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Third Sunday in Epiphany
WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, January 21, 2007 8:30 & 11:00 A.M.
PRAYER TIME BEFORE WORSHIP: Gracious and loving God, our desire is that our worship this morning be Spirit-led and Your voice speaking to us. All week we have heard messages from the media and culture about what to buy and how to live a fulfilled life, but what we really want to hear is what You have to say to us. May the hymns of the morning, the prayers, the spoken word, the scripture readings, and the anthems challenge us, helping us to take a bold step of faith so that we can see this world and all our responsibilities from Your viewpoint. Through Jesus Christ. Amen.
PRELUDE “Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now” Walther
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” Milford
A WORD FROM THE TRANSITION TEAM Judith Shifrin
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 91)
Leader: Where do we see God’s handiwork?
Community: How clearly the sky reveals God’s glory! It shows what God has done.
Leader: God makes a home in the sky for the sun – it comes out in the morning, like an athlete eager to run a race.
Community: Looking to the heavens, no speech or words are used, you just see the glory of God before you.
Leader: Where else do we come close to God?
Community: The law of the Lord gives new strength, and gives wisdom to those who lack it.
All: In creation and in your law, O God, we see and hear you at work. May our words and our thoughts be acceptable to you, our refuge and redeemer!
*HYMN “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” No 263
*PRAYER OF ADORATION AND INVOCATION
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UNISON CONFESSION
O God of light, we have just come through another Christmas. The carols still ring in our ears. We heard those words, “the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness – on them light has shined.” We freely admit that our lives are a mix of light and darkness. There are times when your light lit up our life and the way ahead was clear, and the Light that is Jesus Christ shone through us for all to see. But there have been other times when our dark side was seen, felt and heard. Those closest to us have sometimes found us hard to live with, doubt reigned unchecked and we could only see the worst in others. O God, who came to bring the light of your son Jesus Christ into all the world, so that our lives would be filled with light, forgive us when we have not been a light to others. Erase the darkness in us, expose the gloom and drive away the shadows so that our whole lives might be filled with your light, through Jesus Christ. Amen.
SILENT CONFESSION AND DECLARATION OF PARDON
Leader: You have been raised with Christ, thus seek the things that are above. Set
your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. You
have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Live the new life,
forgiven and set free.
Community: In Jesus Christ our lives are made new, we no longer have to be slaves
to sin but followers of righteousness. Amen.
ANTHEM “His Eye is on the Sparrow” arr. Schrader
Jeannie Schott, flute
KID’S CORNER Dr. David B. Antonson
(After Kids Corner, Janell Butorac will be taking the children ages 4-7 to Steps of Faith)
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING I Corinthians 12:12-31a (N.T. Page 174)
Leader: The word of the Lord.
Community: Thanks be to God.
*HYMN “Fairest Lord Jesus” No. 306
SERMON “Remember, You Are The Body of Christ!” The Rev. Alick Kennedy
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH & GLORIA PATRI No. 579
Across the centuries since the church was founded, the Holy Spirit has formed and identified it. We recognize the true church of Jesus Christ wherever the work of the
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Spirit is evident: in preaching and sacraments, in the new life and continuous growth of believers, in the sharing of spiritual gifts and material things, in mission and service to the world. The boundaries of the church are not clearly known to us, but God knows those who are his…Living as the body of Christ in the world, it is part of our discipline to live in simplicity, avoiding greed and luxury that threaten our neighbor’s survival. We are obligated to speak the truth in love, to listen with patience and openness, to love our enemies, to accept the risk and pain which love involves. A Declaration of Faith, 1977
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER
RECEIVING OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY ANTHEM (8:30) “Into My Heart, Lord Jesus” arr. Schrader
Jeannie Schott, flute
(11:00) “Go Into the World” Sleeth
Go ye into the world and make disciples of all the nation, Go ye into the world and I will be with you there! Go ye into the world and take the Gospel to all the people,
Go ye into the world and I will be with you there! I am the vine, you are the branches, ever the fruit to bear; I am the light, you the reflection everywhere. Go ye into the world and tell the story to all believers, Go ye into the world and I will be with you there!
