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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA February 20, 2022 | 7th Sunday after Epiphany
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 Our children are travelling around the world for the next several weeks
empowered by during our Children’s Ministries’ Missions Unit. Children are welcome to
join in LLB during the worship hour and experience our travels around the
the Holy Spirit to globe or remain in worship with their family. Nurseries are available for
demonstrate the infants along with programming for preschoolers.
Kingdom of God
through worship, Discipleship Classes
discipleship 2022 Rooted in Grace Discipleship Opportunities
and outreach. Sunday Morning Adult Opportunity | SUNDAY 9a PARLOR
Join us for a study of “The Prodigal God” by author Tim Keller. Videos
Honoring our and discussions focus around the powerful parable of The Prodigal Son.
heritage at Women’s Bible Study | MONDAY 6p–7:30p ZOOM
This prayer and study time is an encouraging start to the week and a
34th and Central, great way to connect and learn with other women. We will start up again
we will faithfully in January, studying I Corinthians. All women are welcome! Contact mrs.
ruth.h.miller@gmail.com for study guide, info or Zoom link.
serve our Women Alive | TUESDAY 10a–11a ZOOM
community, city Women Alive is now meeting via Zoom. We are studying the video
series, “The New Testament You Never Knew,” with an extra half hour
and world in at the beginning for socializing between 9:30a–10a, then we meet until
11:30a. Newcomers are welcome at any time. For more information and
the present the Zoom link contact Sally John at sallybjohn@gmail.com.
and prepare Pastor’s Bible Study | WEDNESDAY 9:30a–10:30a PARLOR
Join us as our pastors lead a Bible study covering the Scriptures for the
expectantly for up-coming Sunday worship service.
the future. Mom’s Circle | 3rd WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH 6:30p–8:00p YOUTH ROOM
This is a great opportunity to be with our sisters in Christ and help build
each other up. Each month we’ll discuss a Chapter of “Slow Down” by
Nicole Nordeman (Books provided). Contact mrs.ruth.h.miller@gmail.com
Cover Art: Men’s Bible Study | SATURDAY 8a–9a PARLOR
We are studying the book of Colossians. Contact dlconrads@yahoo.com
John 7: Feast of Tabernacles for more information about this wonderful time of study and fellowship.
by Debby Topliff8 o’clock Worship
We hope you will sense our vision for Greater Faith, Deeper
Relationships, and Stronger Community as you worship with us.
All worshipers, vaccinated and un-vaccinated alike, are encouraged to
wear masks while in the building. Those experiencing any symptoms
of illness are strongly encouraged to stay home and worship with us
remotely at youtube/tabindy. We desire your health and protection and
that of those worshiping near you.
PRELUDE
“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” Setting by Calvin Taylor
CALL TO WORSHIP | Rev. Terri Thorn
Leader: Come, all who thirst—come to the water!
You who long for the water of life—come and drink!
People: We’ve come to worship God,
who makes streams flow from rock,
who turns the parched earth into springs of water,
who sends the rain from heaven.
Leader: Dip your soul in the river of God’s goodness;
quench your thirst at God’s well of grace.
People: For God is here among us,
offering living water to all who would drink!
Unison: Let us worship God together!
HYMN #729
“Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” I Want to Be a Christian
CONFESSION & PARDON | Rev. Jim Pfeiffer
Prayer Of Confession
Saving God, You are the giver of living water, the source of
deepest compassion, the fountain of eternal life. We confess
to You that we are thirsty; parched because we have wandered
away from our True Source in search of that which will never
satisfy. We are weary from the difficult journeys of life brought
on by our unhealthy priorities and misguided expectations, from
chasing after things that do not last. We are broken. Broken by
sin, by hard disappointment, by acts of harm and destruction.
Today’s Worship Participants Broken by the things that cannot provide the salvation we
need. Forgive us, we pray. Through Your Spirit, pour Your love
Rev. Terri Thorn, Pastor into our hearts, Your grace into our lives and Your healing into
our world until the earth is filled with Your glory. Quench us
Rev. Jim Pfeiffer, 8a Liturgist with Your living water, who is Jesus the Christ, in whose name
Elder Teresa Lubbers, 10a Liturgist we pray these things and those we hold in the silence of our
hearts.
