Worship begins when the first person arrives. Please worship

silently through the prelude.

Bold text is read or sung by the congregation.

*Please stand if able.

Idlewild welcomes children and encourages them to participate

in our entire worship service. Pick up a children’s worship pack at the sanctuary door.

In the film "The Mission" Jesuit Father Gabriel walks up to a waterfall and plays his oboe,

intending to befriend the natives with his music so he can carry on his missionary work in

the New World. "Gabriel's Oboe" is arranged with organ accompaniment by Tennessee

organist, Wilma Jensen.

“God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand” was generated

by 19th century centennial celebrations: the words by the

Declaration of Independence and the music by the adoption

of the United States Constitution. Despite these

origins, no specific nation is mentioned in this hymn of

praise and prayer for peace.

ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME THE GATHERING (8:30) THE REVEREND MARGARET BURNETT

(11:00) THE REVEREND REBEKAH ABEL LAMAR

HANDBELL PEAL

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP What life have you, if you have not life together?

There is no life that is not in community,

and no community not lived in praise of God.

–T. S. Eliot “Choruses from the Rock”

PRELUDE GABRIEL’S OBOE FROM “THE MISSION” ENNIO MORRIONE, ARR. MARK MCCURTY, ADAPTED BY WILMA JENSEN

Ray Curle, oboe

*CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 30) Sing praise to God, O faithful ones.

Give thanks to God’s holy name.

For God’s anger lasts but the twinkling of an eye,

but God’s favor endures for a lifetime.

Weeping may spend the night,

but joy comes in the morning.

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN NO. 331 “GOD OF THE AGES, WHOSE ALMIGHTY HAND” NATIONAL HYMN

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY IDLEWILD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

14TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME; JULY 3, 2016

8:30 & 11:00 A.M.

*CALL TO CONFESSION

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of the prophets, we confess that we have failed to heed your word.

You led our forebears to this land, and, out of conflict,

created in us a vision of peace and liberty.

We give you thanks.

Yet we have failed you by neglecting rights and restricting freedoms.

Forgive pride that overlooks national wrong or justifies injustice.

Forgive divisions caused by prejudice or greed.

Have mercy, God, on the heart of this land.

Make us compassionate, faithful, and helpful to each other.

Raise up in us a right patriotism, that sees and seeks

this Nation’s good, and the good of the world.

(period of silent prayer and meditation)

Amen.

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (All sing once in unison, then repeat with the west side beginning and the east side

joining in canon. Follow direction from the choir.)

*PASSING THE PEACE 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

forgiveness.

We express gratitude that through God’s grace and

Christ’s giving of himself on the cross we are forgiven and

restored to God and one another.

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

The Passing of the Peace is one of the most ancient

responses in worship. Having received Christ’s peace,

we pass it on.

*

PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

GATHERING HYMN (11:00) “COME AND JOIN THE CIRCLE” BERNADETTE FARRELL

TIME WITH THE YOUNGER CHURCH (11:00) MS. BURNETT THE LORD’S PRAYER

WELCOME AND CELEBRATIONS THE REVEREND DR. STEPHEN R. MONTGOMERY

*PROCLAMATION HYMN NO. 340 “THIS IS MY SONG” FINLANDIA

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION DR. MONTGOMERY

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON GALATIANS 6:7–16 (PAGE 191, NT, PEW BIBLE)

This is the Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON PATRIOTISM, PRESBYTERIAN STYLE DR. MONTGOMERY

We invite young children to come to the front at this time.

Each week children bring quarters to put in education

sticks, so that young girls around the world might have

the opportunity for an education. Just $275 (1,100

quarters) provides scholarship, supplies, and empowerment for

a young girl. As our children come forward for the Children’s

Time, please pass them quarters to share.

The children lead the congregation in The Lord’s

Prayer (using “Forgive us our debts as we forgive

our debtors”).

Following the Children’s Time, three-year-olds through senior

kindergartners may go to C3. Parents, please take your

children out to the hallway, by the T.K. Young Room, and sign

them in. Helpers will escort them to Room 203W in the Jones Building. If you have

babies, toddlers or two-year-olds, you will take them to the

nursery area (2nd floor east, Jones Building).

The first two stanzas of “This Is My Song” were written

between the 20th century’s two world wars and focus on the

theme of international peace. The third stanza, by another author and added later, uses

the language of the Lord’s Prayer to voice a distinctly

Christian perspective.

