Making God’s Love Visible

The Last Supper by John August Swanson

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOSTJuly 5, 2020

[This hymn immediately follows the Call to Worship on the next page of the bulletin.]

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GATHERING

OPENING VOLUNTARY Voluntary in A Major William SelbyAs the voluntary begins, let the time and the music help to center you for worship.

WELCOME AND LIFE IN THE CHURCH

CALL TO WORSHIP One: O give thanks to the Lord, call on God’s holy name, make known God’s deeds among the peoples. All: Sing to the Lord; tell of all the wonderful works of God.One: Seek the Lord; seek God’s presence continually.All: Remember the wonderful works God has done, the judgments God has uttered, One: The Lord is mindful of this covenant, even to a thousand generations,All: the everlasting covenant that God made with our forebears and our ancestors.One: So God brings God’s people out with joy, God’s beloved ones with singing,All: that they might hold fast to God’s commandments forever. Praise the Lord!

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Gracious and loving God – in Christ You have shown us that there is a time to rejoice and a time to mourn. We rejoice in the occasions when all our human differences melt away in a foretaste of the feast of Your Kingdom. We mourn the times we remain divided and torn as a human family. We rejoice in the days that lift our sights beyond ourselves and stretch our hearts toward the needs of others. We mourn the times when our vision remains narrow. We rejoice in the time we choose to live in the light of forgiveness and love. We mourn the days we dwell in anger and fear. O God, be our companion as we mourn our failures to live as You have urged us to live; heal our sadness, and open our hearts to the joy of right living that You intend, that we may follow Jesus to the feast of love, hope and justice that is Your Kingdom.

SILENT CONFESSION

Please know that, in recording all the parts of this liturgy –— spoken, sung and played —we have carefully observed responsible norms of social distancing.

Please join in reading or singing those parts of the service printed in bold.

In celebration of Independence Day the organ voluntaries this morning are by the early American composer William Selby (1738 –1798). Born in London, Selby emigrated to New England in 1773 and served as organist of Trinity Church, Newport, Rhode Island, and King’s Chapel in Boston.

The Call to Worship is adapted from Psalm 105.

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ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

PASSING OF THE PEACE

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Just as I am, thou wilt receive,wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;because thy promise I believe,O Lamb of God, I come; I come!

This is Stanza 3 of Hymn 442 Just as I Am, without One Plea (woodworth).

PROCLAIMING THE WORD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Ezzie Gerety OLD TESTAMENT READING Deuteronomy 30:11–20 This is the word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

A CONVERSATION WITH YOUNG DISCIPLES

NEW TESTAMENT READING Matthew 26:17–30The grass withers; the flower fades— the word of our God endures forever.

SERMON Our Daily Bread Rev. Dr. Spalding

The Prayer for Illumination turns our attention to God to ask that we hear God’s word in order to better know God’s will for our lives.

This summer we welcome children and youth as Lay Readers. Today’s reader, Ezzie Gerety, is the daughter of new members Heather and Peregrine Gerety.

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This Is My SongTHE LIFE OF THE NATIONS

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The Þrst two stanzas of this hymn were written between the 20th centuryÕs two world wars and focus on thetheme of international peace. The third stanza, by another author and added later, uses the language of theLord’s Prayer to voice a distinctly Christian perspective.

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The first two stanzas of this hymn which focus on the theme of international peace, were written by Lloyd Stone (1912–1993) between the 20th century’s two world wars. Stone attended the University of Southern California as a music major with the intent of becoming a teacher. Instead, he joined a circus bound for Hawaii where he remained for the rest of his life, writing poems and songs.

The third stanza, written by Georgia Harkness (1891–1974) and added later, uses the language of the Lord’s Prayer to voice a distinctly Christian perspective. Harkness was the first woman to teach theology in an American seminary.

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

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Great Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s PrayerOne: The Lord be with you.All: And also with you.One: Lift up your hearts.All: We lift them up to the Lord.One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

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.

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OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS

Offertory The Music of Living Dan ForrestLorna Hildebrandt, Leslie Smith, Heidi Hess-Willis,

David Magumba, Benton DeGroot, Brent IveyGiver of life, Creator of all that is lovely,Teach me to sing the words to your song.I want to feel the music of living;And not fear the sad songs, but from them make new songs.Composed of both laughter and tears.

Giver of life, Creator of all that is lovely,Teach me to dance to the sounds of your world.I want to move in rhythm with your plan.Help me to follow your leading,To risk even falling, rise and keep trying,For you are leading the dance.

