The Riverside Churchin the City of New York

MARCH 4, 2018THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

Welcome to the RiveRside chuRch

Worship is at the center of the life of The Riverside Church. As you prepare yourself for Worship, we invite you to reflect quietly

on these words:

“Lent will be a body anointed, a body beaten, a body on the cross, a body laid in a tomb. What does that feel like? The only way we can get at that is to embrace our own bodies. Lent, Easter, even theology, cannot be fully captured or experienced

in our heady confessions, our lofty logic, or our need for knowledge. Lent invites a deep reflection on the role of bodies in faith, in theology, in life.”

– Dr. Karoline Lewis

IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST VISIT:

Complete a Welcome Card and place it in the offering plate as it passes.

Join us for Fellowship Hour in South Hall Lobby directly after Worship. As you leave the Nave, take a right and follow the hallway past Christ Chapel. Signs and greeters are available to provide direction. You’ll find fair trade coffee from Javesca Coffee, a children’s play area, a greeting area to learn about membership at Riverside, and indoor seating.

A church tour is offered each Sunday after Worship free of charge. Meet in the 1st balcony. Tours also take place on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. leaving from the Gift Shop. No reservations are necessary.

Assistive hearing devices and large print bulletins are available upon request from an usher.

Interdenominational · Interracial · International · Open · Affirming · Welcoming

Healing Prayer, typically offered the first Sunday of every month immediately following Worship, is available today. Two of Riverside’s ministers will be at the front of the Nave to pray for anyone who desires it.

THE LITURGICAL YEAR

The Riverside Church follows the liturgical calendar to mark the seasons of our life together. We are currently in the season of Lent, a period of forty days leading to Easter marked by repentance and reflection on everything in our lives that separates us from God. The liturgical color of Lent is purple as signified by the paraments, wall hanging, and clergy stoles (excepting communion Sundays when clergy wear white stoles).

GATHERINGWe gather as a community and prepare our hearts to worship God

CARILLONMeditation

Dionisio Lind, Carillonneur

ORGANO Lamb of God, Most Holy (BWV 656) J. S. Bach

LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY Rev. Michael Livingston

PROCESSIONAL HYMN 423 Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun Duke Street

CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Bruce LambOne: In God’s realm, weakness becomes strength.All: Fear grows into courage.One: The empty are filled.All: What appears foolish is actually wisdom.One: The great are humbled, and the humble are lifted up. All: In God’s steadfast love, all things are made whole.

We will worship the God of wisdom and truth this day.

INVOCATION

LISTENINGWe listen for the word of God through song, Scripture, and preaching

ANTHEM Kyrie from “Solemn Mass” Louis VierneLord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy.1

A MOMENT FOR LENT Rev. Lynn Casteel Harper

RESPONSIVE PSALM 19 Jessica Marsten, cantor

All who are able, please stand

PRAYER OF CONFESSION Holy and Loving God, you have taught us that in loving one another, we fulfill your commandments. We confess that we have not always loved our neighbor as we have ourselves. We have not always pursued peace in the midst of conflict. We have allowed others to use power to dominate people and nations.Forgive us and help us reach out in love, that the church might be a place of healing and new life. In Jesus’s name we pray. Amen.

WORDS OF ASSURANCE

PASSING OF THE PEACE One: The peace of the Lord be with you.All: And also with you.

HYMN Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days Land of Rest As you did hunger and did thirst, so teach us, gracious Lord, to die to self, and so to live by your most holy Word.

HEBREW SCRIPTURE LESSON Stacey RobinsonExodus 20:1-17 (page 66 in the Old Testament) One: The Word of God for the People of God.All: Thanks be to God.

EPISTLE LESSON Molly Williams1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (page 166 in the New Testament) One: The Word of God for the People of God.All: Thanks be to God.

HYMN 339Be Thou My Vision Slane

GOSPEL LESSON Rev. Kevin WrightJohn 2:13-22 (page 93 in the New Testament)One: This is the Gospel of Christ.All: Thanks be to God.

SERMON Rev. LivingstonBuildings and Bodies

All who are able, please stand

RESPONDINGWe respond to the hearing of God’s word through confession, offering,

passing the peace, and monthly communion

INVITATION TO GIVE AND SERVE Farley Lord

OFFERTORY ANTHEM Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley Spiritual, arr. Nancy WertschJesus walked this lonesome valley, he had to walk it by himself; O, nobody else could walk it for him, He had to walk it by himself. You must walk this lonesome valley, you have to walk it by yourself; O, nobody else can walk it for you, you have to walk it by yourself. I must walk this lonesome valley, I have to walk it by myself; O, nobody else can walk it for me, I have to walk it by myself. I must go and stand my trial, I have to stand it by myself; O, nobody else can stand it for me, I have to stand it by myself.

AT THE PRESENTATION: THE DOXOLOGY The congregation rises row by row as ushers pass to symbolize the offering of our whole selves to God.

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;Praise God, all creatures here below;Praise God above, you heavenly host;Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING & DEDICATION Farley Lord Today we celebrate the ministry of our Welcome Center/Gift Shop, which offers hospitality to all – visitors, members, and staff, and provides items for sale which support the various programs and promote the general mission of our church and faith community.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Riverside Pastoral StaffFollowing each petition, please join in the following responses:

One: God of grace,All: Hear our prayer.

THE LORD’S PRAYER Pray in the language or version of your heart.

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. 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.

