Bridging Faith and Learning

Service of Worship

Third Sunday of Lent March 19, 2017

Eleven o’clock in the morning

In today’s Gospel passage, Jesus encounters a Samaritan woman at a well. In a series of exchanges, Jesus breaks down cultural barriers in order to speak to her heart. He offers her the gift of living water that will restore her soul, found only through faith in him. This echoes God’s miraculous provision of water to the Israelites in the wilderness many centuries before, as we too are invited to partake in Jesus’ new covenant of eternal life.

Georges Rouault, “Veronica, With Her Soft Linen, Still Walks The Road...,” from the Miserere series, 1948. © 2017 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris

The congregation is invited to reflect silently during the prelude as a time of prayer and meditation.

GatherinG

Carillon

Prelude Ave Maria Franz Biebl (1906–2001)

My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord arr. Moses Hogan (1957–2003)

GreetinG and announCements

*ProCessional Hymn 132 (found in the hymnals located in the pew racks) All My Hope is Firmly Grounded miCHael

*Prayer of Confession and Words of assuranCe (in unison) God of mercy, you sent Jesus Christ to seek and save the lost. We confess that we have strayed from you and turned aside from your way. We are misled by pride, for we see ourselves pure when we are stained, and great when we are small. We have failed in love, neglected justice, and ignored your truth. Have mercy, O God, and forgive our sin. Return us to paths of righteousness through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.

The minister speaks words of assurance.

*PeaCe (All exchange signs and words of God’s peace.)

Proclamation

Prayer for illumination (in unison) Eternal God, give us insight to discern your will for us, and to give up what harms us. Send your Holy Spirit now to illuminate your holy word; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

old testament lesson—Exodus 17:1–7 (OT page 61) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

*Gradual Hymn 188 (Stanza 1–2) Christ Is the World’s Light CHriste sanCtorum (All turn to face the Gospel Procession.)

The Chapel welcomes families with children; if at any time during the service your child needs a place for active play, please know there is a nursery in the Chapel basement. On this Communion Sunday, families with children are invited to sit up front, so they can better observe The Great Thanksgiving.

*GosPel lesson—John 4:3–30, 39–42 (NT page 89–90) Lector: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

*Gradual Hymn 188 (Stanzas 3–4) Christ Is the World’s Light CHriste sanCtorum

sermon—Going through Samaria

resPonse

Call to Prayer Minister: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Minister: Let us pray.

The minister begins the prayers with a time of silence.

Prayers of tHe PeoPle (The congregation responds to each petition: “Hear our prayer.”)

offertory antHem Ubi Caritas Ola Gjeilo (b. 1978) Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor. Exultemus, et in ipso jucundemur. Timeamus, et amemus Deum vivum. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero. Amen.

Where charity and love are, God is there. Christ’s love has gathered us into one. Let us rejoice and be pleased in him. Let us fear, and let us love the living God. And may we love each other with a sincere heart. Amen.

*doxoloGy old HundredtH Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

thanksGivinG and communion

*tHe Great tHanksGivinG (Musical setting D, found on page 23 in the hymnal.)

*tHe lord’s Prayer (All are encouraged to pray the Lord’s Prayer in the language of their choosing. The English version is number 895 in the hymnal.)

sHarinG of tHe Bread and Wine All who love Christ, earnestly repent of their sins, and seek to be at peace with God and neighbor are invited to receive Communion. Wine is used for Communion. If you would prefer to receive grape juice, it is available upon request at the Communion station near the main entrance of the Chapel, on the pulpit side. If you have a gluten allergy, there is a server near the Memorial Chapel who will be ready to serve you gluten-free wafers and wine. If you will not receive Communion, you are welcome to come forward to receive a blessing, indicated by crossing your arms over your chest.

musiC durinG distriBution

Hymn 629 You Satisfy the Hungry Heart Gift of finest WHeat

Communion antHem Cantique de Jean Racine Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924)

Verbe égal au Très-Haut, notre unique espérance, jour éternel de la terre et des cieux, de la paisible nuit nous rompons le silence; Divin Sauveur, jette sur nous les yeux!

Répands sur nous le feu de la grâce puissante, que tous l’enfer fuie au son de ta voix; dissipe le sommeil d’une âme languissante, qui la conduit à l’oubli de tes lois!

