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WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, May 6, 2007 8:30a & 11:00a
PRAYER TIME BEFORE WORSHIP: Lord, I have so few ways to pray, but you have so many ways to answer. Keep me alert to your unpredictable answers, to your unexplainable surprises, and by your grace, make me one of those surprises, for the sake of the One who taught us the surprises of moving mountains, healing touches, wondrous stories, great banquets, first suppers, broken bread, crosses, and resurrections. Amen.
PRELUDE “Lord of the Dance” arr. Wood
“Fairest Lord Jesus” arr. Wood
“Allegretto” (11:00a) Seitz
Haley Raphael, violin
WELCOME, CONCERNS, AND GREETINGS
Moment For Mother’s Day Special Offering Cyndie Greenleaf
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Sing praises the Lord. Sing to God a new song.
Community: May God’s praise be heard in the gathering of the faithful.
Leader: Let all of God’s people exult in glory, let them sing for joy.
Community: Let us praise God’s name with voice and instrument.
Leader: Let all nature resound with God’s praise.
Community: Come, let us worship with joy and enthusiasm, for God is Good.
*OPENING HYMN “I Danced in the Morning” No. 302
*PRAYER OF PRAISE (unison)
Eternal God, today the fresh beauty of your world comes surging back and we are grateful. We want to sing a new song; to find words with which to praise you who are the Giver; to let the ‘Alleluias’ ring. We seek to allow the joy of our faith to burst forth in us and in our world. Keep reminding us that in You all things are made new, and to You belongs all praise and honor. Amen.
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE “I Danced in the Morning” No. 302
[verse 5 of the first hymn]
LITANY OF CONFESSION
Leader: God of love, you call us to love one another, just as Jesus loved us.
Community: You ordain us to be one with each other, even as the Father and
the Son are one.
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Leader: Yet we disown our sisters and brothers; our divisions defame your good
name.
Community: Forgive us in your great mercy. Baptize us anew with your
Spirit of love, with grace to accept those whom you accept, to
love those whom you love, to forgive one another as you have
forgiven us, and to live and work in united witness, through
Jesus Christ, our risen Lord. [Moment of silent confession]
DECLARATION OF PARDON
Leader: The Gospel of Jesus Christ is Good News.
Community: By His life, death and resurrection, we are made one again with
Christ. We are forgiven and given abundant grace and mercy.
ANTHEM “Allegro Moderato” Seitz
Haley Raphael, violin
KID’S CORNER (11:00a) Amy Phelps
(After Kids’ Corner Darleen Noah will be taking the children ages 4-10 to Steps of Faith)
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Acts 11.1-18 (N.T. Page 130)
Leader: The word of the Lord.
Community: Thanks be to God.
SERMON “An Odd Couple” The Rev. Dr. Donald R. Ewing
*CREED AND GLORIA PATRI No. 579
In Jesus true humanity was realized once for all. Jesus lived among his own people and shared their needs, temptations, joys and sorrows. He expressed the love of God in word and deed and became a brother to all kinds of sinful people. His life and teachings brought him into conflict with his people and many rejected him. In giving himself freely for them he took upon himself the judgment under which all people stand convicted. God raise him from the dead, vindicating him as Messiah and Lord. The victim of sin became victor, and won the victory over sin and death for all. The risen Christ is the savior for all. Those joined to him by faith are set right with God and commissioned to server as his reconciling community.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
PRESENTING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS – PRAYER OF DEDICATION
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OFFERTORY ANTHEM “Allegretto” (8:30a) Seitz Haley Raphael, violin
“This Do In Remembrance of Me” (11:00a) Lovelace
Take, eat, this is my body. Drink ye all of it, this is my blood. This do in remembrance of me. How blest are we to whom these words are spoken And who by faith receive this priceless token. His holy body, His blood for us here given He lives in us and claims us for His heaven. Divine this love, it seeks the frail and lonely And bids them to the heavenly feast so boldly. With hungry hearts we come, oh blessed Savior; Refreshed we go, rejoicing in Thy favor. For as often as ye eat this bread And drink this cup Ye do show the Lord’s death till he come. We raise our voices in praise and thanksgiving, Remembering and joyfully singing And waiting, yes waiting till He comes again. Even so come to us, Jesus, Amen!
HOLY COMMUNION
Invitation
Prayer of Thanksgiving & Lord’s Prayer
Distribution of the Bread & Cup
Prayer
*HYMN “When We Are Living” No. 400
*CHARGE & BLESSING
*CHOIR RESPONSE (11:00a)
*POSTLUDE “Allegro” S. Wesley
*All Who Are Able May Stand
(If you have a joy, concern or a prayer request, Stephen Ministers are available to pray with you. At the 8:30a service Judy Marshall and Tom Englert; at 11:00a service Nancy Garver and Ed Weaver will be at the front of the sanctuary after the service.)
