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Sunday Service Notes & Music

November 14, 2021

Prelude
Sicilienne, Maria Theresia von Paradis

Opening Hymn
51 We the Lord’s people, heart and voice uniting, Tune: Decatur Place

Song
Seek ye first the kingdom of God, Music by Karen Lafferty – Boys & Girls Choir; Judith Rautenberg, director

First Reading
Daniel 12:1-3

The Gospel
Mark 13:1-8

Offertory Anthem
Ecce Sacerdos Magnum, Edward Elgar – Chancel Choir

Presentation Hymn
686 Come, thou fount of every blessing, Tune: Nettleton

Sanctus
LEVAS 255, Grayson Warren Brown

Fraction Anthem
LEVAS 270, Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis

Music During Communion
Hymn 607 O God of every nation, Tune: Llangloffan

Closing Hymn
Hymn 665 All my hope on God is founded, Tune: Michael

Postlude
Festival Voluntary, Flor Peeters (1903-1986)

November 7, 2021

Prelude
IV. Adagio, from Symphonie V Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)

Opening Hymn
287 For all the saints, who from their labors rest, vv. 1-4, Tune: Sine Nomine 

First Reading
Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17

The Gospel
John 11:32-44

Offertory Anthem
I waited for the Lord, Felix Mendelssohn – Logan Clark & Katherine Buchanan, soloists & Chancel Choir

Presentation Hymn
556 Rejoice, ye pure in heart, vv. 1-3, Tune: Marion

Sanctus
LEVAS 255, Grayson Warren Brown

Fraction Anthem
LEVAS 270, Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis

Music During Communion
620 Jerusalem, my happy home, Tune: Land of Rest 

Closing Hymn
618 Ye watchers and ye holy ones, Tune: Lasst uns erfreuenz

Postlude
Toccata, Theodore Dubois (1837-1924)

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October 31, 2021

Prelude
Elegie No. 2, Jan Janca (b. 1933)

Opening Hymn
372 Praise to the living God! vv. 1-2, 4, Tune: Leoni

First Reading
Ruth 1:1-18

The Gospel
Mark 12:28-34

Offertory Anthem
God is Seen, Captain Kidd, arr. Alice Parker – Chancel Choir

Presentation Hymn
424 For the fruit of all creation, v. 1, Tune: East Acklam

Sanctus
LEVAS 255, Grayson Warren Brown

Fraction Anthem
LEVAS 270, Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis

Music During Communion
382 King of glory, King of peace, Tune: General Seminary

Closing Hymn
​​655 O Jesus, I have promised, Tune: Nyland

Postlude
Postlude, Peter Christian Lutkin (1858-1931)

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October 24, 2021

Prelude
Preludio, Giovanni Bolzoni (1841-1919)

Opening Hymn
493 O for a thousand tongues to sing, Tune: Azmon

First Reading
Hebrews 7:23-28

The Gospel
Mark 10:46-52

Offertory Anthem
The Call of Wisdom, Will Todd – Chancel Choir

Presentation Hymn
534 God is working his purpose out, vv. 1-2, Tune: Purpose

Sanctus
LEVAS 255, Grayson Warren Brown

Fraction Anthem
LEVAS 270, Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis

Music During Communion
Hymn 693 Just as I am, without one plea, Tune: Woodworth

Closing Hymn
410 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven, Tune: Lauda anima

Postlude
A Fuge or Voluntary, William Selby (1738-1798)

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October 17, 2021

Prelude
Musings on Engelberg, arr. Paul Leddington W

Opening Hymn
Hymn 477 All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine, Tune: Engelberg

First Reading
Hebrews 5:1-10

The Gospel
Mark 10:35-45

Offertory Anthem
Cantate Domino, Hans Leo Hassler – Chancel Choir

Presentation Hymn
Hymn 456 O Love of God, how strong and true, vv. 1-2, 4, Tune: de Tar

Sanctus
LEVAS 255, Grayson Warren Brown

Fraction Anthem
LEVAS 270, Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis

Music During Communion
LEVAS 58 The Lord is my light and my salvation, Lillian Bouknight

Closing Hymn
583 O holy city, seen of John, Tune: Morning Song

Postlude
Postlude, William Mathias (1934-1992)

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October 10, 2021

Prelude
Menuet antique, Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)

Opening Hymn
680 O God, our help in ages past, Tune: St. Anne

First Reading
Hebrews 4:12-16

The Gospel
Mark 10:17-31

Offertory Anthem
Give Me Jesus, Traditional Spiritual, arr. Rollo Dilworth – Chancel Choir

Presentation Hymn
488 Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart, Tune: Slane

Sanctus
LEVAS 255, Grayson Warren Brown

Fraction Anthem
LEVAS 270, Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis

Music During Communion
Here Is Bread and Here is Wine, Words & Music by William Flanders

Closing Hymn
460 Alleluia, sing to Jesus, vv. 1, 3-4, Tune: Hyfrydol

Postlude
III. Presto, from Sonatina, Op. 13, No. 1, Dmitri Kabalevsky (1904-1987)

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October 3, 2021

Prelude
Flute Voluntary, Benjamin Carr (1769-1831)

Opening Hymn
400 All creatures of our God and King, vv. 1, 4-5, 7, Tune: Lasst uns erfreuen

First Reading
Genesis 2:18-24

The Gospel
Mark 10:2-16

Offertory Anthem
For the Beauty of the Earth, Words by Folliott S. Pierpoint, ​Music by Conrad Kocher, arr. Phillip Keveren – Chancel Choir

Presentation Hymn
376 Joyful joyful, we adore thee, vv. 1 & 3, Tune: Hymn to Joy

Sanctus
LEVAS 255, Grayson Warren Brown

Fraction Anthem
LEVAS 270, Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis

Music During Communion
635 If thou but trust in God to guide thee, Tune: Wer nur den lieben Gott

Closing Hymn
397 Now thank we all our God, Tune: Nun danket alle Gott

Postlude
A Fuge or Voluntary, William Selby (1738-1798)

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September 26, 2021

Prelude

Opening Hymn
546 Awake, my soul, stretch every nerve, Tune: Siroë

Song of Praise
(11:15) LEVAS 243 Glory to God from Mass for Grace, Carl Haywood

First Reading
James 5:13-20

The Gospel
Mark 9:38-50

Offertory Anthem
This is the Hour of Banquet and of Song, Alfred V. Fedak – Chancel Choir

Presentation Hymn
609 Where cross the crowded ways of life, Tune: Gardiner

Sanctus
LEVAS 255, Grayson Warren Brown

Fraction Anthem
LEVAS 270, Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis

Music During Communion
LEVAS 177 It’s me, O Lord, African American Spiritual

Closing Hymn
347 Go forth for God; go to the world in peace, Tune: Litton

Postlude

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September 19, 2021

Prelude
Aria & Prelude, William Lloyd Webber (1914-1982)

Opening Hymn
390 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, Tune: Lobe den Herren

Song of Praise
(11:15) LEVAS 243 Glory to God from Mass for Grace, Carl Haywood

First Reading
James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a

The Gospel
Mark 9:30-37

Offertory Anthem
Come, Labor On, Jeremy J. Bankson – Chancel Choir

Presentation Hymn
379 God is Love, let heaven adore him, v. 1, Tune: Abbot’s Leigh

Sanctus
LEVAS 255, Grayson Warren Brown

Fraction Anthem
LEVAS 270, Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis

Music During Communion
LEVAS 177 It’s me, O Lord, African American Spiritual

Closing Hymn
WLP 789 Peace among earth’s peoples, Tune: Peace

Postlude

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September 12, 2021

Prelude
Proclamation on Wachet auf arr. Aaron David Miller (b. 1972)

Opening Hymn
484 Praise the Lord through every nation, Tune: Wachet auf

Song of Praise
LEVAS 243 Glory to God from Mass for Grace, Carl Haywood

First Reading
Wisdom 7:26–8:1

The Gospel
Mark 8:27-38

Offertory Anthem
Great Day, Spiritual, arr. Brazeal W. Dennard – Chancel Choir; Marjorie Coombs Wellman, soloist

Presentation Hymn
675 Take up your cross, the Savior said, vv. 1, 4-5, Tune: Bourbon

Sanctus
LEVAS 255, Grayson Warren Brown

Fraction Anthem
LEVAS 270, Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis

Music During Communion
Jesus, So Lowly, Harold Friedell – Chancel Choir

Closing Hymn
522 Glorious things of thee are spoken, vv. 1-2, 4, Tune: Austria

Postlude
Toccata Giocosa, Ian Hunt (b. 1971)

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September 5, 2021

Prelude
Mazurka, Op. 7, Frederic Chopin (1810-1849)

Opening Hymn
371 Thou, whose almighty word, Tune: Moscow

First Reading
Isaiah 35:4-7a

The Gospel
Mark 7:24-37

Offertory Solo
Lost in the Stars, Kurt Weill – Lou Bayard, soloist

Presentation Hymn
436 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates, vv. 1, 3, 5, Tune: Truro

Sanctus
S 130, From Deutsche Messe, Franz Schubert

Fraction Anthem
Mode 6 melody; adapt., Mason Martens

Music During Communion
Jesus, So Lowly, Harold Friedell – Chancel Choir

Closing Hymn
610 Lord, whose love through humble service, vv. 1-2, 4, Tune: Blaenhafren

Postlude
Waltz, Op. 64, No. 2, Frederic Chopin

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August 29, 2021

Prelude
En forme de canon, Théodore Salome (1834-1896)

Opening Hymn
372 Praise to the living God! vv. 1, 3-4, Tune: Leoni

First Reading
James 1:17-27

The Gospel
Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Offertory Solo
O Lord, support us, Gary Davison – Logan Clark, soloist

Presentation Hymn
556 Rejoice, ye pure in heart! vv. 1, 4-5, Tune: Marion

Sanctus
S 130, From Deutsche Messe, Franz Schubert

Fraction Anthem
Mode 6 melody; adapt. Mason Martens

Music During Communion
Ave Maria, adapt. from “Prelude in C” by J.S. Bach, Charles Gounod – Logan Clark, soloist

Closing Hymn
WLP 782 Gracious Spirit, give us your servants, vv. 1, 3-4, Tune: Abbot’s Leigh

Postlude
Sortie, César Franck (1822-1890)

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August 22, 2021

Prelude
Prelude on Beach Spring, arr. Dale Wood (1934-2003)

Opening Hymn
408 Sing praise to God who reigns above, Tune: Mit Freuden zart

First Reading
Ephesians 6:10-2

The Gospel
John 6:56-69

Offertory Solo
Domine Deus, from Gloria, Antonio Vivaldi – Logan Clark, soloist

Presentation Hymn
460 Alleluia! sing to Jesus! vv. 1 & 3, Tune: Hyfrydol

Sanctus
S 130, From Deutsche Messe, Franz Schubert

Fraction Anthem
Mode 6 melody; adapt. Mason Martens

Music During Communion
Quia respexit, from Magnificat, J.S. Bach – Logan Clark, soloist

Closing Hymn
530 Spread, O spread thou mighty word, Tune: Gott sei Dank

Postlude
Allegro from Voluntary IV, Op. 5, John Stanley (1713-1786)

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August 15, 2021

Prelude
Scherzetto, Christopher Tambling (1964-2015)

