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University Lutheran Church
Feb 12, 2008, 3:04:43 PM2/12/08
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Warm greetings on this cold and damp day,
We would like to remind you of several opportunities to worship and serve over the coming week.
Lenten Thanks!!!!!!
The office would like to start with a huge thank-you to all the people who helped with the transition into Lent, especially for Bobbie Burnett and Nancy Forrest for restoration work on the corpus which is on the cross in the chancel. The corpus has a rich history which is witnessed in its present condition. It was originally placed in the chancel of Holy Cross Lutheran on Lehigh Ave, when that congregation merged with a nearby German Lutheran congregation. We have a photograph here showing the chancel, and the corpus was painted with a white finish. When the church suffered from a fire, the corpus received a good deal of smoke damage. It was taken down and put into storage, and forgotten about. When Holy Cross closed it's doors a few years ago we had the opportunity to bring it here to UniLu. Bobbie and Nancy were able to re-attach the arms, and applied a coat of oil to the surface, preserving the stories of fire and hope, rejoicing and sorrow, all reflected in its surfaces.
![[]](https://groups.google.com/group/uniluphila/attach/fff7ac83edf8e377/249c43be.jpg?part=0.0.1&view=1)
We are also indebted to Steve and Janah Szewczyk and Gary Bronson for mounting the corpus on the cross, and to Gary for removing pew torches and installing the Stations of the Cross.
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Due to the weather, we have just heard that tonights church, St. Luke, Devon, plans to drop the food off this afternoon and then leave. We will need to reheat and serve the food ourselves. If you are near campus and can help out serving and cleaning up. it would be most appreciated!
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"Prayer requires education, training, reflection, and contemplation. It is not enough to join others; it is necessary to build a sanctuary within, brick by brick, instants of meditation and moments of devotion." Abraham Joshua Heschel
The evening will begin with soup served at 6:30PM. This year the meal will be served in Holy Silence. After the meal, we will move into the sanctuary for brief readings from:
Wishful Thinking by Frederick Buechner
Everyday Simplicity: A Practical Guide to Spiritual Growth by Robert Wicks
The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
followed by celebration of eucharist.
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These two brothers from Thessalonika, Greece, were monks and were sent to bring Christianity to the Slavic people. In the course of their work they created a written language, inventing the Cyrillic alphabet for it, and translated the Bible and the liturgy.
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Sunday, 2-17, the Second Sunday in Lent: 9AM Choir Rehearsal will be in the lounge, 9:30AM Adult Forum will meet in the second floor space. Due to the concert, the Growth and Outreach Group will not meet this week
Scheduled to Serve This Sunday: Preacher & Presider: The Rev. Eugene Root; Music Director: Andrew Hauze; Harpsichord: Marcia Kravis; Verger: Carl Ostermann; Crucifer: Fred Quivik: Deacon: Rich Tolsma; Sub-deacon: Janah Szewczyk; Lector: Bobbie Burnett; Usher: Gary Bronson: Greeter: Dick Linderman; Communion Assistant: Carl Beck; Prayer Leader: Sue Schmitthenner: Cantor: Sara Posey; Coffee Hour: Louise and Lisa Shoemaker
Music Scheduled
Great Litany: Hymn #238
Psalm 121
![[]](https://groups.google.com/group/uniluphila/attach/fff7ac83edf8e377/249c446a.jpg?part=0.0.2&view=1)
I lift up my eyes tò the hills;
from where is my hèlp to come?
My help comes fròm the LORD,
the maker of heav- èn and earth.
The LORD will not let your fòot be moved
nor will the one who watches over you fàll asleep.
Behold, the keep- èr of Israel
will neither slum- bèr nor sleep;
ANTIPHON
the LORD watches òver you;
the LORD is your shade àt your right hand;
the sun will not strike yòu by day,
nor the mòon by night.
The LORD will preserve you fròm all evil
and will kèep your life.
The LORD will watch over your going out and your còming in,
from this time forth for- èvermore.
ANTIPHON
Hymn of the Day: ELW 323: “God Loved the World”
Offertory Anthem: “O Heilges Geist und Wasserbad” – J.S. Bach
(words: Salomo Franck)
Sara Posey, soprano; Marcia Kravis, harpsichord
Today’s offertory is a soprano aria by J.S. Bach, the first movement of his Cantata no. 165. The cantata was composed in 1715 for Trinity Sunday: the Gospel reading on that day was the same as ours today, the beginning of John 3. The soprano sings in long, flowing melismas, depicting the flow of both water and the Spirit in the “holy bath” of baptism. Bach illustrates the “miraculous power” of Baptism at the end of the text, as the melody reaches its highest and most thrilling register on the words “the gift of new life.”
O sacred bath of water and the Spirit,
That incorporates us in God’s kingdom
And writes us down in the book of life!
O flood-tide, that drowns all misdeeds
Through its miraculous power
And gives us the gift of new life!
O sacred bath of water and the Spirit!
