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First Sunday in Pentecost
Baptism Sunday – Recognition of Graduating Seniors
PRAYER TIME BEFORE WORSHIP: We are here, O God, to receive our marching orders from you for a new week. We want your perspective on our world, your perspective on how to live our lives, your perspective on the events of our day. Send your Holy Spirit upon us that we may be joined to Christ, follow him as Lord and Savior, and be led to do the things you want us to do. Thank you for the graduating seniors and the children that we baptize this morning. May they be led in your ways. Amen.
PRELUDE “Great is Thy Faithfulness” arr. Bish
“Precious Lord, Take My Hand” arr. Bish
WELCOME, CONCERNS, AND GREETINGS
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 29)
Leader: The voice of the Lord is powerful.
Community: The voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
Leader: The voice of the Lord is heard by those who have ears to hear.
Community: The voice of the Lord can catch us by surprise.
Leader: The voice of the Lord comes through scripture.
Community: The voice of the Lord is heard in music, song and the prayers of the people.
Leader: The voice of the Lord stirs the soul, and leads to daring work on God’s behalf.
All: The voice of the Lord is heard in the community of faith, and all God’s people shout “glory.”
*HYMN SING (All are found in Sing the Faith)
“Creator of Mountains (vs. 1 & 2) No. 2061
“More Like You” No. 2167
“Praise the Lord with the Sound of Trumpet” No. 2020
*UNISON PRAYER OF ADORATION AND INVOCATION
Leader: The word of the Lord.
Community: Thanks be to God.
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UNISON CONFESSION
Confident of your care and mercy, we pray now for ourselves. We are many things to many people, but in your sight, your sons and daughters. Forgive our many sins and shortcomings. Where we have grown lax, encourage us in obedience. Where we have grown hard, restore us in tenderness. Where we have grown confused, renew us in purpose. Where we have offended someone, we would go and put in right today, saying, “I’m sorry.” Surely your arm is not shortened that it cannot save, nor is your grace reserved for only those who deserve it. Your grace is poured out upon all, deserving or not, who seek your face and would live to your glory, through Jesus Christ. Amen.
SILENT CONFESSION & DECLARATION OF PARDON
Leader: O God, whose will is that we be free, and who did give your Son that we
might be delivered from all coercive powers. Make us examples of your
freedom, proclaimers of your freedom and instruments of your freedom.
Community: This we ask through Jesus Christ, who came to set us free, forgive and
restore. Amen.
ANTHEM “I Sought the Lord” Stevenson
Leah Ehrhardt, alto
RECOGNITION OF GRADUATING SENIORS (see insert)
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM William J. Baierl, Elder
Unison Prayer: Ever faithful God, we give thanks that baptism is the sign and seal of our incorporation into Christ. In the water, we participate in Jesus’ Spirit and resurrection, and we rise to newness of life in Christ. Here the Holy Spirit binds us together with the saints who have gone before us and we are held in the faithfulness of God, adopted into the covenant family of the Church, and welcomed as Christ’s own. We pray that Michael Morrison Halapin and Christopher James Rosenthal will grow strong in faith and become faithful disciples. We pray for their parents Richard and Joel Halapin and John and Gail Rosenthal, and ask that you will give them wisdom and understanding in bringing up their children to know and serve Jesus Christ. Amen.
KIDS’ CORNER Frank Stricklen
*HYMN “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine!” No. 341
SERMON Dr. David B. Antonson
*APOSTLE’S CREED
(sung to “Nettleton” tune (Come thou Fount of Every Blessing)
I believe in God Almighty, Father of all things that be,
Maker of the earth and heavens, Keeper of the sky and sea.
I believe in God’s Son, Jesus, now for us both Lord and Christ,
Of the Spirit and of Mary born to bring abundant life.
I believe that Jesus suffered, scourged and scorned and crucified,
Taken from the cross, was buried, true Life there had truly died.
I believe that on the third day Christ was raised up from the grave,
Then ascended to God’s right hand. He will come to judge and save.
I believe in God’s own Spirit, bonding all the saints within
One Church, catholic and holy, where forgiveness frees from sin,
In the body’s resurrection, for the breaking of death’s chain
Gives the life that’s everlasting. This the faith that I have claimed.
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!
Congregation and Organ
*POSTLUDE “Intrada” Ives
*All Who Are Able May Stand *****Ushers May Seat Worshippers
THE LIGHTED CANDLE on the communion table reminds us to pray for peace.
GREETERS: Ruth Hess, Dick Fisher, Dick Krotzer
LAY READER: Cory Marion
ASSISTING ELDER: Ruth Hess
USHERS: Dick Spahr (head usher), John Mathe, Rob Butorac, Ed Wyatt
STEPS OF FAITH: Frank Stricklen
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.
WELCOME TO WORSHIP on this first Sunday in the season of Pentecost. We are people who would walk in the Spirit, be led by the Spirit, pray in the Spirit and be open to the Spirit’s direction.
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 my husband Vic, from Olive Higgins. Flowers are given in loving memory of my mother, Alberta Spring, from Jane and Don Abram and family. Flowers are also given in honor of our loved ones from Peggy and Dave Meister.
WE EXTEND OUR SYMPATHY as a congregation to Sue Caputo and family upon the death of her brother, J. Craig Brungo, Esq., who died on Friday, June 2nd. His service of resurrection was held on Tuesday, June 6th at St. Sebastian Church.
DAVE MEISTER would like to thank everyone for their cards, calls and prayers concerning his recent heart problem. Also, thanks to you for your visits and prayers.
BETTY HAWTHORNE would like to thank the members of Northmont and for all the cards, visits and phone calls as well as the visits from Dave Antonson. They were greatly appreciated. God bless you all.