Matt Kauffman and
Valentina Huang, Organists Moment for Silent Prayer & Confession
Dorothy Benz-Buchanan,
Assurance of Pardon | from the prophet Isaiah
Toria Sigafoes, Alana Jones,
Dan Andersen, Zach Sigafoes, Leader: Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not
Dan Borns and Jeffery Elsey, be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my
Vocalists song, and He has become my salvation. With joy you
will draw water from the wells of salvation.” Friends,
receive the good news of salvation:
Please stand if able.Unison: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
Response #581
“Gloria Patri” Greatorex
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: as it
was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen. Amen.
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 Ghost,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead
Offering Information and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the
dead. He ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God the
If you would like to bring your offering Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the
to church on Sunday mornings, we have dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion
offering boxes available in both the 34th of saints, the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body and the life
Street Narthex and Bell Tower Entrance everlasting. Amen.
to the Sanctuary. Extra envelopes are
also available. Feel free to drop off your SCRIPTURE LESSONS
offering either before or after worship.
Thanks for your continued support of the Exodus 17:1–7 | Pew Bible page 56
ministry and mission of Tab!
John 7:25–41 | Pew Bible page 869
MESSAGE | Rev. Terri Thorn
Prayer Requests Is This the Christ?
Do you have a special prayer request that
you would like the pastors or Tab’s Prayer MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION & PRAYER
Team to lift up during their time together?
SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION
You can email your requests to:
prayer@tabpres.org. We hope that this PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
will be a way for our Tab family to make Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come,
sure their requests and concerns are Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily
known and prayed for during this time. 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
Are you a Pray-ER? Every Tuesday eve- power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
ning from 6:30p–7:15p we have a faithful
gathering of prayer partners meeting in HYMN #775
McKee Chapel to pray. If you are a Pray-
ER—we would love to have you join us in “I Want Jesus To Walk With Me” Walk With Me
this ministry.
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
Tab’s Benevolence &
Community Care Funds
Please join us in McKee Hallway immediately following worship for
Did you know that Tab has two distinct
Coffee/Conversation Fellowship time.
funds set up to support individuals and
families during difficult times? Tab’s
Deacon Benevolence and Community
Care Funds allow us as a church family
to come alongside people with immedi-
ate, significant needs inside and outside
the church. Please reach out to the
church if you or someone you know is
in need. If you are a member or friend
of Tab in need, please contact Kristine
Green at kristine.green@tabpres.org for
more information and confidential
application procedures.
If you know of one of our neighbors in
need, let them know they can call the
Community Care line at 317-805-1281 for
an appointment with Terri Thorn.10 o’clock Worship
We hope you will sense our vision for Greater Faith, Deeper
Relationships, and Stronger Community as you worship with us.
All worshipers, vaccinated and un-vaccinated alike, are encouraged to
wear masks while in the building. Those experiencing any symptoms
of illness are strongly encouraged to stay home and worship with us
remotely at youtube/tabindy. We desire your health and protection and
that of those worshiping near you.
PRELUDE
“Prélude sur l'Introït de l'Épiphanie” Maurice Duruflé
CALL TO WORSHIP | Rev. Terri Thorn
Leader: Come, all who thirst—come to the water!
You who long for the water of life—come and drink!
People: We’ve come to worship God,
who makes streams flow from rock,
who turns the parched earth into springs of water,
who sends the rain from heaven.
Leader: Dip your soul in the river of God’s goodness;
quench your thirst at God’s well of grace.
People: For God is here among us,
offering living water to all who would drink!
Unison: Let us worship God together!
HYMN # 729
“Lord, I Want to Be a Christian” I Want to Be a Christian
Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart;
If You Lose The Worship Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart.
Stream on Sunday In my heart, in my heart,
Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart.
Check to make sure that your home
internet is working. If it is, that means Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart, in my heart;
there’s an interruption at Tab or between Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart.
