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WORSHIP SERVICE Trinity Sunday, June 3, 2007 10:00a
PRAYER TIME BEFORE WORSHIP Eternal God, it is hard to believe that you want what I have to give, and that you take me as I am. Yet, Lord, you taught us to come to you in the naturalness of our lives and in the disorder of our chaotic spirits. So I come, O Lord, moving in the right direction, I hope, turned toward the light you offer. And if in my coming, my moving, my turning, I am strengthened in and through You, that is enough. Amen
PRELUDE “Toccata for a Joyful Day” Diemer
“Two Settings of The King of Love My Shepherd Is” Milford, Diemer
WELCOME, CONCERNS, AND GREETINGS
Moment for Mission - Pleasant Valley Shelter Barry Harris
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: You Lord, have spoken and given form and beauty to the world;
Community: You Lord, have spoken and given purpose to human life;
Leader: You have spoken and declared the forgiveness of our sin;
Community: You have spoken and freed us from the fear of death.
Leader: Lord, we come to hear again you speak your words of Life and Truth.
Community: We come in worship of the One who is our hope and joy.
*PRAYER OF CELEBRATION (unison)
Praise, be to you, O Lord, who spins the stars across the heavens and stretches out the seas; who lifts the dawn into place and sets the boundaries for night; who awes the earth with storms and gentles it with green. We praise you in all things and for all things, especially for the miracles of the daily and the mysteries of the eternal. Praise to you from all creatures and from us. Praise, praise be to you for amazing grace. Amen.
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE [verse 2 of the first hymn]
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Leader: God of grace, love and communion we confess that we have failed to love you with all of our hearts, soul and mind.
Community: We confess that we have failed to love neighbor as ourselves.
Leader: We ignore your commandments, stray from your way and follow other gods.
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Community: Have mercy on us. Forgive our sin and raise us to new life that we may serve you faithfully and give honor to your holy name.
[Moment of silent confession]
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: There is good news for all who seek God’s grace and mercy. The Good News is that in Christ, we are forgiven.
Community: Thanks be to God for His love and forgiveness poured out
through His Spirit.
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 146 (O.T. Page 581)
Leader: The word of the Lord.
Community: Thanks be to God.
RECOGNITION OF SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS
KID’S CORNER 10:00a
(After Kids’ Corner Sean Kelly will be taking the children ages 4-10 to Steps of Faith)
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Mark 6:38-44 (N.T. Page 41)
Leader: The word of the Lord.
Community: Thanks be to God.
SERMON “Local Miracles” 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 raised 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 serve as his reconciling community.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
PRESENTING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS –PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Birthday Offering
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OFFERTORY ANTHEM “Jesus! Name of Wondrous Love” Titcomb
Leslie Scheuer, soprano solo, Glen Wissner, baritone solo
Jesus! Name of wondrous love! Name all other names above! Unto which must every knee Bow in deep humility. Jesus! Name decreed of old to the maiden mother told, Kneeling in her lowly cell By the angel Gabriel. Jesus! Name of priceless worth To the fallen sons of earth, for the promise that it gave, “Jesus shall His people save!” Jesus! Name of wondrous love!
HOLY COMMUNION
Invitation
Prayer of Thanksgiving & Lord’s Prayer
Distribution of the Bread & Cup
Prayer
*HYMN “Let us Talents and Tongues Employ” No. 514
*CHARGE & BLESSING
*POSTLUDE “Let All Creation Dance” Burkhardt
*All Who Are Able May Stand
(If you have a joy or concern, Stephen Ministers are available to pray with you. Nancy Garver and George Depee will be at the front of the sanctuary after the service.)
GREETERS |
Dorothy & Phil Schuette, Bill English, Alick Kennedy |
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ELDER |
Jean Eckert |
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USHERS |
Dick Spahr (head usher), John Mathe, Rob Butorac, Dick Brush, Ed Wyatt |
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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 Lemonade on the Lawn after the 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 Justin Wenger, Mary Lou Platts, family of George Scuillo
CHANCEL FLOWERS are given in loving memory James Gable from his son Jim and his family. Flowers are also given in loving memory of our son Kerry from Don and Jane Abram.
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 Jo Shore will be making hospital calls this week. If you have a special request, please call her at 724-772-7042.