The sermon is a reflection on the day’s scriptures, suggesting

implications for our faith and life.

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The presentation of offerings in the Presbyterian tradition is

seen as an act of grateful response to God. The Offertory, usually a vocal or instrumental

musical offering, gives the congregation a setting in which

to reflect on their gratitude to God.

Doxology literally means “words of glory.” Doxologies have long been used by Jews and Christians to praise God.

Here we honor and thank God “from whom all blessings flow.”

RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

“TAKE, O TAKE ME AS I AM”

PRESENTATION OF GIFTS, TITHES, AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY “WHO AT MY DOOR IS STANDING?” ENGLISH FOLK SONG, ARR. K. LEE SCOTT (B. 1950)

Who at my door is standing, there patiently drawing near, Who entrance is demanding? Whose is the voice I hear? Sweetly the tones are falling: “Now open the door for me! If thou wilt heed my calling, I will abide with thee.”

Within, the rooms are darken’d, all filled with dust and sin; How shameful, how unworthy for Christ to enter in. Yet, the tones are falling: “Now open the door for me! If thou will heed my calling, I will abide with thee.”

Door of my heart, I hasten! Thee will I open wide, Though he rebuke and chasten, He shall with me abide. Sweetly the tones are falling; “Now open the door for me!” Lord God, I hear thee calling, Come now, abide with me. –Mary Slade, 1975

Donia Rachelle Wade and David Schnell, soloists

*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 MS. BURNETT

The invitation to the Lord’s Supper is extended to all who

desire to follow Christ, remembering that access to the communion table is not a right

conferred upon the worthy, but a privilege given to the

undeserving who come in faith, repentance, and love. Even one who has doubts or whose trust

is wavering is invited to the table in order to be assured of

God’s love and grace in Christ Jesus.

Today we celebrate communion by intinction, which means that we will each come to a station

to receive the bread and cup. In a world scarred by scarcity, we

come, take a sizable piece of bread, and dip it in the cup to proclaim through our actions that God’s grace is abundant,

for in the kingdom of God, there is enough for all

to be filled.

When offered the bread and cup, we can receive the gifts of

Christ and respond with thanksgiving, saying, “Thanks

be to God” or “Amen.”

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION MS. BURNETT DR. MONTGOMERY

WORDS OF INVITATION GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND 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.

Holy God, we praise you. Let the heavens be joyful and the earth be glad.

We bless you for creating the whole world, for hearing the cries of your people and leading them from slavery, for your promises to your people Israel, and for Jesus Christ in whom your fullness dwells.

For his life which informs our living,

for his compassion which changes our hearts,

for his clear speaking which contradicts our harmless generalities,

for his disturbing presence, his innocent suffering, his fearless dying, his rising to life-breathing forgiveness,

We praise and worship him,

and we give you thanks!

For he has risen!

He has risen, indeed! In rising from the dead, he offers compassion, peace, hope, and new life. From your right hand, O God, Christ prays for us, and your Spirit intercedes for us with sighs too deep for words.

Setting our wisdom, our will, our words aside,

emptying our hearts,

and bringing nothing in our hands,

we yearn for the healing,

the holding,

the accepting,

the forgiving,

which Christ alone offers, that we may serve as your faithful disciples until we feast at your table in glory.

Merciful God, send now your spirit to settle on this bread and cup and fill them with the fullness of Christ. And let that same spirit rest on us, converting us from the patterns of this passing world, until we conform to the shape of him whose table we now share. Amen.

WORSHIP NOTICES

The Sanctuary flowers are given today to the glory of God and in memory of Dr. Roy C. Page, by Nancy Page and Roy Page II.

Communion today is by intinction, which means that each person will come forward, take a piece of the bread, and dip it into the cup to share in the Lord’s Supper. Coming to the table symbolizes an active response to the gift given in Jesus Christ, and the taking of a sizable piece of the bread is a reminder that the love of God is abundant. Ushers will guide each row toward the outer aisles to a communion station, then back to the pew by the center aisle. Those in the balcony will be directed down the steps to the front door in the narthex. A gluten-free station will be in front of the communion table.

Camera and video use is not allowed during the worship service. Please turn off your cell phone.

Members and guests, please indicate your presence on the Friendship Roster this morning.

The 11:00 service is live at new.livestream.com/idlewild, or search for “Idlewild” in the Livestream phone or Roku app. You can also listen on WREC-AM 600 or at www.600wrec.com, or use the iHeartRadio app.

