WORSHIP SERVICE                       Sunday, June 17, 2007                               10:00a

PRAYER TIME BEFORE WORSHIP: O God, empty me of angry judgments, aching disappointments, and anxious trying; breathe into me something like quietness and confidence, that the lion and the lamb in me may lie down together and be led by a trust as straightforward as a little child.  May I sense your presence and be surprised by a sudden joy rising in me now.  In Jesus’ name. Amen

 

PRELUDE                    “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart”                 arr. Carter

                                            “Spirit of the Living God”                            arr. Carter

 

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

  

*CALL TO WORSHIP 

Leader:           We will praise you, O Lord, and sing with joy;

Community:    We will trust you and not be afraid;

Leader:           The Lord is our strength, our salvation and song;

Community:    Give thanks to the Lord, call upon His name.

Leader:           Sing to the Lord for God has done marvelous things;

Community:    Let all the world know of God’s mighty acts in Jesus Christ.

 

*OPENING HYMN                       “Morning Has Broken”                                No. 469

  

*PRAYER OF PRAISE

Praise be to you, O Lord, for life and for our intense desire to life.  Thank you for friends, who stake their claim in our hearts; for enemies who disturb our soul and challenge our ego.  Thank you for those who risk being right rather than trying to be like; for whose who do something rather than talking about everything.  Thank you, Lord for life, for life in Jesus Christ.  Amen

 

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE [verse 3 of the first hymn] 

 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION [unison]

O Holy and Present God, whose Spirit moves quietly but surely, you know us, and you love us.  Open us to your insistent grace.  Release us from the fear of thinking some failure of ours can separate us from you.  Release us from the illusions of independence; from being possessed by riches.  Release us from the dark assumption that we are unloved by You.  Forgive all our sin and enable us to reflect for the world your light and life.

[Moment of silent confession]

 

 

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ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Leader:           We know that neither life nor death, angels nor principalities, things seen

                     or unseen can keep your love in Jesus Christ away from us.

Community:    In Christ, through Christ we are forgiven.  Praise be to the Lord.  

 

Sacrament of Baptism                                                               Ken Yoest, Elder

Opening Scripture

Questions to the Parents and the Congregation

*The Apostle’s Creed (traditional)                                                                 Page 14  

Prayer & Baptism

Congregational Blessing

            Faithful God, we thank you 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 Scott Clifton Stoufflet.  We pray that through your Spirit he would grow strong in faith and love of God.  We pray for Scott and Tara 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                                                                                        Rev. Donald Ewing           

                               (After Kids’ Corner children ages 4-10 will go to Steps of Faith)

  

DUET                                            “Allegretto”                                           Czerny

                              Heather Raphael, piano, Haley Raphael, violin

 

SCRIPTURE READING                      Luke 15:11-21                              (N.T. Page 78)

Leader:             The word of the Lord.                                                                                            

Community:   Thanks be to God.

 

*HYMN                              “O Jesus, I Have Promised”                               No. 388

 

SCRIPTURE READING                Luke 15:22-31                              (N.T. Page 78)     

             

SERMON            “348 Oak Road”                                   The Rev. Dr. Donald R. Ewing

 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER

 

PRESENTING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

     Northside Common Ministries

 

 

 

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OFFERTORY SOLO                                            “Allegro”                                          Vivaldi

                                                                      Haley Raphael, violin

                                                                           

*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                                   “O Sing to the Lord”                                    No. 472

                                                                                                                                  

*CHARGE & BLESSING

 

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE                “Song of Hope”                        No. 432

 

*POSTLUDE                      “O For a Thousand Tongues”                         arr. Carter    

*All Who Are Able May Stand

 

(If you have a joy or concern, Stephen Ministers are available to pray with you. Peggy Meister and Alick Kennedy will be at the front of the sanctuary after the service.)

 

GREETERS

Glen & Kathy Wissner, Ed Weaver, Joe Acker

ELDER

Ken Yoest

 

 

USHERS

Patrick Kelly (head usher), Robyn McMillan, Tim Zeitler, Dick Margerum

 

                                              WELCOME VISITORS

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

 

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.

 

OUR PIPE ORGAN IS RECEIVING a new solid state relay system this Sunday and next Sunday. This work is another electronic update that replaces older mechanical relays originally installed in the 1960’s. 

 

THE PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE (PNC) is hosting a meet-and-greet lunch today on the lawn (in Fellowship Hall if inclement weather). 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 his 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 PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE (PNC) and Session are hosting an interpretation of the Church Assessment Tool (CAT) survey taken earlier this year.  We are providing two sessions to accommodate all congregation members who might want to attend - Saturday, June 30, 10-11a and Sunday, July 15, 11:15a-12:15p. Feel free to attend either session in Fellowship Hall.

 

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 8:45a. We will be 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.

 

HOSANNA INDUSTRIES EAST END BLITZ will be on June 26 and July 31 with the possibility of a weekend date in August.   Please fill out a Registration Form that is in the pew racks, indicate on the bottom the date you can attend, and place in the basket.  The overwhelming response is a sign of our health and desire to be faithful disciples in God’s Kingdom.  Details about the dates will be announced soon.

 

PRISM (PGH REGIONAL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MINISTRIES) is having their annual “Garage Giveaway” at the Bellefield Presbyterian Church in Oakland on Saturday, August 18th.  This event provides for free to newly arrived international students such useful household items as beds and bedding, small appliances, towels, dishes, cooking utensils, desks, lamps, small and moderate sized furniture (no sofa beds).  All items should be in good condition.  If you have any of these items to donate to PRISM contact Ted Mills at 412-364-4002 (tmills78@comcast.net). 

