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WORSHIP SERVICE _Sunday, May 13, 2007 8:30a & 11:00a
PRAYER TIME BEFORE WORSHIP: O God, gather me now to be with you as you are with me. Soothe my tiredness; quiet my fretfulness; curb my aimlessness; relieve my compulsiveness; let me be easy for a moment. I pray that you would deepen my wounds into wisdom; shape my weaknesses into compassion; my fear into trust; my guilt into honesty. O God, gather me to be with you as you are with me. Amen
PRELUDE “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” arr. Cherwien
“How Beautiful” (11:00a) Paris
Amanda Joos, flute
WELCOME, CONCERNS, AND GREETINGS
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Let all the peoples praise you, O God, let all the peoples praise
you.
Community: Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you, O God
guide the nations of the earth.
Leader: Let the people praise you, O God, let them lift their voices and
their lives in thanksgiving.
Community: The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, has
blessed us.
All: Let all the earth worship God’s holy name.
*OPENING HYMN “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” No. 464
*PRAYER OF CELEBRATION (unison)
Holy God, hear us as we pray. Take the faltering and stumbling words we say and turn them into songs, that we may give God the praise we want to give. Speak to us as we pray. Bring merciful and forgiving words today from God, so that we will find His peace. Come to us today, telling us anew of the dying and rising of Jesus Christ, that we may discover again the joy of living as disciples. Through Christ our Lord. Amen
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” No. 464
[verse 3 of the first hymn]
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 67 (O.T. Page 529)
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LITANY OF CONFESSION
Leader: God of grace and glory, the wideness of your mercy extends
beyond all we could even imagine.
Community: In kindness you have drawn us to yourself, claiming us
who were far from you as your own beloved people.
Leader: Yet we refuse mercy to those who offend us, to those who differ
from us, to those we deem unlovely or unworthy.
Community: Forgive our rush to judgment; by your spirit cleanse our
hearts, so that we would show mercy to others, even as
we have received mercy. [Moment of silent confession]
DECLARATION OF PARDON
Leader: There is Good News for all of God’s people.
Community: Those who confess, God will bless with forgiveness, joy
and new life. Thanks and praise to God.
ANTHEM “As The Deer” arr. Nystrom
Amanda Joos, flute
Sacrament of Baptism (11:00a) Gerald Mattys, Elder
Opening Scripture
Questions to the Parents and the Congregation
*The Apostle’s Creed (traditional) Page 14 Page 4
Prayer & Baptism
Congregational Blessing
Faithful God, we thank your for this sign and seal of our welcome into the household of faith, and reminder of your promises to us and to our children. Today we welcome as Christ’s own Travis Robert Lamark. We pray that through your Spirit he would grow strong in faith and love of God. We pray for Jodi and Joseph that they continue to be given wisdom as their family grows. Together with all the community, may they grow in wisdom and knowledge of Christ and in service to Him. Amen
Welcome “Baptized in Water” (verse 3) No. 492
KID’S CORNER (11:00a) “We Love” Price
“Jesus Love Me” Bradbury
Kuyimba Choir; Leslie Scheuer, director; Sue Swick, piano
(After Kids’ Corner the children ages 4-10 may go to Steps of Faith)
*HYMN Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” No. 387
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SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Acts 16:9-15 (N.T. Page 136)
Leader: The word of the Lord.
Community: Thanks be to God.
SERMON “There’s Got To Be A Mix-up” The Rev. Dr. Donald R. Ewing
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER (use debts and debtors)
PRESENTING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY ANTHEM “How Beautiful” (8:30a) Paris
Amanda Joos, flute
“Come Let Us Sing Unto the Lord” (11:00a) Kirk
Come let us sing unto the Lord, Praise His name forever! Come before Him with thanksgiving, And be glad in Him with psalms. For He is a great God, and a King above all gods. For He is the Lord our God and we are the people of His pasture. Come let us worship and kneel down before Him, O Come let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. Come let us sing unto the Lord, Praise His name forever!
*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 “Praise the Lord with the Sound of Trumpet” No. 2020
(Found in Sing the Faith)
*CHARGE & BLESSING
*CHOIR RESPONSE (11:00a)
*POSTLUDE “Toccata in Seven” Rutter
*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 Val Volkman and Larry Wichterman; at 11:00a service Diane Goff and Ed Weaver will be at the front of the sanctuary after the service.)
GREETERS |
8:30 |
Chris Chiocchi, Chris Burkinshaw, Gary Allen, Ben Sardon, Dick Margerum, Dave Hawbaker |
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11:00 |
Jim & Dorothy Dickson, Ed Wyatt, Dick Spahr |
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ELDER |
8:30 |
Judy Marshall |
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LAY READERS |
8:30 |
Dick Krotzer |
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11:00 |
Jason Cooper |
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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 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
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, Marie Kowalski, Don Falkner, Ruth White, Teen challenge, Bob Hinkson
FOLLOWING WORSHIP please join us for Fellowship Time following the service in Polley Fellowship Hall (lower level) hosted by Youth Ministry Committee.
