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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA August 22, 2021 | 13th Sunday after Pentecost
Welcome
May you truly sense God’s Spirit at work in this place and
in your life.
OUR MISSION Greetings to everyone! We extend a warm welcome to those joining us
in-person or for our live stream worship service this morning. As we cele-
Tabernacle brate together, we hope you will sense God’s presence as we gather.
Presbyterian If you are a guest this morning, please fill out one of the connection cards
Church is called located in the pew racks so we can get to know each other better. Simply,
hand your completed card to an usher or place it in the offering box. In
by God, led by addition, we invite you to take a red Guest Bag from the table outside the
Sanctuary as you leave today. If you need assistance at any time, please
faith in Jesus feel free to ask someone seated next to you or one of the ushers.
Christ and Children are welcome to sit with their families during worship or attend
empowered by Junior Church in Lower Level B beginning at 10 o’clock. There will not be a
Children’s Sermon during August in preparation for today’s Musical fol-
the Holy Spirit to lowing the 10a Worship Service. Nurseries are available for infants along
demonstrate the with programming for preschoolers.
Kingdom of God
through worship,
discipleship
Discipleship Classes
2021 Rooted in Grace Discipleship Opportunities
and outreach. Cold Case Christianity | SUNDAY 9a PARLOR
Honoring our Our Sunday Adult Ed classes resume September 12. J. Warner Wallace,
a former L.A. homicide detective, came to faith after examining the 4
heritage at Gospel accounts using the same forensic tools he employed in his work.
This 8 week series affirms the reliability of Scripture, and provides us
34th and Central, talking points if asked about our faith (I Peter 3:15).
we will faithfully Pastors’ Bible Study | WEDNESDAY 9:30a–10:30a PARLOR
Join us as our pastors lead a Bible study covering the Scriptures for the
serve our up-coming Sunday worship service.
community, city Women’s Bible Study | MONDAY 6p–7:30p ZOOM
and world in Ladies, we are studying the topic of Integrity. This prayer and study time
is an encouraging start to the week and a great way to connect and
the present learn with other women. Contact Ruth Miller (mrs.ruth.h.miller@gmail.
com) for study guide, info or Zoom link.
and prepare Men’s Bible Study | SATURDAY 8a–9a PARLOR
expectantly for Contact Doug Conrads at dlconrads@yahoo.com for more information
about this wonderful time of study and fellowship.
the future.
Cover Art:
Psalm 100
by Jennie Pitts Tucker8 o’clock Worship
We hope you will sense our vision for Greater Faith, Deeper
Relationships, and Stronger Community as you worship with us.
PRELUDE | David Cantwell, Piano
CALL TO WORSHIP | Rev. L. John Gable
Leader: O Lord, my God, I called to You for help and You healed me.
People: You have turned my mourning into dancing; You have put
off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.
Unison: So that my soul may praise You and not be silent, O
Lord, my God, I will give You thanks forever. Come, let
us worship the God of our salvation.
HYMN #35
“Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” Lobe Den Herren
CONFESSION & PARDON | Elder Keva Rop
Prayer Of Confession
Prayer Requests
Holy and merciful God, You have been our help in the past, and
Do you have a special prayer request that You are our hope for the future; yet there are times when we fail
you would like the pastors or Tab’s Prayer
Team to lift up during their time together?
to see You in the present. There are times when darkness and
fear draw so close that we forget Your presence and promised
You can email your requests to:
blessing. At other times life goes along so smoothly that we begin
prayer@tabpres.org. We hope that this
will be a way for our Tab family to make to feel self-sufficient and we forget that You are God everlasting.
sure their requests and concerns are Forgive us and grant us a heart of wisdom. Have compassion
known and prayed for during this time. on us and forgive us so that we can sing for joy and be glad all
Are you a Pray-ER? Every Tuesday eve- the days of our lives. Fill us with an enthusiasm for living each
ning from 6:30p–7:15p we have a faithful day; give us an awareness of those who are less fortunate and a
gathering of prayer partners meeting in continuing sense of awe and gratitude for Your great love. These
McKee Chapel to pray. If you are a Pray- and all things we pray together and in the silence of our hearts in
ER—we would love to have you join us in
this ministry.
Your Holy name.
