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THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CHESTNUT HILL
PHILADELPHIA
The world is sometimes enemy, sometimes partner of Church,
often antagonist, always one to be befriended;
now it is the co-knower,
now the one that does not know what the Church knows,
now the knower of what Church does not know.
~H. Richard Niebuhr
The Purpose of the Church and Its Ministry (1956)
ORDER OF WORSHIP
NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
October 11, 2020 10:00 a.m.
INTROIT Arthur Wills (b. 1926)
O Lord, open thou our lips:
and our mouth shall show forth thy praise.
O God, make speed to save us:
O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
Praise ye the Lord.
The Lord’s name be praised.
CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 106)
Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, for God is good;
People: for God’s steadfast love endures for ever.
Leader: Happy are those who observe justice,
People: who do righteousness at all times.
Leader: Remember me, O Lord, when you show favor to your people;
help me when you deliver them;
People: that I may see the prosperity of your chosen ones,
that I may rejoice in the gladness of your nation,
that I may glory in your heritage.
INVOCATION
HYMN
WELCOME
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison)
Gracious God, source of all light, by your word you give light to the soul. Pour out on us
the spirit of wisdom and understanding, that our hearts and minds may be opened to
know your truth and your way. Amen.
EPISTLE LESSON Philippians 4:1-9
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand
firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved. I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the
same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion, help these women,
for they have struggled beside me in the work of the gospel, together with Clement and
the rest of my co-workers, whose names are in the book of life. Rejoice in the Lord
always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is
near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which
surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is
pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if
there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that
you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be
with you.
Leader: Holy wisdom, holy Word.
People: Thanks be to God.
PSALTER Psalm 106:1-5 George Macfarren (1813-1887)
Hallelujah! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his mercy endures forever.
Who can declare the mighty acts of the Lord
or show forth all his praise?
Happy are those who act with justice
and always do what is right!
Remember me, O Lord, with the favor you have for your people,
and visit me with your saving help;
That I may see the prosperity of your elect
and be glad with the gladness of your people,
that I may glory with your inheritance.
GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 22:1-14
Once more Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven may be
compared to a king who gave a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his slaves to call
those who had been invited to the wedding banquet, but they would not come. Again he
sent other slaves, saying, ‘Tell those who have been invited: Look, I have prepared my
dinner, my oxen and my fat calves have been slaughtered, and everything is ready; come
to the wedding banquet.’ But they made light of it and went away, one to his farm,
another to his business, while the rest seized his slaves, mistreated them, and killed them.
The king was enraged. He sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their
city. Then he said to his slaves, ‘The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy.
Go therefore into the main streets, and invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet.’
Those slaves went out into the streets and gathered all whom they found, both good and
bad; so the wedding hall was filled with guests. But when the king came in to see the
guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing a wedding robe, and he said to him,
‘Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding robe?’ And he was speechless. Then
the king said to the attendants, ‘Bind him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer
darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ For many are called, but
few are chosen.”
Leader: Holy wisdom, holy Word.
People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON “More Than Good Manners” John Wilkinson
ANTHEM Anonymous (16th cent.)
Rejoice in the Lord alway,
and again I say rejoice.
Let your softness be known unto all men.
The Lord is e’en at hand.
Be careful for nothing;
but in all prayer and supplication
let your petitions be manifest unto God, with giving of thanks.
And the peace of God,
which passeth all understanding,
keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Amen.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (unison) A New Creed, United Church of Canada
We are not alone,
we live in God’s world.
We believe in God:
who has created and is creating,
who has come in Jesus,
the Word made flesh,
to reconcile and make new,
who works in us and others
by the Spirit.
We trust in God.
We are called to be the Church:
to celebrate God’s presence,
to live with respect in Creation,
to love and serve others,
to seek justice and resist evil,
to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen,
our judge and our hope.
In life, in death, in life beyond death,
God is with us.
We are not alone.
Thanks be to God. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE and LORD’S PRAYER (unison)
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; and 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.