GREETERS |
8:30 |
Nancy Huggins, Dick Krotzer, Dave Hawbaker |
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11:00 |
Robert & Margaret Dixon, Ed Weaver, Tom Snaman |
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ELDER |
11:00 |
Judith Shifrin |
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USHERS |
8:30 |
Terry Fahrney (head usher), Larry Frye, John Sebastian, Bryan Frye |
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11:00 |
Jack Swick (head usher), Jerry Fisher, Ron McClymonds, Howard Womsley |
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THE LIGHTED CANDLE on the communion table reminds us to pray for peace.
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
CHILDREN WHO ARE BAPTIZED and are being nurtured in the Christian faith, are welcome to the Lord’s Table.
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 Sue Judt, Dora Collins, Dean Marko
FOLLOWING WORSHIP please join us for Fellowship Time following the service in Polley Fellowship Hall (lower level) hosted by the Confirmation Class.
CHANCEL FLOWERS are given in loving memory of my mother on her birthday from Elaine Peters. Flowers are also given in loving memory of Archie Haberlein from his wife, children and grandchildren.
WE EXTEND OUR SYMPATHY to Cheryl English upon the death of her aunt, Barbara Aldin, who died on Saturday, April 28th in New Holland, PA.
STEPHEN MINISTER Alick Kennedy will be making hospital calls this week. If you have a special request, please call him at 724-935-6556.
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.
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE SUNDAY, MAY 20TH BULLETIN are due in the office on Monday, May 7th. The May 20th bulletin will be assembled early because the office staff will be out of the office attending classes May 15th – May 18th.
TO BE REMEMBERED WITH CARDS AND PRAYERS
Ed Halboth - C/O Jim Bendel, 121 Hilton Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
Doris Jones – 719 Perrytown Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (Personal # 412-367-0427)
Bob Wilson, Passavant Hospital
Mary Lou Platts, Passavant Hospital
Bernice Dowling, Kane Regional
Betty Buirge, 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 Justin Roach, 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
MASN Patrick J. Morland, NBDB Camp Bucca, FPO sAE 09501-1701 – son of Jan
Morland, Assistant Director of Northmont’s Daycare Center
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.
TODAY IS THE DAY for the Pittsburgh Concert Chorale’s salute to music from the movies. Tickets are available at Ingomar United Methodist Church for the 4:00p concert. Adults - $16.00; age 12 and over - $8.00; children age 11 and under - free.
LUNCH BUNCH IS HEADING INTO THE CITY for a great day! On Thursday, May 10 we’re going to tour the Designers’ Show House in Squirrel Hill. The $20 admission fee benefits the Junior League’s project to build playgrounds in underserved areas of the county. We will have lunch at Gillifty’s. Meet in Northmont’s parking lot to carpool at 10:00a. We’ll return during mid-afternoon. Call or e-mail Betty Harris for details and to RSVP (412) 367-3586 or bwharris56@hotmail.com
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER of Northmont Church, or simply want to learn more about the congregation and its mission and ministries, you're invited to attend our next New Member/Inquirer class. The class will meet from 7-9p on Sunday, May 20 & June 3, and at 9a on Sunday June 10, before the 10a service. Please contact Anne Linaberger (412)364-2547 or alinaberger1@comcast.net to RSVP and for more information.
LONELINESS STALKS THE HOUSE. Her things have been given away. Friends say you should go out. “Pull yourself together.” But the hurt won’t stop aching. A Stephen Minister can be with you while time helps to heal the wounds.
SUNDAY, MAY 27TH IS PENTECOST SUNDAY, the birthday of the Church. We ask everyone to wear RED! In addition, our Pentecost Band will play, (anyone wishing to play in this band should contact Bill Goff). This is the final Sunday for our Seminary Intern, Chris Brown, who will deliver the message. Following the service, there will be a farewell reception for Chris and his wife, Eileen, sponsored by the Session. This will also be our first Sunday when we go to one service at 10:00 A.M.
THE EAST LIBERTY FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTER is celebrating its 25th Anniversary by bringing the inspiring jazz/gospel acapella group “take Six” to the Byham Theatre on Friday, June 8th. Before the concert, the Center will host a gala reception at the Renaissance Hotel. It will be an exciting celebration of food and memories of the Center’s growth and current programs. Northmont is one of the 25 churches partnering with the Center to celebrate their anniversary. The reception and concert tickets are $100 per person. The concert ticket is $30 per person. This fundraiser benefits services and programs of whole-person healthcare for underserved residents of the East End. For information see Barry Harris or call 412-361-8265 to purchase tickets.
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.
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH FOR NORTH HILLS FOOD BANK – 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.
ADULT STUDY OPPORTUNITIES – 9:30a Sunday
ADULT BIBLE STUDY Malawi Room
NEXT WEEK: Acts 10:34-43 or Isa. 65:17-25; Ps. 118:1-2, 14-24; 1 Cor. 15:19-26 or Acts 10:34-43; John 20:1-18 or Luke 24:1-12
ADULT TOPICS CLASS Fellowship Hall
TODAY: This week Dr. Ron Barnes and Debbie Kehoe from North Hills Youth Ministry, joined by some of their youth who have personal testimony to offer, will speak on the topic of youth and drugs today. This second class on the subject was to have followed its precursor in March, but was postponed due to the weather. Please join us as we explore this extremely important subject, particularly for those raising kids in our current environment. Older youth (Jr. and Sr. High) are also encouraged to attend.
