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WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, April 15, 2007 8:30 & 11:00a
PRAYER TIME BEFORE WORSHIP: God of power and love, the excitement of Easter and the sounds of ‘Hallelujah, Christ is Risen’ have faded. The crowds have returned to their villages and homes. Life is returning to normal. However, we know Lord that life will never be the same again. Christ’s resurrection has unleashed His power and the power of the Spirit in our lives and in our world. Our lives, our world are changed. Allow you power to surge through us, that we may in each moment live as citizens of your Kingdom. Amen.
PRELUDE “The Rejoicing” G.F. Handel
“Allegro Maestoso” G.F. Handel
WELCOME, CONCERNS, AND GREETINGS
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Alleluia, Christ is risen.
Community: He is risen indeed.
Leader: He is the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last.
Community: He is the One who is, who was and who is to come.
Leader: Come let us worship our risen Lord and Savior.
Community: Let us sing His praises and tell of His mighty works to all the
world.
*PROCESSING HYMN “Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna!” No. 104
*PRAYER OF PRAISE (unison)
Almighty God, grant us an ease to breathe deeply in this moment of worship. Make us attentive to the good news; thankful for all of your gifts; open to be surprised by joy and goodness. Give us grace to receive the gifts others offer. Let us be joined with you seeing and serving the Kingdom with a glad heart. In Jesus name. Amen.
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 150 (O.T. Page 583)
Leader: The word of the Lord.
Community: Thanks be to God.
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CONFESSION (unison)
Leader: Almighty God, we acknowledge that we belong to you and that you hold
the keys to death and life.
Community: Yet we have sought to preserve the old ways of living, rather
than embrace the new life you have given us.
Leader: We have disbelieved your Good News even when the signs are all around
us.
Community: Forgive our refusal to trust you. Set us free by your spirit. Fill us
with the new life of Christ, our Risen Lord and Savior.
DECLARATION OF PARDON
Leader: Hear again the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Community: In Christ, with Christ, through Christ we are forgiven and given
abundant grace and mercy. Thanks be to God.
ANTHEM (8:30) “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” traditional
Kids of the Kingdom Choirchimes
KID’S CORNER Anne Linaberger
(After Kids’ Corner Janell Butorac will be taking the children ages 4-10 to Steps of Faith)
*HYMN “Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks” No. 106
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 19:16-22 (O.T. Page 21)
Leader: The word of the Lord.
Community: Thanks be to God.
SERMON “Moving Isn’t Easy” The Rev. Dr. Donald R. Ewing
*CREED AND GLORIA PATRI No. 579
In life and death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit we trust in the one God, whom alone we worship and serve. We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed the reign of God. We trust in God, who in sovereign love created the world good. We trust in the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER (use debts and debtors)
PRESENTING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY ANTHEM (8:30) “Holy, Holy Holy” traditional
Kids of the Kingdom choirchimes
(11:00) “Easter Proclamation” Vivaldi
The Lord is arisen, the Lord is alive! Sing alleluia forever and
ever praise the Lord!
*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 “The Day of Resurrection!” No. 118
*CHARGE & BLESSING
(Are you desiring prayer? If you have a joy, concern or a prayer request, Stephen Ministers are available to pray with you. At the 8:30a service Helen Haberlein and Larry Wichterman; at 11:00a service Judy Ehrhardt and Ed Weaver will be at the front of the sanctuary after the service.)
*POSTLUDE “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing” Willan
*All Who Are Able May Stand
THE LIGHTED CANDLE on the communion table reminds us to pray for peace.
GREETERS 8:30 Carl & Ginny Dorow, Ron Witthohn, Wayde Zeitler
11:00 Rob, Janell, Mark & Bradley Butorac, Jerry Fisher, Alick
Kennedy
ELDERS 8:30 Larry Anderson 11:00 Kip Campbell
LAY READER 8:30 Pat Dosch
USHERS 8:30 Hayes Stover (head usher), Roy Anderson, Bruce Sardon,
Richard Sutter
11:00 Bill H. English (head usher), Karen or Mark Nootbaar, Lisa
Behm
NORTHMONT OFFERS a well-equipped nursery that is supervised by permanent staff. Families 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.
VISITORS’ GUIDE
WE ARE GLAD you have chosen to worship with us. We invite visitors to sign the friendship register pad. To learn more about Northmont Church:
Take a visitor packet located in the back of the sanctuary;
Attend our Fellowship Time after the 11:00a service and
Check out our website: www.northmontchurch.org
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 offering plate. If so requested your prayer will be placed on the prayer chain and shared with the staff.
