- Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church

Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
921 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10021
212-288-8920
www.mapc.com
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
WORD AND SACRAMENT
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Celebrating the Ministry of
The Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson
As Pastor of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
1992-2015
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2015
10:30 AM
Please silence your cellular telephones.
This is a time for prayer, not conversation. If you must speak, let it be to the Lord!
Child Care will be available during the Presentations and Reception.
Parents are encouraged to take their children either to the 4th Floor or the Roof Garden
after they have come forward for communion, then return to the Sanctuary for the presentations.
Caregivers will be in the Nursery on the 4th Floor for babies and toddlers and on the Roof
Garden for older children. Food will be available for children on the Roof Garden.
Prayer of Preparation
Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ ascended to the throne of heaven that he might rule over all
things as Lord. Keep the church bound to and grounded in him that in the unity of the Spirit and in
the bond of peace; all creation may come to worship at his feet, who is alive and reigns with you and
the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
PRELUDE
Prelude in E-flat, BWV 552
Johann Sebastian Bach
(1685-1750)
Andrew E. Henderson, organ
‘Morning’ (from Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46)
Edvard Grieg
(1843-1907)
Marianne Weaver, flute; John Weaver, organ
SALUTATION AND WELCOME
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Pastor: Praise the Lord; O servants of the Lord, praise God’s name.
People: Blessed be the name of the Lord,
From this time forth and forevermore.
Pastor: From the rising of the sun to its setting,
People: The Lord’s name be praised!
Pastor: In the name of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
People: Let us worship God.
*Let all who are able stand.
Fred R. Anderson
*HYMN
Surely, The Lord Is In This Place
CONFESSION OF SIN (unison)
Madison Avenue
Meredith F. Loftis
Almighty and merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought,
word and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have
not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our
neighbors as ourselves. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend
what we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in your will and
walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name.
(Silence for personal confession)
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LORD, HAVE MERCY (Service in F)
John Weaver
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Pastor: … Friends, believe the good news of the gospel:
People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
*GLORIA IN EXCELSIS
Weaver
*SUMMARY OF THE LAW
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*PASSING THE PEACE
Pastor: Since we have been reconciled to God in Jesus Christ,
let us be reconciled to one another.
The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
Pastor: Greet one another with signs of Christ’s peace.
Please greet those around you with: “The peace of Christ be with you,”
responding, “And also with you.”
ANTHEM
Little Innocent Lamb (2003)
African-American Spiritual,
arr. Ken Berg (b. 1956)
Little lamb, little innocent lamb, I’m a-gonna serve God ‘til I die. This old world says to get all that you
can, but my Lord has offered a much better plan. This old world says to love only yourself. My Lord says
to love him above all else. ‘Cause there ain’t no dyin’ over there in that heavenly land. There will be joy!
Children’s & Cherub Choirs
Kate John & Kiran Srivastava, soloists; Marianne Weaver, flute
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST LESSON
Beverly A. Bartlett
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26
ANTHEM
(nrsv, page 110 NT)
Psalm 1 (2015)
John Weaver
Blessed are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked. Blessed are those who do not take the path
that sinners tread. Blessed are those who do not sit in the seat of the scoffers. But their delight is in the law
of the Lord, and on that law they meditate day and night. They are like trees planted by streams of water
which yield their fruit in due season. Their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper.
(Psalm 1:1-3)
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be
forever. Amen.
Marianne Weaver, flute; John Weaver, conductor
This anthem is dedicated to the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson on the occasion of his retirement.
LESSON FOR YOUNG CHRISTIANS
Dr. Anderson
DISMISSAL TO CHILDREN’S WORSHIP
(The children will return to the Sanctuary at the Doxology to participate in Communion. Or, if the children
and young people wish, they may remain in the Sanctuary to participate in the rest of the service. Children
three and under may be taken to the Nursery on the 4th Floor or remain here with their parents. The Narthex
and the Children’s Library, adjacent to the Sanctuary, are available should the youngest become fussy.)
EPISTLE LESSON
GRADUAL
1 John 5:9-13
(nrsv, page 227 NT)
Donald B. Wahlig
Your Word Is a Lamp (2012)
Andrew Henderson
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Give me understanding that I may live.
(Psalm 119:105, 107b)
GOSPEL LESSON
John 17:6-19
(nrsv, page 105 NT)
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Ms. Bartlett
SERMON
“Departing Requests”
*HYMN 442
The Church’s One Foundation
Dr. Anderson
Aurelia
*THE NICENE CREED
Ms. Loftis
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all
that is, seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the
Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not
made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for
our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the
Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius
Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance
with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated on the right hand of the
Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom
will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the
Father (and the Son), who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who
has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic
Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the
resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH
Dr. Anderson
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION
Ms. Bartlett
Elder Richard W. Iverson
PRESENTATION OF THE OFFERING
OFFERTORY ANTHEM
Greater Love Hath No Man (1911)
John Ireland
(1879-1962)
Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it. Love is strong as death. Greater love has
no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Who his own self bore our sins in his own
body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness. Ye are washed, ye are
sanctified, ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus; ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a
holy nation. That ye should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his
marvelous light. I beseech you, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies, a living
sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
(Song of Solomon 8:7; John 15:13; 1 Peter 2:9, 24; 1 Corinthians 6:11; Romans 12:1)
Katherine Wessinger, soprano; Rod Gomez, baritone
*DOXOLOGY
Old Hundredth
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*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Mr. Wahlig
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
(The table of our Lord Jesus Christ is open to all who are baptized. Those who do not wish to take
Communion are invited to remain seated in prayer. You are asked to join in the responses as indicated.)
