8169 Perry Highway
|
Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) | ||||||
|
|||||||
Sixth Sunday in Eastertide
Memorial Day Weekend
PRAYER TIME BEFORE WORSHIP: Holy One, it is our joy and privilege to gather in your presence this morning as your sons and daughters. Continue to mold and shape us individually and as a community of faith. Help us to become like tall “trees that are planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither.” Give us the word that we need to hear this morning. Send your Spirit among us and hear the prayers that we offer, for we pray in the strong name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
PRELUDE “Festal Flourish” Jacob
“Andante Religioso” Mendelssohn
WELCOME, CONCERNS, AND GREETINGS
MOMENT FOR PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN – Birthday Offering
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The Lord is my light and my salvation.
Community: Whom shall I fear?
Leader: Almighty God is the stronghold of my life.
Community: Of whom shall I be afraid?
Leader: Though an army encamp against me, my heart will not fear.
Community: To whom shall I turn? God is my strength of my life.
Leader: “Come,” my heart says, “Seek God’s face!”
Community: Your face, Lord do I seek.
Leader: Teach me your way, O God. Lead me on a level path.
All: Wait for the Lord. Be strong, let your heart take courage. Wait for the Lord.
*HYMN “My Country, ’Tis of Thee” No. 561
*UNISON PRAYER OF ADORATION AND INVOCATION
Leader: The word of the Lord.
Community: Thanks be to God.
-2-
UNISON CONFESSION
Some of the most frightening words that your Son spoke were the words, “Not everyone who says to me ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only
the one who does the will of my Father in heaven.” O God, you know all our motives, our thoughts, the things that drive us. You know how easily we spin the truth. We are people who are adept at keeping appearances. We have learned to carefully choose words, lest we offend anyone. You want from us authenticity, a clear ‘yes’ or ‘no’, transparency, single-minded devotion to Christ and his kingdom, an incorruptible spirit, integrity from the inside out. May you never have to say to us, “I never knew you, go away from me…” for we desire more than anything else to abide in your presence and do the things that accomplish your will. Forgive us, renew us and send us forth full of Spirit. Amen.
SILENT CONFESSION & DECLARATION OF PARDON
Leader: Almighty God forgives and pardons sin. He sent his Son to be the sacrifice
for the sins of the world. Jesus Christ was the Righteous One, making
atonement for the unrighteous. In him we are forgiven. Amen.
ANTHEM “O Lord, You Know Me Completely” Hopson
Women’s Choir
Refrain: O Lord, you know me completely, You know my sleeping; you know my waking. You know my every thought . You are acquainted with the secrets of my heart.
I know that your love will be with me; it goes behind me, before me. If I would climb to the tallest peak, or wander through the valley your hand will guide my way; your hand will hold me fast. (refrain).
I know that your love will go with me; it goes behind me, before me. If I should walk through the darkest night, your light will shine around me, Your hand will guide my way, your hand will hold me fast. (refrain).
KIDS’ CORNER Bill Baierl
*HYMN “God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand” No. 262
SERMON “Leaves That Do Not Wither” Dr. David B. Antonson
*UNISON CREED AND GLORIA PATRI No. 579
In the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, God kept his promises. All that we can ever hope for was present in Christ. But the word of God in Christ is not over. God calls us to hope for more than we have yet seen. The hope God gives us is ultimate confidence that supports us when lesser hopes fail us. In Christ God gives hope for a new heaven and earth, certainty of victory over death, assurance of mercy and judgment beyond death. This hope gives us courage for the present struggle. In Christ God gave us a glimpse of the new creation he has already begun and will surely finish. A Declaration of Faith, 1977
RECEIVING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
ORGAN OFFERTORY
*OFFERTORY PRAISE & PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Praise God from whom all blessings flow, praise God all creatures here below. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God above ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! Alleluia!
*HYMN & BENEDICTION “O Beautiful for Spacious Skies” No. 564
*POSTLUDE “O God Beyond All Praising” Cherwien
*All Who Are Able May Stand *****Ushers May Seat Worshippers
THE LIGHTED CANDLE on the communion table reminds us to pray for peace.
