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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA September 26, 2021 | 18th 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 following the Children’s Sermon. Nurseries
are available for infants along with programming for preschoolers.
the Holy Spirit to
demonstrate the
Kingdom of God Discipleship Classes
2021 Rooted in Grace Discipleship Opportunities
through worship,
discipleship Cold Case Christianity | SUNDAY 9a PARLOR
J. Warner Wallace, a former L.A. homicide detective, came to faith after
and outreach. examining the 4 Gospel accounts using the same forensic tools he em-
ployed in his work. This 8-week series affirms the reliability of Scripture,
Honoring our and provides us talking points if asked about our faith (1 Peter 3:15).
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. The current study
covers the book of Philippians. Contact mrs.ruth.h.miller@gmail.com for
we will faithfully study guide, info or Zoom link.
serve our Women Alive | TUESDAY 10a–11a ZOOM
Women Alive is for women of all ages, seeking, with a sense of wonder
community, city to know themselves and God better, while moving through life together.
Content includes lively discussions around books, Bible studies, and
and world in workshops for women of all ages. Contact sallybjohn@gmail.com.
the present Pastor’s Bible Study | WEDNESDAY 9:30a–10:30a PARLOR
and prepare Join us as our pastor leads a Bible study covering the Scriptures for the
up-coming Sunday worship service.
expectantly for Mom’s Circle | 3rd WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH 6:30p–8:00p YOUTH ROOM
the future. It can be a challenge for Moms to remember to check in with God and
each other, 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 will be provided). Contact
mrs.ruth.h.miller@gmail.com
Cover Art: Men’s Bible Study | SATURDAY 8a–9a PARLOR
Photograph from the top of Mt. Nebo We are currently studying Paul’s letters; Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians
in Jordan where Moses looked out and Colossians. Contact dlconrads@yahoo.com for more information
over the Promised Land. about this wonderful time of study and fellowship.8 o’clock Worship
We hope you will sense our vision for Greater Faith, Deeper
Relationships, and Stronger Community as you worship with us.
PRELUDE
“Prelude, Fugue and Ciaconne in C Major” Dietrich Buxtehude
RECOGNITION OF 50-YEAR MEMBER | Sharon Marshall, Clerk of Session
CALL TO WORSHIP | Rev. L. John Gable
(from Psalm 105)
Leader: O give thanks to the Lord; call upon His holy name.
Make known His deeds among the peoples.
People: Sing to Him! Sing His praises! Tell of His wonderful deeds!
Leader: Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence
continually.
People: For God is mindful of His covenant forever, of the Word
He commanded to a thousand generations.
Unison: We remember the wonderful works He has done, so we
Prayer Requests
come to worship our Lord and our God.
Do you have a special prayer request that
you would like the pastors or Tab’s Prayer HYMN #12
Team to lift up during their time together? “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” St. Denio
You can email your requests to:
prayer@tabpres.org. We hope that this CONFESSION & PARDON | Deacon Suzie Booker
will be a way for our Tab family to make Prayer Of Confession (from Psalm 51)
sure their requests and concerns are
known and prayed for during this time. Gracious God, You have been our faithful help in ages past and
Are you a Pray-ER? Every Tuesday eve-
we trust You to be our hope for the future, but we confess our
ning from 6:30p–7:15p we have a faithful fear and lack of faith in the present. Help us to have ears of faith
gathering of prayer partners meeting in to hear Your call and eyes of faith to follow Your leading. Help us
McKee Chapel to pray. If you are a Pray- to have hearts of faith to be good stewards of the gifts You have
ER—we would love to have you join us in given us and hands and feet of faith to be sharers and bearers
this ministry.
of Your Good News. Holy God, we confess our sin together and
in the silence of our hearts as we pray Your forgiveness and
continued blessing that we may be useful in the work of Your
Tab’s Benevolence & eternal Kingdom. This we pray in, through and for the sake of
Community Care Funds Christ Jesus. Lord, hear our prayer.
Did you know that Tab has two distinct
funds set up to support individuals and Silent Confession
families during difficult times? Tab’s
Deacon Benevolence and Community
Assurance of Pardon
Care Funds allow us as a church family Leader: “Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or
to come alongside people with immedi- dismayed for the Lord Your God is with you wherever
ate, significant needs inside and outside you go.” Friends, believe the Good News of the Gospel!
the church. Please reach out to the
church if you or someone you know is Unison: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
in need. If you are a member or friend
of Tab in need, please contact Kristine Response #581
Green at kristine.green@tabpres.org for “Gloria Patri” Greatorex
more information and confidential Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: as it
application procedures. was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
If you know of one of our neighbors in Amen. Amen.
need, let them know they can call the
Community Care line at 317-805-1281 for
an appointment with Terri Thorn.