Silent Confession
Tab’s Benevolence & Assurance of Pardon from Psalm 100
Community Care Funds Leader: “O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful
noise to the rock of our salvation. For He is our God and
Did you know that Tab has two distinct
funds set up to support individuals and we are His people, the sheep of His pasture.” Friends,
families during difficult times? Tab’s believe the Good News of the Gospel.
Deacon Benevolence and Community
Unison: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
Care Funds allow us as a church family
to come alongside people with immedi-
Response #581
ate, significant needs inside and outside
the church. Please reach out to the “Gloria Patri” Greatorex
church if you or someone you know is Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: as it
in need. If you are a member or friend was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
of Tab in need, please contact Kristine Amen. Amen.
Green at kristine.green@tabpres.org for
more information and confidential THE APOSTLES’ CREED
application procedures. I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in
If you know of one of our neighbors in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
need, let them know they can call the born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead
Community Care line at 317-805-1281 for and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the
an appointment with Terri Thorn. dead and ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God the
Father Almighty; from whence He shall come to judge the quick and the
Please stand if able.dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion
of saints, the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body and the life
everlasting. Amen.
SCRIPTURE LESSONS
Psalm 100 | Pew Bible page 481
John 15:1–11 | Pew Bible page 878
MESSAGE | Rev. L. John Gable
Summer in the Psalms: Make a Joyful Noise
“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.”
MOMENT FOR SILENT PRAYER & REFLECTION
SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
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 #611
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” Hymn to Joy
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
10 o’clock Worship
We hope you will sense our vision for Greater Faith, Deeper
Relationships, and Stronger Community as you worship with us.
PRELUDE
“Glorious Day”
CALL TO WORSHIP | Rev. L. John Gable
Leader: O Lord, my God, I called to You for help and You healed
me.
People: You have turned my mourning into dancing; You have put
off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.
Today’s Worship Participants Unison: So that my soul may praise You and not be silent, O
Lord, my God, I will give You thanks forever. Come, let
Rev. L. John Gable, Pastor us worship the God of our salvation.
Keva Rop, 8am Liturgist HYMN #611
Drew Childs, 10am Liturgist
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” Hymn to Joy
David Cantwell, 8a Pianist Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love!
Pavel Polanco-Safadit, 10a Pianist Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away.
Leah Crane & Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day.
Beck Buchanan-Schwanke, Vocals All Thy works with joy surround thee; earth and heaven reflect Thy rays;
Eric Guion, Guitar Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise.
Charles Warren, Bass Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea,
Tim Taylor, Percussion Chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in Thee.Mortals, join the happy chorus which the morning stars began.
Love divine is reigning o’er us, joining all in heaven’s plan.
Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife.
Joyful music leads us sunward in the triumph song of life.
CONFESSION & PARDON | Elder Drew Childs
Prayer Of Confession
Holy and merciful God, You have been our help in the past, and
You are our hope for the future; yet there are times when we fail
to see You in the present. There are times when darkness and
fear draw so close that we forget Your presence and promised
blessing. At other times life goes along so smoothly that we begin
to feel self-sufficient and we forget that You are God everlasting.
Forgive us and grant us a heart of wisdom. Have compassion
on us and forgive us so that we can sing for joy and be glad all
the days of our lives. Fill us with an enthusiasm for living each
day; give us an awareness of those who are less fortunate and a
continuing sense of awe and gratitude for Your great love. These
and all things we pray together and in the silence of our hearts in
Your Holy name.
Silent Confession
Assurance of Pardon from Psalm 100
Leader: “O come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful
noise to the rock of our salvation. For He is our God and
we are His people, the sheep of His pasture.” Friends,
believe the Good News of the Gospel.
Unison: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH | The Creed: A Brief Statement of Faith (1983)
“In life and in death we belong to God.
Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and
the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in one triune God, the
Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve.
We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human and fully God. Jesus
proclaimed the reign of God: preaching good news to the
poor and release to the captives, teaching by word and deed
and blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the
brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners and calling
all to repent and believe the gospel.
Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was
crucified, suffering the depths of human pain and giving His life
for the sins of the world.
God raised this Jesus from the dead, vindicating His sinless life,
Offering Information breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to
life eternal.
If you would like to bring your offering
to church on Sunday mornings, we have With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing
offering boxes available in both the 34th in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ
Street Narthex and Bell Tower Entrance Jesus our Lord.
to the Sanctuary. Extra envelopes are
also available. Feel free to drop off your Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.”
offering either before or after worship.
