Service of Worship
Palm Sunday
April 9, 2017
Eleven o’clock in the morning
 Bridging Faith and Learning 
“Entry into Jerusalem,” ca. 1030–1040
Our service begins with a procession of the palms to recall the triumphal
entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, fulfilling an ancient prophecy of the coming
Messiah. The palms we wave reflect the fragility of the celebration—since
a mere five days later, the crowd’s adulation turns to hatred. In his letter
to the Philippians, Paul declares Christ’s humble obedience on the way to
the cross, as we are invited to walk with Jesus this Holy Week.
The congregation is invited to reflect silently during the prelude as a time of prayer
and meditation. 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.
Gathering
Carillon
Organ Prelude
Tiento [XII] de falsas (4o tono)
Pasacalles I
Juan Cabanilles
(1644–1712)
Greeting and Announcements
*Processional Hymn 278 (found in the hymnals located in the pew racks)
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
*Blessing
of the
ellacombe
Palms
*Processional Hymn 280
All Glory, Laud, and Honor
st. theodulph
(All stanzas; repeat verses and refrain as necessary until the procession is
complete.)
*Prayer of Confession and Words of Assurance (in unison)
Eternal God: In Jesus Christ you entered Jerusalem to die for
our sins. We confess that we have not hailed you as King, or
gone before you in the world with praise. For brief faith that
fades in trouble, for enthusiasms that fizzle out, for hopes we
parade but do not pursue, have mercy on us. Forgive us, God,
and give us such trust in your power that, in every city, we
may live for your justice and tell of your loving-kindness; for
the sake of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
The minister speaks words of assurance.
*Peace
(All exchange signs and words of God’s peace.)
Proclamation
Prayer for Illumination (in unison)
True and humble King Jesus, hailed by the crowd as Messiah:
as we hear your word proclaimed today, grant us the faith that
we may be found beside you on the way of the cross. Amen.
Psalm—Psalm 118:19–29 (pages 839–40 in the hymnal)
Gloria
Leader: People: Leader: People: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen.
New Testament Lesson—Philippians 2:5–11 (NT page 186)
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Anthem
Pueri Hebraeorum
Tomás Luis de Victoria
(1548–1611)
Pueri Hebraeorum vestimenta prosternebant in via et clamabant dicentes:
“Hosanna Filio David! Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini!”
The Hebrew children spread their garments in the road, and cried
out, saying: “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he that
cometh in the Name of the Lord!”
*Gradual Hymn 159 (Stanzas 1–2)
Lift High the Cross
(All turn to face the Gospel Procession.)
crucifer
*Gospel Lesson—Matthew 21:1–11 (NT pages 21–2)
Lector: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
*Gradual Hymn 159 (Stanzas 3–4)
Lift High the Cross
crucifer
Sermon—Who is This?
Response
*The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived
by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under
Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended
into hell; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended
into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father
Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and
the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the
communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection
of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
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.”)
Mission of the Month
Offertory Anthem
Wondrous Love
Traditional
Arr. Alice Parker and Robert Shaw
What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul,
What wondrous love is this
That caused the Lord of bliss
To bear the dreadful curse for my soul?
When I was sinking down, O my soul, O my soul!
When I was sinking down
Beneath God’s righteous frown,
Christ laid aside his crown for my soul.
To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing,
To God and to the Lamb
Who is the great I AM,
While millions join the theme, I will sing.
And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on.
And when from death I’m free,
I’ll sing and joyful be,
And through eternity, I’ll sing on.
*Doxology
Praise
Praise
Praise
Praise
old hundredth
God from whom all blessings flow;
God, all creatures here below;
God above, ye heavenly host;
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Sending Forth
*Prayer of Thanksgiving
*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.)
*Benediction
*Closing Processional Hymn 161
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart
*Choral Blessing
God Be in My Head
vineyard haven
John Rutter
(b. 1945)
God be in my head and in my understanding. God be in mine eyes and
in my looking. God be in my mouth and in my speaking. God be in
my heart and in my thinking. God be at my end and in my departing.
Carillon
*All who are able may stand.
Ministry
Presiding Ministers
of
Worship
The Rev. Dr. Carol Gregg
Dr. Christy Lohr Sapp
Preacher
The Rev. Dr. Luke Powery
Lectors Mr. Graeme Peterson
PCM, Duke Chapel PathWays Scholar, Trinity ’17
Mr. Jack Boyd
Duke Alumni Association President, Trinity ’85
Mission of the Month
Mr. Adam Barnard
Cantor
Mr. Craig DeAlmeida
Trinity ’99
Choir
Duke University Chapel Choir
Choral Director
Dr. Rodney Wynkoop
Student Conductor
Mr. Chaofan Chen
Computer Science PhD Candidate
Organists
Dr. Robert Parkins
Mr. Christopher Jacobson
Memorial Chapel Communion
The Rev. Dr. Carol Gregg
Head Ushers
Dr. James Ferguson and Mr. Rick Wilfong
Carillonneur
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 Duke Alumni Association.
Today’s Offering—All of today’s cash offerings and undesignated checks
will be used to support the Chapel’s Mission of the Month: Partners for Youth
Opportunity. PYO is a multi-year program that provides academic support,
economic stability programming, community-based mentoring, and community
engagement opportunities to 100 Durham youth who receive free or reduced
lunch, are first generation immigrants, or have a family member who is or has
been incarcerated. PYO works with students from their 8th grade year through
their second year in college. The program model is based on having extended,
trusting relationships with students and their families, and providing them
with targeted, impactful program services. By leveling the playing field for
low-income youth despite individual and environmental risk factors, PTO is
helping them to achieve their educational and vocational potential.
