North Presbyterian Church · 2011. 3. 3. · North Presbyterian Church Second Sunday in Lent March...
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North Presbyterian Church Second Sunday in Lent March 4, 2012—8:30 & 10:45 a.m.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Prelude Prelude on “Leoni” Hopson Greeting, Welcome, and Opportunities for Discipleship
Welcome to our guests and visitors! As a church of hospitality we invite you, if you feel comfortable, to introduce yourself at this time. We are glad you are here! We hope you will fill out the welcome pad (found in the pew holder) to help us get acquainted. We also invite you to join us in Westminster Hall for coffee hour following worship.
(Everyone—please silence your cell phones.) Call to Worship In the presence of God whose amazing love surrounds us, we give thanks for the love and grace of God.
In the presence of Christ whose teaching, healing, serving and dying revealed the amazing grace of God, we give thanks for the love and grace of God. In the presence of the Spirit who stirs within us and among us to make God’s love and grace real to us, we give thanks for the love and grace of God. We humbly receive God’s love and grace, and seek to return to God our love and our lives. Together let us worship God.
Invocation
*Hymn 488 The God of Abraham Praise Leoni (During the singing of the hymn, please pass prayer requests to center aisle.)
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*Call to Confession Seek Ye First (Matthew 6:33 & 7:7)
*Prayer of Confession God of amazing grace, you offer us love and mercy beyond our imaginations. We cannot love the way you do. Our grace is momentary, when yours is constant. We seek fairness, when you offer boundless love. Our ways are not your ways, O God. We confess our limitations, our imperfect love, our constrained mercy. Forgive us, and help us to reflect, even dimly, the love and mercy and grace you so generously shower upon us. In the name of Christ, your love incarnate, we pray. Amen. *Silent Confession (A time for personal confession of sin.)
*Kyrie Eleison
*Assurance of Forgiveness Hear the good news! God loves us. God forgives us.
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*Response Gloria Patri et Filio by Jacques Berthier Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
Passing of the Peace (Having received Christ’s peace, let us share it by turning to our neighbors and greeting them, saying “May the peace of Christ be with you!”)
WE HEAR THE WORD OF GOD
Children’s Time (10:45) Sheridan Skura (Following Children’s Time, children ages 4 - 8th grade will be dismissed to Sunday school.)
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 (8:30) p. 12 (10:45) p. 13 Mark 8:31-38 (8:30) p. 41 (10:45) p. 44
The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Sermon “Walking a New Path” The Rev. William T. Hennessy
WE RESPOND AND GIVE THANKS TO GOD
*Affirmation of Faith We believe that God is present in the darkness before dawn; in the waiting and uncertainty where fear and courage join hands, conflict and caring link arms, and the sun rises over barbed wire. We believe in a “with-us” God who sits down in our midst to share our humanity. We affirm a faith that takes us beyond the safe place: into action, into vulnerability and into the streets. We commit ourselves to work for change and put ourselves on the line; to bear responsibility, take risks, live powerfully and face humiliation; to stand with those on the edge; to choose life and
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be used by the Spirit for God’s new community of hope. Amen. (used with permission from the Iona Abbey Worship Book)
*Hymn 2130 The Summons (8:30—see insert)
Prayers of the People Offering Offertory: (8:30) Voluntary Zeuner (10:45) Anthem: Exultate Deo (Rejoice in God) Scarlatti
*Doxology (Hymn 591) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all people here below; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Who teaches us to pray, saying: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
WE DISPERSE TO SERVE GOD IN THE WORLD
*Hymn 419 How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord Repton
*Charge
*Benediction
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*Postlude Psalm 18 Marcello
*Those who are able, please stand.
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Prayers For One Another
“Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer
and supplication. To that end keep alert and
always persevere in supplications for all the
saints. Pray also for me...” So Paul instructed
the Christians at Ephesus, and so we pray for
one another:
North Church families who are affected in any
way by war or disaster and for the men and
women serving in the military; Presbytery
Stewardship & Budget Committee and
Crittenden Presbyterian Church; and from our
Mission Yearbook for Presbyteries of Ohio and
West Virginia.
As many of you know, HIPAA regulations prohibit
the sharing of confirmation about your
hospitalization and medical care with your church
family. Please let us know when you or your family
are hospitalized or ill so that Pastor Hennessy can
effectively provide spiritual care for you.
Printed Copies of Sermons
Sunday morning sermons are available for you on
the table in the south entryway and at the
“Sermons” portion of our Website at
www.northchurchwilliamsville.org.
First Aid Kits & AED Locations
First Aid Kits are located in the Sunday school
office, kitchen, church office and in the First Aid
cabinet along with the AED (Mission area, near
north entrance).