Giver of life, Creator of all that is lovely,Teach me to sing the words to your song.

Use these offertory moments to savor your gratitude for the abundance of God’s love —and to consider your own response in loving service. As you consider making your offering, remember that the church’s regularexpenses continue in these difficult times. And the community around us needs your financial support: your faithful giving is like the breath of life to mission programs we love, neighbors in need, members who are hurting.

Though circumstances prevent us from passing an offering plate, they also require that we not take a pass on doing what we can to keep our ministries healthy during this crisis. Thank you for your faithful generosity!

Ways to give: online on the First Pres homepage … via “Text-to-Give” (855-904-1523) … use our Give+ app ... put a check in the mail ... or scan the QR code below. (Call Finance Manager Anna Miller if you need assistance.)

Communion of the People

Communion Music Taste and See taste and seeLorna Hildebrandt, Leslie Smith, Heidi Hess-Willis,

David Magumba, Benton DeGroot (Refrain)Taste and see, taste and seethe goodness of the Lord.O taste and see, taste and seethe goodness of the Lord, of the Lord.

I will bless the Lord at all times.Praise shall always be on my lips;my soul shall glory in the Lord,for God has been so good to me. (Refrain)

Glorify the Lord with me.Together let us all praise God’s name.I called the Lord, who answered me;from all my troubles, I was set free. (Refrain)

Worship the Lord, all you people.You’ll want for nothing if you ask.Taste and see that the Lord is good;in God we need put all our trust. (Refrain)

Prayer after Communion

We believe that the invitation to this Feast comes from Jesus himself and draws upon the oldest of Christian writings; it is theenactment of his teachings, the enfleshing of his words. Though we celebrate the sacrament virtually, the words and gestures of the liturgy will be familiar. Bound together by the Holy Spirit, the simple elements of bread and cup are visible signs of God’s grace at work in our world now — even during this time when we must be physically separate from each other.

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Please sign our virtual Friendship Pad.If you are worshiping with us via YouTube, Facebook, or radio, either click below to let us know that you joined us for worship today or sign the pad on our website at https://bit.ly/2RIig2I

Music copyright: All music is reprinted under OneLicense.net A-720542. All rights reserved.

Cover art copyright: The Last Supper by John August Swanson is used with permission from the Vanderbilt Divinity Library.

Sunday Communion Food Offering:Our Sunday Communion Food Offering today supports Hope Clinic. Canned food and other staples may be dropped off at First Pres Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Financial gifts may be made by check or online. Learn more on our website:https://firstpresbyterian.org/contribute/donate/donate-first-presbyterian

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Together met, together boundby all that God has done,we’ll go with joy, to give the worldthe love that makes us one,the love that makes us one.

This is Stanza 5 of Hymn 515 I Come with Joy (dove of peace).

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Build a Longer TableNOEL NOUVELET David Bjorlin

WELCOME TO WORSHIP! Our summer theme, “New Beginnings,” is focused on the ways that we are adapting to the changes in our lives brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Contrary to popular opinion, we have not entered a “new normal”; rather, we have been given an opportunity to embrace our current situation and to focus on the new beginnings that affect our future. As we explore this theme throughout the summer, we will ground our exploration in gratitude for each new day and discern new ways to persevere in the face of adversity.

Communion Food Collection. As we are fed at the Lord’s Table, we also come to feed others and lend support to those in need. Food donations and financial contributions will be received throughout the month of July for Hope Clinic. Non-perishable food may be placed in the collection bins provided at the Memorial Garden entrance to the church Monday through Thursday, 9:00 to 3:00. Financial donations may be made online at www.firstpresbyterian.org or may be mailed to the church. Please note the purpose of your check on the memo line.

A prayer team is available to those who would like prayer either before or after this service. On Sundays at 9:00 a.m. and at noon you may enter the prayer room by clicking on this link — https://firstpresbyterian.org/event/prayer-team. Prayer team volunteers are Nancy Fox (9:00) and Jean White and Lynne Lande (noon).

Join Rev. Sanderford for a virtual Coffee Hour Sunday immediately following the Closing Voluntary. For the first 20–30 minutes, we have group conversation, and then we split into small groups. Around 11:15, Coffee Hour conversations end. If you have questions or need help, please contact Rev. Sanderford. Today’s conversation prompt: Tell us about an occasion or experience of gratitude that has had an important impact on your spiritual life. Click here to enter Coffee Hour: https://firstpresbyterian.org/event/virtual-coffee-hour

Chancel flowers are given by Mark Ouimet in loving memory of Larry and Magdaline Ouimet; and by Polly Pan in loving memory of her parents Dr. Oscar and Viola M. Pan.

