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&University&Interdenominational&Protestant&
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Sunday,&February&8
th,&2015&–&11:00&a.m.&
The&Fifth&Sunday&after&the&Epiphany&
&The&Reverend&Doctor&Robert&Allan&Hill,&Dean&
& !&Please&rise,&as&you&are&able.& &O
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&The&congregation&is&invited&into&silent&prayer&prior&to&the&service.&
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Prelude&
Wie$schön$leuchtet$der$Morgenstern$ Dietrich&Buxtehude&(163771707)$$ $
Call&to&Worship&and&Greeting&&
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The&Dean:$ The$Lord$be$with$you.$ $ People:$And&also&with&you.
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$ The&Dean:$ Lift$up$your$hearts.$ $ People:$We&lift&them&up&to&the&Lord!
$ &!
Introit
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TRURO$
$ Fling$wide$the$portals$of$your$heart;$$ make$it$a$temple,$set$apart$ from$earthly$use$for$heavenLs$employ,$$ adorned$with$prayer$and$love$and$joy.$ Catherine&Winkworth$(182771878)$ &!
&Hymn&247&
O$Morning$Star,$how$fair$and$bright$!
WIE$SCHÖN$LEUCHTET$$
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&Collect&
(in&unison)$
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Set$ us$ free,$ O$ God,$ from$ the$ bondage$ of$ our$ sins,$ and$ give$ us$ the$ liberty$ of$ that$
abundant$life$which$you$have$made$known$to$us$in$your$Son$our$Savior$Jesus$Christ;$
who$lives$and$reigns$with$you,$in$the$unity$of$the$Holy$Spirit,$one$God,$now$and$for$
ever.$Amen.$
Lesson&
1$Corinthians$9:16723$ $ Lector:$
A$lesson$from$St.$Paul’s$first$epistle$to$the$Corinthians,$$ & chapter$9,$verses$16723:$$ $ If$I$proclaim$the$gospel,$this$gives$me$no$ground$for$boasting,$for$an$obligation$is$laid$on$me,$and$ woe$to$me$if$I$do$not$proclaim$the$gospel!$For$if$I$do$this$of$my$own$will,$I$have$a$reward;$but$if$ not$of$my$own$will,$I$am$entrusted$with$a$commission.$What$then$is$my$reward?$Just$this:$that$in$ my$proclamation$I$may$make$the$gospel$free$of$charge,$so$as$not$to$make$full$use$of$my$rights$in$ the$gospel.$For$though$I$am$free$with$respect$to$all,$I$have$made$myself$a$slave$to$all,$so$that$I$ might$win$more$of$them.$To$the$Jews$I$became$as$a$Jew,$in$order$to$win$Jews.$To$those$under$the$ law$I$became$as$one$under$the$law$(though$I$myself$am$not$under$the$law)$so$that$I$might$win$ those$under$the$law.$To$those$outside$the$law$I$became$as$one$outside$the$law$(though$I$am$not$ free$from$GodLs$law$but$am$under$ChristLs$law)$so$that$I$might$win$those$outside$the$law.$To$the$ weak$I$became$weak,$so$that$I$might$win$the$weak.$I$have$become$all$things$to$all$people,$that$I$ might$ by$ all$ means$ save$ some.$ I$ do$ it$ all$ for$ the$ sake$ of$ the$ gospel,$ so$ that$ I$ may$ share$ in$ its$ blessings.$ $ Lector:$ The$Word$of$the$Lord.$ People:$Thanks&be&to&God.&
&Psalm&147:&1V11,&20c
$ & The&antiphon&is&sung&twice,&first&by&choir&alone,&and&then&by&choir&and&congregation.& &!
