WORSHIP SERVICE                        Sunday, May 27, 2007                               10:00a

PRAYER TIME BEFORE WORSHIP Lord, send the gift of your Spirit to fill this place and myself and the world with truth that burns like fire, with beauty that moves me like the wind; and set me free, Lord, free to try new ways of living, free to forgive myself and others, free to join the battle for justice and peace, free to rejoice as a child of your Spirit.  Amen

 

PRELUDE                        “Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord”                      J. S. Bach

                                          “We Pray to the Holy Spirit”                         Buxtehude   

 

WELCOME, CONCERNS, AND GREETINGS

     Moment for the Birthday Offering                                                         Jan Baty

 

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

  

*CALL TO WORSHIP 

Leader:           In the last days it shall come to pass God’s Spirit is poured out on all

                     Flesh;

Community:    Sons and daughters shall prophesy, young men shall see visions

                          and old men shall dream dreams;

Leader:           On the captives, both men and women, God’s spirit will be poured out

                     and they shall prophesy.

Community:    Let us call upon the name of the Lord, who alone has given us

                          salvation. 

                                                                                                                                      

*OPENING HYMN               “On Pentecost They Gathered”                          No. 128

  

*PRAYER OF CELEBRATION  (unison)

Lord of Spirit and truth, we are together in one place, believing in God’s love because of Jesus, and needing again the resources to live our lives well.  Make us sensitive to your presence within us; give us the ability to discern your activity in the world; enable us to not only say but to do good, through the One who is Good, Jesus Christ.  Amen

 

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE [verse 4 of the first hymn] 

 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)

Almighty God, you poured your Spirit upon gathered disciples creating bold tongues, open ears, and a new community of faith.  We confess that we hold back the force of your Spirit among us.  We do not listen for your word of grace, nor do we speak the good news of your love.  Have mercy upon us, O God.  Transform our timid lives by the power of your Spirit, and fill us with a

 

                                                                          -2-

 

burning desire to be your faithful people.  In Jesus name.  

[Moment of silent confession]

 

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Leader:           Spirit of God, powerful and unpredictable as the wind, come upon us as

                     we pray and become the driving force in our lives.

Community:    Forgive us and release us for worship and service in Jesus’

                          name. In Christ we are forgiven and sent to serve. 

                                                                         

FIRST SCRIPTURE READING                   Genesis 11:1-9                   (O.T. Page 9)

Leader:                  The word of the Lord.

Community:        Thanks be to God.

 

ANTHEM                                              “Hymns for Band”                                          

              The Doxology, My Faith Looks Up to Thee, A Mighty Fortress is Our God      

                                       The Northmont Pentecost Band

 

KID’S CORNER 11:00a                                                                                    Lisa Caswell

              (After Kids’ Corner Sue Caputo will be taking the children ages 4-10 to Steps of Faith)

   

*HYMN                                                 “Spirit of God”                                    No. 2117

                                            (Found in Sing the Faith)

                                                           

SECOND SCRIPTURE READING                 Acts 2:1-21                     (N.T. Page 119)

Leader:                  The word of the Lord.                                                                                         

Community:        Thanks be to God.

             

SERMON     “Practicing Pentecost”             Christopher Brown, Seminary Intern    

 

*CREED AND GLORIA PATRI                                                                No. 579

The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls women and men to all ministries of the Church. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace.  In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God's new heaven and new earth, praying, "Come, Lord Jesus!" Amen.

                                                                          -3-

 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER (use debts and debtors)

 

PRESENTING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

                                                                                     

OFFERTORY ANTHEM                      “Come Down, O Love Divine”            arr. Busarow

                                         (Text:  The Presbyterian Hymnal, No. 313)

                                                                           

*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                                      “You Are Holy”

Adam Reckless, Mike Cunko, Bryan Caswell, percussion; Sue Swick, piano

(See bulletin insert for text and music)

                                                           

*CHARGE & BLESSING

 

*POSTLUDE                   “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord”                       Armsdorf

*All Who Are Able May Stand

 

(If you have a joy or concern, Stephen Ministers are available to pray with you. Jo Shore and Bill Baierl will be at the front of the sanctuary after the service.)

 

GREETERS

Ed Scullion, Bill Held, Pat & Dick Krotzer

ELDER

Betty Fraley

 

 

USHERS

Terry Fahrney, (head usher), Larry Frye, John Sebastian, Bryan Frye or Jack Swick (head usher), Jerry Fisher, Ron McClymonds, Howard Womsley

 

                                                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 Lemonade on the Lawn after the 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.

 

PREVIOUS PRAYER REQUESTS Judy Clark, Pam Newsom, Marie Kowalski, The Huskeys, Donna Erdner, Roy Hoak, Scanlon Family

 

FOLLOWING WORSHIP please join us for Lemonade on the Lawn (or in Polley Fellowship Hall if the weather is inclement) where we will be honoring our Seminary Intern Chris Brown. Session and Staff Relations will be our hosts.

 

CHANCEL FLOWERS are given in loving memory of Edna, John and Jack Clark from Marge and John Hammer.