CHANCEL FLOWERS are given in honor of our mothers from Cathy and Bob Koehler. Flowers are also given in loving memory of our mothers from Sharon and Bill Walston.
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM is being observed today for Travis Robert Lamark, son of Jodi and Joseph Lamark, brother of Tyler and grandson of Jerry and Donna Mattys. Travis was born on November 22, 2006 in Pittsburgh.
STEPHEN MINISTER Jean Kennedy will be making hospital calls this week. If you have a special request, please call her at 724-935-6556.
PIPER DEADLINE: May 16,2007 for the Summer Piper! Reminder – have your article mailed @ piper@northmontchurch.org by noon. 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
Mary Jane Klein – Cumberland Crossing #216, 9350 Babcock Blvd,
Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (unlisted #)
Bernice Dowling, Kane
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
SESSION MEMBERS ARE REMINDED to pick up the agenda packet in your mailbox for the meeting on Tuesday, May 15.
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.
SUNDAY MAY 20 WILL BE THE LAST SON SERVICE FOR THE SUMMER. The committee will be focusing their efforts on re-evaluating, rejuvenating and renovating the service with the goal of introducing the new improved version in September.
PLEASE JOIN THE SPECTRUMS for our annual PROGRESSIVE DINNER on Saturday, May 19th with the following:3p-5p: Appetizers – Hortons’ - 724-935-1243; 5p-7p: Dinner – Wengers’ - 412-630-9612; 7p-9p: Dessert – Tuckers’ - sherryandbarry@gmail.com
We ask you contribute one of the above dishes to one of the homes. (please call the host you wish to help to let them know what you'll bring). This is a great opportunity to get to know the group and share great fellowship together. If you need directions, please call the hosts.
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.
SUNDAY, MAY 27TH IS PENTECOST, the birthday of the Church. We ask everyone to wear RED! 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, and following the service, there will be a farewell reception for Chris and Eileen.
LONGVUE ACRES GARDEN CLUB will be having its Annual Perennial Plant Sale on Saturday, May 19th between 9:00a and 12:00p. Come early for the best selection.
THE DEACONS ARE SIGNING UP DONORS for their June 3rd Blood Drive. Please stop by the table in the back of the church to sign up or Call Patty Scullion at 412-366-1018. Remember, one donation can save three lives.
WE ARE RENEWING THE TRADITION OF RED GERANIUMS for Pentecost Sunday, (May 27th). The flowers will then be planted on the church grounds. Please enclose a check or cash in a pew envelop marked “Pentecost flowers” and place in the offering plate or mail to the church office.
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________ No. of geraniums @ $3.00 each
Name ________________________________Phone ____________________
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.
YOU CAN’T DRIVE ANYMORE. The church steps are getting to be too much for you. You feel frustrated because you’ve been very independent. A Stephen Minister would like to listen.
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 16:9-15; Ps. 67; Rev. 21:10, 21:22-22:5; John 14:23-29; John 5:1-9
ADULT TOPICS CLASS Fellowship Hall
TODAY: Glenn Sauer from Crisis Center North will talk about the work being done in their mission to empower adult (primarily women) and child victims of domestic violence and cultivate community attitudes and behaviors that help break the cycle of violence. Please join us as the Mission Committee hosts a very interesting and informative class.
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
May 13, 2007
Sunday, May 13 Psalm 117
8:30a Worship Service
9:30a Sunday School
11:00a Worship Service
6:30p AA - FH
Monday, May 14 Jer. 30:1-9
10:00a Staff Mtg. - Lib.
6:30p Youth Committee - YL
7:00p Boy Scouts - FH
7:00p Grief Support - BR
Tuesday, May 15 Col. 1:15-23
8:30a NBC - FH
10:00a Homemakers - MR
7:00p Deacons – Lib.
7:30p Session – MR
Wednesday, May 16 Luke 6:27-38
9:30a Knitters - MR
7:30p Choir – WR
Piper Deadline
Thursday, May 17 Psalm 113
11:00a Spirituality & Prayer – BR
11:00a AARP – FH
7:00p Facilities Management - FH
Friday, May 18 Jer. 31:15-22
9:30a Project Linus - MR
6:00p Triangles – FH
Saturday, May 19 Psalm 23
9:00a Longvue Garden Club Plant Sale -
Parking Lot
Sunday, May 20 Isa. 32:1-8
8:30a Worship Service
9:30a Sunday School
10:00a Special Session Meeting
11:00a Worship Service
6:00p SON Worship Service - Sanc.
6:30p AA - FH
7:00p Mew Member Class - BR
7:00p SON Committee – Sanc.
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
The congregation is honoring the important women in their lives through a Mother’s Day gift to the Bethlehem Haven Women’s Shelter.
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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.