O Christ sois favorable à ce peuple fidèle pour te benir maintenant rassem-blé. Reçoit les chants qu’il offre à ta gloire immortelle et de tes dons qu’il retourne comblé!

Word of God, one with the Most High, in whom alone we have our hope, everlasting light of heaven and earth, we break the silence of the peaceful night; Savior Divine, cast thine eyes upon us!

Pour on us the fire of thy mighty grace, that all hell may flee at the sound of thy voice; banish the slumber of a weary soul, that brings forgetfulness of thy laws!

O Christ, look with favor upon thy faithful people now gathered here to praise thee. Receive their hymns offered to thy endless glory; may they go forth filled with thy gifts.

sendinG Forth

*Post-Communion Prayer

*BenediCtion

*ClosinG ProCessional Hymn 127 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah CWm rHondda

Postlude Kyrie, Gott heiliger Geist, BWV 67 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)

Carillon

*All who are able may stand.

ministry oF WorshiP

Presiding Ministers The Rev. Dr. Carol Gregg The Rev. Andrew PhillipsPreacher The Rev. Dr. Luke A. PoweryLectors Mr. Bill Wager Member of the Congregation at Duke Chapel Ms. Lynn Holmes Divinity ’19Guest Choir Providence High School Chamber ChoirChoral Director Ms. Kristen M JohnsonOrganist Mr. Christopher JacobsonMinster of Anointing Dr. Christy Lohr SappHead Ushers Dr. James Ferguson and Mr. Rick WilfongCarillonneur Mr. J. Samuel Hammond

chaPel announcements

Today’s floWers—The Lenten greenery for the worship service today is given to the glory of God by the Nancy Hanks Fund.

today’s offerinG—All of today’s cash offerings and undesignated checks will be used to support the Chapel’s PathWays program.

today’s Guest CHoir—The Providence High School Chamber Choir, under the direction of Kristen Johnson, is from Charlotte, NC. Providence High School is ranked in the top 5% of all comprehensive high schools in the state of NC and serves just over 2,000 students.

BaCH Cantatas—Continuing the Bach Cantata series as part of the Chapel’s Year of Celebration, tonight at 5:15 p.m. there will be a performance of Cantatas 38 & 54, conducted by Dr. Brian A. Schmidt.

vesPers ConCert—Presenting James Whitbourn’s cinematic Son of God Mass and jazz-influenced arrangements of beloved spirituals, the Duke Vespers Ensemble will be joined by acclaimed Swedish saxophonist Anders Paulsson for a concert, Deep River, at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 24.

disCussion of faitH and learninG—The Chapel will host a “Bridge Panel” public conversation 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, on “The Role of Faith at a Research University.” Chapel Dean Luke Powery will join two other deans, and one incoming dean, to address various ways faith contributes to the life and purposes of a research university, inside and outside the classroom.

CeleBration of PreaCHinG—The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III is the featured preacher at the Chapel’s Celebration of Preaching day on Thursday, March 30. The day also includes a discussion of the Duke Chapel preaching tradition with Bishop William Willimon and Divinity School Professor William Turner. See the full schedule at chapel.duke.edu/preach.

Green and fair CHaPel day—The Chapel has launched a new creation-care based committee called the Green and Fair Chapel, seeking to promote theologically-based environmental and ethical initiatives. Details of the inaugural Green and Fair Chapel Day are below, and include a screening in the Chapel of Leonardo DiCaprio’s recent documentary Before the Flood, and a Bridge Panel discussing how faith can motivate environmental action. Full details are at chapel.duke.edu/green.

The following Congregation opportunities are open to all.

CHristian eduCation Classes—Classes for all are offered every Sunday at 9:45 a.m. and will conclude in time for worship. All classes are held in the lowest level of the Westbrook (WB) building with refreshments and fellowship beginning at 9:30 a.m. Classes are: Wee Praise: For ages 0–3 with parents or caregivers in 0011 WB. Godly Play: For ages 4 through 5th graders in 0050 Langford. Youth Sunday School: For youth in 6th–12th grade in 0013 WB. Corinthians Bible Study: For adults in 0015 WB. Adult Forum: On March 26, The Rev. Dr. Luke Powery, Dean of Duke Chapel, and Congregation member Dr. Ellen Davis, Amos Ragan Kearns Professor of Bible and Practical Theology at Duke Divinity School, will lead “Another Conversation about Preaching and Politics” in 0012 WB. New Member Class: For adults in 0014 WB.