Red and pink rosebuds celebrate these recent arrivals within our church family:

Oliver James Finch, born March 16, 2020, son of Alexandra and Timothy Finch, and great-grandson of Paul and Eileen Cross;

William Burns Swarts, born March 16, 2020, son of Darryl Swarts and Rachel Sanford, and grandson of Bob and Kathy Swarts;

Grayson Scott Blackburn, born March 21, 2020, son of Amanda and Scott Blackburn;

Eleanor Mae DeLancey, born April 9, 2020, daughter of J. O. and Jane DeLancey, and granddaughter of Barbara and John DeLancey; and

Cameron Ryan Baker, born June 2, 2020, son of Katie and Danny Baker, and grandson of Tim and Marti Wendler.

If we missed congratulating you on a recent addition to your family, please contact the Church Office so that we might celebrate with you.

New Beginnings

ANNOUNCEMENTSOur next monthly Taizé Prayer Service is this Tuesday, July 7, at 7:00 p.m. Worship with us virtually with sung and chanted prayers, meditation, a period of silence, liturgical readings, and icons. There is no preaching. This service will be available via YouTube and Facebook.

Celebrating 20 Years of Resident MinistryThis year the First Pres Resident Ministry Program celebrates its 20th anniversary. In conjunction with this milestone, weekly updates from some of the twenty-seven former Residents provide fresh insight into the enduring effects of our unique program on the formation of Presbyterian pastors and the positive impact on the wider Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Today we hear from the Rev. Evans McGowan who served with Revs. Brennan Blue and Mary Elizabeth Prentice-Hyers as Resident Ministers from 2011–2013. Evans is pictured with his wife Emily Presley.

“I’m coming up on three years as the Campus Ministries Coordinator here at First Pres, and am very much enjoying the connections we’re making to the campus community. We’ve taken two undergraduate groups to Puerto Rico with PDA, and sent a group of graduate students to Nicaragua with our Nicaragua mission team. We planned to send undergraduates to Nicaragua in 2021 but with the cancellation of spring break at UM, we’ll wait. The residency program has been formational in my journey, from teaching out on Kauai to coming back to Ann Arbor to lead Campus Ministry at First Pres.”

New Members Class. We want you to become a member! We have a virtual class for those considering membership on July 26 at 11:00 a.m. You can join by transfer of your letter from another church, by Reaffirmation of Faith, by Confession of Faith (and baptism if you’ve not been baptized before), or as an Affiliate Member. It’s easy to join and a great way to get to know us, and others who are new to First Pres. Contact Rev. Rogers (mrogers@firstpresbyterian.org) for more info and the virtual link!

If you would like to have a professionally printed, coil-bound copy of the 2020–2021 First Pres Membership Directory, pre-orders will be taken through this Friday, July 10. The cost is $5. If you have been contacted by your Chapel Deacon and have already responded, you do not need to take any further action. Directories will be distributed in August by Deacons to those who have ordered and paid for a directory. A free pdf version of the Directory is available from your Deacon. If you don’t know who your Deacon is, please check with the Church Office. Those who want a directory may order and pay at https://firstpresbyterian.wufoo.com/forms/membership-directory-summer-2020/

Everything about our response to Covid 19 can be found on our website and Facebook page. If you are not on our weekly email list and want to receive updates, subscribe at our website.

Our church has been guided by our Pandemic Funeral/Memorial Policy which you can find on our website. All in-person gatherings for memorials, funerals, or interments are limited to ten people until further notice. Please contact Rev. Rogers if you have questions.

Please reach out by phone call, note, email, or Facebook messenger to those you are not seeing while our building is closed. We need one another now more than ever. If you are struggling or concerned and would like pastoral care, please call the Church Office, email Rev. Rogers, or submit your prayer request online. The Prayer Chain is actively praying for all prayer requests, lifting up joys as well as concerns.