HYMN
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
CLOSING VOLUNTARY Sinfonia George Frideric Handel (Solomon) (1685-1759)
WORSHIP LEADERS: Brian Russo, Associate Pastor; Austin Crenshaw Shelley, Associate
Pastor; John Wilkinson, Pastor
LITURGIST: Emily Barth Werner
MUSIC: Members of the Gallery Choir: Katy Avery, Rebecca Siler, Colin Dill, Steven
Williamson; Daniel Spratlan, conductor; Ken Lovett, organist
Music and texts reprinted and performed with permission.
CCLI Copyright License #3140916; Streaming License #4387474
Church Staff
John Wilkinson, Pastor
Brian D. Russo, Associate Pastor for Youth and Senior Adults
Austin Crenshaw Shelley, Associate Pastor for Christian Education
Daniel Spratlan, Director of Music
Ken Lovett, Organist/Associate Director of Music
Esther Cole, Church Administrator
Carla James, Director, Preschool
Mariangela Saavedra, Director, Center on the Hill
Leslie A. Lefer, Communications Coordinator
Evelyn F. Carpenter, Administrative Assistant
Felix Delgado, Sexton
Owintier Charles, Sunday Sexton
Icilda James and Debbie Lambeth, Sunday Child Care Givers
The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill
8855 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19118
telephone: 215.247.8855
web site: http://chestnuthillpres.org email: [email protected]
facebook link: www.facebook.com/PCChestnutHill
Preschool: 215.247.8865
THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH
IN SYMPATHY
Our sympathy is extended to the family and friends of former church member Harry L
White, who died on September 29, 2020.
DONATE FOOD, TOILETRIES and MASKS
As our mission partners continue to meet critical human need during a pandemic, we
have the opportunity to support their ministries. Each Sunday in October at our evening prayer,
Monday (9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) or Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., you are
encouraged to bring the following items to the church.
Shelf stable food items for Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry and Face to Face (Face
to Face in particular needs individual size apple sauce, juice boxes, trail mix bars)
Travel-size toiletries: deodorant, toothpaste, body lotion, shampoo, conditioner,
disposable razors, tissues, soap, shaving cream, etc. for Face to Face
Cloth face masks for West Kensington Ministry
If none of these drop-of times are convenient, contact the church office. Thank you for your
support.
CANTATAS AND CHAMBER MUSIC
Friday, October 9, 7:00 p.m. Livestream Performance
Tune in to hear the Franklin Trio (Kimberly Fisher, violin; John Koen, Cello; Mark
Livshits, piano) in a live-streamed performance from our Sanctuary. These stellar musicians
from the Philadelphia Orchestra will perform Schumann’s Piano Trio in D minor, along with
works by John Ireland, Fred Hersch, and Lili Boulanger. To watch, please log onto
https://www.chestnuthillpres.org/music-arts/cantatas-and-chamber-music/
CHURCH SCHOOL
Every Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Log onto https://www.chestnuthillpres.org/ and click on the Church School tab.
Church School begins at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday prior to worship for children of all ages.
We would love to have the adults tuning in to pay attention to what we do in church school—
often a purely behind the scenes venture. The sessions continue to be available on the website.
SECOND HOUR ONLINE
Second Hour Online Continues to Welcome Mission Partners…
Join us LIVE at 11:00 a.m. each Sunday morning for conversations with the leaders of our
mission partners.
October 11 – Eileen Jones of the Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry
October 18 – Adan Mairena of West Kensington Ministry
October 25 – Beth Vaccaro of the Community Partnership School
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82157837121?pwd=cXB4d2l2WnJuM0VCQzB3d1VxTmxTUT09
Dial by your location
+1 301 715 8592 US (Germantown)
Meeting ID: 821 5783 7121
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbRuy85FYx
PICNIC FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Sunday, October 11, 3:00-5:00 p.m. (church lawn, under the tent if necessary) Please pack your own picnic, a blanket for the lawn if the weather’s nice, and masks for
the family. The children will participate in masked, socially-distanced activity that will
encourage our neighbors who walk or drive past PCCH on Germantown Avenue.
EVENING PRAYER SERVICES at 5:00 p.m. – Socially Distanced and Under the Tent!
October 11
October 18 – Focus on Stewardship
October 25 – Reformation Sunday
Join us each Sunday through the end of October under the tent for a service of evening
prayer. These services – approximately 45 minutes – will feature scripture, prayers, readings, a
brief reflection as well as solos and hymns offered by our soloists.
