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WORSHIP SERVICE Sunday, May 20, 2007 8:30a & 11:00a
PRAYER TIME BEFORE WORSHIP Teach me your ways, Lord, that I may be open to the same Spirit who moved over the face of the waters in creation, and moves over the chaos of this time to fashion a Kingdom. Make me aware of the miracles of life, and of the unfathomable mystery of amazing grace in which I am kept. Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may praise you. Amen
PRELUDE “Amazing Grace” arr. Cherwien
“Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee” arr. Diemer
“In Christ There Is No East or West/Breath On Me, Breath of God” (11:00a) arr. Albrecht
Jeannie Schott, flute
WELCOME, CONCERNS, AND GREETINGS
Moment for East Liberty Family Health Care Center Barry Harris
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: God rules over all creation; let the earth rejoice.
Community: Let the heavens proclaim God’s righteousness, and let all the
people behold God’s glory.
Leader: For God is most high over all the earth, and most to be exalted.
Community: Let us rejoice in the Lord, and give thanks to God’s holy name.
Let our worship be filled with joy and celebration. Thanks be to
God.
*OPENING HYMN “All Things Bright and Beautiful” No. 267
*PRAYER OF PRAISE (unison)
Mighty God, we lift up our hearts to you for your love to us. Take our lives, our work and our leisure, the ordinary things of life and the special things, the sadness and the joy we know and have known. Accept, we pray, our praise and thanksgiving as we offer our very selves to you in worship and adoration. Amen
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE [verse 4 of the first hymn]
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 97 (O.T. Page 551)
Leader: The word of the Lord.
Community: Thanks be to God.
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LITANY OF CONFESSION
Leader: Holy Creator and Judge of all, you made us to enjoy open fellowship with
you and with one another.
Community: As the Son and the Father are one, so we are created to live
together in perfect unity.
Leader: Yet, we have rebelled against your authority and have turned against one
another.
Community: In mercy, forgive us, and spare us our due judgment. Fill us
anew with your Spirit, that we would richly manifest your rule of
righteousness, peace and joy.
Leader: Enable us to walk rightly before you, in loving unity with one another.
[Moment of silent confession]
DECLARATION OF PARDON
Leader: Hear the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Community: In Christ, through Christ, with Christ we are forgiven and given
new life and peace. Praise God for His gift of forgiveness.
ANTHEM “Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service” arr. Albrecht
Jeannie Schott, flute
PRESENTING OUR 2006-2007 CONFIRMATION CLASS (11:00a)
KID’S CORNER 11:00a Rev. Don Ewing
(After Kids’ Corner Tracie Fisher will be taking the children ages 4-10 to Steps of Faith)
*HYMN “More Like You” No. 2167
(Found in Sing the Faith)
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING
Leader: The word of the Lord.
Community: Thanks be to God.
SERMON 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,
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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 & THE LORD’S PRAYER (use debts and debtors)
PRESENTING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY ANTHEM
“In Christ There is No East or West/Breath On Me Breath of God” (8:30a)
Jeannie Schott, flute
“Borning Cry” (11:00a) Yivisaker
Jeannie Schott, flute
I was there to hear your borning cry, I’ll be there when you are old. I rejoiced the day you were baptized, to see your life unfold. I was there when you were but a child, with a faith to suit you well; in a blaze of light you wandered off to find where demons dwell. When you heard the wonder of the Word I was there to cheer you on; you were raised to praise the living Lord, to whom you now belong. If you find someone to share your time and you join your hearts as one, I’ll be there to make your verses rhyme from dusk ‘til rising sun. In the middle ages of your life, not too old, no longer young, I’ll be there to guide you through the night, complete what I’ve begun. When the evening gently closes in and you shut your weary eyes, I’ll be there as I have always been with just one more surprise. I was there to hear your borning cry…..