Communion Hymn: ELW 759: “My Faith Looks Up to Thee’
Communion Chant, alternate weekly: Salvator Mundi (Taizé round) [same as Ash Wednesday]
Sending Hymn: ELW 802: “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus”
Postlude: “In Nomine” – John Bull (1562-1628)
After a brief coffee hour, we will gather in the sanctuary for An Italian Journey
Ensemble La Bernardinia presents An Italian Journey
Works by G. Frescobaldi, D. Castello, D. Ortiz,
A. Corelli, and B. Marcello
Sunday, February 17, 12:30 p.m.
University Lutheran Church of the Incarnation
3637 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia
FREE ADMISSION
Rainer Beckmann, recorder
Donna Fournier, viola da gamba
Marcia Kravis, harpsichord
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Monday, 2-18, 6PM: Faith and Film Series I Robot
Set in a future Earth (2035 A.D.) where robots are common assistants and workers for their human owners, this is the story of "robotophobic" Chicago Police Detective Del Spooner's investigation into the murder of Dr. Alfred Lanning who works at U.S. Robotics, in which a robot, Sonny, appears to be implicated, even though that would mean the robot had violated the Three Laws of Robotics, which is apparently impossible. It seems impossible because.. if robots can break those laws, there's nothing to stop them from taking over the world, as humans have grown to become completely dependent upon their robots. Or maybe... they already have? Aiding Spooner in his investigation is a psychologist, Dr. Susan Calvin, who specializes in the psyches of robots. All are welcome to join the students for this offering.
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Saturday, 2-23, 8PM, Concert Celebrating Black History Month
Soloists and choral music, poetry and readings followed by reception with light refreshments.
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Shalom, salaam, peace.
Fred Wolfe
Interim Coordinator for Campus Ministry
University Lutheran Church of the Incarnation
Chestnut Street at 37th Street Walk
215.387.2885
admini...@uniluphila.org www.uniluphila.org
messageboard http://uniluphila.informe.com
Look for us on Facebook
We would like to remind you of several opportunities to worship and serve over the coming week.
- Lenten Thanks
- Tonight: Feast Incarnate: 4PM, Study-serve-pray EXTRA HELP ALERT!!!!
- Wednesday, 2-13, 6:30PM, Lenten Soup Supper and Eucharist
- Thursday, 2-14, 10 past noon, Mid-day Eucharist commemorating Cyril and Methodius
- Sunday, 2-17, the Second Sunday in Lent: 9AM Choir, 9:30AM Adult Forum, 10:30 Celebration of Holy Communion, 12:30 An Italian Journey see below for worship assistants and music scheduled.
- Monday, 2-18, 6PM: Faith and Film Series I Robot
- Tuesday, 2-19, 6:30PM Church Council
- Saturday, 2-23, 8PM, Concert Celebrating Black History Month
Lenten Thanks!!!!!!
The office would like to start with a huge thank-you to all the people who helped with the transition into Lent, especially for Bobbie Burnett and Nancy Forrest for restoration work on the corpus which is on the cross in the chancel. The corpus has a rich history which is witnessed in its present condition. It was originally placed in the chancel of Holy Cross Lutheran on Lehigh Ave, when that congregation merged with a nearby German Lutheran congregation. We have a photograph here showing the chancel, and the corpus was painted with a white finish. When the church suffered from a fire, the corpus received a good deal of smoke damage. It was taken down and put into storage, and forgotten about. When Holy Cross closed it's doors a few years ago we had the opportunity to bring it here to UniLu. Bobbie and Nancy were able to re-attach the arms, and applied a coat of oil to the surface, preserving the stories of fire and hope, rejoicing and sorrow, all reflected in its surfaces.
We are also indebted to Steve and Janah Szewczyk and Gary Bronson for mounting the corpus on the cross, and to Gary for removing pew torches and installing the Stations of the Cross.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
- Tonight: Feast Incarnate: 4PM, Study-serve-pray extra help alert
Due to the weather, we have just heard that tonights church, St. Luke, Devon, plans to drop the food off this afternoon and then leave. We will need to reheat and serve the food ourselves. If you are near campus and can help out serving and cleaning up. it would be most appreciated!