GREETERS: Carl Eidenmuller, Ed Scullion, Pat & Dick Krotzer
LAY READER: Dean Frank
ELDER: Larry Wichterman & Helen Traynor
USHERS: Terry Fahrney (head usher), Larry Frye, John Sebastian, Bryan Frye
or Jack Swick (head usher), Jerry Fisher, Ron McClymonds, Howard
Womsley
STEPS OF FAITH: Bill Baierl
NORTHMONT OFFERS a well-equipped nursery that is supervised by permanent staff. All worshippers are welcome to use the nursery for infants and preschoolers for all or a portion of each service. When exiting the front doors of the sanctuary, turn right.
WE WELCOME AND GREET each of you, in the name of Christ, on this Memorial Day weekend. We remember with gratitude all those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and for its freedoms that we enjoy.
VISITORS’ GUIDE
WE ARE GLAD you have chosen to worship with us. We invite visitors to sign the friendship register pad. Look for hospitality greeters wearing nametags. To learn more about Northmont Church:
w Take a visitor packet of information from an usher when they are offered.
w Attend Lemonade on the Lawn after the 10:00 a.m. service.
w Children are welcome in the nursery.
w We invite you to participate in worship and all other programs we offer.
w Check out our website: www.northmontchurch.org
TODAY’S CHANCEL FLOWERS are given in loving memory of Edna, John and Jack Clark from Marge and John Hammer.
WE CONGRATULATE Jeff Guckert and Erica Fassinger who were married at Northmont Church yesterday. Jeff is the son of Robert and Sandy Guckert.
THE SYMPATHY OF THE CONGREGATION goes out to Bill Held upon the death of his brother Wilbur Held, who died on Thursday, May 18th. His service of resurrection was held on Saturday, May 20th.
ELEANOR DUSENBERRY wishes to thank everyone for their get well wishes and cards after her recent surgery.
FROM THE FAMILY OF MARIE PIFER: Please accept the heartfelt thanks from her family for the Christian love and friendship each one of you extended to her and previously to our father, Gerald. They loved being a part of Northmont’s congregation. Though they are both sadly missed by many, we know where they are; together again and with our Lord. Thanks be to God.
OUR MEMBER OF SPECIAL CONCERN: *Suzanne Miller – 4849 Wexford Run Road,
Bradfordwoods, PA 15015 (Daughter of Paul & Virginia Miller) (personal # 724-935-6953)
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE: May 21st, 8:30 – 98; 11:00 – 152, Sun. School – 141; SON - 39
FOLLOWING WORSHIP please join us for Lemonade on the Lawn (or in Polley Fellowship Hall if the weather is inclement). The Reach Out Committee will be our hosts.
STEPHEN MINISTER Kathy Zink will be making hospital calls this week. If you have a special request, please call her at 724-538-5077.
PRAYER REQUEST CARDS are in each pew rack as well as on the table in the back of the church. If you have a prayer request, please fill out the card and place it in the basket on the table in the back of the church and those needs and names will be given to the person giving the morning prayer and will be included that day.
PRAYER REQUESTS: Jenna, Alex Avondo, Don Frick, Morrison Family, Sandy Stollar
TO BE REMEMBERED WITH CARDS AND PRAYERS:
Betty Hawthorne, Pristine Pines, 1600 Georgetown Dr., Sewickley, PA 15145
Dave Meister, discharged
Katelyn Matan, discharged
David Schlag - discharged
Ginny Dorow – Passavant Hospital
OUR MEMBERS IN THE MILITARY – REMEMBER WITH CARDS AND PRAYERS:
SPC Scott, Paul M., HHC 2-70 AR, Bldg. 7227, Box 148, Fort Riley, KS 66442 (Mary Ellen Scott’s grandson)
SGT Ryan W. Hey, C TRP 4-7CAV 2ID, unit # 150237, Camp Hovey, S. Korea, APO AP 96224
(Matt Hey’s nephew)
CPL & Mrs. David Potter, 217 Speer Ct., Camp Pendelton, Stuart Mesa, Ocean Side, CA 92054
(Mary Potter’s son and Bernice Dowling’s grandson)
Fraley, David T., Navy Customs, Battalion Quebec, APO AE 09815 (Betty Fraley’s son)
PFC Roach, Justin, C Co. 1st BN 17th IN Regt., APO AE 09319 – Jason Elizeus’s cousin
SSG Jonathan Falk, A Co. 1-506 2nd Plt., Camp Corregidor, APO AE 09381 – Art & Lois Groweg’s
grandson
SON Worship Speaker
May 28 No service. (Celebrate your loved one’s lives with family)
June 4 Frank Stricklen
June 11 Dave Antonson
WE WELCOME TO OUR SERVICE this morning members of American Legion Post #161. This Wexford-based post is based in the Knights of Columbus Lodge (Veterans Hall) on Swinderman Road. The adjutant is Mr. Christopher S. Thompson, the commander is Mr. J. Richard Hayes and the chaplain is Mr. John Hammer. Following the benediction, we invite you to follow the post members out the center aisle of the church to the front lawn where they will conduct a brief memorial service concluding with playing of the taps by two members of the North Allegheny High School band.