Thanks for your continued support of the
ministry and mission of Tab!SPECIAL MUSIC
“O Come to the Altar” Chris Brown
Are you hurting and broken within?
Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin?
Jesus is calling.
Have you come to the end of yourself?
Do you thirst for a drink from the well?
Jesus is calling
O come to the altar;
The Father’s arms are open wide.
Forgiveness was bought with the precious blood of Jesus Christ
Leave behind your regrets and mistakes;
Come today there’s no reason to wait.
Jesus is calling.
Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy;
From the ashes a new life is born.
Jesus is calling.
Oh what a Savior -
Isn’t He wonderful.
Sing alleluia Christ is risen;
Bow down before Him;
For He is Lord of all.
Sing alleluia Christ is risen.
Bear your cross as you wait for the crown.
Tell the world of the treasure you’ve found.
There will not be a Children’s Sermon this morning in preparation for the children’s
musical scheduled immediately following today’s worship. Children in worship may
join Mrs. Wirt in the Children’s Ministry area.
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
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.
SCRIPTURE LESSONS
If You Lose The Worship
Psalm 100 | Pew Bible page 481
Stream on Sunday
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.
Check to make sure that your home
Worship the Lord with gladness; come into His presence with singing.
internet is working. If it is, that means
there’s an interruption at Tab or between Know that the Lord is God. It is He that made us, and we are His; we are His
Tab and your house. If the issue is fixable people, and the sheep of His pasture.
at Tab, we will usually fix it within a few Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise. Give thanks
minutes, but that also means we have to Him, bless His name.
to start a new stream on YouTube. Keep For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His
refreshing your browser until the new faithfulness to all generations.
stream appears on our YouTube page.
Better yet, subscribe to Tab’s YouTube John 15:1–11 | Pew Bible page 878
page, tabindy. Hit the big red SUBSCRIBE “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinegrower. He removes every
button on the page, then the little notifi- branch in Me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit He prunes
cation “bell” next to the button. Set your to make it bear more fruit. You have already been cleansed by the word
notifications to “All” and you will be noti- that I have spoken to you. Abide in Me as I abide in you. Just as the branch
fied via email or on your phone whenever cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you
we go live with the new stream or post a unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who
new video. You can always change this abide in Me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from Me you can
setting later. Do it today. do nothing. Whoever does not abide in Me is thrown away like a branch
and withers; such branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned.
If the problem is not fixable, (e.g., power
If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask for whatever you wish,
failure, interruption of Tab’s internet
and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear
service) we will post the service or sermon
much fruit and become My disciples.
later, often later that day, but always
within 48 hours. Thank you for all of your As the Father has loved Me, so I have loved you; abide in My love. If you
patience and support! keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept my
Father’s commandments and abide in His love. I have said these things to
you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete.Sermon Notes MESSAGE | Rev. L. John Gable
Summer in the Psalms: Make a Joyful Noise
“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.”
MOMENT FOR SILENT PRAYER & REFLECTION
RESPONSE
“This is Amazing Grace” Jeremy Riddle
Who breaks the power of sin and darkness,
Whose love is mighty and so much stronger?
The King of Glory, the King above all kings.
Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder
And leaves us breathless in awe and wonder?
The King of Glory, the King above all kings.
Chorus:
This is amazing grace,
This is unfailing love,
That You would take my place,
That You would bear my cross.
You laid down Your life
That I would be set free.
Oh, Jesus, I sing for all that You’ve done for me.
Who brings our chaos back into order,
Who makes the orphan a son and daughter?
The King of Glory, the King of Glory.
Who rules the nations with truth and justice,
Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance?
The King of Glory, the King above all kings.
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain!
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave!
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain!
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave!
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain!
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave!
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain!
Worthy, worthy, worthy!
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
Missed A Sermon?
Did you miss a sermon? Or want to hear
it again? Or read it? All of the sermons
our pastors have delivered are available
on the Tab website under sermons.
Check it out!Announcements
Week of August 22 – August 28, 2021
GATHERING FOR WORSHIP: COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS 7th grade. The Bible Presentation will take place during the
AND GUIDELINES BEGINNING AUGUST 10, 2021: 10 o’clock service on August 29. Parents of students entering
• In accordance with the Marion County Health Department recom- 3rd grade or 7th grade will be contacted by Jennifer Wirt to
mendation we are encouraging all those attending worship and make arrangements for their child’s participation.
other activities to wear a mask and maintain social distancing.
