! — 12:30 PM • Sanctuary — To join Middle Church, see the clergy at the pulpit or visit middlechurch.org/connect/join. — Community

• CHAT & CHEW — 12:30 PM • Social Hall — Brunch and conversation. — Community

• BUTTERFLY MEAL DISTRIBUTION — 12:30 PM • Meet at Social Hall — Help to distribute bag lunches for the hungry in local parks. — Give Help

• FREEDOM SCHOOL: VILLAGE CHORUS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH (AGES 6–14) —

1:00–2:30 PM • 3rd Floor Studio — Contact John at jdelcueto@middlechurch.org. — Arts

• READING THE BIBLE FROM THE MIDDLE — 1:15–2:30 PM • Sanctuary— Bible study and sermon talkback exploring this Sunday’s text and sermon themes. — Adult Education

• FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION — 1:30–3:00 PM • Community Room — Distribution of food items to the community. Contact Rachel at rhippert@middlechurch.org. — Get Help

• AA/BIG BOOK MEETING — 7:00–8:00 PM • 4th Floor Studio. AA.org

What is art & soul? “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”

A cool drink of art for your soul, and a chance to bathe in Love. Worship at night, outside and in between the lines. Fantastic music that makes you get off your feet or weep. Sermons that are bold, meaningful, and make you think. A safe space to be unsure of Spirit, but to lean into it anyway. A powerful pause from the busy, and a way to jumpstart your heart.

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LAST WEEK: THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL

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MI DDLE C OLLEGIAT E CHURCH Rev. Jacqueline J. Lewis, Ph.D. – SENIOR MINISTER

Rev. Adriene Thorne – EXECUTIVE MINISTER Rev. Jim Kast-Keat – ASSOCIATE MINISTER Rob Stephens – ASSOCIATE MINISTER Chad Tanaka Pack, M.Div. – CONSULTING MINISTER

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CONSISTORY ELDERS Rev. Jacqueline J. Lewis, Ph.D. Veronica Carrera Kent Holliday Jeff Mummert Shanta Thake Chair Darren Major James Wu

DEACONS Malia T. Blake Graham Bridgeman Johanna Goepel Jonathan Lucas Hadaryah Morgan

Representatives to INTERSECTIONS Elder – Danita Branam Deacon – Marvin Rodriguez

MI DDLE C OLLEGIAT E CHURCH VISIO N STAT EMENT Middle Collegiate Church is a celebrating, culturally diverse, inclusive and growing community of faith where all persons are welcomed just as they are as they come through the door. Rooted in Christian tradition as the oldest continuous Protestant Church in North America, Middle Church is called by God to boldly do a new thing on the earth.

As a teaching congregation that celebrates the arts, our ministries include rich and meaningful worship, care, and education that nurture the mind, body, and spirit, social action which embraces the global community, and participation in interfaith dialogue for the purpose of justice and reconciliation. :: middlechurch.org

(Richard Smallwood)

THIS WEEK: NO MORE TEARS • What is your picture of a multicultural voice of many nations? How are they praising

God? What song are they singing?

• There is a promise in the text of “no more tears,” falling from the eyes of God’s people. What can YOU do to make this vision a reality?

LAST WEEK: THEN I REMEMBERED SOMETHING NEW • What new thing did the sermon make you remember? • Connect the dots to your call to be a Revolutionary Lover. So — what now?

SING WITH THE IN-THE-MIDDLE CHOIR ON FIRST SUNDAYS! Sing with the In-the-Middle Choir at its next performance on Sunday, May 29. Simply wear dark colors and show up at 10:00 AM on any first Sunday of the month and then sing at the 11:15 AM Celebration! worship the same day. Contact Tami at tpetty@middlechurch.org

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ON SUNDAYS FOR JUSTICE MINISTRIES We need help TODAY with Butterfly and the Clothing Boutique. If you can volunteer today, see Rob Stephens and he’ll connect you with the team! We also need more volunteers to share the Middle Church welcome to clients every week for Butterfly, as well as in the Food Pantry and Clothing Boutique. For more information or to volunteer, contact Cheryl at ccochran@middlechurch.org.

Great Is Your Faithfulness (T. O. Chisholm; W. M. Runyon)

Great is your faithfulness, O God Creator, with you no shadow of turning we see, You do not change, your compassions they fail not; all of your goodness forever will be.

Great is your faithfulness! Great is your faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed your hand has provided, Great is your faithfulness, God, unto me!

Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, sun, moon, and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness to your great faithfulness, mercy, and love.

Great is your faithfulness! Great is your faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed your hand has provided, Great is your faithfulness, God, unto me!

Pardon for sin and a peace so enduring, your own dear presence to cheer and to guide. Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, blessings all mine with ten thousand beside.

Great is your faithfulness! Great is your faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed your hand has provided, Great is your faithfulness, God, unto me!

Words: Thomas O. Chisholm, Music: William M. Runyan © 1923, renewal 1951 Hope Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-725559. NCH423