ATTENTION MEN! Come to the NBC (Northmont Brotherhood Club) meeting each Tuesday morning. Starting at 8:30 A.M. – donuts, coffee, and fellowship in the kitchen. We meet at 9:00 A.M. in Polley Fellowship Hall. This week Mike Turzai will be our guest speaker.
PITTSBURGH PRESBYTERY meets this Thursday, June 1st at Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church at 1:00 P.M. Moderating the meeting will be our very own Kip Campbell, moderator for the northern district of the presbytery.
SUNDAY GREETERS NEEDED!! The Deacons are asking members of the congregation to sign-up to be a Sunday morning greeter during the summer at 10:00 A.M. This is a great way to give some time to your church and meet and greet other church members and visitors. It only takes a few minutes before the service! Please fill out the form below and place it in the offering plate and a Deacon will contact you to schedule your date to greet.
Name: _________________________________ Phone: _____________________
DEAR NORTHMONT CONGREGATION, don’t forget, next Sunday, June 4th is Pentecost Sunday, the Birthday of the Church. It is when we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit to the faithful, approximately 50 days after Easter. The paraments in the chancel will be red, and we are asking everyone in the congregation to wear red, also. The Chancel Choir will sing a special Pentecost anthem, and the Northmont Pentecost Band will play, too. In addition, it will be Communion Sunday. Let’s all turn out at 10:00 A.M., wear red, and celebrate the Holy Spirit at Northmont!
THE PENTECOST BAND will rehearse next Sunday morning at 9:00 A.M. in the sanctuary. Please bring your instruments, music and music stands, (if you have one), and be sure to wear RED!!!!
ALL CHURCH PICNIC: Mark your calendar for the all church Picnic on Sunday, June 4th, Devlin Park, 12:30 P.M. Grilled hamburgers and hotdogs, condiments and cold drinks provided. Please bring food to share according to your last name: A-R side dishes or salads (finger food strongly encouraged); S-Z dessert. Food will be served starting at 12:30 P.M. Sponsored by the Christian Education Committee. Hope to see you there!!!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL/JUNIOR CAMP REGISTRATION AVAILABLE! If you have a mailbox at the church, your registration materials are waiting for you in your box. If not, forms are available on the table at the rear of the sanctuary, at the information center, and in the church office. If you have questions, see or call Frank Stricklen or email him at (frankstricklen@northmontchurch.org). Deadline to register is June 15.
NORTH HILLS YOUTH MINISTRY COUNSELING CENTER BOOK SALE: Will be held on Monday June 5 – Saturday, June 10th 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. at Northway Mall. Over 50,000 books sorted into 35 categories. Proceeds go to support the professional counseling, parent education and prevention programs, and tutoring services for individuals, children, teens and families. This helps to ensure that no one will be turned away due to the inability to pay or lack of medical coverage.
BIRTHDAY PICNIC will be held on Tuesday, June 6th at 11:30 A.M. at 1551 Dalton Drive. Please bring a lawn chair and salad to share. This year Judith Shifrin is welcoming us to her lovely home for the Presbyterian Women’s Birthday Picnic. Her residence is easy to get to: Just take Ingomar Road (the Brandt School Road part) up past Ingomar Methodist Church. Just after the church, turn left onto West Ingomar Road, go 4 blocks and make another left onto Nevin, right onto Dalton and it will be the 4th house on the left. Dr. Antonson will lead our service in the beauty of God’s great outdoors and Bill Goff will provide the music as we dedicate the Birthday Offering collected on June 4. Bring a friend if you like—this is a great way to start the summer.