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Antiphon$(sung&by&all)&$
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Cantor:$ Praise$the$LORD!$How$good$it$is$to$sing$praises$to$our$God;$$
$ $ for$God$is$gracious,$and$a$song$of$praise$is$fitting.$$
People:$
The&L
ORD&builds&up&Jerusalem;&&
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& he&gathers&the&outcasts&of&Israel.&&
Cantor:$ The$LORD$heals$the$brokenhearted,$$
$ $ and$binds$up$their$wounds.$$
People:$
The&L
ORD&determines&the&number&of&the&stars;&&
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& he&gives&to&all&of&them&their&names.&&
Cantor:$ Great$is$our$Lord,$and$abundant$in$power;$$ $ $ his$understanding$is$beyond$measure.$$
People:$
The&L
ORD&lifts&up&the&downtrodden;&&
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& he&casts&the&wicked&to&the&ground.&&
Cantor:$ Sing$to$the$LORD$with$thanksgiving;$$
$ $ make$melody$to$our$God$on$the$lyre.$$
People:$
He&covers&the&heavens&with&clouds,&prepares&rain&for&the&earth,&
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& makes&grass&grow&on&the&hills.&&
Cantor:$ He$gives$to$the$animals$their$food,$$ $ $ and$to$the$young$ravens$when$they$cry.$$
People:$
His&delight&is¬&in&the&strength&of&the&horse,&&
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& nor&his&pleasure&in&the&speed&of&a&runner;
$&Cantor:$ but$the$LORD$takes$pleasure$in$those$who$fear$him,$$
$ $ in$those$who$hope$in$his$steadfast$love.$
People:$
Praise&the&L
ORD!
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&Gloria&Patri&
from$‘Magnificat$in$D$major’!
George&Dyson&
(188371964)$& Glory$be$to$the$Father,$and$to$the$Son,$and$to$the$Holy$Ghost;$ As$it$was$in$the$beginning,$is$now$and$ever$shall$be,$world$without$end.$Amen.$ $
!
&Gospel&Lesson
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Mark$1:29739$ $ Lector:$ The$Holy$Gospel$of$our$Lord$Jesus$Christ$according$to$St.$Mark,$ $ chapter$1,$verses$29739:$$ People:$Glory&to&you,&O&Lord.&
$ $ As$soon$as$they$left$the$synagogue,$they$entered$the$house$of$Simon$and$Andrew,$with$James$ and$John.$Now$SimonLs$mother7in7law$was$in$bed$with$a$fever,$and$they$told$him$about$her$at$ once.$He$came$and$took$her$by$the$hand$and$lifted$her$up.$Then$the$fever$left$her,$and$she$began$ to$serve$them.$That$evening,$at$sundown,$they$brought$to$him$all$who$were$sick$or$possessed$ with$demons.$And$the$whole$city$was$gathered$around$the$door.$And$he$cured$many$who$were$ sick$with$various$diseases,$and$cast$out$many$demons;$and$he$would$not$permit$the$demons$to$ speak,$because$they$knew$him.$In$the$morning,$while$it$was$still$very$dark,$he$got$up$and$went$ out$to$a$deserted$place,$and$there$he$prayed.$And$Simon$and$his$companions$hunted$for$him.$ When$they$found$him,$they$said$to$him,$cEveryone$is$searching$for$you.c$He$answered,$cLet$us$go$ on$to$the$neighboring$towns,$so$that$I$may$proclaim$the$message$there$also;$for$that$is$what$I$ came$out$to$do.c$And$he$went$throughout$Galilee,$proclaiming$the$message$in$their$synagogues$ and$casting$out$demons.$ & Lector:$ The$Gospel$of$the$Lord.$ People:$Praise&to&you,&Lord&Christ.&