Please stand if able.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
and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the
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
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
Deuteronomy 34:1–8 | Pew Bible page 168
Joshua 1:1–9 | Pew Bible page 168
MESSAGE | Rev. L. John Gable
The View From A Vantage Point
“Then Moses went up to Mount Nebo and the Lord showed him the
whole land.”
MOMENT FOR SILENT PRAYER & REFLECTION
SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION | Rev. L. John Gable
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 #366
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” Hyfrydol
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
“Trumpet Tune” Henry Purcell
10 o’clock Worship
We hope you will sense our vision for Greater Faith, Deeper
Today’s Worship Participants
Relationships, and Stronger Community as you worship with us.
PRELUDE
Rev. L. John Gable, Pastor
“Prelude, Fugue and Ciaconne in C Major” Dietrich Buxtehude
Suzie Booker, 8a Liturgist “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” Lowell Mason
Teresa Lubbers, 10a Liturgist
RECOGNITION OF 50-YEAR MEMBER | Sharon Marshall, Clerk of Session
Matt Kauffman, CALL TO WORSHIP | Rev. L. John Gable
Pavel Polanco-Safadit &
Valentina Huang, Organ & Piano (from Psalm 105)
Mark Middleton, Trumpet Leader: O give thanks to the Lord; call upon His holy name.
Dorothy Benz-Buchanan, Make known His deeds among the peoples.
Dan Andersen, Dan Borns,
Leah Crane, Jeffery Elsey, People: Sing to Him! Sing His praises! Tell of His wonderful deeds!
Alana Jones, Gwen Sell, Leader: Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence
Toria Sigagoes & Zachary Sigafoes, continually.
Vocalists
Please stand if able.People: For God is mindful of His covenant forever, of the Word
He commanded to a thousand generations.
Unison: We remember the wonderful works He has done, so we
come to worship our Lord and our God.
HYMN #12
“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” St. Denio
Immortal, invisible, God only wise,
In light inaccessible hid from our eyes,
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.
Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light,
Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might:
Thy justice, like mountains high soaring above;
Thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.
To all, life Thou givest, to both great and small.
In all life Thou livest, the true life of all.
We blossom and flourish like leaves on the tree,
Then wither and perish; but naught changeth Thee.
Thou reignest in glory; Thou dwellest in light.
Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight.
All praise we would render; O help us to see
‘Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee!
CONFESSION & PARDON | Elder Teresa Lubbers
Prayer Of Confession (from Psalm 51)
Gracious God, You have been our faithful help in ages past and
we trust You to be our hope for the future, but we confess our
fear and lack of faith in the present. Help us to have ears of faith
to hear Your call and eyes of faith to follow Your leading. Help us
to have hearts of faith to be good stewards of the gifts You have
given us and hands and feet of faith to be sharers and bearers
of Your Good News. Holy God, we confess our sin together and
in the silence of our hearts as we pray Your forgiveness and
continued blessing that we may be useful in the work of Your
eternal Kingdom. This we pray in, through and for the sake of
Christ Jesus. Lord, hear our prayer.
Silent Confession
Assurance of Pardon
Leader: “Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or
dismayed for the Lord Your God is with you wherever
you go.” Friends, believe the Good News of the Gospel!
Unison: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
Response #581
Offering Information
“Gloria Patri” Greatorex
If you would like to bring your offering
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: as it
to church on Sunday mornings, we have
was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
offering boxes available in both the 34th
Amen. Amen.
Street Narthex and Bell Tower Entrance
to the Sanctuary. Extra envelopes are AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (God: A Brief Statement of Faith (1983)
also available. Feel free to drop off your In life and in death we belong to God.
offering either before or after worship. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the
Thanks for your continued support of the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy
ministry and mission of Tab! One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve.We trust in God,
Whom Jesus called Abba, Father.
In sovereign love God created the world good and makes everyone
equally in God’s image, male and female, of every race and people, to
live as one community.
But we rebel against God; we hide from our Creator.
Ignoring God’s commandments, we violate the image of God in others
and in ourselves, accept lies as truth, exploit neighbor and nature, and
threaten death to the planet entrusted to our care. We deserve God’s
condemnation.
Yet God acts with justice and mercy to redeem creation.
In everlasting love, the God of Abraham and Sarah chose a covenant
people to bless all families of the earth. Hearing their cry, God delivered
the children of Israel from the house of bondage.
Loving us still, God makes us heirs with Christ of the covenant. Like a
mother who will not forsake her nursing child, like a father who runs to
welcome the prodigal home, God is faithful still. Amen.