Opening Hymn
665 All my hope on God is founded, vv. 1-3, 5, Tune: Michael

First Reading
Proverbs 9:1-6

The Gospel
John 6:51-58

Offertory Anthem
Locus iste, Anton Bruckner – Chancel Choir

Presentation Hymn
LEVAS 117 I’m Goin’-a Sing When the Spirit Says Sing, African American Spiritual

Sanctus
S 130, From Deutsche Messe, Franz Schubert

Fraction Anthem
Mode 6 melody; adapt. Mason Martens

Music During Communion
Do Not I Love Thee, Detroit, setting by David W. Music – Chancel Choir

Closing Hymn
420 When in our music God is glorified, vv. 1-3, 5, Tune: Engelberg

Postlude
Trumpet Variations, Christopher Tambling

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August 8, 2021

Prelude
Prelude of “St. Anne,” J.S. Bach

Opening Hymn
427 When morning gilds the skies, vv. 1-4, Tune: Laudes Domini

First Reading
Ephesians 4:25-5:2

The Gospel
John 6:35, 41-51

Offertory Anthem
By An’ By, African American Spiritual, arr. Harry T. Burleigh – Charmian Crawford, soloist

Presentation Hymn
LEVAS 58 The Lord is my light and my salvation – Lillian Bouknight

Sanctus
S 130, From Deutsche Messe, Franz Schubert

Fraction Anthem
Mode 6 melody; adapt. Mason Martens

Music During Communion
Hymn 335 I am the bread of life, I Am the Bread of Life

Closing Hymn
366 Holy God, we praise thy Name, vv. 1-4, Grosser Gott

Postlude
Movement III of “St. Anne, J.S. Bach

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August 1, 2021

Prelude
Pavane, Paul Drayton (b. 1944)

Opening Hymn
522 Glorious things of thee are spoken, vv.1-2, 4, Tune: Austria

First Reading
Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15

The Gospel
John 6:24-35

Offertory Anthem
Panis Angelicus, César Franck – Katherine Buchanan, soloist

Presentation Hymn
761 All who hunger gather gladly, Tune: Holy Manna

Sanctus
S 130, From Deutsche Messe, Franz Schubert

Fraction Anthem
Mode 6 melody; adapt. Mason Martens

Music During Communion
LEVAS 154 Taste and see, James E. Moore, Jr.

Closing Hymn
527 Singing songs of expectation, Tune: Ton-y-Botel

Postlude
Scherzo, Alan Ridout (1934-1996)

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July 25, 2021

Prelude
Voluntary in E Minor, John Stanley (1713-1786)

Opening Hymn
51 We the Lord’s people, heart and voice uniting, Tune: Decatur Place

First Reading
Ephesians 3:14-21

The Gospel
John 6:1-21

Offertory Solo
Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing, Traditional; arr. Paul Halley & Theresa Thomason – Charmian Crawford, soloist

Presentation Hymn
709 O God of Bethel, by whose hand, Tune: Dundee

Sanctus
S 130, From Deutsche Messe, Franz Schubert

Fraction Anthem
Mode 6 melody; adapt. Mason Martens

Music During Communion
Hymn 674 “Forgive our sins as we forgive,” Tune: Detroit

Closing Hymn
615 “Thy kingdom come!” on bended knee, Tune: St. Flavian

Postlude
Allegro, Johann Gottfried Walther (1684-1748)

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July 18, 2021

Prelude

Opening Hymn
525 The Church’s one foundation, vv. 1-2, 4-4, Tune: Aurelia

First Reading
Ephesians 2:11-22

The Gospel
Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

Offertory Solo
Balm in Gilead, African American Spiritual, arr. Harry T. Burleigh – JT Spivy, soloist

Presentation Hymn
653 Dear Lord and Father of mankind, vv. 1, 4-5, Tune: Repton

Sanctus
S 130, From Deutsche Messe, Franz Schubert

Fraction Anthem
Mode 6 melody; adapt. Mason Martens

Music During Communion
WLP 774 From miles around the sick ones came, Tune: Tucker

Closing Hymn
708 Savior, like a shepherd lead us, Tune: Sicilian Mariners

Postlude

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July 11, 2021

Prelude
Choral Prelude on “Rhosymedre,” Ralph Vaughan Williams

Opening Hymn
8 Morning Has Broken, Tune: Bunessan

First Reading
Ephesians 1:3-14

The Gospel
Mark 6:14-29

Offertory Hymn
LEVAS 64 I Love to tell the story, Words by A. Katherine Hankey, Music by William G. Fischer

Presentation Hymn
455 O Love of God, how strong and true, vv. 1 & 4, Tune: Dunedin

Sanctus
S 129, Robert Powell

Fraction Anthem
S 155, Gerald R. Near

Music During Communion
Hymn 620 Jerusalem, My Happy Home, Tune: Land of Rest

Closing Hymn
379 God is Love, Tune: Abbott’s Leigh

Postlude
“Komm, Heiliger Geist,” J. S. Bach

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July 4, 2021

Prelude
Improvisation on “O Beautiful, for Spacious Skies,” Tune: Materna, arr. Charles Callahan

Opening Hymn
717 My country ’tis of thee, Tune: America

The First Reading
Letter to John Adams, Abigail Adams, March 31, 1776

Solo
How Can I Keep From Singing, Quaker Hymn, Robert Lowry, arr. Michael Burkhardt – Marika Klein, soloist

The Second Reading
“I Am Pleading With My People,” Sojourner Truth, 1878

Hymn
LEVAS 225 Oh, Freedom! vv. 1-2, 5-6, Spiritual, arr. Carl Haywood

The Third Reading
Supreme Court Ruling on Marriage Equality, Justice Anthony Kennedy, June 26, 2015

Hymn
They’ll Know We Are Christians, Peter Scholtes

The Fourth Reading
Address to the Commonwealth Club of California, Cesar Chavez, November 9, 1964