PREVIOUS PRAYER REQUESTS
Walt Smith, Judy Clark
FOLLOWING WORSHIP please join us for Fellowship Time following the service in Polley Fellowship Hall (lower level) hosted by the Beacons.
CHANCEL FLOWERS are given in loving memory of Lois B. Weaver from Ed Weaver and family. Flowers are also given in loving memory of my mother Stella Lauth, from Helen King Hite.
WE EXTEND OUR SYMPATHY as a congregation to Bill Caswell and family upon the death of Bill’s father, Richard Caswell, who died Tuesday, April 10th. His service of resurrection was held in Wyaluthing, PA.
CONGRATULATIONS TO George and Helen Prentice who are celebrating their 61st wedding anniversary on Monday, April 23rd. Send your best wishes to: 600 Chestnut Lane, Englewood, FL 34223.
STEPHEN MINISTER Val Volkman will be making hospital calls this week. If you have a special request, please call her at 412-635-8141.
PIPER DEADLINE: May 16, 2007 for the Summer Piper! Reminder – have your article mailed to the editor by noon to 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, C/O Jim Bendel, 121 Hilton Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
Bernice Dowling, discharged
Jim Bodfish, Passavant Hospital
Ed Weaver, Passavant Hospital
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 (no cards at this time)
HELP REV. EWING GET TO KNOW US. Please wear your nametag!
2007 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.
REMINDER TO SESSION MEMBERS! Please pick up your agenda for the Session Meeting on Tuesday, April 17 in your mailbox.
CALLING ALL SPECTRUM'S - please join us on today (following the 11:00a service) for brunch at the Taj Mahal, McKnight Rd. Please RSVP by emailing Sherry and Barry at sherryandbarry@gmail.com. We hope you will join us!
THE NORTHSIDE COMMON MINISTRIES FOOD PANTRY continues to need help from its member churches with periodic supplemental food drives to meet the needs of the 500+ families it serves each month. After both services on April 15th and 22nd, grocery bags labeled with needed non-perishable foods will be passed out. Please fill each bag with $5 - $10 of needed foods, and return them to the church library by Sunday, May 6th. The pantry had no canned peas, and little spaghetti this past week. Prior food drives have averaged +/- 1600 pounds. Can we reach a ton of foodstuffs? The Mission Ministry and Northside Common Ministries thank you for all that you do.
ATTENTION MEN! Come to the NBC (Northmont Brotherhood Club) meeting each Tuesday morning. Donuts, coffee, and fellowship in the kitchen at 8:30a. Meeting starts at 9:00a in Polley Fellowship Hall. Join us at our annual spring breakfast. Canine Officer Chuck Bossong will be our guest speaker.
LUNCH BUNCH! This month’s outing is to the Elephant and Castle in Wexford. Join us on Wednesday, April 18 for a fun lunch with friends. Meet in Northmont’s parking lot at 11:30a to carpool up to the restaurant. Please call Betty Harris to let us know you’ll be coming (412) 367-3586.
TRIANGLE GROUP will meet Friday, April 20th for dinner at 6:00p and program by the St. Theresa’s Players. Call 412-364-6244 to make your reservations.
LADIES GOLF! Time to think white ball, sticks and green grass. Our ladies golf group will meet at Gwen Spahr’s home on April 27th at 9:30a for coffee and planning for the new season. It is good fellowship and fun and we have all levels of golfers. We will start playing on May 4th at Lakevue North on Route 8. Call Gwen at 412-364-1850 for additional information. Please join us.
THE SEARCH COMMITTEE for Director of Family Ministries and Contemporary
Worship continues to meet on a regular basis. The members of the search committee are Bill Baierl, Vicky Dellaquila, Nancy Garver, Bart Roberts, and Bruce Sardon. Please continue to pray for our search process.
PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE (PNC) Please continue to pray for members Bill Baierl, Sylvia Campbell, Jean Eckert, Andy Fraley, Bob Koehler, Jessica Molnar, Karen Reckless, Leonard Stewart, Christy Wenger.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The church office is in need of a few volunteers to help stuff the Sunday bulletins on Thursday afternoons at 1:30p in the Library. If interested call the church office at 412-364-0105. This is a fun and easy way to give some of your time to the church!