BaCk PeW ColleCtion—The Mission and Outreach committee is collecting gardening supplies for SEEDS, which teaches respect for life, for the earth and for each other through gardening and growing food. Donations may be placed in the back pew today.

series for tHose WHo mourn—Starting on March 21, The Rev. Heidi Gessner will lead a six-week program for Growing thru Grief on Tuesdays at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1200 W. Cornwallis Rd., Durham. Refreshments begin at 4:00 p.m. The meeting starts at 4:30 p.m. and ends by 6:00 p.m. Rev. Gessner is UNC Hospital’s Palliative Care Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator. Growing thru Grief is a free, open, confidential program sponsored by a coalition of area religious and civic organizations, including the Congregation at Duke Chapel.

younG adult felloWsHiP—University students and adults in their 20’s and 30’s are invited for a time of fellowship on Saturday, March 25, for a 10:00 a.m. hike and 12-noon lunch at the Eno River State Park. For detailed information please contact Andrew Phillips at andrew.phillips@duke.edu or 919-259-4681.

CroP Walk—The annual CROP Walk, which starts from in front of Duke Chapel, raises money to fight hunger both locally and globally. The walk will be Sunday, April 2, with registration at 1:30 p.m. and step-off at 2:30 p.m. Please stop by the table in the narthex after worship for more information.

relay for life—All are invited to join the Congregation’s Relay for Life team which will participate in Duke’s Relay on Friday, April 7. Relay for Life raises money for the American Cancer Society and provides an opportunity to recognize cancer survivors as well as to remember those who have died from the disease. For more information, please contact the Congregation office.

the conGreGation at duke university chaPel 919-684-3917 • www.congregation.chapel.duke.edu

next Week in WorshiP at duke chaPel

Preacher—Our preacher will be the Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb, President of Bright Stars of Bethlehem.

oFFerinG—Next week’s offering will go to the Chapel’s fund for local non-profits.

duke university chaPel

Duke Chapel is a Christian church of an unusually interdenominational character, with a tradition of stirring music, preaching, and liturgy. It is also a grand building, suitable for hosting major events in the life of the University and its members; it further acts as a moderator for the diversity of religious identity and expression on campus. We welcome you to our life of worship, learning, dialogue, and service.

chapel.duke.edu • Box 90974, Durham, NC 27708 • 919-684-2572

staFF oF duke university chaPel

Office of the Dean The Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery Dean of the Chapel Mr. Jack Adams Assistant to the DeanStudent Ministry Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp Associate Dean for Religious Life Dr. Adam Hollowell Director of Student Ministry The Rev. Joshua Lazard C. Eric Lincoln Minister for Student Engagement Ms. Gerly Ace Staff Specialist for Student MinistryMusic Dr. Rodney Wynkoop Director of Chapel Music Dr. Robert Parkins University Organist Mr. Christopher Jacobson Chapel Organist Dr. Brian A. Schmidt Assistant Conductor and Administrative Coordinator of Chapel Music Mr. J. Samuel Hammond University Carillonneur Mr. John Santoianni Curator of Organs and Harpsichords Mr. Michael Lyle Office Coordinator for Chapel Music Ms. Brandi Melvin-Scammell Staff Assistant for Chapel MusicCommunity Ministry and Events The Rev. Bruce Puckett Director of Worship and Community Ministry Ms. Rachel White Visitor Relations Specialist Ms. Blanche Williams Chapel Wedding Director Ms. Ann Hall Visitor Relations Assistant Ms. Wanda Cobb Visitor Relations Assistant Mr. Jordan Council Visitor Relations AssistantDevelopment and Administration Ms. Amanda Millay Hughes Director of Development and Strategy Ms. Joni Harris Business and Facilities Manager Mr. James Todd Communications Manager Ms. Andie Rea Communications Specialist Ms. Lisa Moore Accounting Specialist and Office Coordinator Ms. Ava West Staff Assistant for Development Mr. Oscar Dantzler University Housekeeper Ms. Beverly Jordan University Housekeeper

Staff of the Congregation at Duke University Chapel The Rev. Dr. Carol Gregg Pastor The Rev. Andrew Phillips Assistant Pastor Ms. Phyllis Snyder Children’s Pastor Mr. Nelson Strother Financial and IT Administrator