WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Service for the Lord’s Day

Holy Communion

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time August 5, 2018

GATHERING

(Silence during the Prelude is requested in preparation for worship.)

PRELUDE Prelude to the Ave Verum W.F. Mozart/Biggs

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Let us worship God!

(Those who are able may stand.)

Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good. God’s steadfast love endures forever. Jesus said: I am the bread of life. Give us this bread always.

*PRAYER OF THE DAY

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

We do not presume to come to your table, merciful Lord, trusting in our own goodness, but in your all-embracing love and mercy. We are not worthy even to gather up the crumbs under your table, but it is your nature always to have mercy. So feed us with the body and blood of Jesus Christ, your Son, that we may forever live in him and he in us. Amen.

(The Cross and Bible lead the procession, symbolic of the centrality in worship of Jesus Christ - the Living Word, and the Bible - the written Word.)

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*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 81 AUSTRIAN HYMN

Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken

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CALL TO CONFESSION

The proof of God's amazing love is this: While we were sinners, Christ died for us. Because we have faith in him, we dare to approach God with confidence.(Romans 5:8; Hebrews 4:16) In faith and penitence let us confess our sin before God and one another.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION Merciful God, we confess that we have not followed your way.

You show us the wrong we have done, yet we point fingers at others. You offer us the bread of heaven, yet we hunger for the things of earth. Forgive us, God of grace. Speak your truth to us in love, so that we may return to you in peace, and grow more and more in grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(Silent confession)

Kyrie (Sung responsively by the choir and congregation) Hal H. Hopson Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

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ASSURANCE OF PARDON

(The liturgist pours water, which reminds us of our baptism, and then speaks words of pardon.)

Believe the Good News: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! *The Peace Since God in Christ has forgiven us, let us also forgive one another. The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.

(Please exchange the peace with the words, “The peace of Christ be with you.”) *ACT OF PRAISE (Hymn 513) FESTIVAL CANTICLE

This Is the Feast of Victory

(The congregation is invited to sing with the choir.)

Refrain: This is the feast of victory for our God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Sing with all the people of God, and join in the hymn of all creation. Refrain.

CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH

(Everyone is asked to sign the Friendship Register,

which is located on the center aisle end of each pew.)

THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION SCRIPTURE Hear the Word of God! Our ears are open. Ephesians 4:1-16 (New Testament, pages 193-194 in your pew Bible)

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!

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Psalm 78:23-29

Refrain

Lord, you commanded the clouds above, and opened the doors of heaven. you rained down manna for all to eat, and gave them food from heaven. Refrain.

So mortals ate the bread of angels; there was abundant food for all. The people ate and were satisfied, you gave them food to their heart’s desire. Refrain.

John 6:24-35 (New Testament, page 98 in your pew Bible) SERMON “Give us a sign!” Donovan Drake

(A moment for meditation) *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the church. The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls women and men to all ministries of the Church.

(From A Brief Statement of Faith)

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THE EUCHARIST OFFERING Anthem (8:30 a.m.) Ave Verum Edward Elgar

Jesu, Lamb of God, Redeemer, Born the Virgin Mary’s Son, Who upon the cross a victim Hast mankind’s salvation won. Jesu, Lamb of God, Redeemer, Born the Virgin Mary’s Son,

Who upon the cross the victim Has mankind’s salvation won. From whose side, which man had pierced, Flowed the water and the blood:

By the sacred Body broken, Be in life and death our food. From whose side, which man had pierced, Flowed the water and the blood:

By the sacred Body broken, be in life and death our food. O Jesu, O Jesus O Jesu, hear us, Son of Mary, of Mary.

Anthem (11:00 a.m.) Ave Verum W.A. Mozart (Sung in Latin) Ave verum Corpus, natum de Maria virgine: Hail, true Body, born of the Virgin Mary, Vere passum, immolatum in cruce pro homine: Who has truly suffered, Cujus latus perforatum, unda fluxit et sanguine: was sacrificed on the cross for mortals, Esto nobis praegustatum mortis examine, Whose side was pierced, whence flowed In mortis examine. water and blood: Be for us a foretaste (of heaven) during our final examining.

*DOXOLOGY LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*PREPARATION OF THE LORD'S TABLE *INVITATION

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*GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

Creating God … that we might see you face to face.

So as we prepare to come to the Table of joy, we join our voices with those who open their hearts to you in every time, and in every place, forever singing your praise:

(The congregation may be seated.)

Holy are you, O God, … and lead us into life with you.

Great is the mystery of faith:

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So now we pray that at this Table, … Strengthen us to serve. Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours, almighty God, now and forever.

These things we ask in the name of the one who taught us to pray, THE LORD’S PRAYER (Prayed in unison; see page 35 of the hymnal for text.) BREAKING OF THE BREAD COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE

(The people will move to the Communion stations as directed by the ushers. The celebrant will give each worshiper the bread. The worshiper dips the bread in the cup and partakes. An appropriate response is “Amen” or “Thanks be to God.” Please return to the pews, using the side aisles.)