Our Covid-19 Love Made Visible Appeal has ended; thanks to all who participated. The appeal raised $86,364, which been allocated to the two purposes for which the funds were raised – humanitarian relief and improvements in technology – according to the designations of the donors. The resources allocated to humanitarian efforts will support local partner agencies – Cass Community Social Services, The Corner Health Center, Dawn Farm, Food Gatherers, Open Door Ministry, Fort Street Presbyterian Church, Safe House, andWashtenaw Community College Emergency Food Pantry – who assist some of our most vulnerable neighbors. And the resources allocated to technology will help to move our worship services, events and programs into a more accessible and sustainable digital format – beginning with the service this morning, videotaped in the Sanctuary at First Pres. Thank you so much for your help in this time of great need.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS Our undergraduate campus ministry, UKirk@UMich, continues to meet online Wednesdays @ 8:00 p.m. for Small Group. Please contact Rev. McGowan (campus@firstpresbyterian.org) for more information.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES Please contact Rev. Mark Mares, Minister of Youth & Families, for information about the numerous ways youth are connecting at this time. Mark can be reached at mmares@firstpresbyterian.org.

Join us for our next BOOK READ! During the month of July, youth will be reading The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo. This is a wonderful book (National Book Award winner!) that explores a number of issues, but does so in beautiful poetry and narrative. We will meet on Sunday, July 26, at 7: 00 p.m., via Zoom (or if we’re able, outside in small groups).

Dungeons & Dragons AdventureDo you like using your imagination? How about exploring new worlds and working on a team? We would love to have you join us! Contact Rev. Mark for more information.

College Orientation. We invite all recent High School graduates to save the date for a special “college lunch” with Revs. Mares and McGowan on July 19. Time and location are TBD.

Compassion Camp: Be Loved — Be Kind — Be You Sundays July 12 & 26 and August 9 & 23 @ 11:00 a.m. via Zoom

Join Rev. Mark & Beca as we bring summer “Camp” to your home -- there will be Yoga, t-shirts, music, art, conversation, and lots of fun! We will examine different places in our lives where we can cultivate compassion. Rising 6th graders through rising 8th graders are invited to join us (MIDS), and High School students are invited to join us as leaders! Contact Rev. Mark if you would like to serve as leader. Compassion Camp’s goal is to cultivate compassion for each other, ourselves, and the world. Each participating family will receive a “Compassion Camp @ Home Pack” to further enhance your camp experience. Sign up here to reserve your t-shirt and Family Pack — https://firstpresbyterian.wufoo.com/forms/compassionate-camp-summer-series/

OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIESPlease contact Beca Torres-Davenport, Coordinator of Children’s Education & Family Ministry, for information about opportunities to connect and resources for children and families. Beca can be reached at btorres-davenport@firstpresbyterian.org.

A Compassionate Summer: Be Loved — Be Kind — Be You Sundays: July 12 & 26 and August 9 & 23Children four years old and older are invited to join us for age-appropriate offerings as we explore themes of compassion through central scripture passages. Compassion Camp’s goal is to cultivate compassion for each other, ourselves, and the world. Join by Zoom links provided in Children, Youth and Family weekly emails. We look forward to seeing you! Sign up here to reserve your t-shirt and Family Pack — https://firstpresbyterian.wufoo.com/forms/compassionate-camp-summer-series/

Bedtime Stories and Prayers — Thursdays at 7:00 p.m.As summer starts and we move into longer days and warm weather, Bedtime Stories moves from three days a week to one. We invite you to join us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/First-PresA2/) for a short livestream of a story and prayer each Thursday evening. Wear your jammies, enjoy your bedtime snack or drink, and snuggle down for story. Each sharing will be between five and fifteen minutes long. Recordings are available for later viewing on Facebook or YouTube.

God’s Garden of Love Care Sign Up — Tuesdays & Friday mornings Families and church members, help care for our First Pres garden! Plants, started from seeds at home, will be returned, and planted in the garden. We encourage families to sign up for one or two days of garden care (while practicing safe social distancing) throughout the summer. This will include watering, pulling weeds, and checking plants and produce as they grow. Not sure what to do? Help is available, Beca Torres-Davenport and a garden team will provide support as needed. Join us as we explore ways to make a “mustard seed” impact from our homes into our greater community. Produce from the garden will be donated to local food shelters, pantries, and food-insecure community members. Questions? Contact Beca. Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4faaaf2daa8-first3

Last Word Fridays — Children & Youth Parent Happy HourRev. Mark Mares and Beca Torres-Davenport invite all parents of children and youth to join us one Friday a month this summer for a virtual happy hour hangout. This will be a place to relax, kick back with your favorite summer beverage, and enjoy each other’s company as we spend time connecting. Keep an eye out for the Zoom link in your Children & Youth Ministry weekly emails. Please join us on Friday, July 24, and on Friday, August 21, at 8:00 p.m.