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
- Wednesday, 2-13, 6:30PM, Lenten Soup Supper and Eucharist
"Prayer requires education, training, reflection, and contemplation. It is not enough to join others; it is necessary to build a sanctuary within, brick by brick, instants of meditation and moments of devotion." Abraham Joshua Heschel
The evening will begin with soup served at 6:30PM. This year the meal will be served in Holy Silence. After the meal, we will move into the sanctuary for brief readings from:
Wishful Thinking by Frederick Buechner
Everyday Simplicity: A Practical Guide to Spiritual Growth by Robert Wicks
The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
followed by celebration of eucharist.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
- Thursday, 2-14, 10 past noon, Mid-day Eucharist commemorating Cyril and Methodius
These two brothers from Thessalonika, Greece, were monks and were sent to bring Christianity to the Slavic people. In the course of their work they created a written language, inventing the Cyrillic alphabet for it, and translated the Bible and the liturgy.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Sunday, 2-17, the Second Sunday in Lent: 9AM Choir Rehearsal will be in the lounge, 9:30AM Adult Forum will meet in the second floor space. Due to the concert, the Growth and Outreach Group will not meet this week
Scheduled to Serve This Sunday: Preacher & Presider: The Rev. Eugene Root; Music Director: Andrew Hauze; Harpsichord: Marcia Kravis; Verger: Carl Ostermann; Crucifer: Fred Quivik: Deacon: Rich Tolsma; Sub-deacon: Janah Szewczyk; Lector: Bobbie Burnett; Usher: Gary Bronson: Greeter: Dick Linderman; Communion Assistant: Carl Beck; Prayer Leader: Sue Schmitthenner: Cantor: Sara Posey; Coffee Hour: Louise and Lisa Shoemaker
Music Scheduled
Great Litany: Hymn #238
Psalm 121
I lift up my eyes tò the hills;
from where is my hèlp to come?
My help comes fròm the LORD,
the maker of heav- èn and earth.
The LORD will not let your fòot be moved
nor will the one who watches over you fàll asleep.
Behold, the keep- èr of Israel
will neither slum- bèr nor sleep;
ANTIPHON
the LORD watches òver you;
the LORD is your shade àt your right hand;
the sun will not strike yòu by day,
nor the mòon by night.
The LORD will preserve you fròm all evil
and will kèep your life.
The LORD will watch over your going out and your còming in,
from this time forth for- èvermore.
ANTIPHON
Hymn of the Day: ELW 323: “God Loved the World”
Offertory Anthem: “O Heilges Geist und Wasserbad” – J.S. Bach
(words: Salomo Franck)
Sara Posey, soprano; Marcia Kravis, harpsichord
Today’s offertory is a soprano aria by J.S. Bach, the first movement of his Cantata no. 165. The cantata was composed in 1715 for Trinity Sunday: the Gospel reading on that day was the same as ours today, the beginning of John 3. The soprano sings in long, flowing melismas, depicting the flow of both water and the Spirit in the “holy bath” of baptism. Bach illustrates the “miraculous power” of Baptism at the end of the text, as the melody reaches its highest and most thrilling register on the words “the gift of new life.”
O sacred bath of water and the Spirit,
That incorporates us in God’s kingdom
And writes us down in the book of life!
O flood-tide, that drowns all misdeeds
Through its miraculous power
And gives us the gift of new life!
O sacred bath of water and the Spirit!
Communion Hymn: ELW 759: “My Faith Looks Up to Thee’
Communion Chant, alternate weekly: Salvator Mundi (Taizé round) [same as Ash Wednesday]
Sending Hymn: ELW 802: “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus”
Postlude: “In Nomine” – John Bull (1562-1628)
After a brief coffee hour, we will gather in the sanctuary for An Italian Journey
Ensemble La Bernardinia presents An Italian Journey
Works by G. Frescobaldi, D. Castello, D. Ortiz,
A. Corelli, and B. Marcello
Sunday, February 17, 12:30 p.m.
University Lutheran Church of the Incarnation
3637 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia
FREE ADMISSION
Rainer Beckmann, recorder
Donna Fournier, viola da gamba
Marcia Kravis, harpsichord
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Monday, 2-18, 6PM: Faith and Film Series I Robot
Set in a future Earth (2035 A.D.) where robots are common assistants and workers for their human owners, this is the story of "robotophobic" Chicago Police Detective Del Spooner's investigation into the murder of Dr. Alfred Lanning who works at U.S. Robotics, in which a robot, Sonny, appears to be implicated, even though that would mean the robot had violated the Three Laws of Robotics, which is apparently impossible. It seems impossible because.. if robots can break those laws, there's nothing to stop them from taking over the world, as humans have grown to become completely dependent upon their robots. Or maybe... they already have? Aiding Spooner in his investigation is a psychologist, Dr. Susan Calvin, who specializes in the psyches of robots. All are welcome to join the students for this offering.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Saturday, 2-23, 8PM, Concert Celebrating Black History Month
Soloists and choral music, poetry and readings followed by reception with light refreshments.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Shalom, salaam, peace.
Fred Wolfe
Interim Coordinator for Campus Ministry
University Lutheran Church of the Incarnation
Chestnut Street at 37th Street Walk
215.387.2885
admini...@uniluphila.org www.uniluphila.org
messageboard http://uniluphila.informe.com
Look for us on Facebook
Bruce W. McCullough
Feb 12, 2008, 4:17:52 PM2/12/08
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I had no idea that was the history of the corpus. I added your explanation to the Photographs page on the website.
Bruce W. McCullough
Bodell, Bove', Grace & Van Horn, P.C.
1225 N. King Street, Suite 1000
P.O. Box 397
Wilmington, DE 19899-0397
Phone: 302-655-6749, ext. 11
Fax: 302-655-6827
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