YOU DON’T GET OUT MUCH – your condition won’t allow it. A Stephen Minister would like to visit, listen, share your opinion and help you discover new ways to cope.
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH FOR NORTH HILLS FOOD BANK – Cereal. All items are very much appreciated, especially monetary donations. Checks should be made out to Northmont U. P. Church – memo-North Hills Food Bank.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY – 9:30a Sunday Malawi Room
NEXT WEEK: Acts 9:1-6 (7-20); Ps. 30; Rev. 5;11-14; John 21:1-19
ADULT TOPICS CLASS Fellowship Hall
TODAY: You will want to be with us as Dr. Ron Schafer, who recently returned from a trip to Egypt and the Middle East, begins a 3 week class on Islam. Currently presenting the same topic at Shadyside Presbyterian Church, Dr. Shafer will be examining the religion’s many facets and a very interesting few weeks can be anticipated.
FOUNDATIONS Led by Rev. Doyle Snyder Berean Room
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.
EVERY SUNDAY
After SON Group: 7:00p in Northmont Library. Contact Bart Roberts (724-933-6065)
EVERY WEDNESDAY
6:00-7:00p A women’s study: “I’m Too Young to be this Old?” led by Kathy Spitz and Liz Hamilton.
6:15-7:15p George and Barb Schweiger are leading a small group Bible study in the Library. The book, “Jesus’ Final Week,” is an 8-week Lenten series. All are welcome.
EVERY THURSDAY
Spirituality and Prayer: Thursday at 11a in the Berean Room.
EVERY FRIDAY @ 6:30p Family Friendly – Bring the kids! Bill Baierl 412-367-4693
ELDERS
Class 2008 |
Class 2009 |
Class 2010 |
Larry Anderson |
Kip Campbell |
Bill Baierl |
Carolyn Pearsall |
Lee Karayusuf |
Betty Fraley |
Bart Roberts |
Larry Wichterman |
Dorothy Phillis |
Judith Shifrin |
Ken Yoest |
Cindy Sardon |
DEACONS
Class 2008 |
Class 2009 |
Class 2010 |
Jerry Fisher |
Peggy Grinager |
Carol Concelman |
Carol Lee |
Pat Krotzer |
Bill McGaffick |
Jack Marko |
Jessica Molnar |
Helen Traynor |
Jeff Morris |
Jeanne Russell |
Tim Zeitler |
John Raphael |
John Russell |
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Joan Shore |
Patty Scullion |
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Christy Wenger |
Marlene Yoest |
* * * * * * Interim Pastor: Rev. Dr. Donald R. Ewing 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
Church Secretary: Rose Dragan Church Treasurer: Lynn Merriman Custodian: Colin Baldwin, Jr. Northmont Child Development and Preschool Center Director: Margot Plant Assistant Director: Jan Moreland
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Week of April 15, 2007
Sunday, April 15 I Peter 2:2-10
8:30a Worship Service
9:30a Sunday School
11:00a Worship Service
6:00p SON Worship Service - Sanc.
Rev. Ewing speaking
6:30p AA - FH
7:00 p PNC – BR
7:00p SON Committee Mtg. - Sanc.
7:00 p PNC - BR
Monday, April 16 John 17:1-11
10:00a Staff Mtg. - Lib.
7:00p Boy Scouts - FH
7:00p Grief Support - BR
Tuesday, April 17 Psalm 66
8:30a NBC - FH
10:00a Northmont Homemakers - MR
7:00p Deacons - Lib.
7:30p Session - MR
Wednesday, April 18 Dan. 2:17-30
9:30a Knitters - MR
4:30p Roots - YL
5:30p Oasis - Kit, FH, BR,
WR, YL, BSR, Lib.
7:00p PNC - MR
7:30p Choir - WR
Thursday, April 19 Luke 3:1-14
11:00a Spirituality & Prayer - BR
11:00a AARP - FH
6:30p Cub Den Mtgs. - FH
7:00p Facilities Committee - Lib.
Friday, April 20 Psalm 23
9:30a Project Linus - MR
3:45p Belles - WR
6:00p Triangles - FH
Saturday, April 21 I John 3:1-10
Sunday, April 22 Rev. 5:11-14
8:30a Worship Service
9:30a Sunday School
11:00a Worship Service
4:00p Jr. High Youth Group - YL
6:00p SON Worship Service - Sanc.
Chris Brown speaking
6:30p AA – FH
7:00p Sr. High - YL
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: 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