FOUNDATIONS Led by Rev. Doyle Snyder Berean Room
The class considers the foundations of faith, such as the Bible, theology and related matters as they arise. Welcome.
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EVERY SUNDAY
After SON Group: 7:00p in Northmont Library. Contact Bart Roberts (724-933-6065)
EVERY WEDNESDAY
6:15p-7:15p George and Barb Schweiger are leading a small group Bible study in the Library. Join us for a seven-week study on Heaven. Contact George & Barb at 724-935-4941.
EVERY THURSDAY
Spirituality and Prayer: Thursday at 11:00a in the Berean Room.
EVERY FRIDAY @ 6:30p Family Friendly – Bring the kids! Bill Baierl 412-367-4693
HELP THE DEACONS WITH MILITARY CARE PACKAGES
The Deacons are gathering items to send to our military personnel. On the second Sunday of each month, collection boxes will be at the tower entrance and in the library. We would like to have any names and addresses of military men and women that you might know who would like to receive our care packages.
Please keep the items small as these are easier to package. If you would like to donate money toward the sending of the packages you could do that also. Every little bit helps!
ITEMS NEEDED:
Chapstick Tuna Fish packs Nerf footballs Squirt guns Snack bags (pretzels, chips) Baby wipes Toothpaste Non-Aerosol Deodorant Band Aids Hard candy, mints Beef jerky Nuts |
Off Bug Spray Gold Bond Foot Powder Playing cards Frisbees Vaseline Intensive Care Crème Giant ziplock bags Toothbrushes Cort-Aide Powdered drinks Envelopes Note pads |
Cereal Bars Sunscreen Dominos Tootsie Rolls Soft toilet paper Shampoo Benedryl tablets Magazines Disposable cameras Gum Pens, pencils
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If you would also like to send small toys for the men and women to hand out to the Iraqi children there, that would be good also. You may want to add a note or card in the packages as well. Children may want to draw them a picture. Any way that we can encourage these fine men and women who are giving so much for our safety is greatly appreciated.
Week of May 6, 2007
Sunday, May 6 Isa. 32:1-8 8:30a Worship Service. 9:30a Sunday School 11:00a Worship Service 4:00p Jr. High Youth Group - YL 4:00p PLC Meeting - MR 6:00p SON Worship Service - Sanc. Chris Brown speaking 6:30p AA - FH 7:00p Sr. High - YL
Monday, May 7 Luke 7:36-50 9:30a PW Board Meeting - MR 10:00a Staff Mtg. - Lib. 7:00p Christian Education Com. - BSR 7:00p Boy Scouts - FH 7:00p Grief Support - BR
Tuesday, May 8 Rom. 12:1-21 8:30a NBC - FH 9:30a Sarah Circle - MR 6:30p Staff Relations Committee - Mtg. - BR 7:30p Esther Circle - MR 7:30p Boy Scout Committee Mtg. - FH
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Wednesday, May 9 Jer. 32:36-44 9:30a Knitters - MR 6:30p Transition Team - BR 7:00p Stewardship Committee - MR 7:15p Leadership Committee Mtg. - Lib. 7:30p Choir - WR Pleasant Valley Shelter - Beacons
Thursday, May 10 Psalm 68 11:00a Spirituality & Prayer - BR 6:00p Belle Banquet - Fresco's 7:15p Stephen Ministry - BR
Friday, May 11 Deut. 31:30-32:14
Saturday, May 12 Luke 9:1-17 Flower pick up
Sunday, May 13 Matt. 13:24-34a 8:30a Worship Service. 9:30a Sunday School 11:00a Worship Service 6:00p No SON Worship service 6:30p AA - FH
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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
ELDERS
CLASS – 2008 Larry Anderson Carolyn Pearsall Bart Roberts Judith Shifrin |
CLASS – 2009 Kip Campbell Lee Karayusuf Larry Wichterman Ken Yoest |
CLASS – 2010 Bill Baierl Betty Fraley Dorothy Phillis Cindy Sardon |
DEACONS
CLASS – 2008 Jerry Fisher Carol Lee Jack Marko Jeff Morris John Raphael Joan Shore Christy Wenger |
CLASS – 2009 Peggy Grinager Pat Krotzer Jessica Molnar Jeanne Russell John Russell Patty Scullion Marlene Yoest |
CLASS – 2010 Carol Concelman Bill McGaffick Helen Traynor Tim Zeitler |
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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
Office Manager: Linda Allerton
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
Global Mission Partnerships with:
Our Mission Family currently serving in the Middle East
Michael & Rachel Weller Family serving in Ethiopia
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Current announcements, bulletins, Piper monthly newsletters, church group information, and the up-to-date church calendar can be found online at www.northmontchurch.org.