Listening Devices
Hearing assist devices may be picked up
from the table in the narthex. Or speak to an
usher for assistance.
Reading the Bible Daily
A copy of the full year listing of daily Bible
readings may be found in the south entrance.
You may also find them at
http://www.pcusa.org/resource/daily-
lectionary-list-full-year-2012/
Church Calendar Sunday, March 4 One Great Hour of Sharing
8:30 am Worship/Chapel
9:30 Child Care (Infants-Age 3)/S257
Children’s & Youth Choir
Senior High Sunday School/S251
Saving Jesus DVD series/ Lib
Chocolate for Lent study/WH
Inquirer Class/RC
10:45 Worship/Sanc
11:45 Coffee Hour/WH
1:00 pm Deacon Training/Lib
6:00 Confirmation/S251
Monday, March 5
7 pm Session/Chapel
7:30 Young Adults/Martin Home
Tuesday, March 6
9:00 am Staff meeting/DR
4:30 pm Worship Committee/Choir Room
Wednesday, March 7
6 pm Lenten Soup Supper/WH
6:45 Our Stories of Good News/Chapel
Thursday, March 8
4 pm Resource Committee/RC
6:30 Handbells/S151
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7:45 Adult Choir/Choir Room
Saturday, March 10
8:00 am Men’s Breakfast/WH
Sunday, March 11 Daylight Saving Time
8:30 am Worship/Chapel
9:30 Child Care (Infants-Age 3)/S257
Children’s & Youth Choir
Senior High Sunday School/S251
Saving Jesus DVD series/ Lib
Chocolate for Lent study/WH
Inquirer Class/RC
10:45 Worship/Sanc
11:45 Coffee Hour/WH
12 pm Club 456/N. Basement
1:00- Deacon Training/Lib
6:00 Confirmation/S251
Monday, March 12
11 am Pastoral Care Committee/Lib
1 pm Staff Meeting/Lib
6:30 Property Committee/RC; Mission/DR
7:30 Young Adults/Martin Home
Tuesday, March 13
9:30 am Ruth/Mary Circle/Pres. Vlg.
2:30 pm Martha Circle/Lib
7:00 Deacons/DR; Membership/S251
Wednesday, March 14
7:30 pm Sarah Circle
Thursday, March 15 North Star deadline
6:30 pm Handbells/S151
7:45 Choir/Choir room
Friday, March 16
7:00-9:00 pm All-church retreat/WH
Saturday, March 17
9 am-2pm All-church retreat/WH
3 pm Youth to Bethel Presbyterian
Sunday, March 18 (No 8:30 service)
9:30 Child Care (Infants-Age 3)/S257
Children’s & Youth Choir
Saving Jesus DVD series/ Lib
Chocolate for Lent study/WH
Inquirer Class/RC
10:45 Family Worship-Comm/Sanc
Dr. McFayden preaching
11:45 Coffee Hour/WH
1:00 pm Deacon Training/Lib
6:00 Confirmation/S251
Reflection & Discussion for Adults: Saving Jesus Sundays through April 1 9:30-10:30 a.m./Library This DVD-based series is a conversation around the relevance of Jesus for today and is an invitation to be on a journey. Christianity has 2000 years of tradition with a wide spectrum of believers, a large community across time. It is like a six-mile-wide trail, not a narrow path.
March 4: Jesus’ Ministry of Compassion March 11: Who Killed Jesus? March 18: The Atonement
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March 25: The Resurrection of Jesus April 1: Why is Jesus Worth Saving
Coordinator: Mary Mohlke
Chocolate for Lent Sundays through April 1 9:30-10:30 a.m./Westminster Hall Chocolate for Lent is a unique study, delving into the delicious depths of humanity. Written by Hilary Brand, it will feature segments of the Academy Award-nominated film Chocolat, conversations centered around our life in Christ and, of course, chocolate. Garidith Khayat will coordinate this study.
Soul Feast is a collection of places to gaze, wonder-pray and reflect on how God has touched your
life. Paintings of 14 stations of the cross are in the narthex. Labyrinth-like crosses, which you walk with your eyes, are
in the chapel. Jesus' words of help and inspiration
accompany each cross.