Hymn
LEVAS 228 Go Down, Moses, African American Spiritual, arr. Horace Boyer

The Gospel
Mark 6:1-3

Offertory Anthem
We Would Be One, Tune: Finlandia – Chancel Choir, recorded June 24, 2021

Presentation Hymn
607 O God of every nation, vv. 1 & 4, Tune: Llangloffan

Sanctus
S 129, Robert Powell

Fraction Anthem
S 155, Gerald R. Near

Music During Communion
Hymn 719 O beautiful for spacious skies , Tune: Materna

Closing Hymn
LEVAS 1 Lift Every Voice and Sing, Words by James Weldon Johnson, Music by J. Rosamond Johnson

Postlude
The Washington Post March, John Philip Sousa (1854-1932), arr. Robert Gower

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June 27, 2021

Prelude

Opening Hymn
LEVAS 194 Lead me, guide me, Doris M. Akers

First Reading
Wisdom of Solomon 1:13-15; 2:23-24

The Gospel
Mark 5:21-43, The Message

Offertory Solo
His Eye is on the Sparrow, Charles H. Gabriel, arr. S.A. Martin – Marika Klein, soloist

Presentation Hymn
518 Christ is made the sure foundation, vv. 1 & 4, Tune: Westminster Abbey

Sanctus
S 129, Robert Powell

Fraction Anthem
S 155, Gerald R. Near

Music During Communion
WLP 773 Heal me, hands of Jesus, Tune: Sharpe

Closing Hymn
376 Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, Tune: Hymn to Joy

Postlude

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June 20, 2021

Prelude
Ständchen (from Schwanengesang, D. 957), Franz Schubert (1797-1828), arr. Robert Gower

Opening Hymn
11 Awake, my soul, and with the sun, Tune: Morning Hymn

First Reading
1 Samuel 17: 32-49

The Gospel
Mark 4:35-41

Offertory Solo
The Lord Bless You and Keep You, John Rutter – Virtual Chancel Choir

Presentation Hymn
608 Eternal father, strong to save, Tune: Melita

Sanctus
S 129, Robert Powell

Fraction Anthem
S 155, Gerald R. Near

Music During Communion
Hold on just a little while longer, The Reverend Cleophus Robinson Jr. – Lou Bayard, soloist

Closing Hymn
559 Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us, Tune: Dulce carmen

Postlude
Trumpet Tune in D, David N. Johnson (1922-1987)

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June 6, 2021

Prelude
Cantabile, César Franck (1822-1890)

Opening Hymn
47 On this day, the first of days, Tune: Nicaea

First Reading
Genesis 3:8-15

The Gospel
Mark 3:20-35

Offertory Solo
Marvellous Error, Poem by Antonio Machado, Music by Paul Halley –  Charmian Crawford, soloist

Presentation Hymn
395 Creating God, your fingers trace, Tune: King

Sanctus
S 129, Robert Powell

Fraction Anthem
S 155, Gerald R. Near

Music During Communion
Ubi Caritas, Ola Gjeilo – Virtual Chancel Choir

Closing Hymn
594 God of grace and God of glory, vv. 1-2, 4, Tune: Cwm Rhondda

Postlude
God of Grace, Cwm Rhondda, arr. Paul Manz (1919-2009)

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May 30, 2021

Prelude

Opening Hymn
362 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! vv. 1, 3-4, Tune: Nicaea

First Reading
Romans 8:12-17

The Gospel
John 3:1-17

Offertory Solo
Amazing Grace, Early American Folk Melody, arr. Richard Walters – Katherine Buchanan, soloist

Presentation Hymn
370 I bind unto myself today, vv. 1-2. 6-7, Tune:  St. Patrick’s Breastplate

Sanctus
S 129, Robert Powell

Fraction Anthem
S 155, Gerald R. Near

Music During Communion
Hymn 29 O Trinity of blessed light, Tune: Bromley

Closing Hymn
423 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, Tune: St. Denio

Postlude

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May 23, 2021

Prelude
Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott (Come, holy Ghost, Lord God) BuxWV 199, Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707)

Introit
Hail this joyful day’s return, Tune: Beata nobis gaudia  – Marika Klein, soloist

Opening Hymn
48 O day of radiant gladness, vv. 1-2, 4, Tune: Es flog ein kleins Waldvögelein

First Reading
Acts 2:1-21

The Gospel
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

Offertory Anthem
Hallelu, K. Scott Warren – Virtual Chancel Choir; Doris Summey, soloist

Presentation Hymn
LEVAS 120 There’s a sweet, sweet Spirit, vv. 1-2, Doris Akers

Sanctus
S 129, Robert Powell

Fraction Anthem
S 155, Gerald R. Near

Music During Communion
Agnus Dei from Mass in B minor, Johann Sebastian Bach – Marika Klein soloist

Closing Hymn
516 Come down, O Love divine, Tune: Down Ampney

Postlude
Toccata in Seven, John Rutter (b. 1945)

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May 16, 2021

Prelude
Prélude à 5 parties, Jacques Lemmens (1823-1881)

Opening Hymn
214 Hail the day that sees him rise, vv. 1-2, 4, Tune: Llanfair

Gloria in Excelsis
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

First Reading
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26

The Gospel
John 17:6-19

Offertory Solo
Alleluia, Ned Rorem – Marjorie Coombs Wellman, soloist

Presentation Hymn
469 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy, Tune: St.Helena

Sanctus
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

Fraction Anthem
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

Music During Communion
Be Thou My Vision, Traditional Irish Melody, arr. Richard Walters – Marjorie Coombs Wellman, soloist

Closing Hymn
460 Alleluia! sing to Jesus, vv. 1, 3-4, Tune: Hyfrydol

Postlude
Fugue in C Major, BWV 545, J.S. Bach (1685-1750) – Gabriel Simerson, organist