&Sermon&
“The$Bach$Experience”$ Rev.$Dr.$Robert$Allan$Hill,$Dean$$ $ Dr.$Scott$Allen$Jarrett,$Director$of$Music$
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&Hymn&465&
Holy$Spirit,$Truth$divine&
CANTERBURY$$
Cantata
$ Wie$schön$leuchtet$der$Morgenstern,$BWV$1$ J.&S.&Bach$(168571750)$$
I.$Chorus/Chorale$
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& Wie&schön&leuchtet&der&Morgenstern& How!beautifully!the!morning!star!shines,& & Voll&Gnad&und&Wahrheit&von&dem&Herrn,& full!of!grace!and!truth!from!the!Lord,& & Die&süße&Wurzel&Jesse!& the!sweet!branch!of!Jesse!&
& Du&Sohn&Davids&aus&Jakobs&Stamm,& You,!the!Son!of!David!from!the!root!of!Jacob,& & Mein&König&und&mein&Bräutigam,& my!King!and!my!bridegroom,&
& Hast&mir&mein&Herz&besessen,& have!possessed!my!heart;&
& Lieblich,& loving,&
& Freundlich,& friendly,&
& Schön&und&herrlich,&groß&und&ehrlich,&& beautiful!and!glorious,!great!and!noble,&
& reich&von&Gaben,& rich!with!gifts,&
& Hoch&und&sehr&prächtig&erhaben.& exalted!and!most!magnificently!sublime.&
$ II.$Recitative$(tenor)$ $ $ Du$wahrer$Gottes$und$Marien$Sohn,$ You,&very&son&of&God&and&Mary,$ $ Du$König$derer$Auserwählten,$ You,&king&of&the&chosen&ones,$ $ Wie$süß$ist$uns$dies$Lebenswort,$ how&sweet&is&Your&living&word&to&us,$ $ Nach$dem$die$ersten$Väter$schon$ by&which&our&forefathers&already$ $ So$JahrL$als$Tage$zählten,$ counted&years&as&well&as&days,$ $ Das$Gabriel$mit$Freuden$dort$ that&Gabriel&joyfully$ $ In$Bethlehem$verheißen!$ promised&there&in&Bethlehem!$ $ O$Süßigkeit,$o$Himmelsbrot,$ O&sweetness,&o&bread&of&heaven,$ $ Das$weder$Grab,$Gefahr$noch$Tod$ that&neither&grave,&danger&or&death$ $ Aus$unsern$Herzen$reißen.$ can&wrest&from&our&hearts.$ $ III.$Aria$(soprano)$ $ $ Erfüllet,$ihr$himmlischen$göttlichen$Flammen,$ Fill&utterly,&you&divine&celestial&flames,$ $ Die$nach$euch$verlangende$gläubige$Brust!$ this&faithful&breast&that&longs&for&you!& $ $ $ Die$Seelen$empfinden$die$kräftigsten$Triebe$ $ Our&souls&feel&the&most&powerful&urges$ $ $ Der$brünstige$Liebe$ $ of&burning&love$
$ $ Und$schmecken$auf$Erden$die$himmlische$Lust.$and&taste&on&earth&heavenly&delight.&(da&capo)$
IV.$Recitative$(bass)$ $ $ Ein$irdscher$Glanz,$ein$leiblich$Licht$ An&earthly&flash,&a&corporeal&light$ $ Rührt$meine$Seele$nicht;$ does¬&stir&my&soul;$ $ Ein$Freudenschein$ist$mir$von$Gott$entstanden,$ a&joyful&radiance&has&been&raised&up&for&me&by&God,$ $ Denn$ein$vollkommnes$Gut,$ for&a&perfect&Good,$ $ Des$Heilands$Leib$und$Blut,$ the&body&and&blood&of&the&Savior,$ $ Ist$zur$Erquickung$da.$ is&here&for&refreshment.$ $ So$muß$uns$ja$ Indeed,&we&must&therefore&–&$ $ Der$überreiche$Segen,$ for&this&overwhelming&blessing$ $ Der$uns$von$Ewigkeit$bestimmt$ that&has&been&eternally&destined&for&us$ $ Und$unser$Glaube$zu$sich$nimmt,$ and&takes&our&faith&to&itself&–&$ $ Zum$Dank$und$Preis$bewegen.$ be&moved&to&thanks&and&praise.$ $ V.$Aria$(tenor)$ $ $ Unser$Mund$und$Ton$der$Saiten$ Our&mouths&and&the&tones&of&strings$ $ Sollen$dir$ shall&for&You$ $ Für$und$für$ for&ever&and&ever$ $ Dank$und$Opfer$zubereiten.$ be&ready&in&thanks&and&in&offering.$ $ $ $ $ Herz$und$Sinnen$sind$erhoben,$ $ Heart&and&mind&are&lifted&up,$ $ $ Lebenslang$$ $ lifeTlong$ $ $ Mit$Gesang,$ $ in&song,$