S t . J ohn P assion —The Bach Cantatas series concludes with a free
performance of the St. John Passion, 3 p.m. on Holy Saturday, April 15.
Parking is available for $5 on a first-come basis in the Bryan Center Parking
Garage. Vehicles with an ADA pass may park in the Bryan Center Parking Lot.
Chapel Tours—For a tour of Duke Chapel, meet today’s docent near the
front steps of the Chapel following the service.
Holy Week and Easter at
Duke Chapel
Sunday, April 9: Palm Sunday
5:00 p.m. The Complete Bach Organ Works ~
Clavierübung III: The German Organ Mass
Monday, April 10:
12:00 p.m. Holy Week Noon Service ~
Preacher: The Rev. James Mitchell (Director of Football Development)
Tuesday, April 11:
12:00 p.m. Holy Week Noon Service ~
Preacher: The Rev. Lisa Brown Cole (Director of Duke Regional
Hospital Pastoral Services)
Wednesday, April 12:
12:00 p.m. Holy Week Noon Service ~
Preacher: Ms. Lauren Wright (Duke Divinity School student and Duke Chapel Worship Intern)
Thursday, April 13: Maundy Thursday
12:00 p.m. Holy Week Noon Service ~
Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Gerald Wilson (Senior Associate Dean in the Academic Advising Center)
7:00 p.m. Maundy Thursday Service of Holy Communion
Preacher: Dr. Adam Hollowell, Director of Student Ministry Service includes the Stripping of the Altar
11:00 p.m. Candlelight Organ Meditation:
Stations of the Cross, Op. 29 by Marcel Dupré
Friday, April 14: Good Friday
11:30 a.m. Procession of the Stations of the Cross
Beginning on the Chapel steps.
12:00 p.m. Service of Good Friday ~
Preacher: Bishop Anne Hodges Copple (Episcopal Diocese of NC)
1:00–3:00 p.m. Meditative organ music
7:30 p.m. Service of Tenebrae (Darkness) ~
Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery
Saturday, April 15: Holy Saturday
3:00 p.m. Bach Cantata Series ~ St. John Passion
8:00 p.m. Catholic Easter Vigil Mass
Sunday, April 16: Easter Sunday
6:30 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service at Duke Gardens South Lawn ~
Preacher: Bishop William Willimon (Duke Divinity School)
9:00 a.m. Service of Worship with Holy Communion ~
Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery
11:00 a.m. Service of Worship ~
Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery
4:00 p.m. Choral Evensong
5:00 p.m. The Complete Bach Organ Works ~ Miracles
The Congregation
at
Duke University Chapel
919-684-3917 • www.congregation.chapel.duke.edu
The following Congregation opportunities are open to all.
Christian Education Classes Resume—There will be no classes on
Easter morning, April 16. Classes for all will resume April 23 at 9:45
a.m. and will conclude in time for worship. All classes are held in the
lowest level of the Westbrook Building (WB) 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.
Adult Forum: On April 23, Diana Abernethy, PhD Candidate in
Hebrew Bible/Old Testament at Duke, will speak about “The Authority
of Scripture” in 0012 WB.
Second Wednesday Lunch—The “Get to Know You Better” lunch
group will meet at the Bleu Olive, located at 1821 Hillandale Rd.
in Durham, on Wednesday, April 12, at 12 noon. Please contact the
Congregation office at [email protected] or 919-684-3917 by
Monday, April 10, if you plan to attend. Members of the group will
purchase their own lunch. Please join this fun, informal group to enjoy
food and fellowship.
Saturday Service Project—Volunteers are needed to assist with
preparing brunch for the residents of Ronald McDonald house on
Saturday, April 22. Ronald McDonald House provides temporary
housing for families of children who are being treated at Duke
Hospital. For detailed information, please contact Andrew Phillips at
[email protected].
Back Pew Collection—Ronald McDonald House is seeking
contributions of paper products to support the families that are
staying at the house while a child received medical treatment. Items
specifically requested are heavy duty paper plates, 20 oz. paper bowls,
plastic utensils, solo cups, aluminum foil, cleaning spray, and laundry
detergent. Please place items donated to the Ronald McDonald House
on the back pew on Sunday, April 23 or 30.
Families Moving Forward—Volunteers are needed to assist in
providing dinner and childcare on Monday, April 24, and Tuesday,
April 25, from 5:00–7:30 p.m. Families Moving Forward is a shelter for
homeless families. Please contact Jane Fellows at Janeafellows@msn.
com or Elaine DeAlmeida at [email protected] to volunteer
or for additional information.
Retreat Led By Norm Wirzba—“Eating for the Kingdom of God”
is the theme of a retreat to be led by Dr. Norm Wirzba June 3–4 at
the Caraway Camp and Conference Center. During the weekend
participants will consider how eating is one of the most practical and
regular ways we have for witnessing to God’s kingdom. Full details at
http://congregation.chapel.duke.edu/overnight2017.
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 Dean
Student 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 Ministry
Music
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 Music
Community 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 Assistant
Development 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
The Rev. Andrew Phillips
Ms. Phyllis Snyder
Mr. Nelson Strother
Next Week
in
Worship
at
Pastor
Assistant Pastor
Children’s Pastor
Financial and IT Administrator
Duke Chapel
Preacher—Our preacher will be the Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery,
Dean of Duke Chapel
Offering—Next week’s offering will go to the Chapel’s
Annual Fund for Mission and Ministry