WORSHIP SERVICE                        Sunday, July 15, 2007                               10:00a

PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP: Eternal God, you are altogether good. Let the light of your glory in the face of Jesus dawn upon me this day, so that I can see how wide the horizons of life and hope and service really are. Let all time and eternity give glory to you through Jesus Christ.  Amen.

 

PRELUDE                                    “Abbey Chimes”                                     Williams

                                                “Bells at Evening”                                  Chadwick   

 

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

     MISSION MOMENT FOR PRISM                                                               Judy Marshall

 

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

  

*CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                                                           

   Leader:           The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it.

    Community:    The Lord made the earth stand firm above the rivers.

    Leader:           Therefore, lift up your heads, lift them high, and see all that God has

                          done.

     Community:    The Lord of hosts is with us, entering our midst in glory.

    Leader:           He enters quietly, often unnoticed, but he is indeed present.

Community:    He comes to hear our worship and receive our praise.  Let our
                          lives and our voices proclaim thanksgiving and joy.

 

*OPENING HYMN             “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”                  No. 478

  

*PRAYER OF CELEBRATION

God of joy and surprises, you always overstep the narrowness of our expectations of You. You turn up out of place in time to bless and bless and bless us yet again. You surprise us daily and we call it coincidence. However, Lord, we are transformed.  We are awakened to your daily miracles, especially to your constant presence. Continue to surprise us with your grace that we may be a blessing to others.  In Jesus’ name.  Amen.

  

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE [verse 4 of the first hymn] 

 

 PRAYER OF CONFESSION

    Leader:           God of all joy, you have invited us to enter your presence boldly;

     Community:    Yet, we have turned away from you. 

    Leader:           You have opened the way for us, to celebrate our relationship with you

                          joyously;

 

                                                                            -2-

     Community:    But we have held back in fear.  We confess that we have

                               resisted your summons to be one with you.

    Leader:           Forgive us for turning from you, by your gentle spirit bend us from our

                          stubborn resistance.

     Community:    Warm our hearts to welcome your embrace and quicken our

                               voices to sing your praise.        [moment for silent confession]

                                                                           

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

    Leader:           In bold assurance and glad celebration, we know that we are indeed

                          beloved by you, and that through Christ you reign over all.

     Community:    Through that love shown us in Jesus Christ we are forgiven. 

                               Thanks be to God.  

 

KIDS’ CORNER                                                                                              Mandi Richey

(After Kids’ Corner children ages 4-10 may go to Steps of Faith with Darleen Noah)

 

ANTHEM                                  “Just Before the Dawn Appears”                            Carter

                                               Glen Wissner, baritone

 

FIRST SCRIPTURE READING      Psalm 85 responsively from pew Bibles   (O.T. Page 543)                  

     Leader:             The word of the Lord.                                                                                         

     Community:     Thanks be to God.

 

*HYMN                                     “Be Thou My Vision”                                     No. 339

                                                           

SECOND SCRIPTURE READING                Luke 10:25-37                 (N.T. Page 71)

 

SERMON                  “Why Did He Stop?”   The Rev. Dr. Donald R. Ewing

             

*APOSTLE’S CREED [traditional – page 14] AND GLORIA PATRI                 No. 579   

 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER

 

PRESENTING OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

 

OFFERTORY ANTHEM                 “The Good Lord Made It All!”                         Carter

                                                   Glen Wissner, baritone

                                                                           

*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!

 

                                                                        -3-

*HYMN                         “Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!”                       No. 341          

                                                                           

*CHARGE & BLESSING

                                                                         

*RESPONSE                                            “Song of Hope”                                  No. 432

May the God of hope go with us everyday, Filling all our lives with love and joy and peace. May the God of justice speed us on our way, Bringing light and hope to every land and race. Praying, let us work for peace, Singing, share our joy with all, Working for a world that’s new, Faithful when we hear Christ’s call.

 

*POSTLUDE                                  “Caprice Sur Les Grand Jeux”                   Clerambault

*All Who Are Able May Stand

 

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

 

GREETERS

Ruth Hess, Jerry Fisher, Bill Combs

ELDER

Kip Campbell

 

 

USHERS

Tom Englert (head usher), Dick Krotzer, James Nicola, Dave Stanton or Bill English (head usher), Jean McClymonds, Art Groweg, Betsy Wood

 

                                              WELCOME VISITORS

WE ARE GLAD you have chosen to worship with us. We invite visitors to sign the red friendship register pad in the pew racks. 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 rear doors of the sanctuary, turn right and continue through the double wooden doors.

 

FOLLOWING WORSHIP please join us for Lemonade on the Lawn (or in Polley Fellowship Hall if the weather is inclement) hosted by the Reach Out Committee.