Music is printed under Onelicense.net A-702280.

VISITOR NOTICES

We welcome our visitors this morning. To learn more about Idlewild, please speak to a clergy member at the sanctuary door after the service, or call the church office during the week.

New members are received by the Session the 3rd Sunday of each month at 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel. If you are seeking a church home, we invite you to join the Idlewild family. Please see a minister after the service, or call the church office, 726-4681, during the week.

Visit www.idlewildchurch.org for news, events and more. If you’re not on the web, call the church office at 726-4681.

CONGREGATIONAL NOTICES

The annual Patriotic Sing-a-Long and First Sunday Lunch are today. Stay and join in the fun! Lunch begins right after the 11:00 service. Costs: $8 adult, $5 child, $25 family max. Visitors are invited to be our guests.

Church offices and Children’s Center will be closed Monday, July 4.

Members in the hospital as of June 29: David Bell and Dana Burkett.

The Summer Bells handbell choir is looking for a few more ringers. Curious? This is the perfect time to get your feet wet! Summertime is low-key, and each Sunday’s music is tailored to the skills of the available ringers and the needs of the worship service. Each Sunday, Summer Bells rehearse at 9:15 a.m. in Room 301W, and then ring before the 11:00 prelude. Contact David Schnell at dschnell@idlewildchurch.org.

We are united in the Spirit when we pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ in our Presbytery and around the world. This week we pray for First Presbyterian Church in Brownsville.

Giving sanctuary flowers is a special way to honor a loved one. If you would like to give flowers, please contact Buff Adams at 818-5567, 834-0479 or mredbirds@gmail.com.

his hymn text (inspired by the vista from Pike’s Peak and by a

visit to Chicago’s Columbian World Exposition) and tune

(named MATERNA because it was composed for “O Mother,

Dear Jerusalem”) were joined in 1912. The combination proved

immensely popular during World War I and afterwards.

Bach's "Little Organ Book" contains short compositions

based on hymns drawn from the liturgical year. This piece is

based upon a hymn for Pentecost. The melody sings in

the soprano while the inner voices symbolize scattered

tongues of fire and the bass part plays only on beat three of the triple meter symbolizing the

third Person of the Trinity.

WORDS OF INSTITUTION SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP MUSIC DURING COMMUNION

“WRITE YOUR BLESSED NAME” FOLK SONG, ARR. K. LEE SCOTT (B. 1950)

Write Your blessed name, O Lord, upon my heart, there to remain so indelibly engraved that no prosperity, that no adversity shall ever ever move me from Your love.

Be to me a strong tower of defense, a comforter in tribulation, a deliverer in distress, and a faithful guide to the courts of heaven through the many temptations and dangers of this life. O Jesu, my only Savior! –Thomas à Kempis (1380 – 1471)

PRAYER

*RECESSIONAL HYMN NO. 338 “O BEAUTIFUL FOR SPACIOUS SKIES” MATERNA

*BENEDICTION DR. MONTGOMERY

POSTLUDE KOMM, GOTT SCHÖPFER, HEILIGER GEIST COME, CREATOR GOD, HOLY SPIRIT

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (1685 – 1750)

“I am the resurrection and the life…”

ANNE WILLINS BROWN

February 8, 1931—June 29, 2016

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Unless otherwise noted, contact Rebekah Abel Lamar, 726-4681 ext. 46 or rlamar@idlewildchurch.org.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Unless otherwise noted, contact Brenda Harris, 726-4681 ext. 35 or brenda@idlewildchurch.org.

Next Sunday, children three years to fifth grade will have a lesson on joy. During the month of July, the children have a lesson each week on a part of the fruit of the Spirit.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Unless otherwise noted, contact Frank Kelly, 337-0159 or fkelly@idlewildchurch.org.

Sunday mornings: QUEST (rising 7th-8th graders) and BASIC (rising 9th-rising college freshman) meet together during the summer. The group begins at 9:40 in the church parlor. It might move to other areas but will always end up near the main office at 10:40.

Sunday afternoons: From May through August, groups meet at various times and places. Event notifications will be sent via bulletin, text messaging and cards.

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

Unless otherwise noted, contact Sarah Wolf, 726-4681 ext. 43 or swolf@idlewildchurch.org.