Tab and your house. If the issue is fixable In my heart, in my heart,
at Tab, we will usually fix it within a few Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart.
minutes, but that also means we have Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart, in my heart;
to start a new stream on YouTube. Keep
Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart.
refreshing your browser until the new
stream appears on our YouTube page.
In my heart, in my heart,
Lord, I want to be more holy in my heart.
Better yet, subscribe to Tab’s YouTube
page, tabindy. Hit the big red SUBSCRIBE Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart, in my heart;
button on the page, then the little notifi- Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart.
cation “bell” next to the button. Set your In my heart, in my heart,
notifications to “All” and you will be noti- Lord, I want to be like Jesus in my heart.
fied via email or on your phone whenever
we go live with the new stream or post a CONFESSION & PARDON | Elder Teresa Lubbers
new video. You can always change this Prayer Of Confession
setting later. Do it today.
Saving God, You are the giver of living water, the source of
If the problem is not fixable, (e.g., power
failure, interruption of Tab’s internet
deepest compassion, the fountain of eternal life. We confess
service) we will post the service or sermon to You that we are thirsty; parched because we have wandered
later, often later that day, but always away from our True Source in search of that which will never
within 48 hours. Thank you for all of your satisfy. We are weary from the difficult journeys of life brought
patience and support! on by our unhealthy priorities and misguided expectations, from
chasing after things that do not last. We are broken. Broken by
Please stand if able.Sermon Notes sin, by hard disappointment, by acts of harm and destruction.
Broken by the things that cannot provide the salvation we need.
Forgive us, we pray. Through Your Spirit, pour Your love into our
hearts, Your grace into our lives and Your healing into our world
until the earth is filled with Your glory. Quench us with Your living
water, who is Jesus the Christ, in whose name we pray these
things and those we hold in the silence of our hearts.
Silent Confession
Assurance of Pardon | from the prophet Isaiah
Leader: Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not
be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my
song, and He has become my salvation. With joy you
will draw water from the wells of salvation.” Friends,
receive the good news of salvation:
Unison: Jesus Christ is the well of our salvation. In Him we are
forgiven and receive the living water of His Spirit.
Response #581
“Gloria Patri” Greatorex
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: as it
was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen. Amen.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH | A Brief Statement of Faith
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 the one triune God, the Holy One
of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve.
We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life.
The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept
ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all
believers in the one body of Christ, the Church.
The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and
life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed,
claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the
cup of salvation, and calls women and men to all ministries of the church.
In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without
ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to
unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long
silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace.
In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in
our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s
new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!”
With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in
death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory
be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.
(There is no Children’s Sermon today. Elementary aged children are invited
to go to the Children’s Ministry area to participate in the Mission’s Unit.)
SPECIAL MUSIC
Missed A Sermon? “Down By the Riverside” arr. Stacey Gibbs
Did you miss a sermon? Or want to hear PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
it again? Or read it? All of the sermons Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come,
our pastors have delivered are available Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily
on the Tab website under sermons. bread; and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not
Check it out! into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the
power, and the glory, forever. Amen.BLACK HISTORY
SCRIPTURE LESSONS
Exodus 17:1–7 | Pew Bible page 56
From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites journeyed
MONTH by stages, as the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was
no water for the people to drink. The people quarreled with Moses, and said,
SPECIAL EVENTS
“Give us water to drink.” Moses said to them, “Why do you quarrel with me?
Why do you test the Lord?” But the people thirsted there for water; and the
people complained against Moses and said, “Why did you bring us out of Egypt,
AT TAB
to kill us and our children and livestock with thirst?” So Moses cried out to the
Lord, “What shall I do with this people? They are almost ready to stone me.” The
Lord said to Moses, “Go on ahead of the people, and take some of the elders of
Israel with you; take in your hand the staff with which you struck the Nile, and go.
I will be standing there in front of you on the rock at Horeb. Strike the rock, and
water will come out of it, so that the people may drink.” Moses did so, in the sight
of the elders of Israel. He called the place Massah and Meribah, because the
Israelites quarreled and tested the Lord, saying, “Is the Lord among us or not?”