 

THE SYMPATHY OF THE CONGREGATION goes out to the family of Mary Wiggins who died on Sunday, May 20th. Her Service of Resurrection was held on Thursday, May 24th at Simons Funeral Home. The sympathy of the congregation also goes out to Joanne Zaletsky upon the death of her mother, Roberta Zaletsky, who died on May 12th. Her Service of Resurrection was held on Saturday, May 19th in Carnegie, PA.

 

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 Cathy Koehler will be making hospital calls this week. If you have a special request, please call her at 412-366-9930.

 

TO BE REMEMBERED WITH CARDS AND PRAYERS

       Ed Halboth - C/O Jim Bendel, 121 Hilton Road, Greensburg, PA 15601

        Helen Miller – 2352 Masonic Drive, Sewickley, PA 15143

       Susan Stewart, Passavant Hospital

       John Schellman, Allegheny General Hospital

       Amy Phelps, outpatient surgery

       Morey Buirge, Shadyside Hospital

 

OUR MEMBERS IN THE MILITARY – REMEMBER WITH CARDS AND PRAYERS

       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

       MASN Patrick J. Morland, NBDB Camp Bucca, FPO SAE 09501-1701 – son of

              Jan Morland, Assistant Director of Northmont’s Daycare Center

 

WE ARE GRATEFUL for Northmont people who played in today’s Pentecost Band:  Ben Smeresky, Gina Caputo, AJ Caputo, Kaite Kelly, Alexandra Hamilton, Nik Hamilton, Haley Raphael, Heather Raphael, Anna Sardon, Glen Wissner, Don Ewing, Amanda Joos, Mike Joos, Allison Reckless, Bryan Caswell, Bill Baierl, Chloe Baierl, Jon Fisher, Rachel Rosenthal, Maria Sartori, Scott Davis, Anna Snyder, Sue Swick, Jeannie Schott and Sarah Flemming.

 

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.

 

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.

 

NORTHMONT’S CHURCH PICNIC will be held on June 3rd, 12:30p – 4:30p at Devlin Park, Grubbs Road. Christian Education will provide the hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks. Please bring chairs or a blanket and a dish to share (at least 12 people) according to your last name: A-G dessert; H-P side dish or veggies; Q-Z salad or fruit. There will be no Lemonade on the Lawn today.

 

PW BIRTHDAY PICNIC will be held on Tuesday, June 12 at 11:00a at Judith Shifrin’s home located at 1551 Dalton Drive off West Ingomar Road in Franklin Park. Carpool from Northmont at 10:45a. All women of the church are welcome. Bring a lawn chair and a salad to share.

 

THE PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE (PNC) is hosting a meet-and-greet lunch on June 17th on the lawn (in Fellowship Hall if inclement weather) after the 10:00a service. PNC will serve hot dogs, drinks, munchies and dessert. PNC members would love to hear your thoughts on the direction of the church as well as what you’d like to see in a new pastor. We invite you to come treat Dad to lunch on Father’s Day…who says Dad can’t get a free lunch? Come meet PNC – Bill Baierl, Sylvia Campbell, Jean Eckert, Andy Fraley, Bob Koehler, Jessica Molnar, Karen Reckless, Leonard Stewart and Christy Wenger.

 

 


NORTHMONT IS HOSTING PITTSBURGH PRESBYTERY on Thursday, June 7th. PW is asking for members to donate cookies, chips, dips, gingerale, fresh fruit and veggies. Please bring your donations to the kitchen anytime on Wednesday, June 6th.

 

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A STEPHEN MINISTER can be a caring listener to those experiencing financial problems. A Stephen Minister won’t give advice or make judgments – he or she will care.

 

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.

 

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. 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.

 

 

ADULT STUDY OPPORTUNITY – 8:45a Sunday

ADULT BIBLE STUDY                                                                       Malawi Room

NEXT WEEK: Prov. 8:1-4, 22-31; Ps. 8; Rom. 5:1-5; John 16:12-15

           

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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.

 

 

 

                                  Week of May 27, 2007

 

 

Sunday, May 27 Isa. 11:1-9

8:45a Adult Bible Study - MR

10:00a Worship Service

6:30p AA – FH

 

Monday, May 28 Deut. 4:9-14

Monday, May 28

Office Closed

CDPC closed

 

Tuesday, May 29 2 Cor. 1:12-22

8:30a NBC - FH

10:00a Staff Meeting - Lib.

7:00p Special Session Meeting -MR

 

Wednesday, May 30 Luke 15:1-2

9:30a Knitters - MR

6:30p I Team - MR

7:30p Choir - WR

 

Thursday, May 31 Psalm 27

 

Friday, June 1 Psalm 32

9:30a Project Linus - MR

 

Saturday, June 2 Deut. 5:22-33

9:30a Reach Out - MR

 

Sunday, June 3 Eph. 4:1-16

8:00a Blood Drive

8:45a Adult Bible Study - MR

10:00a Worship - Communion

12:30p Church Picnic – Devlin Park

6:30p AA - FH

6:30p PNC - MR

7:00p New Member Class - BR

 

 

 

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.