INVITATION
Pastor:
People:
Pastor:
People:
Pastor:
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.
COMMUNION PRAYER
“…who forever sing to the glory of your name:”
SANCTUS
Weaver
(Communion Prayer continues) “…therefore we proclaim the mystery of faith:”
ACCLAMATION
INTERCESSIONS
…in your mercy; Lord, hear our prayer.
PRAYER OF CONSECRATION
...in your holy church, now and forever. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
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BREAKING BREAD & SHARING THE CUP
Pastor: Gifts of God for the people of God.
People: Let us keep the feast.
DISTRIBUTION
When the pastors take their serving places, please come forward, using the center aisle, beginning with the
front row. The white bread is made from wheat; darker bread in the center is gluten-free rice bread. The
bronze chalices contain wine; the glass chalices contain grape juice. Hold out your hands, one open palm
placed on the other, and bread will be placed in your hand. For rice bread, please take it yourself, exercising
care not to touch other pieces. You may eat the bread and move to the cup of wine to drink or dip your bread
before eating, or move to the cup of juice and dip your bread, exercising care not to touch the liquid or cup
with your fingers. Those unable to come forward will be served in their pews. If not communing, please
remain in your pew in prayer.
COMMUNION ANTHEM
Blazhen muzh
(from All Night Vigil, Op. 37)
Sergei Rachmaninoff
(1873-1943)
Blessed are those who have not walked in the
counsel of the ungodly. Alleluia. For the Lord
knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the
ungodly shall perish. Alleluia. Serve the Lord
with fear, and rejoice unto God with reverence.
Alleluia. Blessed are all those who put their trust
in God. Alleluia. Arise, O Lord, and save me, O
my God! Alleluia. Salvation is of the Lord, and
God’s blessing is upon his people. Alleluia. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy
Spirit, now and forever and unto ages of ages.
Amen. Alleluia, glory to you, O God!
Blazhen muzh, izhe ne ide na sovet nechestivïh.
Alliluya. Yako vest Ghospod put pravednïh, i put
nechestivïh pogibnet. Alliluya. Rabotayte Yemu
so trepetom. Blazheni fsi nadeyushchiisia nan.
Alliluya. Voskresni, Ghospodi, spasi misa, Bozhe
moy. Alliluya. Ghospodne yest spaseniye, i na
liudeh Tvoih blagosloveniye Tvoye. Alliluya.
Slava Ottsu, i Sïnu, i Sviatomu Duhu. I nïne i
prïsno i vo veki vekov. Amïn. Alliluya, slava
Tebe Bozhe.
(Psalms 1:1, 6; 2:11-12; 3:8-9)
CONGREGATIONAL SONG
Raise a song of gladness, peoples of the earth.
Christ has come, bringing peace, joy to ev’ry heart.
Alleluia, alleluia, joy to ev’ry heart!
Alleluia, alleluia, joy to ev’ry heart!
RESPONSE
Bless the Lord, O My Soul
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Text & Music Jacques
Berthier, © 1991 GIA
Publications, Inc. All rights
reserved. Reprinted under
OneLicense.net A-721566.
CLOSING PRAYER
*HYMN
Called To Serve
Government Street
TRIBUTES & PRESENTATIONS
The Rev. Beverly A. Bartlett
The Rev. Dr. Robert Foltz-Morrison, Executive Presbyter, Presbytery of New York City
The Rev. Laura R. Jervis, Executive Director,
West Side Federation for Senior & Supportive Housing
Trustee Arthur J. Peponis & Elder Meme S. Peponis
Deacon Dianne K. Robbins
The Rev. Donald B. Wahlig
Dr. Andrew E. Henderson
Elder Sharon E. Boersma & Elder Richard W. Iverson
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*HYMN
Go Forth In Peace to Serve the World
Coe Fen
The text of this hymn was commissioned by Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church,
in honor of the Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson, on the occasion of his retirement.
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE
Dr. Anderson
Fugue in E-flat, BWV 552
Johann Sebastian Bach
RECEPTION & PRESENTATIONS IN THE PARISH HALL
Poem & Musical Tribute – Stephen Kechulius
Toast – Elder Julian C. Schroeder
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Please join us in the Parish Hall for a Festive Reception. The cost is $25 per person.
The Parish Hall may be reached using the stairwells at the rear of the Sanctuary,
or by the elevators in the Church House Lobby.
You are encouraged to view the portrait of Dr. Anderson in the Church House Lobby,
as well as a slide show of photographs from Dr. Anderson’s 43 years of ministry.