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May 9, 2021

Prelude
Improvisation on Innisfree Farm    – John Hurd, guest organist

Opening Hymn
492 Sing, ye faithful, sing with gladness, Tune: Finnian

Gloria in Excelsis
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

First Reading
1 John 5:1-6

The Gospel
John 15:9-17

Offertory Solo
Be Thou My Vision, Traditional Irish Melody, arr. Richard Walters – Marjorie Coombs Wellman, soloist

Presentation Hymn
400 All creatures of our God and King, vv. 1, 4-5, 7, Tune: Lasst uns erfreuen

Sanctus
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

Fraction Anthem
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

Music During Communion
593 Lord, make us servants of your peace, Tune: Dickinson College

Closing Hymn
292 O Jesus, crowned with all renown, Tune: Kingsfold

Postlude
Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, BWV 638 (Salvation now has come for all), J.S. Bach (1685-1750) – John Hurd, guest organist

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May 2, 2021

Prelude

Opening Hymn
LEVAS 62 In Christ there is no East or West, Tune: McKee

Gloria in Excelsis
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

First Reading
Acts 8:26-40

The Gospel
John 15:1-8

Offertory Solo
Be Thou My Vision, Traditional Irish Melody, arr. Richard Walters – Marjorie Coombs Wellman, soloist

Presentation Hymn
379 God is love: let heaven adore him, Tune: Abbot’s Leigh

Sanctus
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

Fraction Anthem
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

Music During Communion
Hymn 487 Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life, Tune: The Call

Closing Hymn
296 We know that Christ is raised and dies no more, Tune: Engelberg

Postlude

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April 25, 2021

Prelude
Gavotte & Air, Samuel Wesley (1766-1837)

Opening Hymn
180 He is risen, he is risen, vv. 1-2, 4, Tune:  Unser Herrscher

Gloria in Excelsis
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

First Reading
1 John 3:16-24

The Gospel
John 10:11-18

Offertory Solo
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, Tune: Lobe den Herren, arr. Richard Walters – Rob Hall, soloist

Presentation Hymn
304 I come with joy to meet my Lord, vv. 1, 3, 5, Tune: Land of Rest

Sanctus
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

Fraction Anthem
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

Music During Communion
Hymn 645 The King of love my shepherd is, vv. 1-2, 5-6, Tune: St. Columba

Closing Hymn
708 Savior, like a shepherd lead us, Tune: Sicilian Mariners

Postlude
Vivace from Voluntary, William Boyce (1711-1779)

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April 18, 2021

Prelude
Meditation on Alleluia No. 1,  arr. A.D. Miller (b. 1972)

Opening Hymn
182 Christ is alive! Let Christians sing, Tune:  Truro

Gloria in Excelsis
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

First Reading
1 John 3:1-7

The Gospel
Luke 24:36b-48

Offertory Solo
Lord Jesus Christ! from “Prayer of Kierkegaard,” Samuel Barber – Marjorie Coombs Wellman, soloist

Presentation Hymn
184 Christ the Lord is risen again!, Tune: Christ ist erstanden

Sanctus
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

Fraction Anthem
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

Music During Communion
Hymn 178 Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks, Tune: Alleluia No. 1

Closing Hymn
208 Alleluia! The strife is o’er, the battle done, vv. 1-2, 4-5, Tune: Victory

Postlude
Postlude on Truro, arr. Michael Bedford (b. 1949)

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April 11, 2021

Prelude
Prelude on Vruechten, 17th Century Dutch, arr. James Biery

Opening Hymn
192 This joyful Eastertide, Tune:  Vruechten

Gloria in Excelsis
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

First Reading
1 John 1:1-2:2

The Gospel
John 20:19-30 (adapted)

Offertory Solo
Dwell Thou In Me, Marian Wood Chaplin – Marjorie Coombs Wellman, soloist

Presentation Hymn
205 Good Christians all, rejoice and sing!, Tune: Gelobt sei Gott

Sanctus
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

Fraction Anthem
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

Music During Communion
Hymn 206 O sons and daughters, let us sing!, Tune: O filii et filiae

Closing Hymn
209 We walk by faith, and not by sight, Tune: St. Botolph

Postlude
Postlude on Vruechten, arr. Alan Bullard (b. 1947)

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April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday

Prelude
Meditation on Easter Hymn, arr. Michael Bedford (b. 1949)

Opening Hymn
Hail thee, festival day! vv. 1-4, Tune:  Salve festa dies, arr. Joseph Willcox Jenkins

Gloria in Excelsis
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

First Reading
Acts 10:34-43

The Gospel
John 20:1-18

Offertory Anthem
Awake, Arise!, Howard Helvey – Virtual Chancel Choir

Presentation Hymn
204 Now the green blade riseth, Tune: Noël nouvelet

Sanctus
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

Fraction Anthem
Craig Phillips, Festival Eucharist

Music During Communion
I know that my Redeemer liveth, George Frideric Handel – Marjorie Coombs Wellman, soloist

Closing Hymn
Jesus Christ is risen today, Tune: Easter Hymn, arr. Gerald Near

Postlude
Toccata from Symphonie V, Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)

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March 21, 2021

Prelude
Pazienza, Percy Whitlock (1903-1946)

Opening Hymn
495 Hail, thou once despised Jesus!, Tune: In Babilone

Kyrie
David Hurd

First Reading
Jeremiah 31:31-34

Psalm
51:1-13

Gospel
John 12:20-33

Offertory Solo
Wash me throughly, Samuel Sebastian Wesley – Marika Klein, soloist

Sanctus
David Hurd

Fraction Anthem
David Hurd

Music During Communion
Let Us Break Bread Together, African American Spiritual, arr. Richard Walters – Marika Klein, soloist