The Young Adults meet for Theology on Tap each Thursday, 7:00–8:00, at Pyro’s on Union. The group tackles a wide range of topics, from the death penalty to reality TV. No prep work required. This week’s topic is Paul and the role of women in church. If you need childcare, please contact Sarah Wolf at swolf@idlewildchurch.org or 726-4681 by noon on Tuesday.

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES—JULY 10

If you would like more detailed information on Sunday morning church school please visit www.idlewildchurch.org.

The summer Sunday school series continues with a new topic and speaker each week. Most classes do not meet during the summer. Join us in the T.K. Young Room at 9:40 a.m. and pick up a summer brochure in the hallway.

Adult Summer Series (T.K. Young Room) Presbyterianism 101(Led by Steve Montgomery)

Class 20/20 (305W) The Gospel of Mark: Chapter 2 (Led by John Boughter and Dan Dunaway)

RECREATION MINISTRY

Unless otherwise noted, contact Jacob Pierce, 725-4165 or jpierce@idlewildchurch.org.

Cancelled! The play day for kids and parents set for Wednesday, July 13, at Beale Street Landing Splash Pad has been cancelled. Watch for more information about a pool party on Saturday, August 6. Questions? Contact Mary Jane Claassen, 469-222-4632 or mjclaa@yahoo.com.

OUTREACH MINISTRY

Unless otherwise noted, contact Margaret Burnett, 726-4681 ext. 19 or margaret@idlewildchurch.org.

Binghampton Christian Academy (BCA) is one of our 2016 grant recipients. BCA is a private pre-K through eighth grade Christian school serving the Binghampton community. It has both day and residential programs. The majority of students come from households below the poverty line; about 60% are children of African refugees. All students are on full scholarship, which includes meals and after-school enrichment programs. The school also raises funds for students to attend summer camp. Among the goals is to promote academic success, increase college enrollment, and break the cycle of poverty. Community support funds are used for teacher salaries (BCA receives no government funding). For additional information or to volunteer, visit bcamemphis.org and click Get Involved.

Please join us in praying the Prayers of the People in a special way. Each Thursday, More Than A Meal (MTAM) guests write prayers to be prayed aloud. Many of these prayers are posted on the bulletin board on the first floor ramp. You are invited to take one and commit to that prayer each day for a week. New ones are posted each week, so please check often and pray alongside our MTAM friends.

PASTORAL CARE & EVANGELISM Unless otherwise noted, contact Anne Apple, 726-4681 ext. 18

or anne@idlewildchurch.org.

The Idlewild Gay-Straight ChristCare group will meet Sunday, July 31 at 1:00. More information to follow. Everyone is welcome!

Confidential prayer requests can be made by calling the prayer chain at 683-6578, or filling out a card from the literature rack.

BAPTISMAL BUDDIES

A new ministry called Baptismal Buddies is taking shape. As details come together, the leadership teams needs your prayers for creative imagination, focused energy and discernment, as well as shared wisdom and reflections about parenting. The vision is to provide a tangible witness to the baptismal vows we take as a congregation, through the development of a relationship with each individual baptized by praying, encouraging, and equipping a life of faith. Our goal is to create lasting and faithful relationships between baptismal families and congregants who commit to serve as Baptismal Buddies.

Do you have a poem or prayer, words of wisdom, book recommendation, an image or songs you might suggest to a new parent — something about parenting and what it means to raise children in the love and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ? A book is being compiled especially for our church family of faith. If you would like to share something, please submit your contributions by Sunday, July 17. You can email BaptismalBuddies@idlewildchurch.org or leave a copy, marked for Anne H.K. Apple, at the church office. Thank you for helping us to live into our baptismal calling as faithful evangelists!