$ $ Großer$König,$dich$zu$loben.$ $ great&King,&to&praise&You.&(da&capo)$
$
VI.$Chorale$
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& Wie&bin&ich&doch&so&herzlich&froh,& How!happy!I!am,&
& Daß&mein&Schatz&ist&das&A&und&O,& that!my!precious!one!is!the!A!and!O,& & Der&Anfange&und&das&Ende;& the!beginning!and!the!end;&
& Er&wird&mich&doch&zu&seinem&Preis& He!will!claim!me!as!his!prize& & Aufnehmen&in&das&Paradeis,& and!take!me!to!Paradise,& & Des&klopf&ich&in&die&Hände.& which!I!will!clasp!in!my!hands.&
& Amen!&& Amen!&
& Amen!& Amen!&
& Komm,&du&schöne&Freudenkrone,&& Come,!you!lovely!crown!of!joy,&
& Bleib&nicht&lange,& do!not!delay,&
& Deiner&wart&ich&mit&Verlangen.& I!await!you!with!longing.&
$
& & Translation:&Pamela&Dellal&
$ Emily$Curtin$Culler,$soprano
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$ Ethan$DePuy,$tenor$
$ Sam$Kreidenweis,$bass$
$ Heidi$Braun7Hill,$violin$
$ Heather$Braun,$violin$
$ Benjamin$Fox,$English$horn$
$ Marsh$Chapel$Choir$and$Collegium$
$ Scott$Allen$Jarrett$
conducting&
$Community&Life&and&Offering&
&At&the&Offertory
&&
Prelude$on$SEELENBRÄUTIGAM$ John&Blackburn$(190271974)$$
!
&Presentation&of&the&Gifts&
(sung&by&all)&
CWM$RHONDDA$& & &
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&Offertory&Prayer&
& Those&wishing&to&attend&Children’s&Ministry&may&exit&the&chapel&during&the&singing&of&the&next&hymn.& &!
&Hymn&529&
How$firm$a$foundation&
FOUNDATION$$
!
&Benediction&
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&Response&
God$be$in$my$head!
arr.&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$mine$end$and$at$my$departing.$ $ $ $ $ $ Old&English&Prayer&from&Sarum$Primer$ & Please&remain&standing&until&the&procession&has&left&the&nave.& &Postlude
$ Lobe$den$Herren$ Johann&Gottfried&Walther$(168471748)$& & The&preachers&are&the&Rev.&Dr.&Robert&Allan&Hill,&Dean&of&the&Chapel,& and&Dr.&Scott&Allen&Jarrett,&Director&of&Music.& The&Marsh&Chapel&Choir&and&Collegium&is&conducted&by&Dr.&Scott&Allen&Jarrett.& The&organist&is&Justin&Thomas&Blackwell.& & & & &
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Violin&I& Viola& Bassoon&
Heidi$Braun7Hill,$concertmaster$ Daniel$Doña$ Jensen$Ling$
Sean$Larkin$ Emily$Rome$ $
Kay$Rooney$Matthews$ $ Horn&
Anna$Griffis$ Cello$ Megan$Marranca$
$ Joshua$Packard$ Elisabeth$Axtell$
Violin&II$ $ $
Heather$Braun$ Contrabass$ Organ$
Julia$Erhard& Bebo$Shiu& Justin$Blackwell&
MaeLynn$Arnold$ $ $
Andrew$Salo$ English&Horn$ Managers/Librarians$
$ Benjamin$Fox$ Kevin$Neel&
$ Elizabeth$England$ Margaret$Weckworth$ $ $ $ $ $
