Bold text is read by the congregation.

*Asterisk indicates when to stand in body or in spirit.

The Preparation for Worship is by Naomi Shihab Nye, from her poem, “Kindness.”

ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME HANDBELL PEAL

WELCOME THE REVEREND MARY NEWBERG GALE

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Before you know kindness as the deepest thing inside, you must know sorrow as the other deepest thing. You must wake up with sorrow. You must speak to it till your voice catches the thread of all sorrows and you see the size of the cloth. Then it is only kindness that makes sense anymore, only kindness that ties your shoes and sends you out into the day to gaze at bread, only kindness that raises its head from the crowd of the world to say It is I you have been looking for, and then goes with you everywhere like a shadow or a friend.

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

IDLEWILD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

JULY 4, 2021 | 11:00 A.M.

PRELUDE “TIERCE EN TAILLE” FROM MASS FOR THE PARISHES FRANCOIS COUPERIN LE GRAND (1668-1733)

*CALL TO WORSHIP THE REVEREND DR. JULIA GOLDIE DAY

Come, let us worship our God,

for there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Parent of all,

who is above all and through all and in all. We come with humility, gentleness, and kindness,

Bearing with one another in love. Let us worship God together.

*HYMN OF CELEBRATION: NO. 183 AUSTIN

“COME TO ME, O WEARY TRAVELER”

Hymn 183: This paraphrase and expansion of Matthew 11:28-30 by a Canadian minister is structured so that the first three syllables of each stanza provide the hymn’s skeleton and summary. The immediacy of the text is enhanced by the folksong-like setting later composed for it.

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION THE REVEREND DAVID J. POWERS

God of peace, we have rejected your redemption and forged our own way.

We hang between heaven and earth, caught up in our own folly. We have held fast to falsehood, deceiving others and ourselves.

We have sinned against you and done violence to others. Bitterness and wrath, anger and wrangling, Slander and malice consume us.

Evil runs rampant in our hearts. If you, O Lord, should mark our iniquities, who could stand? But there is forgiveness with you.

Our soul waits in hope for your word to redeem us, So that we may begin anew, a new day with you. Amen.

(Silent Confession)

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON

*RESPONSE

*PASSING OF THE PEACE BO NANNEY

The peace of Christ be with you.

And also with you!

In the presence of a holy God, we become aware of the ways we fall short of God’s best hopes for us, and the ways we have hurt others. We turn to God in prayer, asking for forgiveness.

We sing in thanksgiving for the gifts of forgiveness and new life.

Passing of the Peace is one of the most ancient responses in worship. We invite you to share a sign of peace with your neighbor in a sacredly distanced way.

At this time, those who have signed up for Worship & Wonder may proceed to the hallway and sign in with Ms. Emily. After worship, you may pick up your child on the second floor in the Old Library.

The sermon is a reflection on the day’s scriptures, suggesting implications for our faith and life.

PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

TIME WITH THE YOUNGER CHURCH BECKY TAYLOR & DR. DAY

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, for ever. Amen.

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION KATE WOLFKILL

FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON GALATIANS 5:22-23 ANTHEM HAL HOPSON “GOD BE IN MY HEAD”

God be in my head, and in my understanding; God be in my eyes, and in my looking; God be in my mouth, and in my speaking; God be in my heart, and in my thinking; God be at my end, and at my departing. - from the Sarum Missal

SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON THE REVEREND ELIZABETH H. DOOLIN EPHESIANS 4:25-32

SERMON “FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: KINDNESS”

SILENT REFLECTION

During this time, we invite you to continue your support of the church and her mission. Online giving is available through Realm and mailing a payment is also an option. Those in the sanctuary may drop off a check in the plates in the narthex.

Doxology literally means “words of glory.” Doxologies have long been used by Jews and Christians to praise God. We honor and thank God “from whom all blessings flow.”

RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION REV. GALE & REV. DOOLIN WORDS OF INVITATION

GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING & PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

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.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

OFFERING OUR GIFTS AND TITHES REV. POWERS

*DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all creatures here below. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise Triune God whom we adore.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*HYMN OF SENDING: NO. 436 O QUANTA QUALIA

“GOD OF COMPASSION, IN MERCY BEFRIEND US”

*CHARGE & BENEDICTION REV. DOOLIN

POSTLUDE FANTASIA ON “ALLEIN GOTT IN DER HOH SEI HER” ALL GLORY TO GOD ON HIGH JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (1685-1750)

Hymn 436: By ending with questions rather than simple affirmations, this text conveys a strong sense of faith in God’s presence and guidance without ignoring how much of the future remains unknown. The confidence of the text is well matched by its sturdy 17th- century French tune.

Please keep sacred distance as you leave church.

WORSHIP NOTICES

The sanctuary flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of James H. Denley by Barbara, Bryan, Tanya, Jamie, Josh, and Jenny Denley.

Sanctuary flowers are given in honor, celebration, or in appreciation of those we love. We appreciate your generosity in providing flowers to adorn our sanctuary for Sunday services. If you are interested in donating, find the registration page at www.idlewildchurch.org/worship-music/.

The cantors this morning are Donia Wade, Amy Phillips, Tyler Brumback, David Schnell, and Eugene Reynecke.

The 11:00 service is live at livestream.com/idlewild and on 96.1 FM. (Livestream apps are available for Roku and mobile devices.)

Music is printed under Onelicense.net A-702280.

VISITOR NOTICES

Welcome to our visitors! We are glad to have you join us for worship.

New members are received by the Session. If you are seeking a church home, we invite you to join the Idlewild family. Please call (901)726-4681 during the week.

For confidential prayer requests, call the prayer chain, (901)487-6062.

If you have a personal emergency, hospitalization, or pastoral care need, please call the church office at (901)726-4681. If it is after office hours or on the weekend, you may leave a confidential message (please press one to reach the voicemail box). Messages are checked regularly so that pastoral needs can be directed to the clergy.

ADULT FORUM

Next week Dr. Alexandra Chambers will discuss, The Christian Moral Tradition and the Incarceration of Women ‘Behind a Man.’ Join us in room 303W or on Zoom.

MINISTERIAL AND PROGRAM STAFF

Ministers: All the members of Idlewild Presbyterian Church

For staff phone numbers and emails visit www.idlewildchurch.org or call the church.

IDLEWILD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

1750 Union

Memphis TN 38104

www.idlewildchurch.org | 901-726-4681

David J. Powers Pastor and Head of Staff

Sara Dorrien-Christians Associate Pastor

Mary Newberg Gale Temporary Stated Supply

Corinne Nienhuis Parish Assistant

Stephen R. Haynes Theologian in Residence

Barry Oliver Director of Music Ministry

Julia Goldie Day Director of Children’s Ministry

Jeanene Mutchler Director of Youth Ministry

Elizabeth H. Doolin Director of Young Adult Ministry

Jacob Pierce Director of Re-Creation and Creative Play Ministry

Shari Gross Coordinator of Nurture Unit

Jenni Brooks Director of Operations & Communications