MINISTRY OF MUSIC
“Festival Sanctus” John Leavitt
Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth!
Holy is the Lord God of hosts!
Hosanna Deo, hosanna in excelsis!
Hosanna in the highest!
Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domine Dei.
Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.
Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua!
Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory!
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE | Daniel Rexroth
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
If You Lose The Worship into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the
Stream on Sunday power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Check to make sure that your home SCRIPTURE LESSONS
internet is working. If it is, that means Deuteronomy 34:1–8 | Pew Bible page 168
there’s an interruption at Tab or between
Then Moses went up from the plains of Moab to Mount Nebo, to the top of
Tab and your house. If the issue is fixable
Pisgah, which is opposite Jericho, and the Lord showed him the whole land:
at Tab, we will usually fix it within a few Gilead as far as Dan, all Naphtali, the land of Ephraim and Manasseh, all the
minutes, but that also means we have land of Judah as far as the Western Sea, the Negeb, and the Plain—that is, the
to start a new stream on YouTube. Keep valley of Jericho, the city of palm trees—as far as Zoar. The Lord said to him,
refreshing your browser until the new “This is the land of which I swore to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, saying,
stream appears on our YouTube page. ‘I will give it to your descendants’; I have let you see it with your eyes, but you
shall not cross over there.”
Better yet, subscribe to Tab’s YouTube
page, tabindy. Hit the big red SUBSCRIBE Then Moses, the servant of the Lord, died there in the land of Moab, at the
Lord’s command. He was buried in a valley in the land of Moab, opposite Beth-
button on the page, then the little notifi-
peor, but no one knows his burial place to this day. Moses was one hundred
cation “bell” next to the button. Set your twenty years old when he died; his sight was unimpaired and his vigor had not
notifications to “All” and you will be noti- abated. The Israelites wept for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days; then the
fied via email or on your phone whenever period of mourning for Moses was ended.
we go live with the new stream or post a
new video. You can always change this Joshua 1:1–9 | Pew Bible page 168
setting later. Do it today. After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord spoke to Joshua son
of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying, “My servant Moses is dead. Now proceed to
If the problem is not fixable, (e.g., power cross the Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them,
failure, interruption of Tab’s internet to the Israelites. Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have
service) we will post the service or sermon given to you, as I promised to Moses. From the wilderness and the Lebanon as
later, often later that day, but always far as the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, to the Great
within 48 hours. Thank you for all of your Sea in the west shall be your territory. No one shall be able to stand against
patience and support! you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will not
fail you or forsake you. Be strong and courageous; for you shall put this people
in possession of the land that I swore to their ancestors to give them. Only beSermon Notes strong and very courageous, being careful to act in accordance with all the law
that my servant Moses commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or
to the left, so that you may be successful wherever you go. This book of the law
shall not depart out of your mouth; you shall meditate on it day and night, so
that you may be careful to act in accordance with all that is written in it. For then
you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall be successful. I hereby
command you: Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed,
for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
MESSAGE | Rev. L. John Gable
The View From A Vantage Point
“Then Moses went up to Mount Nebo and the Lord showed him the
whole land.”
MOMENT FOR SILENT PRAYER & REFLECTION
RESPONSE
“A Song to God” Pavel Polanco-Safadit
You are the One that keeps me closer,
You fix me when I am broken,
I sing a song to You, my God.
Even in times when prayers don’t work,
Even in times when I forget You,
I sing a song to You, my God.
I feel where You are,
You know what I want,
It’s to praise You, it’s to hear You,
It’s to follow the words You speak.
It’s to trust You, and be thankful,
It’s to tell You, the way I feel, my God.
And when I think that I’m alone,
I reach out and You are there,
And I sing a song to You, my God.
HYMN #366
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” Hyfrydol
Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of Heaven, to earth come down,
Fix in us Thy humble dwelling; all Thy faithful mercies crown.
Jesus, Thou art all compassion; pure, unbounded love Thou art;
Visit us with Thy salvation; enter every trembling heart.
Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit into every troubled breast;
Let us all in Thee inherit; let us find the promised rest.
Take away the love of sinning; Alpha and Omega be;
End of faith, as its beginning, set our hearts at liberty.
Come, Almighty, to deliver; let us all Thy life receive;
Suddenly return, and never, nevermore Thy temples leave.
Thee we would be always blessing, serve Thee as Thy hosts above,
Pray, and praise Thee without ceasing, glory in Thy perfect love.
Finish then Thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be;
Let us see Thy great salvation perfectly restored in Thee:
Changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place,
Till we cast our crowns before Thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise.