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Scott&Allen&Jarrett,&Conductor& Justin&Thomas&Blackwell,&Associate&Conductor& Joshua&W.&Rohde,&Conducting&Fellow& Margaret&Weckworth&and&Kevin&Neel,&Managers& $ Sopranos& Altos& Amanda$Bierschenk,$Oklahoma$City,$OK$ Ivy$Alphonse7Leja,$Miramar,$FL$ Rosemary$Bucher,$Palmyra,$PA$ Katya$Anoshkin,$Needham,$MA$$ Elizabeth$Crozier,$Boston,$MA$ Candace$Brooks,$Branford,$CT$ *Emily$Curtin$Culler,$Louisville,$KY$ Meredith$Cler,$Ripon,$WI$ Jaime$Guyon,$Brewster,$MA$ *Douglas$Dodson,$Spearfish,$SD$$ Erin$Sanborn,$Lawrence,$MA$ Elizabeth$Eschen,$Natick,$MA$ Kasey$Shultz,$Holden$Village,$WA$ Anna$Kimble,$Boston,$MA$ *Carey$Shunskis,$Upper$Darby,$PA$ Stephanie$Kukolich,$Lexington,$MA$ Sharon$Solomon,$Marietta,$GA$ *Kim$Leeds,$Watertown,$MA$ Isabel$Spence,$Reading,$MA$ Melissa$Lesh,$Doylestown,$PA$ *Jacquelyn$Stucker,$Irmo,$SC$ Kimi$Macdonald,$Londonderry,$NH$ Ileana$Tauscher,$Maplewood,$NJ$ Britt$Simonson,$Okemos,$MI$ Poshie$Lyons$Traften,$Brighton,$MA$ Madeleine$Stout,$Brookline,$MA$ Francisca$Weber,$Whittier,$CA$ Magdelena$Ho$Yan$Tang,$Hong$Kong$ Margaret$Weckworth,$Randleman,$NC$ $ $ $ Tenors& Basses& Benjamin$Daggett,$Jamaica$Plain,$MA$ David$Ames,$Newton$Centre,$MA$ *Ethan$DePuy,$Rochester,$NY$ Benjamin$Coleman,$Bethesda,$MD$ Brett$Kostrzewski,$Brighton,$MA$ Michael$Culler,$Lexington,$KY$ George$Silvis,$III,$Cambridge,$MA$ Daniel$Fallu,$Goffstown,$NH$ Sahil$Solankee,$Cedar$Park,$TX$ Alex$Handin,$Cambridge,$MA$ Nathaniel$Spence,$Durham,$NH$ *Sam$Kreidenweis,$Cincinnati,$OH$ *Patrick$T.$Waters,$Guilford,$CT$ Alec$Long,$Lexington,$MA$ Nathan$Wilgeroth,$Cedar$Park,$TX$ *Dominick$Matsko,$Philipsburg,$PA$ $ Kevin$Neel,$Charlotte,$NC$ $ Steve$Pinner,$Hudson,$MA$ $ Joshua$Rohde,$Rochester,$MN$ $ Christopher$Simon,$Bethesda,$MD$ $ Tim$Sullivan,$Somerville,$MA$ *$Choral$Scholar$ $T
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& 10:40$a.m.$ Intercessory$Silent$Prayer$Group$(Main$Chapel)$
& 11:00&a.m.& Interdenominational&Protestant&Worship&(Main&Chapel)&
& & BACH&Wie!schön!leuchtet!der!Morgenstern,&BWV&1&
$ 11:50$a.m.$ Children’s$Ministry$(Thurman$Room)$ $ 12:00$noon$ Coffee$Hour$(Marsh$Room)$ $ 12:00$noon$ International$Student$Sunday$Luncheon$ & 12:30$p.m.$ Reading$the$Bible$Together$at$Marsh$Chapel$(Thurman$Room)$ $ 6:30$p.m.$ Sunday$Vespers$(Robinson$Chapel)$$ $
MONDAY& 12:15$p.m.$ Monday$Meditation$(Robinson$Chapel)$
$ 6:00$p.m.$ Community$Dinner$(Marsh$Room)$
& 11:00&p.m.& Marsh&Chapel&Broomball&(Walter&Brown&Arena)& $
TUESDAY$ 6:00$p.m.$ International$Fellowship$(Thurman$Room)$ $
WEDNESDAY$ 5:15$p.m.$ Ecumenical$Evening$Prayer$(Main$Chapel)$
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THURSDAY$ 12:00$noon$ Silence$Practice$(Main$Chapel)$
& 12:20$p.m.$ Common$Ground$Communion$(Marsh$Plaza)$
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SATURDAY& 1:00&p.m.& Men’s&Forum:&BU&Basketball&(Agannis&Arena)& $
NEXT&SUNDAY& 9:45$a.m.$ Morning$Study$Group$(Main$Chapel)&
& 10:40$a.m.$ Intercessory$Silent$Prayer$Group$(Main$Chapel)$
$ 11:00$a.m.$ Interdenominational$Protestant$Worship$(Main$Chapel)$ $ 11:50$a.m.$ Children’s$Ministry$(Thurman$Room)$ $ 12:00$noon$ Coffee$Hour$(Marsh$Room)$ & 12:30$p.m.$ Reading$the$Bible$Together$at$Marsh$Chapel$(Thurman$Room)$ $ 6:30$p.m.$ Sunday$Vespers$(Robinson$Chapel)$$ $
Marsh$ Chapel$ is$ pleased$ to$ offer$childcare$ during$ Sunday$ morning$ services.$ Inquiries$ can$ be$ made$in$the$main$office$on$the$lower$level$of$the$building.$