*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 “Here I Am, Lord” No. 525
*CHARGE & BLESSING
*CHOIR RESPONSE (11:00a)
*POSTLUDE “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past” arr. Fleischer
*All Who Are Able May Stand
(If you have a joy or concern, Stephen Ministers are available to pray with you. At the 8:30a service Helen Haberlein and George Depee; at 11:00a service Judy Ehrhardt and Tom Snaman will be at the front of the sanctuary after the service.)
GREETERS |
8:30 |
Ed Wyatt, Dick Spahr, Don Richards, Don Tanner |
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11:00 |
Sarah Ditka, Bob Platts, Roy Anderson |
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ELDER |
11:00 |
Larry Wichterman |
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LAY READERS |
8:30 |
Jean Stultz |
11:00 |
Emily 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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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
THE CANDLE on the communion table reminds us to pray for peace.
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.
FOLLOWING WORSHIP please join us for a reception honoring our Confirmation Class in Polley Fellowship Hall (lower level) hosted by the Deacons.
CHANCEL FLOWERS are given in loving memory of Arlene Russell from John and Jeanne Russell.
NEXT SUNDAY 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. By the way, next Sunday we begin our summer worship schedule with one service at 10:00a.
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.
STEPHEN MINISTER Ed Weaver will be making hospital calls this week. If you have a special request, please call him at 412-364-6197.
TO BE REMEMBERED WITH CARDS AND PRAYERS
Ed Halboth - C/O Jim Bendel, 121 Hilton Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
Helen Miladin – Masonic Village at Sewickley, 1013 Masonic Drive, Sewickley, PA
15143 (Personal # 412-749-3537) (Main # 412-741-1400)
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 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
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 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.
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 tonight and June 3 from 7-9p and at 9a on Sunday June 10, before the 10a service. Contact Anne Linaberger (412)364-2547 or alinaberger1@comcast.net to RSVP and for more information.
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.
THE BILLS ARE MOUNTING UP. If you don’t find some way to relieve the pressure, you’re afraid you’ll explode. At a time like this you need the listening ear and the caring support of a Stephen Minister.
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.
WE ARE RENEWING THE TRADITION OF RED GERANIUMS for Pentecost Sunday, (next Sunday). 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.
________ No. of geraniums @ $3.00 each
Name _________________________________ Phone _____________________
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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.
LONGVUE ACRES GARDEN CLUB will meet Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 7:00pm. Come learn about having all season interest in your landscape through the use of ornamentals, shrubs, trees and other woody plants with speaker Sandy Feather. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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.
ADULT STUDY OPPORTUNITIES – 9:30a Sunday
ADULT BIBLE STUDY Malawi Room
NEXT WEEK: Acts 16:16-34; Ps. 97; Rev. 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21; John 17:20-26
ADULT TOPICS CLASS Fellowship Hall
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
Week of May 20, 2007
Sunday, May 20 Eph. 2:1-10
8:30a Worship Service
9:30a Sunday School
10:00a Special Session Mtg.
11:00a Worship Service
6:00p SON Worship Service - Sanc.
6:30p AA - FH
7:00p SON Committee Mtg. Sanc.
7:00p New Member Class - BR
Monday, May 21 Heb. 6:1-12
10:00a Staff Meeting - Lib.
7:00p Boy Scouts - FH
7:00p Grief Support - BR
Tuesday, May 22 Psalm 146
8:30a NBC - FH
6:00p Paragon - Sanc.
6:30p Longvue Garden Club - FH
Wednesday, May 23 Luke 10:17-24
9:30a Knitters - MR
6:00p Paragon - Sanc.
7:30p Choir - WR
Thursday, May 24 Ezek. 18:1-4
11:00a Spirituality & Prayer - BR
7:00p CDPC Spring Show - Sanc.
Friday, May 25 Psalm 148
Saturday, May 26 Psalm 92
Sunday, May 27 Isa. 11:1-9
8:45a Adult Bible Study - MR
10:00a WORSHIP SERVICE
6:30p AA - FH
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 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
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
Joan Shore Patty Scullion
Christy Wenger Marlene Yoest
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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.