THE PLAY “FOOLS”, a comic fable by Neil Simon, will be performed twice at Hosack School at 7:30 P.M. on June 2nd and 3rd. It is produced by Paragon Studios and directed by church member Debbie Lofreddi. The part of Lenya Zubritsky is played by church member Vickie Dellaquila, the part of Sophia Zubritsky by Emily Dellaquila and the Magistrate of Kulyenchikov is played by Dr. Antonson. Call Paragon Studios for ticket information at 412-367-1121.
This summer, the congregation is invited to request hymns for our Hymn Sing at the beginning of the 10:00 A.M. worship services. Please fill out the form below and place it in the offering plate, or place in the church office. We will try to sing all your favorites!
Yep! I really really want to sing the following hymn(s) this summer.
Hymn name and number, (in The Presbyterian Hymnal or Sing the Faith)
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
BLOOD DRIVE INFORMATION – Please put the date August 6 on your calendar as that is the date for the Deacon’s Annual Blood Drive here at Northmont. If you are a regular blood giver, please try to schedule your giving so that you can join us on this date and help Northmont’s drive. Keep watching the bulletin for sign up dates.
THE MISSION COMMITTEE is happy to announce that $1,050 was collected for Bethlehem Haven for Mother’s Day.
BANNER YEAR IN SUNDAY SCHOOL. Sunday school attendance was up nearly 40% from last year. Thanks for taking part in growing your faith and thanks for trusting us to nurture your children and grandchildren in the faith.
WHAT DO STEPHEN MINISTERS DO? They offer caring Christian friendship and concerned listening to people when they need it most.
Small Group/Spiritual Growth Opportunities
Sunday @ 7:00 PM: Bart Roberts 724-933-6065
Wednesday @ 6:30 PM: Dr. David Antonson 412-364-0105
Friday @ 6:30 PM: Family Friendly – Bring the kids! Bill Baierl 412-367-4693
EVERY SUNDAY
After SON Group: 7:00 P.M. in Northmont Library Contact Bart Roberts (724-933-6065)
EVERY THURSDAY
Spirituality and Prayer Group continues our study of Eugene Peterson’s Christ Plays in 10,000 Faces this Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the Berean Room. Led by Frank Stricklen.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY – 8:45 A.M.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Malawi Room
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26; Psalm 1, 1 John 5:9-13; John 17:6-19
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH FOR NORTH HILLS FOOD BANK: Month of May – Paper products. All items are very much appreciated, especially monetary donations. Checks should be made out to Northmont U. P. Church – memo-North Hills Food Bank.
* * * * *
Pastor: Rev. Dr. David B. Antonson
Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Dr. Stephen L. Polley
Parish Associate Pastors: Rev. Alick Kennedy and Rev. Dr. Robert Forsythe
Organist and Director of Music: C. William Goff
Director of Family Ministries/Contemporary Worship: Frank Stricklen
Youth Director: Sean Kelly
Seminary Intern: Brian Wallace
Office Manager: Linda Allerton
Church Secretary: Rose Dragan
Church Treasurer: Lynn Merriman
Custodians: Colin Baldwin, Jr. and Patty Sopouchak
Northmont Child Development and Preschool Center:
Director: Margot Plant and Assistant Director: Diane Croyle
Calendar For The Week:
Sunday, May 28: Luke 10:17-24
8:45 AM Adult Bible Study Malawi Room
9:30 AM Choir Practice Westminster Room
10:00 AM Worship Sanctuary
4:30 PM Sr. High Bible Study Youth Lounge
6:30 PM AA Fellowship Hall
Monday, May 29: Josh 1:1-9
Office Closed
Tuesday, May 30: Eph. 3:14-21
8:30 AM NBC Fellowship Hall
6:30 PM Jr. High Bible Study Youth Lounge
Wednesday, May 31: Psalm 9
9:30 AM Knitters Malawi Room
Thursday, June 1: Zech 4:1-14
11:00 AM Spirituality & Prayer Berean Room
9:30 AM Project Linus Malawi Room
Saturday, June 3: Ezek. 36:22-27
9:30 AM Reach Out Committee Malawi Room