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We$ are$ happy$ to$ provide$free&parking&for&the&Sunday&morning&service$ (11:00$ a.m.)$ in$ the$ lot$ behind$the$College$of$Arts$and$Sciences$(accessible$via$Bay$State$Road).$$
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& Marsh&Chapel&Broomball&Team&~&Tomorrow,&Monday,&February&9&~&11:00&p.m.& Marsh$Chapel$has$fielded$a$broomball$team$and$you$are$invited$to$join!$Broomball$is$the$most$ popular$intramural$athletic$sport$at$BU.$More$than$one$hundred$teams$compete$throughout$the$ spring$semester.$Eligibility$is$limited$to$students,$faculty,$and$staff$with$a$valid$BU$ID.$Spouses$ and$significant$others$are$welcome$to$join$the$team$if$they$meet$the$eligibility$criteria$and$would$ be$ joyfully$ welcomed$ in$ our$ cheering$ section$ regardless$ of$ meeting$ eligibility$ criteria.$ Within$ these$eligibility$requirements,$the$chapel$team$is$open$to$everyone!$The$ schedule$ for$ the$ season$ has$ just$ been$ announced,$ and$ our$first& game& is& tomorrow& night,$ Monday,$February$9,$at$11:00$p.m.$in$Walter$Brown$Arena.$If$you’d$like$to$play,$contact&Soren& Hessler&(shessler@bu.edu)$for$more$information$or$to$sign$up.$The$full$schedule$for$the$Marsh$ Chapel$team$(“Walking$on$Water”)$is:$ $ $ Monday,$February$9$at$11:00$p.m.$ $ Saturday,$February$28$at$7:00$p.m.$ $ Saturday,$March$21$at$9:00$p.m.$ $ Saturday,$April$11$at$1:00$p.m.$ $ Men’s&Forum:&BU&Basketball&~&Saturday,&February&14&~&1:00&p.m.&~&Agannis&Arena& The$men$of$the$chapel$and$community$join$together$every$year$for$an$afternoon$of$fellowship.$ This$year,$they$will$attend$the$BU$basketball$game$on$February$14,$when$the$Terriers$play$Loyola$ University$Maryland.$For$more$information,$contact$Jay$Reeg$at$jayreeg@rcn.com.$ $
RACHMANINOFF&Vespers&~&Saturday,&February&28&~&8:00&p.m.&~&Marsh&Chapel&Nave&
Tickets$ are$ now$ on$ sale$ for$ the$ Marsh$ Chapel$ Choir’s$ upcoming$ performance$ of$ Sergei$ Rachmaninoff’s$AllTNight&Vigil,$Op.$37$(Vespers).$Over$the$past$few$years,$and$especially$during$ the$past$few$months,$you’ve$heard$the$Chapel$Choir$sing$excerpts$of$this$work$during$the$11:00$ a.m.$service$(one$selection$is$upcoming$next$week).$However,$there$is$only&one&chance&to&hear& the&complete&15Vmovement&work,$so$make$plans$to$attend$now!$Tickets$are$$10$for$the$general$ public,$ but$ free$ for$ students$ with$ a$ valid$ ID,$ and$ are$ on$ sale$ downstairs$ in$ the$ Chapel’s$ Main$ Office.$Alternatively,$to$reserve$your$tickets$by$phone,$contact$Kaitlin$Noe$at$617.353.3560.$We$ hope$to$see$you$there!$
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Lenten&Devotions&
For$the$second$year,$the$ministry$staff$of$Marsh$Chapel$offers$a$daily$emailed$Lenten$devotion$as$ a$ series$ from$ Ash$ Wednesday$ until$ Easter$ Sunday.$ Each$ email$ includes$ a$ scripture$ passage,$ reflection,$and$encouragement$for$further$action$or$more$information.$Registration$for$the$Lenten$ devotion$is$available$on$the$Marsh$Chapel$website$beginning$February$18.$For$more$information,$ contact$Jessica$Chicka$(jchicka@bu.edu).$