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
“Trumpet Tune” arr. E. Power Biggs
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 September 26 – October 2, 2021
TODAY IS ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY UPCOMING INQUIRERS’ CLASS
Please join us in celebrating this year’s 50-year member An Inquirers’ Class will be offered on Saturday, October 9,
Sandra Simpson and Tab’s 170th anniversary. To add to the from 9a–10:30a in Tab’s Parlor. This class is for anyone
celebration, we are also recognizing staff members for interested in knowing more about the mission and ministry
their service anniversaries with Tab: Matt Kauffman–30 of Tab or is considering church membership. The class will
years, Dave Streit–25 years and Jeff Ellis–25 years. Join us be led by John Gable and those participating in the class
after the 10a worship for cake and ice cream in the Stadium will be invited to become members of Tab, but membership
and southwest Parking Lot! is optional. For more information or to register for this class,
contact Paula Daum at (317) 923-5458, ext. 104, or via email
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY
at paula.daum@tabpres.org.
The Tab Church family extends our sympathy to Tim and
Wrenne Taylor in the accidental drowning death of Tim’s CALLING ALL COOKS & THOSE WHO LOVE GOOD FOOD!
younger brother, Andy, on September 17. Andy was 55 Don’t forget to send your favorite salad and hors d’oeu-
years old and lived with his wife and two young children in vre recipes to jakukolla@icloud.com. If you’d like to just
Arlington Heights, IL. Please keep the Taylor family in your provide a copy of your recipes, drop them by the Front
thoughts and prayers. Office. We know your specialties will make the centennial
cookbook a true treasure!
PACK THE HOUSE NIGHT!
Please join us on Wednesday, September 29, for PACK THE ARE YOU COMING TO THE FISH FRY? LET US KNOW!
HOUSE NIGHT! Watch a great football game between the We hope you have heard Tab is hosting a congregational
Tab Hoosiers and PAL Colts, enjoy good food at the best Fish Fry on October 17 at 11a! This opportunity to share
prices in town (hot dogs, brats, and all your concession fellowship and a meal outdoors before the cold weather
favorites) and mingle with recreation families. Pre-game live sets in is going to be wonderful. This is a catered event
music (special guest Tommy Baldwin) will start at 6p; football and we want everyone to come, so please be sure to let
game starting at 6:40p. Are you ready for some FOOTBALL!? us know how many fish dinners we can save for you! You
can call the front desk or email frontdesk@tabpres.org to
BLOOD DRIVE: NEXT WEEK OCTOBER 3
make your reservation. The list will close on 9/10 to give
On Sunday, October 3, Tab will host its Fall Blood Drive
the caterers time to prepare.
from 9a–1p, and we will host the Versiti Bloodmobile in the
Parking Lot for this event. There remains an urgent need for RECYCLE FORCE EVENT
blood donations at this time. All appropriate social distancing The North Downtown Indianapolis Sertoma Club is again
and safety precautions will be taken. To sign up, stop by the sponsoring a Recycle Force event on Saturday, October 30,
table in McKee Hallway or contact Paula Daum at paula.daum from 9a–2p on the east side of the parking lot at Tabernacle
@tabpres.org or (317) 923-5458, ext. 104, to reserve your time. Presbyterian Church. Accepted are any and all electronic
items from cell phones, lap tops, stereo sets to wide screen
CELEBRATE “JUSTICE FOR ALL” WITH NCLC
tv sets. Other items accepted are aluminum, steel and iron
The Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic is a nonprofit law
objects. If it has a plug, battery, and is heavy, bring it in. All
firm that was started by a group of attorneys from Tab over
proceeds go to providing jobs and housing for released in-
27 years ago and now works in Mapleton-Fall Creek and
mates. If you have any questions call or email Don Heitman
statewide. On Thursday, October 7, join them in person
at 317-253-2925 or heitmand@aol.com.
in downtown Indy, or online, for a celebration of justice
featuring keynote speaker Father Greg Boyle. Father Boyle SAVE-THE-DATE FOR THE WOMEN’S TEA
founded Homeboy Industries, a gang prevention and re- Tab’s Annual Women’s Christmas Tea is back! Mark your
habilitation ministry in Los Angeles and authored “Tattoos calendars for December 4th, 2p–4p. Welcome our special
on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion.” Learn speaker, Kristin Gable. Invitations and RSVP coming soon.
more and get your tickets to the Justice for All Gala today
at nclegalclinic.org/jfa.
Today’s flowers are in honor of Matt Kauffman for
30 years, Dave Streit for 25 years, and Jeff Ellis for 25
years of dedication and commitment to the work of
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church.
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