 

PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE TO SEND GREETINGS to the Weller family, our Presbyterian missionaries serving in Ethiopia. There is a place on the mission bulletin board to write your message.

 

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM is being observed today for Scott Clifton Stoufflet, son of Scott and Tara Stoufflet. Scott’s grandparents are Ken and Marlene Yoest. Scott was  born on January 19, 2007 in Pittsburgh. 

CHANCEL FLOWERS are given in honor of Bob from Nancy Huggins. Flowers are also given in loving memory of Vic from Olive Higgins.

 

WE EXTEND OUR SYMPATHY to Jan Baty and family, upon the death of Jan’s sister-in-law, Ellen Taylor, who died this past week.

 

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 – Grandson of Glen & Kathy Wissner

 

TO BE REMEMBRED WITH CARDS AND PRAYERS

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

       Elsie Schopper – The Manor, Room 327, 4842 Rt. 8, Allison Park, PA 15101

       John Schellman – St. Barnabus Nursing Home

     Bob Platts – Passavant Health Care Center, Zelienople

 

OUR MEMBER IN THE MILITARY – REMEMBER WITH CARDS AND PRAYERS

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

              Jan Morland, Assistant Director of Northmont’s Daycare Center

 

MY SINCERE THANKS goes out to all my Northmont Family for your many cards, kind thoughts, and prayers in my Dad's recent passing.  Being part of such a caring extended family has helped Lisa, Bryan, Matt and me immeasurably. Special thanks to the Stephen Ministers and members of the Chancel Choir who are always there with support, encouragement and prayer.    Bill Caswell

 

WE ARE COLLECTING gently used baby and children clothing for families in need. If you would like to donate items call Judy Antonson at 412-367-3946.

 

CARENOTES are available to everyone, a gift of the Stephen Ministry. They are words of hope and comfort on a variety of personal issues. They are located in the upper hallway leading to the Christian Education wing.

 

YOU WENT OUT TO DINNER TO CELEBRATE last night. But as you go into work tomorrow, you’ll be taking on a new set of responsibilities. You wonder: Can I live up to their expectations of me? Let a Stephen Minister help you find the resources you need at this time. 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.

STEPHEN MINISTER Bill Baierl will be making hospital calls this week. If you have a special request, please call him at 412-367-4693.

 

ADULT STUDY OPPORTUNITY – 8:45a Sunday

ADULT BIBLE STUDY                                                                       Malawi Room

NEXT WEEK: 1 Kings 19:1-4 (5-7) 8-15A; Ps. 42 & 43; Gal. 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39

 

 

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Week of June 17, 2007


Sunday, June 17 Rev. 12:1-12
9:00a Adult Bible Study - MR
10:00a Worship
11:00p PNC Lunch
6:30p AA - FH
6:45p PNC - BR

Monday, June 18 I Sam. 1:1-20
7:00p Boy Scouts - FH

Tuesday, June 19 Acts 1:15-26
8:30a NBC - FH
10:00a Staff Meeting - Library
7:00p Deacons - Library
7:30p Session - MR

Wednesday, June 20 Luke 20:27-40
9:30a Knitters - MR
6:30p I Team - MR

Thursday, June 21 Psalms 16, 62, 97
7:00p Facilities Mtg. - Library

Friday, June 22 Acts 2:37-47

Saturday, June 23 I Sam. 4:1b-11

Sunday, June 24 James 1:1-18
9:00a Adult Bible Study - MR
10:00a Worship
6:30p AA - FH
6:45p PNC - 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, 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

Director of Family Ministries and Contemporary Worship: Amanda Richey

Organist and Director of Music: C. William Goff

Youth Director: Sean Kelly

Summer Youth Intern: Cory Marion

Pastor Emeritus: Rev. Dr. Stephen L. Polley

Parish Associate Pastors: Rev. Alick Kennedy and Rev. Dr. Robert Forsythe

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.

The congregation is honoring the important men in their lives through a Father’s Day gift to the Pleasant Valley Shelter.

 

 

GIVEN BY                                              IN HONOR AND MEMORY OF

Fred and Sarah Jane Beorn                        In memory of our fathers

Bill and Lisa Caswell                                   In memory of Bob Ludwig and Dick Caswell

Carol Concelman                                      In memory of Jim Concelman

Bill and Mary Lou English                            In memory of our fathers

Nancy & Hub Garver                                In memory of our fathers

Ken and Cyndie Greenleaf                          In honor of my father, John Greenleaf, and

                                                            in loving memory of my father, James

                                                            Goldring

Barry and Betty Harris                              In memory of our fathers Donald Harris and

                                                            Floyd Wright

Ann Karayusuf                                        In honor of Lee Karayusuf

Alick and Jean Kennedy

The Kowalski Family                                  Bernard C. Kersting and Edward M. Schillo

Shirley Prevost                                         In memory of Bill Prevost

Mary Ellen Scott                                       In loving memory of Harold E. Scott, R.

                                                            Clair Anderson, Howard E. Scott

Dick and Gwen Spahr                                In memory of our fathers Charles Spahr and

                                                            Charles Nichols

Bill and Sharon Walston                             In memory of our fathers

Ken and Marlene Yoest                             In loving memory of Lenard Yoest and

                                                            Charles Sutter; In honor of Scott Clifton

                                                            Stoufflet