Class of 2017

Buff Adams

Catie Jane Berger

Delois Cunningham

Andrew Falls

Will Gibbons

Forrest Gross

Kathy James

Bob Spencer

Joellyn Sullivan

Nancy Toma

Cheryl Westlake

Class of 2016

Catherine Berger

Chad Braddock

Molly Glover

Jenny Haddad

Nan Hawkes

Mark Jones

Drew Kofahl

Lisa Martin

Josh Poag

Will Presley

Donna Rhodes

Scott Sherman

Ramey Bourland, youth

Elizabeth Roehm, youth

2016 RULING ELDERS

Class of 2016

Laurie Barbee

Carol Bishop

Susan Elliott

Melissa Grimes

Jim Harwood

Jason Hood

Jamie Linkous

Drew Taylor

Barry White

Meredith Hood, youth

Margie Peeler, youth

Class of 2017

Lynda Freeland

Dennis Higdon

Bob Llewellyn

Cindy Moore

Sarah Prosser

Mitchell Redd

Tom Roehm

Anne Bradley Thomas

Jess Wesberry

Class of 2018

Will Adams

Debbie Brooks

Alan Glenn

Katie McLeod

Julie Markham

Jamie Moore

Kristen Murphy

Mary Muscari

Betty Nelson

Julie Raines

Nate Taylor

Ben Wescott

Class of 2018

Doug Alrutz

Jeff Emerson

Alyce Haynes

Karen Matthews

Pat Neely

John Pickens

Thad Rodda

Jan Wardle

Bruce Webber

2016 DEACONS

IDLEWILD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (USA)

1750 Union Avenue / Memphis TN 38104 / www.idlewildchurch.org

901-726-4681 / Recreation 725-4165 / Children’s Center 725-7941

The mission of Idlewild Presbyterian Church is to pursue, personify, and

practice as Presbyterians the good news of reconciliation and salvation

in Christ through worship, education, fellowship, and outreach.

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.

Stephen R. Montgomery Pastor Anne H.K. Apple Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care and Evangelism Margaret Burnett Associate Pastor for Outreach Ministry Rebekah Abel Lamar Associate Pastor for Christian Formation Corinne Nienhuis Parish Assistant Denton McLellan Parish Associate

Walt Tennyson Parish Associate Stephen R. Haynes Theologian in Residence Barry Oliver Director of Music Ministry David Schnell Music Asst. & Handbell Director Frank Kelly Director of Youth Ministry Dara Bigger Assistant Director of Youth Ministry Shari Gross Interim Director of Recreation & Fellowship

Jacob Pierce Interim Athletic Director Sarah Wolf Young Adult Ministry Latrice Toombs Children’s Center Executive Director Cheryl Ward Kindergarten Director Doris Hurdle Director of Operations Henry B. Strock, Jr. Pastor Emeritus

Sunday, July 3 8:30am Worship Service, Chapel 9:15am Handbell Choir Rehearsal, 301W 9:40am Adult Summer Series, TK Young 9:40am Summer Church School 10am Summer Choir Rehearsal, Choir Rm 11am Worship Service, Sanctuary 12pm First Sunday Lunch, TK Young 4pm AAU Basketball, Gym

Monday July 4 Church Offices & Daycare Closed

Tuesday July 5 9am RBI 2pm Free Play, Gym 6pm AAU Basketball, Gym 6:30pm IC3 Board, Strock Rm 6:30pm NA, TK Young

Wednesday July 6 9am RBI 1pm Pickle Ball, Gym 4:30pm Greek Class, Away 5:30pm DCM Search Comm., 306W 5:30pm AAU Basketball, Gym 6pm Pottery, 104W

Thursday July 7 7:30am Vision Council, Parlor 9am RBI 2pm Free Play, Gym 3pm PreK & K Yoga, TV Rm 4pm Elementary Yoga, TV Rm 5pm More Than A Meal Worship, Chapel 5:30pm More Than A Meal, TK Young 6pm AAU Basketball, Gym 6:30pm AA Meeting, Conf. Rm 7pm Theology on Tap, Pyro’s Pizza on Union

Friday July 8 1pm Pickle Ball, Gym 7:30pm Contra Dance, TK Young Saturday July 9 1pm AAU Basketball, Gym

Sunday, July 10 8:30am Worship Service, Chapel 9:15am Handbell Choir Rehearsal, 301W 9:40am Adult Summer Series, TK Young 9:40am Summer Church School 10am Summer Choir Rehearsal, Choir Rm 11am Worship Service, Sanctuary 4pm AAU Basketball, Gym

THIS WEEK’S EVENTS More information at www.idlewildchurch.org/fullcalendar.

DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRY SEARCH

Help spread the word! Do you know someone who would be a good fit for our Director of Children’s Ministry position? If so, please give your recommendation to any member of the DCM search committee. The job description is posted on the Children’s Ministry page (www.idlewildchurch.org/children). Any of these search committee members would be glad to receive your questions or recommendations for potential candidates: Laurie Barbee and Mary Muscari (co-chairs), Jimmy Haygood, Dawn Kvande, Josh Lawhead, Sam Stewart, Nancy Wilson, and Rebekah Abel Lamar (staff liaison).