 

CHANCEL FLOWERS are given in loving memory of Linda’s parents, Louise and Arnold Seasholtz and Bill’s parents, Katherine and Bill Ruth, from Linda and Bill Ruth.

 

WE EXTEND OUR SYMPATHY as a congregation to Andy Fraley in the death of his grandmother who died on Sunday in Ohio. We also extend our sympathy to Nelrose Altmyer upon the death of her daughter who died on June 22nd.

 

THE PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE (PNC) and Session are hosting an interpretation of the Church Assessment Tool (CAT) survey taken earlier this year. The congregation is invited to attend today 11:15a-12:15p in Fellowship Hall.

 

SPECTRUMS are invited to a family picnic on Sunday, July 22 at noon in Swan Acres Park, hosted by Anne Linaberger and Tom and JT Mazula.  We'll provide sandwich fixings if you'll bring your favorite side dish, salad or dessert, and any equipment for outdoor games you like to play. Please RSVP to Anne with number attending and what you plan to bring at alinaberger1@comcast.net or (412)364-2547.

 

HOSANNA INDUSTRIES BLITZ will next be on July 31 and August 18. 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 closer to the times.

 

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 free household items to newly arrived international students such 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). 

 

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 requests: Mary Lou Platts, Sally & Jack Ehrhardt, Ginny Dorow, Morey Buirge

 

TO BE REMEMBERED WITH CARDS AND PRAYERS

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

Ruth Arch – Vincentian Assisted Living #21, 111 Perrymont Rd., Pgh., PA 15237

       John Schellman – St. Barnabus Nursing Home

       Rufus Wysor – Wexford House

 

 

 

The I-TEAM meeting is listed in the bulletin this week. The Interim Team was formed by Session at the request of Dr. Ewing to work with him. The Interim Team is a review and recommendation group whose task it is to help the interim pastor identify plans and directions that need to be addressed during the interim time and suggest ways to meet those needs.  The I-Team reports to Session.

In November 2006 work was begun to prepare for Northmont’s transition to an Interim Pastor and a ‘Transition Team’ was formed.  The Transition Team accomplished their goals when Dr. Ewing was Called and the Team was dismissed with the grateful thanks of Session and congregation in April of this year.

The (new) Interim Team is comprised of Jerry Holman, Janet Hoegel, Lisa Baierl, Dick Spahr, Judith Shifrin, Larry Anderson, Carolyn Pearsall and Dr. Ewing.

AS YOU GREET PEOPLE THIS MORNING, let them know how much you care. And remember, when you meet someone with extra needs, tell them about our Stephen Ministry. If you would like to talk with a Stephen Minister, contact Stephen Leader Nancy Garver at 724-935-2194.

 

PIPER DEADLINE: August 17th is the deadline for the September Piper! Reminder – have your article mailed to the editor by noon! piper@northmontchurch.org Please send your articles by e-mail if possible! 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.

 

PRODUCT OF THE MONTH FOR NORTH HILLS FOOD BANK – Cereal. All items are very much appreciated.

 

STEPHEN MINISTER Jo Shore will be making hospital calls this week. If you have a special request, please call her at 724-772-7042.

 

ADULT STUDY OPPORTUNITY – 9:00a Sunday

ADULT BIBLE STUDY                                                                       Malawi Room

     NEXT WEEK: Amos 8:1-12; Ps. 52; Col. 1:15-28; Luke 10:38-42

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Week of July 15, 2007

 

Sunday, July 15 Rom. 10:4-17

9:00a Adult Bible Study - MR

10:00a Worship

11:15a CAT Survey - FH

4:30p Christian Education Committee –

     Off Site

6:30p AA - FH

6:00p PNC – Off Site

 

Monday, July 16 Mark 1:29-45

6:30p I Team - MR

7:00p Boy Scouts - FH

 

Tuesday, July 17 Acts 12:1-17

8:30a NBC – FH

10:00a Staff Mtg. - Library

7:00p Reach Out Committee - Library

 

Wednesday, July 18 I Sam. 20:1-23

9:30a Knitters - MR

6:00p Paragon Recital - Sanc.

7:00p Third Worship Service Gathering - BR

 

Thursday, July 19 Acts 13:1-12

7:00p Facilities Management Committee -  

     Library

 

Friday, July 20 Mark 3:7-19a

9:30a Project Linus - MR

 

Saturday, July 21 Psalm 98

 

Sunday, July 22 Matt. 25:14-30

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

 

Jean Eckert – Clerk of Session

 

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 H. 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 Associates: 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

 
 

Current announcements, bulletins, Piper monthly newsletters, church group information, and the up-to-date church calendar can be found online at www.northmontchurch.org.