TO BE REMEMBERED WITH CARDS AND PRAYERS
Ed Halboth - C/O Jim Bendel, 121 Hilton Road, Greensburg, PA 15601
Mercedes Monjian – 351 Overlook Dr., Verona, PA 15147
John Schellman, Allegheny General Hospital
Morey Buirge – Passavant Hospital
OUR MEMBERS IN THE MILITARY – REMEMBER WITH CARDS AND PRAYERS
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
NORTHMONT IS HOSTING PITTSBURGH PRESBYTERY on Thursday, June 7th. PW is asking for members to donate coolies, chips, dips, gingerale, fresh fruit and veggies. Please bring your donations to the kitchen anytime on Wednesday, June 6th.
THANK YOU to everyone who purchased Pentecost flowers to help beautify Northmont’s church yard.
DECISIONS. What should I do with my life? What does God want me to do? How can I know? A Stephen Minister can serve as a listening ear while you explore these questions. Please contact Nancy Garver at 724-935-2194.
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH FOR NORTH HILLS FOOD BANK – Peanut Butter and Jelly. All items are very much appreciated, especially monetary donations. Checks should be made out to Northmont U. P. Church – memo-North Hills Food Bank.
WITH JOY AND ENTHUSTIASM the Session introduces Amanda (Mandi) Richey as our Director of Family Ministries/Contemporary Worship staff person. Mandi begins her work with us tomorrow and we welcome her to our staff and congregation. She is a graduate of Geneva College and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. We look forward to Mandi’s sharing with us her gifts of worship leadership, music and Christian Education. The Piper being mailed this week contains more information.
NORTHMONT’S CHURCH PICNIC will be held today from 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.
THE FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL OFFERING to support the Northside Common Ministries will be received on June 17th. The NCM Pleasant Valley Shelter provides shelter, meals, clothing, and toiletries to an average 25 homeless men nightly. Please complete the form below with your check made out to Northmont U.P. Church and marked “Pleasant Valley Shelter” in the memo section, or cash and returned by way of the collection plate or church office by Sunday, June 10th. NCM gratefully appreciates your continued generosity.
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JOIN THE SPECTRUMS at a Pirate game on June 29th at 7:05p in section 3-11 (upper first base). The cost is $16/person. You must register and payment is due by June 15th. Please RSVP to Tom Mazula at 412-364-2547 or Sue Caputo at stampnsue2002@yahoo.com. Feel free to call or email us if you have any questions.
ATTENTION WOMEN: A new Women’s Book Discussion Group is forming, sponsored by Presbyterian Women. All women are welcome! Our first meeting will be held at Northmont on Saturday, June 30th at 9:30a. We are looking forward to discussing The Red Tent by Anita Diamant, a historical fiction novel which takes a look at a few of the Genesis stories from a woman’s perspective. If you are interested in this new opportunity, please contact Lisa Caswell at 412-367-3567 for more information.
ADULT STUDY OPPORTUNITY – 8:45a Sunday
ADULT BIBLE STUDY Malawi Room
NEXT WEEK: I Kings, 17:8-16 (17-24); Ps. 146; Gal. 1:11-24: Luke 7:11-17
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 Creme 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 June 3, 2007
Sunday, June 3 Eph. 4:1-16
9:00a Adult Bible Study - MR
10:00a Worship
6:30p AA – FH
6:30p PNC – MR
7:00p New Member Class – BR
Monday, June 4 2 Cor. 5:11--6:2
9:30a PW Board - MR
6:00p PLC - MR
7:00p Chris. Ed. - BSR
7:00p Boy Scouts – FH
7:00p Reach Out – Lib.
Tuesday, June 5 Luke 17:11-19
8:30a NBC – FH
10:00a Staff Mtg. – Lib.
7:00p Worship Com. Mtg. - WR
7:30p Mission Com. Mtg. - MR
Wednesday, June 6 Deut. 13:1-11
9:30a Knitters - MR
Thursday, June 7 Psalm 81
1:00p Presbytery
Friday, June 8 2 Cor. 8:16-24
Saturday, June 9 Luke 18:15-30
Sunday, June 10 Rev. 12:1-12
9:00a Adult Bible Study - MR
9:00a Special Session Mtg. - Lib.
10:00a Worship
11:00a High School Sr. Brunch - FH
6:30p AA – FH
6:30p PNC - MR
Piper Deadline
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