Closing Hymn
473 Lift high the cross, Tune: Crucifer

Postlude
Saraband (in Modo Elegiaco), Herbert Howells (1892-1983)

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March 14, 2021

Prelude
Aus der Tiefe rufe ich (Out of the depths I cry, Lord, to thee), C.P.E. Bach (1714-1788)             

Opening Hymn
150 Forty days and forty nights, Tune: Aus der Tiefe rufe ich

Kyrie
David Hurd

First Reading
Numbers 21:4-9

Psalm
107:1-3, 17-22

Gospel
John 3:14-21

Offertory Anthem
God so loved the world, Bob Chilcott – Virtual Chancel Choir; Katherine Buchanan, soloist

Sanctus
David Hurd

Fraction Anthem
David Hurd

Music During Communion
What Wondrous Love Is This, Tune: Southern Harmony, 1835, arr. Larry Moore – Marika Klein, soloist

Closing Hymn
690 Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, Tune: Cwm Rhondda

Postlude
Aus tiefer Not (Out of the Depths I Cry to You), arr. Max Drischner (1891-1971)

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March 7, 2021

Prelude
Reflection on Erhalt uns, Herr, James Biery (b. 1956)

Opening Hymn
140 Wilt thou forgive that sin, where I begun, Tune: Donne

Kyrie
David Hurd

First Reading
Exodus 20:1-17

Psalm
19

Gospel
John 2:13-22

Offertory Solo
There Is A Place, Ellen Andrea Wang – Marika Klein, soloist

Sanctus
David Hurd

Fraction Anthem
David Hurd

Music During Communion
O Lord, Open My Lips, David von Kampen – Marika Klein, soloist

Closing Hymn
574 Before thy throne, O God, we kneel, Tune: St. Petersburg

Postlude
Ground Bass on Wer nur den lieben Gott, Neumark, arr. A.D. Miller (b. 1972)

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February 28, 2021

Prelude
Chorale Prelude on ‘Erbarm dich mein, O Herre Gott’ (Have mercy on me, O Lord God) BWV 721, J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Opening Hymn
401 The God of Abraham praise, vv. 1-2, 4-5, Tune: Leoni

Kyrie
David Hurd

First Reading
Romans 4:13-25

Psalm
22:22-30

Gospel
Mark 8:31-38

Offertory Anthem
Keep, Tarik O’Regan – Virtual Chancel Choir

Sanctus
David Hurd

Fraction Anthem
David Hurd

Music During Communion
My Eyes for Beauty Pine, Words by Robert Bridges, Music by Herbert Howells – Marika Klein, soloist

Closing Hymn
675 Take up your cross, the Savior said, Tune: Bourbon

Postlude
Arioso on ‘Herzliebster Jesu’ (Blessed Jesus), Carr. David Blackwell (b. 1961)

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February 21, 2021

Prelude
Andante tranquillo, Op. 101 No. 4, Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)

First Reading
Genesis 9:8-17

Psalm
25:1-9

Gospel
Mark 1:9-15

Offertory Anthem
Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, Traditional Spiritual, arr. Moses Hogan – Marika Klein, soloist

Sanctus
David Hurd

Fraction Anthem
David Hurd

Music During Communion
WLP 811 You shall cross the barren desert, Bob Dufford, SJ

Closing Hymn
150 Forty days and forty nights, Tune:  Aus der Tiefe rufe ich

Postlude
Allegro non troppo e pesante, Op. 101 No. 2, Charles Villiers Stanford

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February 14, 2021

Prelude
Songs of thankfulness and praise, Tune: Salzburg, arr. James Biery (b. 1956)

Opening Hymn
135 Songs of thankfulness and praise, Tune: Salzburg

First Reading
2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Sequence Hymn
LEVAS 58 The Lord Is My Light, Lillian Bouknight

Gospel
Mark 9:2-9

Offertory Anthem
Arise, Shine!, Joel Martinson – Virtual Chancel Choir

Presentation Hymn
129 Christ upon the mountain peak, Tune: Mowsley

Sanctus
WLP 853, John Karl Hirten

Fraction Anthem
WLP 868, John Karl Hirten

Music During Communion
Give Me Jesus, Traditional Spiritual, arr. Mark Hayes – Lou Bayard, Soloist

Closing Hymn
460 Alleluia! sing to Jesus, vv. 1, 3-4, Tune:  Hyfrydol

Postlude
Postlude on Salzburg, arr. Robert J. Powell (b. 1932)

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February 7, 2021

PreludeTBD

Opening Hymn
423 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, Tune: St. Denio

First Reading
1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Gospel
Mark 1:29-39

Offertory Anthem
There Is a Balm in Gilead, Traditional Spiritual, arr. Mar Hayes – Lou Bayard, soloist

Presentation Hymn
653 Dear Lord and Father of mankind, vv. 1, 4-5, Tune: Repton

Sanctus
WLP 853, John Karl Hirten

Fraction Anthem
WLP 868, John Karl Hirten

Music During Communion
WLP 773 Heal me, hands of Jesus, Tune: Sharpe

Closing Hymn
LEVAS 62 In Christ There Is No East Or West Tune: McKee

Postlude
TBD

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January 31, 2021

Prelude
Siciliano (from Concerto in D minor, Op 3 No. 11), Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

Opening Hymn
493 O for a thousand tongues to sing, Tune: Azmon

First Reading
Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Gospel
Mark 1:21-28

Offertory Anthem
Jesus, So Lowly, Harold Friedell – Virtual Chancel Choir

Presentation Hymn
653 Dear Lord and Father of mankind, vv. 1, 4-5, Tune: Repton

Sanctus
WLP 853, John Karl Hirten

Fraction Anthem
WLP 868, John Karl Hirten

Music During Communion
Make Me A Channel of Your Peace, Sebastian Temple, arr. Martin Neary – Lou Bayard, soloist