CHORAL AMEN

All who are able, please stand

INVITATION TO THE TABLE Rev. Livingston

GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING One: The Lord be with you.All: And with your spirit.One: Lift up your hearts.All: We lift them up unto the Lord.One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is right to give God thanks and praise.

SANCTUS

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

MEMORIAL ACCLAMATION

CALL TO SUPPER One: The body of Christ, broken for you.All: Thanks be to God for the bread of life!One: The blood of Christ, poured out for you.All: Thanks be to God for the cup of blessing!

A gluten-free option for communion bread is available upon request from a communion server.

All who are able, please stand

Life of our Community

For announcements of programs and events in the church, please pick up the Life of Our Community bulletin located in the back of the pew or outside the Welcome Center. Or visit our website www.trcnyc.org.

Special thanks to our congregational leaders:Stacey Robinson and Molly Williams

Liturgical Resources for Today: 1Sung in Ancient Greek

MUSIC AT COMMUNION

ORGAN Von Gott will ich nicht lassen (BWV 658) J.S. Bach

CHOIR Eucaristica Pablo CasalsDeep in my heart I bear my Lord, my heart is a sacred host to Jesus, therefore in my heart the light that gives serenity is ever glorious. Deep in my heart I bear my Lord, and my heart leaps joyfully within me. Goodness today makes sorrow light, and I have angels for my companions. Deep in my heart I bear my Lord and ever see the light of heaven that keeps me always from the ways of darkness and of evildoing. Deep in my heart I bear my Lord, and all my life he will be with me. I want my voice to speak of love as does the seraph that proclaims him. My way shall be a path of lilies, the path on which I walk beside him.

HYMN 515Now to Your Table Spread Love Unknown

PRAYER FOLLOWING COMMUNION Rev. LivingstonEternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP

SENDINGWe are sent out into the world to love God and our neighbors

BENEDICTION

RECESSIONAL HYMN 371Lift High the Cross Crucifer

POSTLUDE Postlude in C Henry Smart

Exodus 20 shares the famous "Ten Commandments." One of the commandments is to "keep the sabbath." That means that you take time to rest and enjoy God's presence. Draw what you think it looks like to follow that commandment.

Unscramble the words from John 2. Where was Jesus when he got angry about people selling things?

___ __ ___ __ ___ ______'_JSSUE ASW NI HSI RTEHAF'S

____ _, ___ ______.EUHOS, HTE TEMELP.

Exodus 20 shares the famous "Ten Commandments." One of the commandments is to "keep the sabbath." That means that you take time to rest and enjoy God's presence. Draw what you think it looks like to follow that commandment.

Unscramble the words from John 2. Where was Jesus when he got angry about people selling things?

___ __ ___ __ ___ ______'_JSSUE ASW NI HSI RTEHAF'S

____ _, ___ ______.EUHOS, HTE TEMELP.

John 2:13-22

TALK WITH THE PREACHERRead Pastor Amy’s blog online at talkwiththepreacher.org. Printed copies are also available in the Welcome Center/Gift Shop.

Pastor Amy is available for conversations with members by appointment. Please email srminister@trcnyc.org or call 212-870-6775 to arrange an appointment.

Parking - 3/4/2018 Parking is available in the garage below the building. Present this bulletin to the attendant before 6:00 p.m. for a reduced rate of $5.00.

The Riverside Church is a member of the American Baptist Churches, U.S.A. and the United Church of Christ and cooperates with the Council of Churches in the City of New York, and with the New York State, National, and World Council of Churches.

trcnyc.org

Senior Minister’s OfficeRev. Dr. Amy Butler Senior Minister - abutler@trcnyc.org

Rev. Michael Livingston Senior Executive Minister - mlivingston@trcnyc.org

Rev. Dr. James Forbes Senior Minister Emeritus

CommunicationsRev. Rachel Johnson Executive Minister of Communications - rjohnson@trcnyc.org

Rev. Jim Keat Associate Minister of Digital Strategy & Online Engagement - jkeat@trcnyc.org

Faith FormationRev. Kevin Wright Executive Minister of Programs - kwright@trcnyc.org

Amanda Meisenheimer, MDiv Associate Minister of Children and Families - mmeisenheimer@trcnyc.org

Rev. Bruce Lamb Interim Associate Minister of Youth and Young Adults - blamb@trcnyc.org

MusicChristopher Johnson Director of Music and Organist - cjohnson@trcnyc.org

Christopher Creaghan Associate Organist - ccreaghan@trcnyc.org

Parish CareRev. Debra Northern Minister of Parish Care - dnorthern@trcnyc.org

Rev. Lynn Casteel-HarperAssociate for Parish Care – lharper@trcnyc.org

Social JusticeRev. Bertram Johnson Minister of Justice, Advocacy & Change - bjohnson@trcnyc.org

Jade DeSaussure Program Manager for Social Justice - jdesaussure@trcnyc.org

Stewardship & DevelopmentChristian Peele, MDiv Executive Minister of Institutional Advancement - cpeele@trcnyc.org

Farley Lord, MTS Associate Minister of Stewardship & Development - flord@trcnyc.org

Rev. Dustin Pickett Associate Minister of Stewardship & Development - dpickett@trcnyc.org

Worship & the ArtsRev. Ellen Robison Minister of Worship & the Arts - erobison@trcnyc.org

CONTACT US: To contact the church with general questions, call 212-870-6700 or email communications@trcnyc.org.

For full staff directory visit trcnyc.org/directory

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