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SPACE FOR NOTES AND REFLECTIONS DURING WORSHIP
PLEASE PRAY FOR :
David Franzblau and family
Staci Alguire and family
Sue Stoddard and family
Andrea Koster and family
Marge Bergsma
Chip Wood
Bonnie Rottschafer
Leanne Reilly
Leah Koldenhoven
Fran and Les
Thora White
Molly Tholl
David and Michelle Wolf
Sophia Minnavino
Ryan Bosscher Family
Chris Vituj
Tolly Stiffler
April Baker
Betty and Joel Soule
Gwen Wallin
Dorothy Britcher
Diane Montgomery
Ardythe Wickman
Debbie Haley
Lylah Gritter
Anne Hooker
Jen Kaczor
Matt Fouch
Jim DePree
Barb
Carolyn Grin
Gina VanderKolk
Jon
Jean Norris Miller
Kara LaRussa
Phil Battershall
Dick Bellows
Bill Petchauer
Rick Congdon
Joan Fleser
Julia Bauer
Sander
Brenda Allen
Jon King
OCTOBER 20, 2019 • 10:30 AM
PRELUDE “Jubilant Fanfare” Mayflower Handbells by Kevin McChesney
NEWS OF THE CHURCH Mark Barger Elliott, Senior Pastor
CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Proclaim with me the greatness of the Lord; People: Let us exalt the name of the Lord together. Leader: Come, let us sing to the Lord; People: Let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.
CHORAL INTROIT “Sing with Joy to God, All the Earth” Chancel Choir (Psalm 66:1-2) Scott Bosscher, Director
“Sing with joy to God, all the earth, sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious. Sing, Shout! Make his praise glorious!”
Leader: Let us worship in spirit and in truth. Amen!
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*PROCESSIONAL HYMN #19 “Come, thou Fount of Every Blessing” NETTLETON
*OPENING PRAYER Lynn Barger Elliott, Associate Pastor
Leader: Mighty and merciful God, You have called us to be Your people And proclaimed us for the service of Jesus Christ.
People: As You have claimed us in our baptisms,
Strengthen us anew
To choose Christ’s way in this world.
Leader: We pray that Your Spirit might lead us
And that each of us, called to ministry,
May be provided with all the gifts of grace
Needed to fulfill our common calling;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, we pray, Amen.
*GLORIA PATRI #558
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
ANTHEM “Here I Am, Lord” Carol Choir (3rd-5th grades) (Words can be found in hymnal #541) Abby Brooks, Interim Children’s Choir Director; Melia Colwell, Accompanist
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Lynn Barger Elliott (Children 4 years old through 5th grade leave for Church School)
READING FROM SCRIPTURE Ellen DeHann, Lay Reader Luke 19:1-10 Pew Bible, Page 743
SERMON 9 Keys to Practicing Our Faith: Mark Barger Elliott The Discernment of Faith
A WORD ABOUT TODAY’S MUSIC Julia Brown, Director of Music
OFFERTORY ANTHEM “If You Search With All Your Heart” Chancel Choir by Craig Courtney
When you seek Me, you shall find Me if you search with all your heart. For I know the plans I have for you: plans of welfare, not of evil. For I know the plans I have for you: plans of hope and a future. I will bring you out of bondage to the land I have prepared. I will bring you home to Me. (based on Jeremiah 29:11-14)
*DOXOLOGY #563 AND DEDICATION OF GIFTS
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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MS CHICAGO MISSION TRIP
November 15-18 Middle School ELEVATE
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP by WED 10/23!
Contact Allison Houlihan—[email protected]
WELCOME
NEW
MEMBERS!
Terry & Carole Zylman
Bill & Beth Brackenridge
Jon & Sarah Grattan Brooks
Gwen Cieslak Ben, Drew
Max & Amanda Hotchkin Evelyn, Eli, Pierson
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October 20, 2019
TODAY
Reception Celebrating the Ordination of Ruth Bell Olsson
Please join us in congratulating Ruth in the Atrium.
29UP Pumpkins & Pints: 4-6:00pm Join in the family fun. Bring a beverage and a lawn chair. We’ll provide the chili and pumpkins crafts! Hosted by Jeff and Sarah Conway - 2833 Oakwood
UPCOMING EVENTS
OCTOBER 27 - 49Up Event: Brunch after church at Linear Restaurant
All Mayflower members and friends ages 49 and up (singles and couples) are invited to join us for
a festive brunch at this popular restaurant on the Grand River at 1001 Monroe Ave.