John 7:25–41 | Pew Bible page 869
Now some of the people of Jerusalem were saying, ‘Is not this the man whom
they are trying to kill? And here He is, speaking openly, but they say nothing to
Him! Can it be that the authorities really know that this is the Messiah? Yet we
know where this man is from; but when the Messiah comes, no one will know
where He is from.’ Then Jesus cried out as He was teaching in the temple, ‘You
know Me, and you know where I am from. I have not come on My own. But the
Sunday February 20; 6:30p Parlor One who sent Me is true, and you do not know Him. I know Him, because I am
A special showing of Crispus Attucks; from Him, and He sent Me.’ Then they tried to arrest Him, but no one laid hands
on Him, because His hour had not yet come. Yet many in the crowd believed
The School that Opened a City; a in Him and were saying, ‘When the Messiah comes, will He do more signs than
2016 PBS documentary. Providing this man has done?’
insight into Indy's racially segregated The Pharisees heard the crowd muttering such things about Him, and the chief
past, this DVD also brings to mind priests and Pharisees sent temple police to arrest Him. Jesus then said, ‘I will
be with you a little while longer, and then I am going to Him who sent Me. You
Genesis 50:20 due to the success will search for Me, but you will not find Me; and where I am, you cannot come.’
and achievements made by multiple The Jews said to one another, ‘Where does this man intend to go that we will
graduates of this high school. Hosted not find Him? Does He intend to go to the Dispersion among the Greeks and
by Tab's Nickey & Carolyn Morris. Car- teach the Greeks? What does He mean by saying, “You will search for Me and
you will not find Me” and, “Where I am, you cannot come”?’
olyn is a graduate of Crispus Attucks.
On the last day of the festival, the great day, while Jesus was standing there, He
cried out, ‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to Me, and let the one who believes in
Me drink. As the scripture has said, “Out of the believer’s heart shall flow rivers of
living water.” ’ Now He said this about the Spirit, which believers in Him were to
receive; for as yet there was no Spirit, because Jesus was not yet glorified.
When they heard these words, some in the crowd said, ‘This is really the
prophet.’ Others said, ‘This is the Messiah.’ But some asked, ‘Surely the Messiah
does not come from Galilee, does He?
MESSAGE | Rev. Terri Thorn
Is This the Christ?
MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION & PRAYER
Saturday February 26; 7p Sanctuary RESPONSE
On Saturday evening, February 26, at “Give Me Jesus” arr. Moses Hogan
7p Tab will pay tribute to the wonder-
ful musical contribution of R. Nathaniel HYMN # 775
Dett in a concert featuring his extended “I Want Jesus To Walk With Me” Walk With Me
work, “The Chariot Jubilee.” Singers I want Jesus to walk with me; I want Jesus to walk with me;
from Tab will be joined by members All along my pilgrim journey, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.
of the Purdue University Chorus under In my trials, Lord, walk with me; in my trials, Lord, walk with me;
the direction of Jacob Stensberg—a When my heart is almost breaking, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.
Tab Sanctuary Choir alum. We will also When I’m in trouble, Lord, walk with me; when I’m in trouble, Lord, walk with me;
feature tenor, Robert Anthony Mack, When my head is bowed in sorrow, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.
founder of Opera Noire in New York
BENEDICTION
City. You won’t want to miss this concert
as we celebrate a great American Black POSTLUDE
composer during Black History Month. Please join us in McKee Hallway immediately following worship for
Coffee/Conversation Fellowship time.Announcements devotional book, “40 Days of Decrease, A Different Kind of
Week of February 20 – February 26, 2022 Hunger, A Different Kind of Fast,” by Alicia Britt Chole. For those
NEXT WEEK’S SCRIPTURE: John 8:1–20 who are interested, we will have weekly small group gatherings
As we journey through the Gospel of John, please take the leading up to Easter to share reflections on the devotional
opportunity this week to read through the eighth chapter of readings, getting to know one another and entering into
John in preparation for next week’s sermon. prayer. Meetings will be either in person or via "Zoom." Pick up
your book and sign up for a small group on Sunday mornings
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY in February in McKee Hallway. You may also request a book
Our sympathy is extended to the family of Jean Hansen-Miller and small group participation by emailing frontdesk@tabpres.