Music during Communion Berceuse on Thaxted Tom Trenney Anthem (8:30 a.m.) Now the Silence Gerald Near

Now the silence Now the peace Now the empty hands uplifted Now the kneeling Now the plea Now the Father’s arms in welcome

Now the hearing Now the power Now the vessel brimmed for pouring Now the Body Now the Blood Now the joyful celebration

Now the wedding Now the songs Now the heart forgiven leaping Now the Spirit’s visitation Now the Son’s epiphany

Now the Father’s blessing Now Now Now

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Then the glory Then the rest Then the sabbath peace unbroken

Then the garden Then the throne Then the crystal river flowering Then the splendor Then the life Then the new creation singing

Then the marriage Then the love Then the feast of joy unending Then the knowing Then the light Then the ultimate adventure Then the Spirit’s harvest gathered Then the Lamb in majesty

Then the Father’s Amen Then Then Then

Anthem (11:00 a.m.) Bread of Heaven Peter Matthews

Bread of heav’n, on thee we feed, For thou art our food indeed; Ever may our souls be fed With this true and living Bread;

Day by day with strength supplied, Through the life of him who died. Vine of heav’n, thy Blood supplies This blest cup of sacrifice;

Lord, thy wounds our healing give, To thy cross we look and live; Jesus, may we ever be Grafted, rooted, built in thee.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

SENDING *HYMN 317 In Christ There Is No East or West MC KEE (see page 10 for music and text) *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Fugue in g minor W.F. Mozart/Biggs ________________________________ *(Those who are able may stand.)

The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Tommy Baird and David Baird

by their family.

The flowers in the Parlor are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of our dearest friend, Katie Rose Malone

by Susan Abington, Lena Levendoski and Susan Tatman.

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SERVICE NOTES WORSHIP LEADERS: Liturgist: Guy D. Griffith, Associate Pastor for Adult Education and Spiritual Nurture; (8:30 a.m.) Lay Liturgist: Tracy Moor, (11:00 a.m.) Lay liturgist: Scott Carey. MUSICIANS: (8:30 a.m.) Chamber Choir; (11:00 a.m.) Summer Choir; Shreyas Patel, Guest Conductor and Cantor; John W. Semingson, Director of Music Ministries; Polly Brecht, Organist. USHERS: (8:30 a.m.) Paxton Scott, Doug Cruickshanks, Sondra Cruickshanks, Jill Lindner; (11:00 a.m.) Brett Oeser, Henry Oeser, Nicole Oeser. Should a congregant need assistance at any time during the service, please contact one of the ushers in the Narthex or Parlor. COMMUNION: The Presbyterian Church (USA) practices “open Communion” without regard to denominational affiliation. All who are truly sorry for their sins and seek to become more faithful to Christ are welcome at the Lord’s Table. Westminster celebrates the “Eucharist,” meaning “thanksgiving,” on the first Sunday of each month, on the first Sunday of each liturgical season, and on every Sunday during the Season of Easter, except Baptism Sundays.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WELCOME: Westminster Presbyterian Church welcomes you to share our common journey to become more faithful disciples of Christ. Our love and acceptance of each other affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person, regardless of our differences, and bear witness to the love of God for all people and our commitment to Christ. Any who are interested in joining us in this journey are invited to speak with one of our Greeters, who will be in the Parlor after each service. The Greeters for today are (8:30 a.m.) Sondra and Doug Cruickshanks, and (11:00 a.m.) Aline Patte. ASSISTIVE HEARING DEVICES AND LARGE-PRINT BULLETINS are available from Ushers. Please tune hearing devices to channel 1. If you would like to take a hearing device home with you, please contact Paul Webb in the church office at 615.292.5526.

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PRAYER SERVICE FOR WHOLENESS IS SUNDAY, AUGUST 19 and will be held in the Chapel immediately following the 11:00 a.m. worship service. This brief and informal service (roughly 15 minutes) will include a time of centering ourselves in God’s love and light, sharing concerns and joys, and individual and communal prayer. Rev. Heidi Hudnut-Beumler and Claire Harris Kramer co-lead this service and remain available to pray with and for members of our community. Bring whatever needs for prayer are on your heart; all ages are welcome.

SUMMER CHOIR RUNS THROUGH AUGUST 19 and is open to anyone in the 7th grade through adults who would like to sing! The choir will rehearse in the chancel during the Sunday School hour (9:45 - 10:45 a.m.) and will sing for 11:00 a.m. worship each Sunday. Interested singers are invited to join in as their summer schedule allows. Contact John Semingson for additional information (615.292.5526 or johns@nashvillewpc.org). CENTERING PRAYER: Westminster has had a Centering Prayer weekly gathering for a number of years, which has brought strength and power to many. “Be still and know that I am God,” says the Psalmist. Come and be still, 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. on Thursday mornings in Room M-209, June through August. The half hour begins with a brief passage of scripture or uplifting word from ancient and contemporary spiritual guides, followed by twenty minutes in silence, and concluding with a version of the Lord’s Prayer. FALL NEW MEMBER CLASS BEGINS SEPTEMBER 9! If you are interested in exploring membership, would like to learn more about Westminster and the Presbyterian Church (USA), or discover the many opportunities for fellowship, study, small groups, mission and service offered through this vibrant community of faith, please join us. Questions? Please contact the Rev. Heidi Hudnut-Beumler (615-292-5526; hhudnutbeumler@nashvillewpc.org) or Elder Jim Hartman (615-887-3787; overlookjim@yahoo.com). To sign up for this seven-week class contact Trisha Biggs (615-292-6626; tbiggs@nashvillewpc.org) or speak with the Greeter in the Parlor following today’s service. COPYRIGHT INFORMATION: The music used in the service this morning is copyrighted under Christian Copyright Licensing International, Inc., No. 11221525.

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