Please wear masks and observe social distancing guidelines.
It will help us in our planning if you RSVP by contacting the church office at 215.247.8855 or
[email protected]. We will have extra chairs set out if you decide to attend at the
last minute.
Join us for any and all of the Sundays and invite friends. We will continue to offer online
worship at 10:00 a.m. each Sunday.
YOUTH GROUP
Jr. High (5th—7th grades): Sunday, October 11, 5:45—7:15 pm, meet under the tent,
explore the Wissahickon trails
Sr. High (8th—12th Grades): Sunday, October 11, 5:45—7:15 p.m., under the tent
explore the Wissahickon trails
CENTER ON THE HILL
The Center on the Hill is now open for limited in-person classes and events, with strict
guidelines and precautions in place. We are also offering many of our activities streamed online
as well for people who want to participate or watch from home. New online content, such as
virtual tours, fitness videos, art lessons, recorded presentations and more, are now posted
Monday—Thursday at 12:00 noon on our programs page here:
https://www.chestnuthillpres.org/center-on-the-hill/programs/. The Fall Newsletter, and the links
and schedule for upcoming events can also be found there.
Upcoming events and classes in-person and online:
REGISTRATION REQUIRED for both in-person and online participation.
October Art Exhibit: Center Hallway- Kass Dymecki, Watercolors. (view by
reservation) Please call 215-247-4654 or email [email protected] to
reserve a time slot Monday—Thursday 9:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Grief Support Group—Mondays, October 12 & 26, November 9 & 16, December 7
& 14, 1:00 p.m.—2:30 p.m., Free. Registration required.
Limited number of participants for in person and online access to group through
Phone/Zoom is also available. Group is closed to new members after October 26. We
acknowledge the value of sharing time and stories with others who have also experienced
a loss. Please join us for six informal gatherings as you grieve the loss of a loved one.
Penn Museum Presentation: Stories from the Tamil Diaspora with Praveen
Vijayakumar. Tuesday, October 22, 12:00 pm,—1:00 p.m.
Presented online and in-person. (limited number of participants) to watch at the
Center as well. “Stories from the Tamil Diaspora” traces a Singaporean Tamil family’s
history back to Tamil Nadu, India, in the early 20th century.
Day Trip: Laurel Hill Cemetery with private tour-Saturday October 24, 11:00
a.m.—1:00 p.m., $20.00. Picnic Lunch option included. Meet at 10:45 a.m, on Saturday
October 24 (Free Parking available) Laurel Hill Cemetery Main Entrance: 3822 Ridge
Ave. Philadelphia, 19132. Space is Limited: Registration and Payment Due by
Thursday October 15. Join us for a private walking tour led by local author and historian Thomas Keels,
as he shows us some of the notable sights that can be found throughout the grounds. The
Tour will end with a scenic picnic lunch that will be provided where you can spread out
and enjoy scenic views while you eat.
SPEAKERS SERIES ON THE HILL
Thursday, October 15, 12:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation
Speaker: Margaret Montet Topic: Twentieth Century American Music, Part 1
Minimalist, Dodecaphonic, Electronic, and Aleatoric music, serious art music,
experimental opera, Bop, and Free Jazz: The twentieth century saw a plethora of musical styles
flourish and falter. Let's look back on the previous century to follow these trends and genres into
the 21st century. Presented to a limited in-person audience and live streamed online. Recorded
version posted online following the live stream. Access live stream and then recorded version
after here: https://www.chestnuthillpres.org/education/speaker-series-hill/.
PCCH BREAKFAST CLUB MEETS AGAIN UNDER THE BIG TENT!
The PCCH Breakfast Club is BACK! Join us Saturday, October 17 at 9:00 a.m. for
breakfast under the big tent! We will have tables set up to facilitate appropriate distancing and
you can order breakfast (from Baker Street Bread Company) by clicking on the form below. We
will have it waiting for you upon your arrival at the tent! We will provide coffee, orange juice,
and water. Please pay in advance via Venmo (Jeff Podraza, @JJPod) or PayPal
([email protected]), prices below include 8% sales tax. Please submit your order via this
form; order and payment must be received by 9:00 a.m. Friday, October 16. Questions? Email
FILL OUT FORM
ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
Wednesday – Bible Study, 12:00 noon, Facebook Live
Friday – Morning Prayer, 7:30 a.m., Facebook Live
Visit our website www.chestnuthillpres.org and our Facebook page regularly for updates
and events. Let us know if you have prayer concerns.