OUR MEMBER OF SPECIAL CONCERN: Helen Sattler – 301 Rolshouse Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (Personal # 412-364-7791)
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE: June 4th, 10:00 A.M. - 279; SON - 30
FOLLOWING WORSHIP please join us for Lemonade on the Lawn (or in Polley Fellowship Hall if the weather is inclement). The Mission Committee will be our hosts.
STEPHEN MINISTER Alick Kennedy will be making hospital calls this week. If you have a special request, please call him at 724-935-6556.
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: Betty Flower; please be with those in financial need & without medical insurance
TO BE REMEMBERED WITH CARDS AND PRAYERS:
Betty Hawthorne, Pristine Pines, 1600 Georgetown Dr., Sewickley, PA 15145
Ginny Dorow – Wexford House, 9800 Old Perry Highway, Wexford, PA 15090
Morey Buirge, Passavant Hospital
John Behm, discharged
SON Worship Speaker
June 11 Dave Antonson
June 18 Chris Brown (Come meet and hear our new seminary intern who is joining the
staff this fall)
June 25 George Depee
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
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM is being offered this morning to Michael Morrison Halapin, infant son of Richard and Joel Halapin and to Christopher James Rosenthal, son of John and Gail Rosenthal.
WE ARE RECOGNIZING Sarah F. Geist this morning as a recipient of a presidential scholarship to Westminster College. We are handing her a certificate that, in cooperation with the college, states she is entitled to receive $11,000 per year. The college gives up to 150 of these scholarships per year. Information on the Young Presbyterian Scholars program can be found at: www.westminster.edu/yps. For the fall of 2007, congregation nomination forms are due by October 31st and student applications are due November 15th of this year. Congratulations Sarah!
ELDERS ARE REMINDED that there is a special called meeting of session this morning at 11:15 A.M. in the Berean Room to deal with financial issues related to the completion of the church kitchen. Committee motions/information coming to session on June 20th are due in the office this Wednesday.
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 we will have an interview.
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: _____________________
BEACONS’ cookout will be held on Saturday, June 17th at 5:30 PM Saturday, June 17th at Nancy and Woody Mead’s home. Please the call Meads or Spitzs for more information.
LAST CHANCE FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL/JUNIOR CAMP. The registration deadline is this Thursday, June 15 and camp starts June 19. Children who are age 4 and up to rising 5th graders may register. Registration 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).
LOVE KIDS AND HAVE A LITTLE FREE TIME? We could still use a couple of volunteers to just show up and help the kids get from place to place and be cared for at Junior Camp/VBS. All the hard jobs are filled. We just need some shepherds. See Frank Stricklen if you can help out for just one day or all week. Trust me, the smiles and hugs will make it worth your while!
NORTHSIDE COMMON MINISTRIES is in need of additional help to stock shelves in their food pantry on Monday and Thursday mornings 9:00 – 12:00 noon. If you can help during any part of those times, and wish to volunteer, call Renee at the NCM Office 412-323-1163. For further information call Barry Harris at 412-367-3586.
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)
________________________________________________________________
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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.
MAY 2006 DIRECTORIES are now available in the church office today or during normal office hours. We ask for a $1.00 donation to help defray printing costs.
WHO WILL KNOW about my problem if I talk to a Stephen Minister? This is a question many people ask. Confidentiality is the cornerstone of Stephen Ministry. No one knows what is talked about in a caring relationship except for the person him - or herself and the Stephen Minister. If you have a burden you need to share, perhaps a Stephen Minster can help.
PRAY for General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) that begins this coming Friday in the Convention Center in Birmingham, AL. The General Assembly is the highest governing body of our denomination, meets every two years, and represents all 11,500 congregations in the PCUSA. Four people are running for moderator. A major report will be the “Peace, Unity and Purity” report. For daily information you can look at www.pcusa.org.
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH FOR NORTH HILLS FOOD BANK: Month of June – peanut butter and jelly. All items are very much appreciated, especially monetary donations. Checks should be made out to Northmont U. P. Church – memo-North Hills Food Bank.
Small Group/Spiritual Growth Opportunities
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.
EVERY FRIDAY @ 6:30 PM: Family Friendly – Bring the kids! Bill Baierl 412-367-4693
ADULT BIBLE STUDY – 8:45 A.M.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Malawi Room
Isa. 6:1-8, Ps. 29, Rom. 8:12-17, John 3:1-17
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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: Chris Brown (September 2006)
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:
June 11 – June 17, 2006
Sunday, June 11: Rev. 19:4-16
8:45 AM Adult Bible Study
10:00 AM Worship Sanctuary
4:00 PM PLC Meeting Malawi Room
6:00 PM Son Worship Service Sanctuary
6:30 PM AA Fellowship Hall
Monday, June 12: Gal. 4:12-20
1:30 PM Staff Meeting Library
6:30 PM Youth Committee Youth Lounge
7:00 PM Boy Scouts Fellowship Hall
Tuesday, June 13: Gal. 4:21-31
8:30 AM NBC Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, June 14: Matt. 16:1-12
9:30 AM Knitters Malawi Room
6:30 PM Boy Scout Trip Meeting Fellowship Hall
7:00 PM CDPC Meeting Library
7:15 PM Leadership Malawi Room
Pleasant Valley Shelter – Worship
Thursday, June 15: Eccles. 11:1-8
11:00 AM Spirituality & Prayer Berean Room
7:00 PM Facilities Malawi Room
7:00 PM Stewardship Committee Library
Friday, June 16: Psalm 25
9:30 AM Project Linus Malawi Room
7:30 PM Cub Scouts – Summer Camp Meeting Malawi Room
Saturday, June 17: Num. 3:1-13