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$Morning&Study&Group:&Jesus!and!the!Disinherited&~&Sundays&~&9:45&a.m.&~&Thurman&Room& This$semester$the$morning$study$group$journeys$with$Howard$Thurman,$reading$Jesus&and&the& Disinherited.$Please$join$us$for$fellowship$and$conversation;$all$are$welcome.$
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Interdenominational&Protestant&Worship&~&Sundays&~&11:00&a.m.&~&Marsh&Chapel&Nave&
Sunday$ mornings$ at$ Marsh$ Chapel$ are$ interdenominational$ Protestant$ worship$ services$ influenced$by$the$University’s$traditional$Methodist$roots.$Rev.$Dr.$Robert$Allan$Hill,$Dean$of$the$ Chapel,$preaches$and$the$music$is$offered$by$the$Marsh$Chapel$Choir.$Communion$is$served$on$ the$first$Sunday$of$each$month$and$on$Easter$Sunday.$
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Children’s&Ministry&~&Sundays&(excluding&Communion&Sundays)&~&11:50&am&~&Thurman&Room& Marsh$ Chapel$ continues$ to$ offer$ religious$ education$ for$ children.$ Those$ interested$ are$ encouraged$to$leave$the$service$during$the$last$hymn$for$a$time$of$lessons,$crafts,$and$fun$with$ Marsh$Associate$Jaimie$Dingus.$$
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Sunday&Vespers&~&Sundays&~&6:30&p.m.&~&Robinson&Chapel&
This$ less$ formal$ and$ more$ intimate$ service$ provides$ opportunity$ to$ explore$ and$ experience$ a$ variety$ of$ liturgical$ styles$ over$ the$ course$ of$ the$ semester.$ Various$ members$ of$ the$ ministry$ department$staff,$colleagues,$and$friends$of$Marsh$Chapel$provide$leadership$for$each$distinctive$ worship$experience.$Dinner$is$provided$following$each$service.$
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Monday&Meditation&~&Mondays&~&12:15&p.m.&~&Robinson&Chapel&
Breathe$ deeply$ and$ start$ off$ your$ week$ by$ getting$ balanced$ through$ meditation.$ In$ these$ half7 hour$sessions,$we$open$with$a$prayer$for$peace,$join$in$a$guided$meditation$from$a$variety$of$faith$ traditions,$and$meditate$in$a$time$of$silence.$$
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International&Fellowship&~&Tuesdays&~&6:00&–&8:00&p.m.&~&Thurman&Room&
The$International$Fellowship$is$a$group$that$creates$safe,$sacred$spaces$for$fellowship,$relational$ ministry,$ and$ spiritual$ exploration.$ Primarily,$ we$ do$ this$ by$ cooking$ cultural$ foods$ together,$ sharing$ in$ the$ meal,$ and$ discussing$ spirituality$ and$ cultural$ heritage.$ This$ group$ is$ open$ to$ people$of$all$nationalities$and$religions$and$it$thrives$on$diversity$
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Ecumenical&Evening&Prayer&~&Wednesdays&~&5:15&p.m.&~&Marsh&Chapel&Nave&
This$ service$ is$ sponsored$ by$ the$ Episcopal$ Chaplaincy$ and$ offers$ a$ moment$ of$ quiet$ reflection$ and$communion.$
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Common&Ground&Communion&~&Thursdays&~&12:20&p.m.&~&Marsh&Plaza&
This$ public$ service$ of$ Holy$ Communion$ is$ blessedly$ brief,$ and$ the$ sacrament$ is$ available$ to$ passers7by$until$1:00$p.m.$The$service$is$held$weekly$during$the$term$while$classes$are$in$session.$