who passed away on January 29th. Please keep her org or contacting Paula Daum at (317) 923-5458, ext. 104.
husband, Floyd Miller, and her mother, Margaret Hansen-Kahn,
and their family in your thoughts and prayers.. ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
Join us for Ash Wednesday Worship in McKee Chapel at
MISSIONS UNIT UPDATE 7p, March 2, as we mark the beginning of Lent. Rev. John
This morning, Tab’s children will be visiting Iran, where we Gable will bring the message, “In Training for the Christian
will play a scooter relay called “Buzkashi” and “Who is Life,” and we will celebrate communion together.
it?” in the Gym, create “No Ruz” centerpieces to welcome
spring and make rose petal bracelets at the craft tables, UPCOMING INQUIRER’S CLASS
learn how to hook a rug at International Challenge, learn to An Inquirers’ Class will be offered on Saturday, March 5,
count to ten in Farsi, play a matching game with traditional from 9:00a to 11:00a in Tab's Parlor. This class is for anyone
Persian 8-sided stars, practice some Middle East map skills interested in knowing more about the mission and ministry
at Hidden Secrets, and taste Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves), of Tab or is considering church membership. The class will
Jeweled Rice and dates at the Food Center. Interesting be led by John Gable. Those participating in the class will
fact about Iran: Although Iran is a Muslim country located be invited to become members of Tab, but membership is
in the Middle East, it’s not an Arab country. Iranians are optional. For more information about the class or to register
Persian, and they speak Farsi rather than Arabic. for this class, call Paula Daum at (317) 923-5458, ext. 104, or
contact her via email at paula.daum@tabpres.org.
PRESIDENT’S DAY LUNCH AND A MOVIE
On Monday, February 20, from noon until 2:15p in Lower PRAYERS AND PANCAKES FOR LENT 2022
Level B, all Tab elementary students are invited to join us The Prayers and Pancakes kick-off to Lent is almost here!
for lunch and a recent family-friendly movie (with popcorn, This is a brief prayer service followed by a family-friendly
of course). Please contact Jennifer Wirt with any questions. pancake supper. We just need to know how many pan-
cakes to flip! PLEASE sign up at the Front Desk today or
NEW ADULT CLASS notify Paula Daum in the church office this week at
Tab Missions and Children’s Ministries are teaming up to frontdesk@tabpres.org or 317-923-5458. Don’t miss this
offer a Sunday morning class for the parents of students par- great opportunity to learn about our partners and have
ticipating in the annual Missions Unit, with a focus on raising Breakfast for Dinner!
“mission-minded” children. The class will meet at 9a in the
Dining Room through February 27, and will be moderated by DON'T MISS OUT ON SPECIAL TAX BENEFITS OF YOUR
Tab’s Associate Pastor, Terri Thorn. 2021 Tab and Tab Endowment GIFT!
The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020
WOMEN’S MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY extends through the end of 2021 which includes several tem-
Ladies, we have begun a new 12-week study at 6p via Zoom. porary tax changes originally enacted by the CARES Act.
We will be studying the book of I Corinthians. These studies
If you take the standard deduction…
are an encouraging start to the week and a great way to con-
nect, pray, and learn with other women. Contact Ruth Miller You can claim a limited deduction of up to $300 (or up to
(mrs.ruth.h.miller@gmail.com) for a study guide and zoom link. $600 if married filing jointly) for cash contributions made to
qualifying charities during 2021.*
TAB TRIP TO THE HOLY LAND
If you itemize your deductions…
Rev. Gable will be leading a study trip to the Holy Land,
June 13—24, 2022 and there are still a few seats available. You can now deduct a much larger percentage of your
Interested? Contact Rev. Gable for more information. charitable contributions. Individuals can elect an increased
limit, up to 100% of their AGI, for qualified contributions
LENTEN ALL-CHURCH READ made during calendar-year 2021.*
March 2 marks the beginning of Lent with an Ash Wednesday *Donations to a donor-advised fund do not qualify for this
service at Tab. Together we will be reading and studying the deduction.
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