Jarvis Memorial United Methodist Church
 Music Ministry Schedule

Spring 2010

January 10

Sermon: JOSEPH: The Price of Purity
Scripture: Genesis 39

8:15 Worship
Prayer Response Hear Our Prayer (Whelpton)
Offertory “Be Thou My Vision” (arr. Young)
Benediction Response: 3-fold (Danish)

11:00 Worship
Introit: “O Send Out Thy Light”
Anthem: “At the Font We Start Our Journey” (srm)
Prayer Response Hear Our Prayer (Whelpton)
Offertory:
Benediction: 7-fold (Stainer)

January 17

Sermon: JOSEPH: Interpreter for God
Scripture: Genesis 40:1-8

8:15 Worship

Prayer Response Hear Our Prayer (Whelpton)
Offertory “How Beautiful Upon the Mountains” - Carter
Benediction Response: 3-fold (Danish)

11:00 Worship
Introit: “O Send Out Thy Light”
Anthem: “Speak Lord in the Stillness” -Schwoebel
Prayer Response Hear Our Prayer (Whelpton)
Offertory: Organ
Benediction: 7-fold (Stainer)


January 24

Sermon: JOSEPH: Joseph’s Struggle to Forgive
Scripture: Genesis 42:1-9, 18-24; 43:1-3

8:15 Worship

Prayer Response Hear Our Prayer (Whelpton)
Offertory “Amazing Grace” (arr. Carter)
Benediction Response: 3-fold (Danish)

11:00 Worship
Introit: “O Send Out Thy Light”
Anthem: “Prayer of St. Francis” - Clausen
Prayer Response Hear Our Prayer (Whelpton)
Offertory: Organ
Benediction: 7-fold (Stainer)


January 31
5th Sunday (Single Service – 11:00 – TCLC)
Sermon: JOSEPH: Joseph and the Providence of God
Scripture: Genesis 50:20; Romans 8:28

11:00 Worship
Offertory: “Joseph & His Technicolor Dreamcoat” -Medley


February 7
Sermon: I AM: The Bread of Life
Scripture: Exodus 16:13-35; John 6:35

8:15 Worship

Prayer Response “Lift Up the Light” - Walker
Offertory “According to Thy Gracious Word” - Mozart
Benediction Response: “Now May the Light” (Barraclough)

11:00 Worship
Prelude, Opening & Closing Hymns   -- Trombone Choir
(Opening & Closing Hymn – Trombone Choir)
Introit: “Now Enter In” (Hebblewaite)
Anthem: “I Am the Bread of Life” - Lole
Prayer Response: “Lead Me, Lord” (S. S. Wesley)
Offertory: Organ
Benediction: “Lord, Let Thy Servant” (Fissinger)

February 14
Scout Sunday: (8:15) Madoline Murphy preaches
(11:00) Clint Bailey preaches

8:15 Worship

Prayer Response “Lift Up the Light” - Walker
Offertory “Christ of the Upward Way” (#93)
Benediction Response: “Now May the Light” (Barraclough)

11:00 Worship
Introit: “Now Enter In” (Hebblewaite)
Anthem: “Come, Dwell in Solomon’s Walls”
Prayer Response: “Lead Me, Lord” (S. S. Wesley)
Offertory: Orchestral Ensemble
Benediction: “Lord, Let Thy Servant” (Fissinger)

February 17
Ash Wednesday
6:30 p.m. worship service
Anthem: “Farewell to Alleluia” (SJMP, Vol 8, p 134)

(Choir Rehearsal at 7:30)

February 21
Lent 1

Sermon: I AM: The Way
Scripture: John 14:4-6; Matthew 7:13-14

8:15 Worship
Prelude Handbell Choir
Prayer Response “Lift Up the Light” - Walker
Offertory “Come Gracious Spirit” (SJMP vol. 9)
Benediction Response: “Now May the Light” (Barraclough)

11:00 Worship
Prelude Handbell Choir

Introit: “Forty Days and Forty Nights” (Herbst)
Anthem: “I Waited For the Lord” (Mendelssohn)
Prayer Response: “God Be Merciful” (Nelson)
Offertory:
Benediction: “Lord, Let Thy Servant” (Fissinger)

