THE COMMISSION
Elder Ken Baker
Pastor Lisa Crismore
Rev. Kelley Jepsen
Rev. Rae Karim
Rev. Frank Mansell
Rev. Dr. Scott Seay
Moderator Ron Snow
Rev. Mo Wilson
Betsy Zarzour
ADDITIONAL WORSHIP LEADERS
Rev. Chris Henry
Rev. Karen Lang
Rev. Dr. Erin McGee
Rev. Gracie Payne
MUSICIAN
Dr. John Allegar
All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.
The image on the front page of the bulletin was created by former Lake Fellow, Rev. Rachel Klompmaker. The title of the piece is “Guardian” (in the style of Laura James), acrylics, 2020. The piece appeared in the October 2022 Eighth Day of Creation exhibit.
February 1, 2025
SERVICE OF ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION
We Come Together as God’s People
Prelude Fantasia super “Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott”, BWV 651 J.S. Bach “Come, Holy Ghost, Lord God” (1685-1750) Dr. John Allegar, organ
Welcome and Introduction from Whitewater Valley Presbytery
Welcome and Introduction from Second Presbyterian Church
* Call to Worship
Rev. Dr. Erin McGee
Rev. Chris Henry
Rev. Rae Karim
One: When forces in the world threaten us, when our bodies or spirits turn against us, there is One who seeks us, One who meets us, One who heals us, whose love washes over us and sets us free for joy. We have come to worship the One, our God, the living God.
All: Who calls prophets and teachers, children and elders to bear witness.
One: We have come to praise God, the almighty God.
All: Who answers the forces of hatred and hurt with the power of grace and courage.
One: We have come to bless God, the loving God.
All: Who gathers us into community and empowers us to be a sacred presence in the world.
One: We have come to worship God, all-gracious God.
All: Who chooses you and me, to receive and carry the Word of life and hope. We behold in the Spirit of truth your glory and our calling and will ever praise your name!
* Opening Prayer
* Opening Hymn #339
Be Thou My Vision
Invitation to Confession
Prayer of Confession
O Lord our God, you call us to proclaim the Gospel, but we remain silent in the presence of evil. You call us to be reconciled to you and one another, but we are content to live in separation. You call us to seek the good of all, but we fail to resist the powers of oppression. You call us to fight pretensions and injustice, but we sit idly by, endangering the lives of people far and near.
Forgive us, O Lord. Reconcile us to you by the power of your Spirit, and give us the courage and strength to be reconciled to others; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Savior. (Silent Prayer)
Assurance of God’s Grace
* Response of Praise Gloria in excelsis Deo
* Passing the Peace of Christ
We Experience God’s Word Prayer for Illumination
Zarzour First Scripture Lesson Jeremiah 1:4-8 (p. 685) Second Scripture Lesson Luke 3 & 15: Selected Verses
Called by God
“Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until you find it?”
(Luke 15:4)
* Hymn #356
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Ordination and Installation
Statement on Ordination
Profession of Faith
With the whole church let us confess our faith.
Do you believe in God the Father?
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Constitutional Questions to the Candidate
Do you trust in the Lord Jesus Christ your Savior, acknowledge him Lord of all and Head of the Church, and through him believe in one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? I do.
Do you accept the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be, by the Holy Spirit, the unique and authoritative witness to Jesus Christ in the Church universal, and God’s Word to you? I do.
Do you sincerely receive and adopt the essential tenets of the Reformed faith as expressed in the confessions of our church as authentic and reliable expositions of what Scripture leads us to believe and do, and will you be instructed and led by those confessions as you lead the people of God? I do and I will.
Will you fulfill your ministry in obedience to Jesus Christ, under the authority of Scripture, and be continually guided by our confessions? I will.
Will you be governed by our church’s polity, and will you abide by its discipline? Will you be a friend among your colleagues in ministry, working with them, subject to the ordering of God’s Word and Spirit? I will.
Will you in your own life seek to follow the Lord Jesus Christ, love your neighbors, and work for the reconciliation of the world? I will.
Do you promise to further the peace, unity, and purity of the church? I do.
Will you pray for and seek to serve the people with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love? I will.
Will you be a faithful teaching elder, proclaiming the good news in Word and Sacrament, teaching faith and caring for people? Will you be active in government and discipline, serving in the councils of the church; and in your ministry will you try to show the love and justice of Jesus Christ? I will.
Constitutional Questions to the Congregation
Do we, the members of the church, accept Tom as our Associate Pastor, chosen by God through the voice of this congregation to guide us in the way of Jesus Christ? We do.
Do we agree to pray for him, encourage him, to respect his decisions, and to follow as he guides us, serving Jesus Christ who alone is Head of the Church? We do.
Do we promise to pay him fairly and provide for his welfare as he works among us; to stand by him in trouble and share his joys? Will we listen to the word he preaches, welcome his pastoral care, and honor his authority as he seeks to honor and obey Jesus Christ our Lord? We do and we will.
Prayer of Ordination and Laying on of Hands Pastor Lisa Crismore
Declaration of Ordination and Installation
Charge to the Newly Ordained Rev. Mo Wilson
Presentation of Symbols of Ministry
Charge to the Congregation Rev. Kelley Jepsen
Offering and Offertory Sketch in Db Major, Op. 58, No. 3
Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
The offering is taken on behalf of the Commission on Preparation for Ministry of the Presbytery and goes to support our candidates, inquirers, and CREs in training.
Eucharist
Invitation to the Lord’s Table Rev. Tom Markey
Prayer Rev. Gracie Payne
Words of Institution
Serving of the Elements
Prayer after Communion
We Go Forth to Serve
* Closing Hymn #302 I Danced in the Morning SIMPLE GIFTS
* Charge and Benediction
Postlude
Tuba Tune in D Major C.S. Lang (1891-1971)
Immediately following the service, you are invited to join us at Meridian Hills Country Club for a reception and further celebration!
THE POWER OF PRAYER
How might we pray for you this week? Please visit SecondChurch.org/Prayer to fill out a Prayer Request Form. Together, we lift up our joys with thanksgiving and invite Christ’s tender care, guidance, and healing in our lives and in God’s world.
If you or a loved one is hospitalized, please contact:
Ashley McNamara, Coordinator of Pastoral Care AMcNamara@SecondChurch.org
GIVING
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Young Adults Brunch
February 2 • Meet in Narthex after 10 AM service
Tonos del Sur presents Lamentatio y Alegría (Lamentations and Celebrations), Indigenous Music of the Americas February 2 • 3 PM • Chapel
Middlers
February 4 • 7 PM • Blind Owl Brewery
Second Act: Community and Cards February 6 • 12 - 3 PM • Room 356
Faith and Child Development Forum: Mindful Parenting February 7 • 6 - 8 PM • Room 356
Umoja Movie Night
February 7 • 5:45 - 8 PM • Youth Suite
Annual Congregational Meeting & Brunch
February 9 • Following 10 AM service • Sanctuary
South Africa Seminar
February 9 • 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM • Common Room
Second Act February Gathering February 10 • 3:30 PM • McFarland Hall
Men@Second Pop up Social February 11 • 5:30 PM • Muldoon’s in Carmel