VIRTUAL GALLERY EXHIBITION—NEW ART ON VIEW NOW!
We miss your face! The dedicated curators of the on-going PCCH Virtual Gallery
encourage you to share your smile with your PCCH pals! For “Homecoming,” our next online
exhibit, we ask you to take a second to take a selfie of your smiling face in your favorite place!
(And, yes, if the spirit moves you, we encourage you to embrace your creative, wacky, silly
side!) The deadline for submission has been extended to October 15. Send your photos to
[email protected]. Please include some text to accompany the image. Tell us why
this is your favorite place right now or just share what’s on your mind at the moment. Your text
can be attached in a Word doc or included in your email. We can’t wait to see your beautiful –
even silly – smiles! Visit www.chestnuthillpres.org and click the “Music & Arts” tab for all of
our virtual gallery exhibitions. Thanks to all of our contributing artists.
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE UPDATES AND FALL SCHEDULE
During the three blood drives in September the Red Cross collected 84 units of blood
which will help up to 252 hospital patients in the area. Our contact at the Red Cross is very
grateful for our support and many donors have expressed gratitude for a local donation site.
Future blood drives:
Friday, October 16 – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Friday, November 6 — 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Friday, November 13 — 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday, November 20 — 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 11 — 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
If you can volunteer to greet potential donors, take their temperature, and check them in using
the Red Cross computerized system, please email Liz Podraza at [email protected].
If you would like to be a blood donor, go to redcrossblood.org and search for Presbyterian
Church of Chestnut Hill using the zip code 19118. You must have an appointment to donate; no
walk-ins can be accepted, but appointments may be made the day of the drive.
CONVERSATIONS ON FAITH AND PUBLIC LIFE
Sundays, October 18 and 25, 4:00 p.m.
Join us under the big tent – masked and socially distanced – as we engage in important
conversations about what it means to live out our faith in the world. These two conversations
will help us explore what that might look like in 2020.
Each conversation will be followed by our 5:00 p.m. service of Evening Prayer, offered
throughout the month of October.
OCTOBER 18 at 4:00 p.m. with Beth Shalom Hessel
“How Honesty about our History can Help us become a City on a Hill”
Join Beth Shalom Hessel for a conversation about the vital and difficult work of
dismantling the mythologies that have upheld our national narratives in order to create more
honest and fulsome histories that create space for confession, healing, and reconciliation.
Beth Shalom Hessel is a Presbyterian minister and church historian. Her family actively
participates in life at PCCH. Prior to her appointment as the Executive Director of The
Athenaeum of Philadelphia in 2019, Beth served as the Executive Director of the Presbyterian
Historical Society. Beth received her Ph.D. from Texas Christian University, where her
dissertation was titled “Let the Voice of Christian America Speak: Religion and Empire in the
Japanese American Incarceration Camps, 1942–1945.”
OCTOBER 25 at 4:00 p.m. with John Wilkinson
“Why Voting Matters to Presbyterians”
Join John Wilkinson for a conversation about the importance of voting in the American
Presbyterian tradition. Presbyterians have been committed to living out their faith in the public
(not partisan) arena, and have issued statements on the importance of voting. We will explore
aspects of these statements and consider their contemporary relevance.
MAKING MASKS FOR STEWARDSHIP The Stewardship Committee has identified “Walking in Faith” as our theme for 2021. As
part of our unique fall effort, we are making special masks for the congregation, that you can
wear out and about or when you gather under the big tent. If you’d like to help sew the masks,
please contact Trish Franklin at [email protected].
PCCH PRESCHOOL HELP WANTED
The Preschool is looking for substitute teachers. All applicants must have child care
experience and clearance to work with children. Pay is $60 per morning from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00
noon or $120 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Interested parties should call or email Carla DiOrio at
215.247.8865 or [email protected].
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