February 28
Lent 2

Sermon: I AM: The Good Shepherd
Scripture: John 10:1-16, 26-29

8:15 Worship

Prayer Response “Lift Up the Light” - Walker
Offertory “I Am the Good Shepherd” (Wood)
Benediction Response: “Now May the Light” (Barraclough)

11:00 Worship
Introit: “Forty Days and Forty Nights” (Herbst)
Anthem: Promise Choir
Prayer Response: “God Be Merciful” (Nelson)
Offertory: “The Lord Is My Shepherd” (Clokey)
Benediction: “Lord, Let Thy Servant” (Fissinger)

Wednesday, March 3
7:30 P.M. Concert:   Lycoming College Choir

March 7
Lent 3

Sermon: I AM: The Life
Scripture: John 5:16-30; 14:6

8:15 Worship

Prayer Response “Cast Thy Burden” (Bradbury)
Offertory “Bless Me, Lord” - Schubert
Benediction Response: “May the Words of My Mouth” (Wolaver)

11:00 Worship
Introit: “Forty Days and Forty Nights” (Herbst)
Anthem: Children’s Choir
Prayer Response: “God Be Merciful” (Nelson)
Offertory: “Like As the Hart” - Howells
Benediction Response: “May the Words of My Mouth” (Wolaver)

March 14
Lent 4 (Daylight Saving Time begins)

Sermon: I AM: The Light of the World
Scripture: John 8:12, 35-46

8:15 Worship

Prayer Response “Cast Thy Burden” (Bradbury)
Offertory “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” –arr Larson
Benediction Response: “May the Words of My Mouth” (Wolaver)

11:00 Worship
Introit: “We Are Gathered” (SRM)
Anthem: “Jesus, Lover of My Soul” (Nygard) #983
Prayer Response: “If My People” (Owens/srm)
Offertory: Organ
Benediction Response: “May the Words of My Mouth” (Wolaver)

March 21
Lent 5

Sermon: I AM: The Truth
Scripture: John 8:31-47; 14:6

8:15 Worship

Prayer Response “Cast Thy Burden” (Bradbury)
Offertory “Take Up Your Cross” –Culp (RSCM)
Benediction Response: “May the Words of My Mouth” (Wolaver)

11:00 Worship
Introit: “We Are Gathered” (SRM)
Anthem: “God Is Working His Purpose Out” -Gawthrop
Prayer Response: “If My People” (Owens/srm)
Offertory: Organ
Benediction Response: “May the Words of My Mouth” (Wolaver)

March 28
Palm Sunday/Confirmation

Sermon: I AM: The True Vine
Scripture: John 15:1-17

8:15 Worship
Prelude: Handbell Choir
Prayer Response “Cast Thy Burden” (Bradbury)
Offertory “Behold the King” (#622)
Benediction Response: “May the Words of My Mouth” (Wolaver)

11:00 Worship
Prelude: Handbell Choir
Introit: New Introit on “Ride On, King Jesus”
(choir & children’s choirs)
Prayer Response: “Lead Me, Lord” (S. S. Wesley)
Offertory: Either “The Palms” or "The Holy City" (TBA)
Benediction Response: “May the Words of My Mouth” (Wolaver)

Thursday, April 1
Maundy Thursday Communion and TENEBRAE

Music: “The Seven Last Words of Christ On the Cross” - Dubois

April 4
Easter Sunday - Choirs with Brass Ensemble at 8:15 and 11:00
Sermon: I AM: The Resurrection
Scripture: Luke 20:27-40; John 11:25

8:15 Worship
Prayer Response “Cast Thy Burden” (Bradbury)
Offertory “Resurrection Victory” – Larson (new, with brass)
Benediction Response: “May the Words of My Mouth” (Wolaver)

11:00 Worship
Introit: Easter Introit (srm)
Anthem: “I See, I Hear, I Know” – Courtney (new)
Prayer Response: “Lead Me, Lord” (S. S. Wesley)
Offertory: “Resurrection Day” – Stroop (new, with brass)
Benediction: “Hallelujah Chorus” – Handel (with brass)

April 11 - No Choirs

April 18

8:15 Worship

Prayer Response: “Jesus, Remember Me”
Offertory “A Jubilant Song” - Lightfoot
Benediction Response: “Go In Peace, Walk In Love” (Jordan)

11:00 Worship
Introit: “Now Enter In” – Hebbelwaite
Anthem: “The Church Is an Ark” – Choplin
Prayer Response: “Jesus, Remember Me”
Offertory:
Benediction: “God Be With You ‘Til We Meet Again”