Closing Hymn
448 O love, how deep, how broad, how high, vv. 1-3, 6, Tune: Deus tuorum militum

Postlude
Vesper Voluntary in F, Edward Elgar (1857-1934)

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January 24, 2021

Prelude
TBD

Opening Hymn
381 Thy strong word did cleave the darkness, vv. 1, 3-4, Tune: Ton-y-Botel

First Reading
Jonah 3:1-5, 10

Gospel
Mark 1:14-20

Offertory Anthem
Oh Happy Day, Words & Music by Edwin R. Hawkins, Arranged by Mark Hayes – Jilian McGreen, soloist; Virtual Chamber Ensemble

Presentation Hymn
661 They cast their nets in Galilee, Tune: Georgetown

Sanctus
WLP 853, John Karl Hirten

Fraction Anthem
WLP 868, John Karl Hirten

Music During Communion
LEVAS 136 I Have Decided to Follow Jesus, Indian Folk Melody, arr. Norman Johnson

Closing Hymn
550 Jesus calls us; o’er the tumult, Tune: Restoration

Postlude
TBD

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January 17, 2021

Prelude
TBD

Opening Hymn
371 Thou, whose almighty word, Tune: Moscow

First Reading
1 Samuel 3:1-20

Sequence Hymn
536 Open your ears, O faithful people, vv. 1-2, Tune: Torah Song

Gospel
John 1:43-51

Offertory Solo
Beautiful City (from the musical Godspell, by Stephen Schwartz – Lou Bayard, soloist

Presentation Hymn
538 God of mercy, God of grace, Tune: Lucerna Laudoniae

Sanctus
WLP 853, John Karl Hirten

Fraction Anthem
WLP 868, John Karl Hirten

Music During Communion
Hymn 324 Let all mortal flesh keep silence, Tune Picardy

Closing Hymn
477 All praise to thee, for thou, O King divine, vv. 1-2, 5, Tune Engelberg

Postlude
TBD

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January 10, 2021

Prelude
Minuet-Trio on Kings of Orient, Rebecca Groom Te Velde (b. 1956)

Opening Hymn
117 Brightest and best of the stars of the morning, Tune: Morning Star

First Reading
Genesis 1:1-5

Gospel
Matthew 2:1-12

Offertory Hymn
128 We three Kings of Orient are, Tune: Three Kings of Orient

Sanctus
WLP 853, John Karl Hirten

Fraction Anthem
WLP 868, John Karl Hirten

Music During Communion
Coventry Carol, Traditional English Carol, setting by Martin Shaw – Lou Bayard, soloist

Closing Hymn
497 How bright appears the Morning Star, vv. 1 & 3, Tune Wie schön leuchtet

Postlude
Meditation on Wie schön leuchtet, David Bednall (b. 1979)

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January 3, 2021

Prelude
Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance?, arr. Gilbert M. Martin

Opening Hymn
98 Unto us a boy is born!, Tune: Puer nobis nascitur

First Reading
Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a

Gospel
Matthew 2:13-15,19-23

Offertory Anthem
Huron Carol, French Carol, arr. Paul Halley – Virtual Chamber Ensemble

Presentation Hymn
104 A stable lamp is lighted, Tune: Andujar

Sanctus
S 124 From New Plainsong, David Hurd

Fraction Anthem
S 154 From New Plainsong, David Hurd

Music During Communion
In Wintertime, Op. 103, Words by Betty Askwith, Music by Lennox – Virtual Chamber Ensemble

Closing Hymn
92 On this day earth shall ring, Tune Personet hodie

Postlude
Chorale Prelude on, Vom Himmel hoch, da komm’ ich her’ (From heaven above to Earth I come), Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)

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December 27, 2020

Prelude
Contemplation on St. Louis, Aaron David Miller (b. 1972)

Opening Hymn
107 Good Christian friends, rejoice, Tune: In dulci jubilo

Song of Praise
96 Angels we have heard on high, vv. 1 & 3, Tune: Gloria

The First Lesson
The Creation by James Weldon Johnson (adapted)

Hymn After Lesson I
82 Of the Father’s love begotten, Tune: Divinum mysterium

Gospel
Luke 1:26-38

The Second Lesson
Isaiah 7:10-15

Hymn After Lesson II
Angels, from the realms of glory, Tune: Regent Square

The Third Lesson
Isaiah 9:2, 6–7

Hymn After Lesson III
86 O Savior of our fallen race, Tune: Gonfalon Royal

The Fourth Lesson
Luke 2:1–7

Solo After Lesson IV
Lo! How a Rose e’er blooming, Tune: Es ist ein Ros, arr. Mark Hayes; Charmian Crawford, soloist

The Fifth Lesson
Luke 2:8–20

Hymn After Lesson V
LEVAS 26 Rise up, shepherd, and follow, African American Spiritual

The Sixth LessonJohn 1:1-18

Hymn After Lesson VI
92 On this day earth shall ring, Tune: Personet hodie

Offertory Anthem
In Wintertime, Op. 103, Words by Betty Askwith, Music by Lennox Berkeley, Virtual Chamber Ensemble

Hymn After Lesson VI
111 Silent night, holy night, Tune: Stille Nacht

Closing Hymn
109 The First Nowell, Tune: First Nowell

Postlude
In dulci jubilo, arr. Dale Wood (1934-2003)

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December 20, 2020

Prelude
Prelude on Picardy, setting by Craig Phillips (b. 1961)

Lighting the Altar and Wreath
Mode 4 melody, adapt. Bruce E. Ford

Opening Hymn
54 Savior of the nations, come!, Tune: Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland

First Reading
Romans 16:25-27

Gospel
Luke 1:26-38

Dance
Mary and Gabriel: An Advent Dance (2016), Music by Jeff Kempskie, Conceived by Jessie Babcock, Claire Jones & Dustin Kimball, Courtesy of Bowen McCauley Dance

Offertory Anthem
Mary’s Canticle, Leon C. Roberts

Presentation Hymn
56 O come, O come, Emmanuel, vv. 1,7, Tune: Veni, veni, Emmanuel

Sanctus
S 124 From New Plainsong, David Hurd

Fraction Anthem
S 154 From New Plainsong, David Hurd

Music During Communion
Carol of the Advent, Words by Eleanor Farjeon , Besançon Carol Tune, arr. Philip R. Dietterich

Closing Hymn
LEVAS 14 Soon and Very Soon, Andrae Crouch

Postlude
O Come, O come, Emmanuel, Veni, Emmanuel, arr. Marilyn Bier (b. 1959)

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December 13, 2020

Prelude
Prelude on Suo Gân, setting by James Biery  (b. 1956)

Lighting the Altar and Wreath
Mode 4 melody, adapt. Bruce E. Ford

Opening Hymn
76 On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry, Tune: Winchester New

First Reading
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11

Gospel
John 1:6-8,19-28

Offertory Anthem
E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come, Paul Manz

Presentation Hymn
56 O come, O come, Emmanuel, vv. 1,6, Tune: Veni, veni, Emmanuel

Sanctus
S 124 From New Plainsong, David Hurd

Fraction Anthem
S 154 From New Plainsong, David Hurd

Music During Communion
O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion (from Messiah), George Frideric Handel

Closing Hymn
66 Come, thou long expected Jesus, Stuttgart

Postlude
On Jordan’s Banks the Baptist’s Cry, Winchester New, arr. Malcolm Archer (b. 1952)

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December 6, 2020

Prelude
Prelude on Columcille Irish melody, setting by David Sims (b. 1983)

Lighting the Altar and Wreath
Mode 4 melody, adapt. Bruce E. Ford

Opening Hymn
67 Comfort, comfort ye my people, Tune: Psalm 42

First Reading
2 Peter 3:8-15a

Sequence Hymn
LEVAS 6 Christ is coming: Prepare the way

Gospel
Mark 1:1-8

Offertory Anthem
Drop Down Dew, O Heavens, Robert Twynham

Presentation Hymn
56 O come, O come, Emmanuel, vv. 3-4, Tune: Veni, veni, Emmanuel

Sanctus
S 124 From New Plainsong, David Hurd

Fraction Anthem
S 154 From New Plainsong, David Hurd

Music During Communion
Wayfaring Stranger, Southern American Folksong, arr. Richard Walters

Closing Hymn
65 Prepare the way, O Zion, Bereden vag for Herran

Postlude
The King Shall Come, Morning Song, setting by Edwin T. Childs (b. 1945)

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November 29, 2020

Prelude
Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645, (Wake up, the voice calls to us),  J.S. Bach  (1685-1750)

Lighting the Altar and Wreath
Mode 4 melody, adapt. Bruce E. Ford

Opening Hymn
61 “Sleepers, wake!” A voice astounds us, Tune: Wachet auf

First Reading
1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Gospel
Mark 13:24-37

Offertory Anthem
My Lord What a Mornin’, Spiritual, arr. R Lee Gilliam

Presentation Hymn
56 O come, O come, Emmanuel, vv. 1-2, Tune: Veni, veni, Emmanuel

Sanctus
S 124 From New Plainsong, David Hurd

Fraction Anthem
S 154 From New Plainsong, David Hurd

Music During Communion
640 Watchman, tell us of the night, vv. 1-2, Aberystwyth

Closing Hymn
68 Rejoice! rejoice, believers, Llangloffan

Postlude
In dir ist Freude, BWV 615, J.S. Bach

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November 22, 2020

Prelude
Voluntary III: Slow, Allegro, Largo, Fugue, George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)

Opening Hymn
494 Crown him with many crowns, vv. 1, 3, 5, Tune: Diademata

Song of Praise
LEVAS 243 Glory to God, from Mass for Grace, Carl Haywood

First Reading
Ephesians 1:15-23

Gospel Acclamation
EOW 120 Alleluia, South African, arr. Gobingca Mxadana

Gospel
Matthew 25:31-46

Offertory Anthem
God is seen, Captain Kidd, arr. Alice Parker – Virtual Chancel Choir

Presentation Hymn
382 King of glory, King of peace, Tune: General Seminary

Sanctus
LEVAS 255 From A Mass for a Soulful People, Grayson Warren Brown

Fraction Anthem
LEVAS 270 Lamb of God, Marjorie Landsmark-DeLewis

Music During Communion
Let all the world in every corner sing, Words by George Herbert, Music by Calvin Hampton – Katherine Buchanan, soloist

Closing Hymn
LEVAS 14 Soon and Very Soon, Andrae Crouch

Postlude
From Concerto Grosso, Op. 6 No. 8, Vivace, Grave, Allegro, Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713)

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November 15, 2020

Prelude
II. Sehr langsam from Sonata I, Paul Hindemith (1895-1963)

Opening Hymn
9 Awake, awake to love and work, vv. 3-6, Tune: Morning Song

Song of Praise
LEVAS 243 Glory to God, from Mass for Grace, Carl Haywood

First Reading
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Gospel Acclamation
EOW 120 Alleluia, South African, arr. Gobingca Mxadana

Gospel
Matthew 25:14-30

Offertory Solo
How Firm a Foundation, Early American Melody, arr. Richard Walters – Katherine Buchanan, soloist

Presentation Hymn
541 Come, labor on, vv. 1-3, 5, Tune: Ora Labora

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