*OFFERTORY PRAISE (Sung to the tune of “All Creatures of Our God and King”)
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!
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN “Earth and All Stars” No. 458
*BENEDICTION AND RESPONSE
(Are you in need of prayer? If you have a joy, or a concern, or a prayer request and would like to speak to a Stephen Minister, at the 8:30 A.M. service – Marian Brown and Larry Wichterman and at 11:00 A.M. service Judy Antonson and Tom Snaman will be at the front of the sanctuary after the service.)
POSTLUDE “Rigaudon” Campra
*All Who Are Able May Stand *****Ushers May Seat Worshippers
THE LIGHTED CANDLE on the communion table reminds us to pray for peace.
GREETERS: 8:30 Ed Scullion, Rufus Wysor, Jane Abram
11:00 Bill Combs, Dick Spahr, Betty & Barry Harris
LAY READERS: 8:30 Betty Fraley
11:00 Pat Kelly
USHERS: 8:30 Terry Fahrney (head usher), Larry Frye, John Sebastian, Bryan Frye
11:00 Jack Swick (head usher), Jerry Fisher, Ron McClymonds, Howard
Womsley
STEPS OF FAITH: Janell Butorac
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.
*Please turn off your cell phones and pagers.
A WARM WELCOME TO EVERYONE on this third Sunday in Epiphany! As brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ we seek to grow in our faith, our understanding of God’s ways and in unity with one another.
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 Fellowship Time after the 11:00 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
FOLLOWING WORSHIP please join us for Fellowship Time following the service in Polley Fellowship Hall hosted by the Stewardship & Finance Committee.
CHANCEL FLOWERS are given in loving memory of Margaret Ehrhardt from Bruce and Judy Ehrhardt.
CONGRATULATIONS to “Mac” and Elaine McCartney on their 50th wedding anniversary on January 26, 2007.
OUR MEMBER OF SPECIAL CONCERN: Martha Ackerman – Room D-8, North Hills Health and Rehabilitation, 194 Swinderman Road, Wexford, PA 15090 (Main # 724-935-3781) (Personal # 724-940-3714)
WORSHIP ATTENDANCE: Jan 14: 8:30 - 97, 11:00 - 225, Sunday School - 82
STEPHEN MINISTER Tom Englert will be making hospital calls this week. If you have a special request, please call him at 412-366-2807.
OUR STEPHEN MINISTRY program has placed blue and white cards in each pew rack entitled “A Great Way You Can Help a Hurting Friend.” Please read this card.
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: Elaine Peters, Aunt Patty, Eric Walters, Morrison Family, Christopher Kersting
SON Worship Speaker
Jan. 21 Chris Brown
Jan. 28 No SON due to the Congregational meeting
PIPER DEADLINE: February 9, 2007 is the deadline for the March Piper! Reminder – have your article mailed to the editor by noon! piper@northmontchurch.org Please send your articles by e-mail if possible! The church office is not responsible for submitting your article. Please find someone in your group to e-mail your article to the editor. Your article should be sent as an attachment.