Please RSVP to Susan Jones at [email protected] or (616) 458-0305
Dr. Martin Neary, Associate Director Dr. Kenneth Bos, Organist
Scott Bosscher, Director of Music
SPECIAL SUNDAY CONCERT October 27 - 5:00pm
Mayflower Congregational Church
Join the Mayflower crew with a variety of tasks on site to help support the Habitat for
Humanity's Plaza Roosevelt community.
No experience necessary.
Please register asap via email by Nov 2 to Ruth Bell Olsson—[email protected] .
NOVEMBER 16 Habitat
Build Day 8:30am-4:00pm
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SERVICE OF ORDINATION
PRESENTATION Barbara Hohman, Moderator Leader: As many of you were baptized into Christ, we remember People: There is one body and one Spirit, just as we were called to the one hope of our calling. Leader: In Ruth’s baptism, she was clothed with Christ, and is now called by God through the voice of the church to enter into ministry as an ordained pastor. People: We remember with joy our common calling to serve Christ, and we celebrate God’s particular call to ordination.
SERVICE OF INSTALLATION Lynn Barger Elliott Leader: There are varieties of gifts, but it is the same Spirit who gives them. People: There are different ways of serving God, but it is the same Lord who is served. Leader: God works through each person in a unique way, but it is God’s purpose that is accomplished. People: To each is given a gift of the Spirit to be used for the common good. Leader: Together we are the body of Christ, and individually members of it.
STATEMENT OF ORDINATION Mark Barger Elliott Within the community of the church, some are called to particular service as committee members, Church Council members and as pastors. Recognizing the importance of each office, the church ordains women and men in order to assure fulfillment of the primary responsibilities of preaching the Word and administering the sacraments, ordering the governance of the church, and providing for ministries of care and compassion in the world. Representing the one, holy, and apostolic church, Mayflower Congregational Church now ordains Ruth Bell Olsson to ministry as a pastor.
CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS Barbara Hohman, Moderator
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, Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer? 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.
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Will you fulfill your ministry in obedience to Jesus Christ, under the authority of Scripture? I will. Will you be a friend among your colleagues in ministry, working with them, and in accordance with 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 mission 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 faithful in proclaiming the good news in Word and Sacrament, teaching faith and caring for people? In your ministry will you try to show the love and justice of Jesus Christ? I will.
MODERATOR ADDRESSES THE CONGREGATION Do we, the members of Mayflower, accept Ruth Bell Olsson as a pastor, chosen by God through the voice of this congregation to guide us in the way of Jesus Christ? We do.
PRAYER FOR ORDINATION Mark Barger Elliott PRAYER OF ORDINATION Mark Barger Elliott, Barbara Hohman DECLARATION OF ORDINATION Barbara Hohman PRESENTATION OF GIFTS OF ORDINATION Lynn Barger Elliott CHARGE TO THE CONGREGATION Rev. Katherine Baker CHARGE TO THE NEWLY ORDAINED Rev. Susan Sparta
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Lynn Barger Elliott
*RECESSIONAL HYMN #353 “Be Thou My Vision” SLANE
*BENEDICTION Ruth Bell Olsson
*All who are able are invited to stand.
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*SUNG BENEDICTION “Dona Nobis Pacem” Mayflower Bells and Traditional Congregation POSTLUDE “Be Thou My Vision” Julia Brown, by Fred Bock Organ
Ordination Participants REV. KATHERINE BAKER Katherine is an ordained minister in the Reformed Church in America. She attended Princeton Theological Seminary with additional coursework at Jewish Theological Seminary and New Brunswick Theological Seminary. Katherine has served in various parish, clinical, campus, and non-profit ministry settings.
REV. SUSAN SPARTA Susan graduated from Chicago Theological Seminary. A ‘dual career’ individual, she is both clergy and active in the world of business, specifically, human resources. Susan’s vocational call is to be a supportive friend and prophetic guide to leaders both in and outside the church.
WELCOME! Hearing assistance is available on the main floor by using the T-switch on your hearing aid. Handheld receivers with earphones are also available from the ushers.
FLOWERS on the Communion Table are given by Christian and Elaine Matthews in memory of their parents. Pulpit and Lectern flowers are given in honor of the ordination of Ruth Bell Olsson by her parents, Robert and Helen Bell.