April 25

8:15 Worship

Prayer Response: “Jesus, Remember Me”
Offertory “Bless the Lord, O My Soul” – Nygard (#915)
Benediction Response: “Go In Peace, Walk In Love” (Jordan)

11:00 Worship
Introit: “Now Enter In” – Hebbelwaite
Anthem: “God of Grace” (Langston)
Prayer Response: “Jesus, Remember Me”
Offertory:
Benediction: “God Be With You ‘Til We Meet Again”

May 2

8:15 Worship

Prayer Response “May Your Love Be Upon Us” (Walker)
Offertory “Break the Bread, Drink the Wine” (Hayes)
Benediction Response: “Send Us In Peace” (SJMP 2006)


11:00 Worship
Introit: “God Himself Is With Us” (Arnsberg)
Anthem: “As We Gather At Your Table” (#619)
Prayer Response: Ave Regina Coelorum – Bruckner (new text)
Offertory:
Benediction: “Keep Us, Heavenly Father” - Schweizer


May 9
Mother’s Day

8:15 Worship

Prayer Response “May Your Love Be Upon Us” (Walker)
Offertory “Bound for the Kingdom” (#1014)
Benediction Response: “Send Us In Peace” (SJMP 2006)


11:00 Worship
Introit: “God Himself Is With Us” (Arnsberg)
Anthem: “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”(arr. Hayes)
Prayer Response: Ave Regina Coelorum – Bruckner (new text)
Offertory:
Benediction: “Keep Us, Heavenly Father” - Schweizer

May 16

8:15 Worship

Prayer Response “May Your Love Be Upon Us” (Walker)
Offertory “Praise the Lord, Ye Heav’ns Adore Him” (OS125)
Benediction Response: “Send Us In Peace” (SJMP 2006)

11:00 Worship
Introit: “God Himself Is With Us” (Arnsberg)
Anthem: “Sing Unto God” – Handel (ed. srm)
Prayer Response: Ave Regina Coelorum – Bruckner (new text)
Offertory: Organ
Benediction: “Keep Us, Heavenly Father” - Schweizer


May 23
YOUTH SUNDAY/Pentecost – Adult Choirs will Not Sing
5th Sunday – Single Worship service at 11 in the TCLC

May 30
Memorial Day Weekend -- No Choirs

June 6
Recognition of Graduates

8:15 Worship

Prayer Response “Hear Our Prayer, O God” (Whelpton)
Offertory “For His Own” - Peterson
Benediction Response: “Amen in C” (SRM)

11:00 Worship
No Processional/no Introit
Anthem: “Grace Above All” - Petker
Prayer Response: “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord” -Arcadelt
Offertory:  Organ
Benediction: “Amen” - Kirkby

 

 

 

CLICK HERE for photo slideshow of our 2009 performance of Handel's Messiah!

CLICK HERE for Chancel Choir's singing of "Great and Glorious" by Haydn on September 27, 2009.

CLICK HERE for a live recording of our 2009 Tenebrae Service with choir and orchestra.  You can also access Dan Earnhardt's sermon by going to the "Sermon Archive"

CLICK HERE for a musical/theological introduction to Handel's Messiah with video clips of movements performed around the world.

CLICK HERE to hear "Come As You Are", new anthem by Stan McDaniel, written for the Jarvis Memorial Chancel Choir, and inspired by Rev. Diane Christianson's sermon, "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations: Radical Hospitality".   Recorded in worship on Sunday, September 21, 2008.

CLICK HERE to hear the Jarvis Chancel Choir with Steven Cagle, Church Organist, and Brass Quintet perform Handel's "HALLELUJAH CHORUS"

SEPTEMBER ISSUE:  CLICK HERE for discussion of Jarvis Centennial Music, including the meaning of the Te Deum as an act of worship, and, in particular Dudley Buck and his own setting of the "Te Deum".

 

 

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER ISSUE:  CLICK HERE for a discussion of the Biblical and Historical origins of the "Gloria in excelsis", Antonio Vivaldi and his "Gloria in D Major", and Gerald Finzi's "In Terra Pax".  

 

 

SPRING 2008 ISSUE: CLICK HERE for a discussion of Bach's Cantata No. 78, it's origins and significance.

 


 


 

Empowered by Extend, a church software solution from