TO BE REMEMBERED WITH CARDS AND PRAYERS:
Ed Halboth, The Rehab & Nursing Ctr. at Greater Pgh., 890 Weatherwood Lane,
Greensburg, PA 15601
Grace Garver, North Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center
Bob Forsythe, Cranberry Place, Room. #107, 5 St. Francis Way, Cranberry Twp., PA 16066
Betty Hawthorne, Grace Manor, 9565 Babcock Blvd., Allison Park, PA 15101
OUR MEMBERS IN THE MILITARY – REMEMBER WITH CARDS AND PRAYERS:
CPL & Mrs. David Potter, 217 Speer Ct., Camp Pendelton, Stuart Mesa, Ocean Side, CA 92054
(Mary Potter’s son and Bernice Dowling’s grandson)
PFC Roach, Justin, C Co. 1st BN 17th IN Regt., Camp Taji, Unit Number 50102, APO AE 09378 –
Jason Elizeus’s cousin
SSG Jonathan Falk, A Co. 1-506 2nd Plt., Camp Corregidor, APO AE 09381 – Art & Lois Groweg’s
Grandson
Sgt. Glen P. Archey, HHT 2-17 CAV (S3), 101st ABN Div., APO AE 09335 – nephew of Ed & Pat
Scullion (prayers only until further notice)
CPL Vaile, Chris, CLB/5 MT 2nd PLT. 73002, FPO AE 09509-3002 (friend of David & Reese Potter’s)
WE WELCOME TO OUR PULPIT this morning the Rev. Alick Kennedy. Alick and his wife Jean are Stephen Ministers at Northmont and Jean is a member. Alick is a graduate of Bloomfield College and Princeton Theological Seminary. Rev. Kennedy has served in churches in Middlesex and Clinton, NJ and most recently he has served as pastor of Heritage Presbyterian Church in Franklin Park for 16 years.
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 Lisa DeCarlis will speak about the North Hills Youth Ministry.
LONGVUE GARDEN CLUB will be meeting Tuesday evening, January 23rd at 7:00 P.M. at Northmont United Presbyterian Church, 8169 Perry Highway, McCandless. Elise Smith will present a program called “Assessing Your Landscape.” She has been active in lecturing and teaching landscape design and was awarded The Garden Club of America Horticulture Award for Zone V. Our programs are open to all interested gardeners.
WE ARE GIVING THE CALL for the annual congregational meeting. It will be held on Sunday, January 28, 2007 at approximately 11:00 A.M. following the one worship service at 10:00 A.M. in the Sanctuary. Reports will include the annual election of officers, review of the 2007 session-approved budget, a report from our Reach Out Committee, a report from our Transition Team and a vote to dissolve the ties between the congregation and Dr. Antonson. If the Nominating Committee is ready, it will present a slate of nominees for the pastor Nominating committee; if it is not ready, it will give a report.
CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN DURING THE CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: Lunch will be provided for the children during the Congregational Meeting for those children attending. To help with planning we need to know how many children will attend the childcare. Please fill out the tear off below and place it in the offering plate.
Yes, I would like to have childcare for my child/children during the congregational meeting.
Name _________________________________ Number of children attending ___________
A NEW MEMBER/INQUIRER’S CLASS begins on Sunday, February 4th at 7:00 P.M. in the Berean Room. This three-week class also meets on February 11th at the same time, but on the final Sunday, February 18th the class meets at 9:45 A.M. At the final class the Session will receive new members into active membership, they will be recognized at the 11:00 A.M. service and reception will be given in their honor at noon in Polley Fellowship Hall.
LAST CHANCE TO PLACE YOUR ORDER for fresh Florida citrus fruit is Tuesday, February 6, 2007. Help Northmont support the mission of North Hills Community Outreach by placing your citrus order. Give your order form to the church office. Last year NHCO made a difference in the lives of 6,283 local families with compassionate, effective and immediate services.
WINTER FROLIC: The Deacons invite everyone to join them at the North Park Skating Rink, (2nd Floor) on Sunday, February 11, from 1:00 - 5:00 P.M. for the Winter Frolic. Bring some cards, or a board game and a dish to share: A-G: Dessert, H-R: Appetizer (no bags of chips, please), S-Z: Salad. Skating will be available for those who wish and yummy soup and sandwiches.
OPENINGS ON MISSION TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS: Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church is organizing two trips to New Orleans where they will be staying at area churches and doing blitz builds on a number of already gutted homes. Hosanna Industries will be joining them on the first trip scheduled for March 17-24, 2007, with the second trip planned for March 31-April 7, 2007. They still have space available on both trips, the cost of which is projected to be $450. If anyone is interested, please contact Sharon Lee at slee1214@yahoo.com or 412-963-0410. If anyone is interested in this opportunity please contact the above references and Ken Yoest 412-366-0019; missionstuff@comcast.net
WE WANT TO THANK everyone who was involved in all five performances of the successful musical “Children of Eden,” especially Deborah Loffredi, director. Our Committee on Drama, chaired by Dave Sartori, and all the good folks from Paragon Studios who put together a most successful musical. Each performance was full or nearly full and was a great outreach into our community.