Congregational Art ProjectYou are invited to fold origami cranes for an upcoming art installation for when we return to in-person worship. Kits will include folding instructions, names of FPC members for whom you will offer a prayer as you write their name on paper before folding, and origami paper. Kits are available in the Church Office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9:00 – 3:00. Please call the office (662-4466) if you would like to come by to pick up a kit. If you would prefer to have a kit delivered, please contact DaveVanderMeer (dvandermeer@firstpresbyterian.org).

Deacons will deliver home communion kits in August and September. If you would like a kit for August or September communion, please contact your Deacon. Contact the Church Office to learn your Deacon’s name if you are unsure.

ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

Journeys Book & Bible Study will meet via Zoom on the second Thursday of the month this summer. Plan to join us this Thursday, July 9, and again on August 6, to discuss Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Fr. Richard Rohr. For more information, contact Rev. Frazier (afrazier@firstpresbyterian.org).

Presbyterian Women: Stay Connected! PW Moderator Ginny Bell continues to send out timely information in email blasts. We invite all women of the church to be added to the email list by contacting Ginny (virginiabell2013@gmail.com).

Gather ‘Round the 2020 Summer Writers Table — An Invitation to Good Reading and Conversation from First Pres and Kirk in the Hills

Sit down for lunch and conversation via Zoom with award-winning, best-selling writers Scott Ellsworth and Marilyn McEntyre. Bring your lunch at 12:15 p.m. and eat, learn, and grow — at the table of these amazing writers. Either click on the Zoom link on our website or contact Rev. Sanderford (jsanderford@firstpresbyerian.org) for the Zoom link.

July 12 and 19Guest Writer: Scott Ellsworth

Topic: Sports and Race

August 2 and 9Guest Writer: Marilyn McEntyre

Topic: Spirituality, Literature and Medicine

Take a mini-pilgrimage at Gallup Park here in Ann Arbor and explore your faith. We have prepared three walking guides with different themes that foster reflection as you walk the 1.35 (or 1.65) mile trail at Gallup Park. We hope you will explore this new way to stay physically distant, enjoy the outdoors, and reflect on your journey. The guides and a park map may be found our on website.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVESupport Hope Clinic in July. Non-perishable food may be placed in the collection bins provided at the Memorial Garden entrance to the church Mondays through Thursdays, 9:00 to 3:00. Financial donations may be made online (www.firstpresbyterian.org/donate) or may be mailed to the church. Please note the purpose of your check on the memo line.

Prayer Team Volunteer Opportunity. Our Prayer Team meets virtually each Sunday at 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to pray for those seeking support via our online prayer room. If you are a person who is willing to pray for others and would be comfortable with online prayer, please help lead the prayer team by contacting Rev. Rogers to sign up to serve.

SAVE THE DATE!

Mature Singles are again enjoying dinners in restaurants on Friday evenings, but planning only one or two weeks at a time. Please call Marcy (995–2519) if you would like more information.

Our August Taizé Prayer Service will be on Tuesday, August 4, at 7:00 p.m.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH STAFF

Robin Agnew, Administrative Assistant

Liz Call-Boyce, Finance Assistant

Reverend Andrew Frazier, Resident Minister

Pat Gilbreath, Welcome Center Volunteer Coordinator

Lisa Haddrill, Technology Coordinator

Dr. Paul Haebig, Interim Organist

Almer Harris, Maintenance Specialist

Reverend Khayla Johnson, Resident Minister

Mary Jones, Publications Coordinator

Cindy King, Administrative Assistant

Reverend Evans McGowan, Campus Ministries Coordinator

Reverend Mark Mares, Minister of Youth & Families

Kellie McInchak, Children’s Choir Director

Anna Miller, Finance Manager

Adrian Prundeanu, Facilities Manager

Linda Robinson, Office Manager

Reverend Melissa Anne Rogers, Associate Pastor

Reverend Amy Ruhf, Resident Minister

Reverend Jay Sanderford, Associate Pastor

Reverend Dr. Rick Spalding, Interim Pastor

Sandy Talbott, Wellness Coordinator & Parish Nurse

Beca Torres-Davenport, Coordinator of Children’s Education & Family Ministry

David VanderMeer, Minister of Music & Fine Arts