• For those who are not fully vaccinated: TEEN HELPER TRAINING
o Masks and social distancing will continue to be required
After taking a school year off, Children’s Ministries will again
o Congregational singing will be allowed only while wearing
be encouraging all students in grades 6 – 12 to participate
a mask
in our Teen Helper program. Being a Teen Helper involves
• Worship seating will be open to 100% capacity
serving once a month in our Ones/Twos nursery or in the
The following protocols will remain in place: Preschool Class as a classroom assistant in the same
• Nursery care is available for infant through pre-school ages nursery or class on the same Sunday each month (i.e. the
• Junior Church is available for grade school children second Sunday of every month.) Being a Teen Helper is not
• Youth and adult education classes are available as posted only a wonderful way to serve the Tab family, but it’s also a
• Passing of the Peace will continue to be suspended
good way to earn service hours for school, Scouts, or other
• Communion will continue being served using disposable elements
• We will not pass communion plates, offering plates, or visitor organizations. And as a bonus, the little kids think you’re
pads. Offering boxes will be located at the Sanctuary doors AMAZING!! We’ll have Teen Helper training and sign up for
• Coffee Fellowship will continue following each worship service rooms and weeks on Sunday, August 29, in Lower Level B
in the Recreation Field entrance, weather permitting immediately after worship, and we’ll also have refreshments
Any questions about this information may be sent to frontdesk@ and door prizes. Hope to see Tab’s teens there!
tabpres.org.
OPEN DOOR NEEDS TOWELS & WASHCLOTHS
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY Open Door is requesting donations of new or gently used
The Tab Church family extends our love and sympathy to towels and washcloths to be shared with our neighbors on
Jeff Ellis in the death of his father, Richard Ellis on Satur- September 15. Please deliver donations to the Front Desk.
day, August 14. Services are still pending and details will
be shared once we have more information. Please keep ALL-CHURCH READ SUGGESTIONS
the Ellis family in your thoughts and prayers. We are looking for a good book for an all-church read.
Have you read anything recently that helped you grow in
CHILDREN’S SUMMER MUSICAL your faith, that you think we all should read together? Let
After skipping the musical last year due to COVID, Children’s us know. Send your book suggestion to frontdesk@tabpres.
Ministries is delighted to be back in “show biz” this summer! org, memo line: Book idea.
We will be performing our annual Summer Musical TODAY
at 11:30a in the Sanctuary, where we’ll transport you via PRETEEN KICKOFF BREAKFAST
song and dance to the groovy pop music of the late 60s All Tab 5th- and 6th-graders are invited to join us for break-
and early 70s. We hope you can join us for this musical trip fast on Saturday, September 11. We’ll meet from 9:00-10:15
back in time! No reservations are required, there’s no fee to at the Lincoln Square Pancake House (2330 N Meridian) for
attend, and the performance will probably run slightly less a delicious breakfast and a discussion about our Preteen
than an hour. We will be providing ice cream afterward for plans for the upcoming school year. No need to bring any
any audience members who would like to stay. money, but please let Mrs. Wirt know whether you’ll be
joining us so we get a big enough table!
REGISTER TODAY FOR THE DEACONS’ GOLF OUTING
The annual Deacons’ Golf Outing is Saturday, August 28, at PARENTS NIGHT OUT
the Eagle Creek Golf Club. We would love to have you join Parents, rejoice! Children’s Ministries wants to give you
us as a golfer (individual or team), hole sponsor, lunch or even an evening of free time! Our annual Parents Night Out is
through the cheering on of your favorite player or team! scheduled for Friday, September 17, from 6–9, and all Tab
Contact Eric Guion: epguion@gmail.com or (317) 523-8646. kids from infants through 6th grade are invited. We’ll have
games, a craft, make our own snack and watch a recent
BIBLE PRESENTATION SUNDAY family-friendly movie with popcorn. There will be a separate
As is Tab’s tradition, Children’s Ministries will be presenting childcare room for our younger children. There’s no fee, but
KidsQuest study Bibles to our students entering 3rd grade, we won’t be serving supper so please feed your children
and leather-bound Student Bibles to our students entering before bringing them to Tab. Questions? Contact Jennifer
TABERNACLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Wirt at jennifer.wirt@tabpres.org.
418 E. 34th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205 (317) 923 . 5458 FrontDesk@tabpres.org www.tabpres.org tabpresYou can also read