TIRED. The day-in, day-out routine of caring for her family is finally getting you down. And she isn’t getting any better. You’re exhausted. You need someone to care for you. A Stephen Minister can be that person.
DR. & MRS. ANTONSON are leading a tour to Italy called “Highlights Of Italy.” The dates are March 19-29, 2007. Brochures are in the office.
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH FOR NORTH HILLS FOOD BANK: Month of January – 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.
Small Group/Spiritual Growth Opportunities
EVERY SUNDAY
After SON Group: 7:00 P.M. in Northmont Library. Contact Bart Roberts (724-933-6065)
EVERY WEDNESDAY
6:00 -7:00 PM A women’s study: “I’m Too Young to be this Old?” led by Kathy Spitz and Liz Hamilton.
6:00 – 7:00 PM Dr. Antonson is leading a small group Bible study in the Library. The book is “Parables” by John White.
EVERY THURSDAY
Spirituality and Prayer: Exploring the Way: An Introduction to Spirituality (Exercise in Spirituality) Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Berean Room. Led by Alick Kennedy.
EVERY FRIDAY @ 6:30 PM: Family Friendly – Bring the kids! Bill Baierl 412-367-4693
ADULT BIBLE STUDY – 9:30 A.M.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY: Malawi Room
NEXT WEEK: Jer. 1:4-10; Ps. 71:1-6; 1 Cor. 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30
ADULT TOPICS CLASS: Fellowship Hall
TODAY: This week, we’ll be discussing Gambling in Pittsburgh – Vice or Virtue? Please join us for a stimulating consideration of this controversial topic.
FOUNDATIONS: Led by Rev. Doyle Snyder Berean Room
The class returns to its regular schedule today at 9:45 A.M. We are considering how the Bible came to be and will soon look at introductions to each of the 66 books of Holy Scripture, which is our truly fascinating and very helpful treasure. Welcome.
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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
Youth Director: Sean Kelly
Seminary Intern: Chris Brown
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: Jan Moreland
Global Mission Partnerships with:
Our Mission Family currently serving in the Middle East
Michael & Rachel Weller Family serving in Ethiopia
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Week of January 21, 2007
Sunday, Jan. 21
8:30a Worship
11:00a Worship
4:00p Jr. High - FH
6:00p SON Worship
6:30p AA - FH
7:00p Sr. High - YL
John 4:27-42
Monday, Jan. 22
1:30p Staff Mtg. - Lib.
7:00p Boy Scouts - FH
Gal. 2:1-10
Tuesday, Jan. 23
8:30a NBC - FH
6:30p Longvue Garden Club - FH
Heb. 8:1-13
Wednesday, Jan. 24
9:30a Knitters - MR
4:30p Roots - YL
5:30p Oasis - Kit., FH, MR,
BR, WR, YL, BSR, Lib.
6:30p Transition Team - MR
7:00p Choir - WR
Psalm 99
Thursday, Jan. 25
10:45a Spirituality/Prayer - BR
5:00p Vision Screening - FH
7:15p Stephen Ministry - BR
Gen. 16:1-14
Friday, Jan. 26
3:45p Belles - WR
Heb. 10:1-10
Saturday, Jan. 27
9:00a Pinewood Derby - FH
6:00p Dr. Antonson's Party - Chadwick
John 6:1-15
For the latest information, see www.my.calendars.net/northmontchurch. Contact Linda Allerton at (412) 364-0105 to add entries to church calendar. Meeting locations noted in weekly calendar view below: FH = Fellowship Hall, SANC = Sanctuary, LIB = Library, KIT = Kitchen, MR = Malawi Room, BR = Berean Room, YL = Youth Lounge, WR = Westminster Room, PS = Pastor’s Study, BSR = Bible Study Room