Coffee, tea and cookies will also be available in the Church House Lobby.
We are grateful to the following donors who made contributions in Fred’s honor to name
a seminar room in the Princeton Theological Seminary’s new Library. This room will be
dedicated in honor of Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church and the role PTS has
played in training more than 40 students and pastors who have served MAPC.
We also wish to thank our donors who contributed after May 14, 2015.
The Rev. Beverly Bartlett
Lisa Borgeson
The Revs. Kathy & Greg Bostrom
Karen Brush
Marilyn Byrne
April Campbell
David & Alice Caputo
The Rev. Dr. Rose Chan
Nicolie Christin
Catherine Dana
John & Noel Deewall
Darryl & Jean Donnelly
Anne Donovan
Gail & George Edwards
Anne Farley & Peter Hein
Kay Foster
Corey Fowler
Bruce Freeman
Richard & Janet Frey
The Rev. Keith Geiselman
The Rev. Carmen Goetschius
Vera Gordon
Elaine & Vaughn Hartsell
Mary Anne Hatch
Nancy Hauber
Robert Haynes
Barbara Heckman
Andrew Henderson & Mary Huff
Dr. Edmund Herrold
& Ellen Yamaguchi
Katherine Hoffman
Frank & Kristin Hohmann
Carolyn & Gregory Hoogkamp
Richard & Barbara Iverson
Elizabeth & Ian John
Patricia Jones
Carol & Stephen Kechulius
Robert & Cynthia Knakal
Philip Kraus
Patricia Kuffler
John Leathers
Roy Lennox & Jennifer Doyle
Jane Little
Leslie & David Little
Dr. John Loeb
Lauren Logan
Laura & Peter Macdonald
Fred MacEachron
John & Ann McChord
Josephine McFadden
Beverly Monsky
The Rev. Dr. Camille Cook Murray
Nancy Rabstejnek Nichols
Nancy Ost
The Rev. Jessica Patchett
Dr. Barry Pearson
Arthur & Meme Peponis
Linda Perkin
Susan & Thomas Plagemann
Jane Poole
The Rev. Carlos Wilton
& Claire Pula
Kathy & Lou Reichardt
Ken & Lorraine Rice
Jane Richards
Vicki Schmelzer & Mark Ahearn
Ruth & Julian Schroeder
Martha Scotzin
Alice & Lee Spencer
Robert & Chris Staub
Martha Roby Stephens
Suzan Thomas
Susan Tonking
Mariam Touba
Yolanda Turocy
Deborah & Frederick Van Zijl
The Rev. Donald & Beth Wahlig
Charles Wall
William Weidlich
The Rev. Denise & William Welsh
We are grateful to the following donors who generously donated the portrait of Dr. Anderson.
Robert & Cynthia Knakal
Josephine McFadden
Charles Wall
We also wish to thank Janet Saint Germain for her generous gift to underwrite a portion of the
May 1 Gala at the Union League Club, which made it possible for more people to participate.
Members of the Celebration Committee:
Beverly Bartlett, David Carleton, Andrew Henderson,
Mary Huff, Richard Iverson, Josephine McFadden, Nancy Ost,
Vicki Schmelzer (co-chair) & Martha Scotzin (co-chair)
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Welcome!
We’re glad you’ve joined us for worship today. We pray that you experience Christ in our midst,
and that his presence will sustain you in the week ahead. We invite you to place your name and
contact information on one of the pew pads. If our pastors can assist you in some special way,
indicate this in the space provided and they will be in touch with you. If you are considering
becoming Christian or looking for a church home, our pastors would be delighted to talk with
you about it. We urge you to consider becoming a member of this congregation and hope you
will make MAPC your church home in this city.
Children are especially welcome in our worship services. If your child becomes restless, you
may wish to take them to the Narthex where they will have some room to move about, or to the
Youth Library adjacent to the Sanctuary, where you may still hear the service. Parents who
prefer childcare for infants and children through age three will find our Nursery on the 4th Floor.
A greeter will be glad to assist you.
MAPC Mission Statement
The mission of the Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church is to bring people into the transforming
presence of Jesus Christ through worship, teaching the Word, Christian nurture, and ministry in
and to the world. As Christ’s ministers, our members are striving to build a community of God’s
love, justice and mercy, trusting God to lead us into faithfulness.
Pastoral Staff
The Rev. Dr. Fred R. Anderson, Pastor
The Rev. Beverly A. Bartlett, Associate Pastor
Christopher N. De La Cruz, Director of Youth and Family Ministries
Dr. Andrew E. Henderson, Director of Music & Organist
Mary W. Huff, Associate Director of Music
The Rev. Meredith F. Loftis, Parish Associate for Global Ministry (2013-2015)
The Rev. Andrew D. Smothers, Parish Associate for Global Ministry (2014-2016)
Millie A. Tourtelot, Director of Christian Education & Discipleship
The Rev. Donald B. Wahlig, Associate Pastor
Dr. John B. Weaver, Director of Music & Organist Emeritus
The Rev. Dr. Richard W. Shoup, Pastoral Counselor, 212-628-1812
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