SEARCH: “Mark Barger Elliott” on Apple Podcasts “Mayflower Congregational Church” on Facebook
WEBSITE: MayflowerChurch.org • CHURCH OFFICE: 616-459-6255
QUESTIONS: Pastor Mark Barger Elliott, [email protected]
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Will you fulfill your ministry in obedience to Jesus Christ, under the authority of Scripture? I will. Will you be a friend among your colleagues in ministry, working with them, and in accordance with 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 mission 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 faithful in proclaiming the good news in Word and Sacrament, teaching faith and caring for people? In your ministry will you try to show the love and justice of Jesus Christ? I will.
MODERATOR ADDRESSES THE CONGREGATION Do we, the members of Mayflower, accept Ruth Bell Olsson as a pastor, chosen by God through the voice of this congregation to guide us in the way of Jesus Christ? We do.
PRAYER FOR ORDINATION Mark Barger Elliott PRAYER OF ORDINATION Mark Barger Elliott, Barbara Hohman DECLARATION OF ORDINATION Barbara Hohman PRESENTATION OF GIFTS OF ORDINATION Lynn Barger Elliott CHARGE TO THE CONGREGATION Rev. Katherine Baker CHARGE TO THE NEWLY ORDAINED Rev. Susan Sparta
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Lynn Barger Elliott
*RECESSIONAL HYMN #353 “Be Thou My Vision” SLANE
*BENEDICTION Ruth Bell Olsson
*All who are able are invited to stand.
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*SUNG BENEDICTION “Dona Nobis Pacem” Mayflower Bells and Traditional Congregation POSTLUDE “Be Thou My Vision” Julia Brown, by Fred Bock Organ
Ordination Participants REV. KATHERINE BAKER Katherine is an ordained minister in the Reformed Church in America. She attended Princeton Theological Seminary with additional coursework at Jewish Theological Seminary and New Brunswick Theological Seminary. Katherine has served in various parish, clinical, campus, and non-profit ministry settings.
REV. SUSAN SPARTA Susan graduated from Chicago Theological Seminary. A ‘dual career’ individual, she is both clergy and active in the world of business, specifically, human resources. Susan’s vocational call is to be a supportive friend and prophetic guide to leaders both in and outside the church.
WELCOME! Hearing assistance is available on the main floor by using the T-switch on your hearing aid. Handheld receivers with earphones are also available from the ushers.
FLOWERS on the Communion Table are given by Christian and Elaine Matthews in memory of their parents. Pulpit and Lectern flowers are given in honor of the ordination of Ruth Bell Olsson by her parents, Robert and Helen Bell.
SEARCH: “Mark Barger Elliott” on Apple Podcasts “Mayflower Congregational Church” on Facebook
WEBSITE: MayflowerChurch.org • CHURCH OFFICE: 616-459-6255
QUESTIONS: Pastor Mark Barger Elliott, [email protected]
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October 20, 2019
TODAY
Reception Celebrating the Ordination of Ruth Bell Olsson
Please join us in congratulating Ruth in the Atrium.
29UP Pumpkins & Pints: 4-6:00pm Join in the family fun. Bring a beverage and a lawn chair. We’ll provide the chili and pumpkins crafts! Hosted by Jeff and Sarah Conway - 2833 Oakwood
UPCOMING EVENTS
OCTOBER 27 - 49Up Event: Brunch after church at Linear Restaurant
All Mayflower members and friends ages 49 and up (singles and couples) are invited to join us for
a festive brunch at this popular restaurant on the Grand River at 1001 Monroe Ave.
Please RSVP to Susan Jones at [email protected] or (616) 458-0305
Dr. Martin Neary, Associate Director Dr. Kenneth Bos, Organist
Scott Bosscher, Director of Music
SPECIAL SUNDAY CONCERT October 27 - 5:00pm
Mayflower Congregational Church
Join the Mayflower crew with a variety of tasks on site to help support the Habitat for
Humanity's Plaza Roosevelt community.
No experience necessary.
Please register asap via email by Nov 2 to Ruth Bell Olsson—[email protected] .
NOVEMBER 16 Habitat
Build Day 8:30am-4:00pm
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SERVICE OF ORDINATION
PRESENTATION Barbara Hohman, Moderator Leader: As many of you were baptized into Christ, we remember People: There is one body and one Spirit, just as we were called to the one hope of our calling. Leader: In Ruth’s baptism, she was clothed with Christ, and is now called by God through the voice of the church to enter into ministry as an ordained pastor. People: We remember with joy our common calling to serve Christ, and we celebrate God’s particular call to ordination.
SERVICE OF INSTALLATION Lynn Barger Elliott Leader: There are varieties of gifts, but it is the same Spirit who gives them. People: There are different ways of serving God, but it is the same Lord who is served. Leader: God works through each person in a unique way, but it is God’s purpose that is accomplished. People: To each is given a gift of the Spirit to be used for the common good. Leader: Together we are the body of Christ, and individually members of it.
