FEBRUARY 2
Dreamer: Joseph and His Brothers
GENESIS 37:21-28
WORSHIP LEADERS
Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Senior Pastor
Rev. Madison M. VanVeelen
Associate Pastor of Care
Rev. Hannah G. Ostlund
Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry
Bob Lindsay Liturgist
Sanctuary Choir
Dr. Michelle Louer
Director of Music and Fine Arts
Dr. John Allegar
Organist; Assistant Director of Music and Fine Arts
Patrick Pauloski
Director of Children’s and Youth Music; Director of Second Chamber Players
Carol Baker
Director of Cherub Choir; Coordinator of Fine Arts
Danny Fisher
Carol Choir accompanist
Tom Ristine
Cherub Choir accompanist
PROCESSION
Acolytes
Nora Kornmeyer
Olivia Pedersen
Element and Ewer Bearers
Representatives from Scouting America
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
R.J. & Allyson Talyor, with children Walter, Frederick, Oscar & Faye
All music in this service used by permission: CCLI License #719352; OneLicense #A-715008; or public domain.
WELCOME FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN
Following today’s Word with Children, children ages 4 through grade 8 may remain with their families or depart for Children’s Choir. If departing, please assure your child is wearing a green nametag. Children’s Choir pickup will be on the first floor in room 112. Childcare is available on the second floor for infants through age 3.
VISUAL AND HEARING ASSISTANCE
Please speak to an usher if you need a large print bulletin, large print hymnal, or an assistive listening device.
Prelude
February 2, 2025
FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
We Come Together as God’s People
Impromptu for Organ; Adoration Florence Price Dr. John Allegar, organ (1887-1953)
Welcome Rev. Christopher A. Henry
Children’s Choral Call to Worship Peace Like a River / Kum Ba Yah Spiritual Cherub and Carol Choirs arr. Jean Anne Shafferman Patrick Pauloski, conductor; Danny Fisher, piano; Tom Ristine, guitar
Someone’s singing, Lord, kum ba yah.
Someone’s singing, Lord, kum ba yah.
Someone’s singing, Lord, kum ba yah. Oh, Lord, kum ba yah.
I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river in my soul.
I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river, I’ve got peace like a river, kum ba yah.
* Call to Worship
One: Worship can always hold your story:
Rev. Madison M. VanVeelen
All: We bring our joy, our sorrow, our heartbreak, and our hope.
One: Worship always proclaims a new story:
All: God is always with us, so we are never alone. We are called by name and claimed by love. The hungry will be fed, the grieving will be comforted, the sick will be healed.
One: With trust and anticipation, with imagination and expectation:
All: Let us worship God.
* Prayer of Adoration
* Processional Hymn #430
Come Sing, O Church, in Joy!
Invitation to Confession
Prayer of Confession
Almighty God, you love us, but we have not loved you; you call, but we have not listened. We walk away from neighbors in need, wrapped up in our own concerns. We have gone along with evil, with pride, quarrelling, and divisiveness. Holy God, help us to face up to ourselves, so that, as you move toward us in mercy, we may repent, turn to you, and receive mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Silent Prayer)
Assurance of God’s Grace
* Response of Praise
* Passing the Peace of Christ
* Hymn O God, in a Mysterious Way
Gloria Patri Henry Greatorex
MARTYRDOM
We Experience God’s Word
The Word with Children
Prayer for Illumination
First Scripture Lesson Genesis 37:3-11, 18-20 (p.
Anthem
Nearer, My God, To Thee
Sanctuary Choir; Dr. Michelle Louer, conductor arr.
Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee. E’en though it be a cross that raiseth me; Still all my song shall be: nearer, my God, to Thee. Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee.
Though like the wanderer, the sun gone down, Darkness be over me, my rest is found; Yet in my dreams I’d be nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee.
There let the way appear steps unto heav’n; All that Thou sendest me in mercy giv’n; Angels to beckon me nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee!
Second Scripture Lesson Genesis 37:21-28 (p.
Dreamer: Joseph and His Brothers
“And they took Joseph to Egypt.” (Genesis 37:28b)
Moment of Silent Meditation
Bob Lindsay
33)
Lowell Mason (1792-1872)
Mark Patterson (b. 1969)
Text: Sarah Flower Adams (1805-1848)
33)
Sermon Rev. Christopher A. Henry
We Give Thanks to God
* Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed Rev. Hannah G. Ostlund
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
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.
Invitation to Discipleship and Generosity
Offertory Wayfaring Stranger John Jacob Niles
Michael Christopher, tenor (1892-1980)
I am a poor wayfaring stranger, while journ’ying through this world of woe, Yet there’s no sickness, toil, nor danger in that fair land to which I go. I’m going there to see my mother; I’m going there, no more to roam; I’m only going over Jordan, I’m only going over home.
I know dark clouds will gather o’er me, I know my way is rough and steep; Yet beauteous fields lie just before me, where God’s redeemed their vigils keep. I’m goin’ there to see my Father, He said He’d meet me when I come. I’m only going over Jordan, I’m only going over home.
I want to wear a crown of glory when I get home to that good land, I want to shout Salvation’s story in concert with the blood-washed Band. I’m going there to meet my Saviour, to sing His praise forevermore, I’m only going over Jordan, I’m only going over home.
Text: from The Original Sacred Harp
* Prayer of Dedication
We Go Forth to Serve
* Closing Hymn #426 Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak CANONBURY [verses 1-2, 4-5] * Charge and Benediction * Choral Benediction We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace Spiritual arr. Moses Hogan (1957-2003)
We shall walk through the valley in peace. For Jesus Himself will be our leader. We shall walk through the valley in peace.
THE POWER OF PRAYER
We remember in prayer these members who have died, and their loved ones. The white rose in front of the lectern is in memory of:
Marilyn Barnes
The Chancel flowers this morning are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Donald W. Buttrey from Greg, Karen, Alan and Jason Buttrey. 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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TODAY
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
NEXT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9
A STORY-SHAPED GOD: READING GENESIS
Rev. Christopher A. Henry • In the Place of God?
Watch Sunday worship all week long at SecondChurch.org/Live
UPCOMING EVENTS
SecondChurch.org/Events
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