STATEMENT OF ORDINATION Mark Barger Elliott Within the community of the church, some are called to particular service as committee members, Church Council members and as pastors. Recognizing the importance of each office, the church ordains women and men in order to assure fulfillment of the primary responsibilities of preaching the Word and administering the sacraments, ordering the governance of the church, and providing for ministries of care and compassion in the world. Representing the one, holy, and apostolic church, Mayflower Congregational Church now ordains Ruth Bell Olsson to ministry as a pastor.
CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS Barbara Hohman, Moderator
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, Creator, Redeemer, Sustainer? 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.
2
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN #19 “Come, thou Fount of Every Blessing” NETTLETON
*OPENING PRAYER Lynn Barger Elliott, Associate Pastor
Leader: Mighty and merciful God, You have called us to be Your people And proclaimed us for the service of Jesus Christ.
People: As You have claimed us in our baptisms,
Strengthen us anew
To choose Christ’s way in this world.
Leader: We pray that Your Spirit might lead us
And that each of us, called to ministry,
May be provided with all the gifts of grace
Needed to fulfill our common calling;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, we pray, Amen.
*GLORIA PATRI #558
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
ANTHEM “Here I Am, Lord” Carol Choir (3rd-5th grades) (Words can be found in hymnal #541) Abby Brooks, Interim Children’s Choir Director; Melia Colwell, Accompanist
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Lynn Barger Elliott (Children 4 years old through 5th grade leave for Church School)
READING FROM SCRIPTURE Ellen DeHann, Lay Reader Luke 19:1-10 Pew Bible, Page 743
SERMON 9 Keys to Practicing Our Faith: Mark Barger Elliott The Discernment of Faith
A WORD ABOUT TODAY’S MUSIC Julia Brown, Director of Music
OFFERTORY ANTHEM “If You Search With All Your Heart” Chancel Choir by Craig Courtney
When you seek Me, you shall find Me if you search with all your heart. For I know the plans I have for you: plans of welfare, not of evil. For I know the plans I have for you: plans of hope and a future. I will bring you out of bondage to the land I have prepared. I will bring you home to Me. (based on Jeremiah 29:11-14)
*DOXOLOGY #563 AND DEDICATION OF GIFTS
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
7
MS CHICAGO MISSION TRIP
November 15-18 Middle School ELEVATE
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP by WED 10/23!
Contact Allison Houlihan—[email protected]
WELCOME
NEW
MEMBERS!
Terry & Carole Zylman
Bill & Beth Brackenridge
Jon & Sarah Grattan Brooks
Gwen Cieslak Ben, Drew
Max & Amanda Hotchkin Evelyn, Eli, Pierson
8
SPACE FOR NOTES AND REFLECTIONS DURING WORSHIP
PLEASE PRAY FOR :
David Franzblau and family
Staci Alguire and family
Sue Stoddard and family
Andrea Koster and family
Marge Bergsma
Chip Wood
Bonnie Rottschafer
Leanne Reilly
Leah Koldenhoven
Fran and Les
Thora White
Molly Tholl
David and Michelle Wolf
Sophia Minnavino
Ryan Bosscher Family
Chris Vituj
Tolly Stiffler
April Baker
Betty and Joel Soule
Gwen Wallin
Dorothy Britcher
Diane Montgomery
Ardythe Wickman
Debbie Haley
Lylah Gritter
Anne Hooker
Jen Kaczor
Matt Fouch
Jim DePree
Barb
Carolyn Grin
Gina VanderKolk
Jon
Jean Norris Miller
Kara LaRussa
Phil Battershall
Dick Bellows
Bill Petchauer
Rick Congdon
Joan Fleser
Julia Bauer
Sander
Brenda Allen
Jon King
OCTOBER 20, 2019 • 10:30 AM
PRELUDE “Jubilant Fanfare” Mayflower Handbells by Kevin McChesney
NEWS OF THE CHURCH Mark Barger Elliott, Senior Pastor
CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Proclaim with me the greatness of the Lord; People: Let us exalt the name of the Lord together. Leader: Come, let us sing to the Lord; People: Let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.
CHORAL INTROIT “Sing with Joy to God, All the Earth” Chancel Choir (Psalm 66:1-2) Scott Bosscher, Director
“Sing with joy to God, all the earth, sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious. Sing, Shout! Make his praise glorious!”
Leader: Let us worship in spirit and in truth. Amen!