Allow your spirit to guide you through the centers
Open yourself to new wisdom on your journey
Move from center to center when you are ready
Help children by asking them what they see
On the cover: Scripture Pictures by Mary Mohlke
descendants of Abraham and Sarah, Jesus
followers, Sarah and baby, hearts live
forever, the law, faith of Abraham,
rebuking Peter, followers of Jesus, God
ruling over nations
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Invite a friend this Lent-Easter Weekdays until 3 pm Sundays until 1pm Call the office 632-1330 for additional appointments
Our Stories of Good News
Lenten Soup Suppers March 7, 21, 28
6:00 pm/Westminster Hall
Enjoy homemade soup by Ed Eisenlord plus fresh fruit,
bread, dessert, and a special dish for children
$5 per adult
6:45 - 7:30 pm/Chapel
Prayer and Songs from Iona
Discover the movement of God in our lives
March 7 - Karen Roesser Jeff Weaver
March 21 - Sylvia Bigler Jeff Faunce
March 28 - Lynda Roemer Colin Drury
Register by signing up in Westminster Hall
or calling the church at 632-1330.
Registration required for child care.
TTeeaacchheerrss NNeeeeddeedd!! Our Sunday school program has just a few more months left before breaking for summer,
but we still need your help for our last two sessions. The Kids Ministry Team has full
descriptions of all the teacher roles and the curriculum. Please see below for a list of open
spots:
Session 5 (March 25, April 1, 15, 22 & 29) 1 Bible Story Teacher for the South Basement program (ages 4 through 3rd grade).
Session 6 (May 13 & 20 and June 3 & 10) 2 Small Group Teachers for the North Basement program
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Do You Wish to Join the Church?
Our spring Inquirers Classes will be held on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Resource Center. The dates are March 4, 11, 18 and 25. New members will join North Presbyterian Church during the 10:45 a.m. service on Sunday, April 1. If you want to know more about North Church and/or becoming a member, please contact Mitch Roemer at 688-6464, call the church office at 632-1330, or make a note on the welcome pad in the pew.
Please prayerfully consider this opportunity to serve our families, and contact Peter Martin or a
member of the Kids Ministry Team if interested.
Deadline/Details for the Mission Project and Spring Retreat!
Junior and Senior Highers, the deadline to register for both the Spring Retreat and
Mission Project is Sunday, March 18. Want to know more? You can find all the
details in next month’s North Star and on our church website at
northchurchwilliamsville.org/spring-retreat and
northchurchwilliamsville.org/youth/mission-project. Or just talk to Peter Martin.
Please sign up soon; you don’t want to miss these incredible opportunities for
fellowship and mission!
Men’s Group Saturday, March 10: It’s a celebration! To help celebrate the men’s group’s 4th anniversary, Rev. Dr. Tom Yorty will be discussing the meaning of community as an “endangered species in today’s world.” The title of his presentation is “Making Connections – the Live-or-Die Mission of the Church.” His view is that without an emphasis upon “community,” the church cannot survive. Men are asked to bring a jar of peanut butter, which will be delivered to the UPC Food Pantry. Sign up on March 4. Come and help celebrate our founding.
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Please note: There will be no 8:30 a.m. worship service
on Sunday, March 18. The Rev. Dr. McFayden will be
preaching during the 10:45 service, concluding the
all-church retreat.
Did you sign up for the all-church retreat yet? “Reflecting on Our Past, Looking to the Future” March 16 and 17
with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth McFayden will help us explore where
God wants to take North Church. Be sure to sign up. It’s free, and
childcare is provided. Call the church office or e-mail
[email protected]. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to
grow together.
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Friends of Night People "I would like to thank Peter Martin, Brad, Meredith, and Evan Sparks, Kerri Bigler, Paul and Nathan Hahn, Matt Hennessy, Julia and Valentina Bibko, Chad and Madison Kahler, and Neil Arnold for serving at Friends of Night People on Tuesday, February 28. We served 200 people, and sorted and gave out many pieces of clothing. I really appreciate the support from
the Youth Group. The Urban Diner on Paderewski St. has been benefiting from NPC volunteers each month since last April. THANK YOU one and all.”
Sincerely, Jane Arnold
The Fish Banks are here! The Fish Banks are here!
Get ready to fill yours. A “Giving Calendar” is available to anyone who
needs suggestions on money amounts that will help to fill your fish bank. The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering begins today and will be collected
on Palm Sunday, April 1st.
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Mission Statement
Brought together by our shared faith in
Jesus Christ,
Called by God to live as faithful disciples,
Blessed by our diverse gifts and experiences,
We commit ourselves to:
Worship together,
Teach and learn from one another,
Nurture each other with care and love, and
Reach out in ministry and mission to the world.
(adopted by the Session June 5, 2006)
North Presbyterian Church
300 North Forest Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221, (716) 632-1330,
www.northchurchwilliamsville.org
E-Mail: [email protected]
Preacher: The Rev. William T. Hennessy Coordinator: Olivia Ebsary
Liturgist: Duncan Hemink Ushers: (8:30) Carol & Bob Meyers
Organist: Marlene Harrington (10:45) Barbara & Bill Hill; Susan & Dennis Hohl
Bulletin Cover: Mary Mohlke Greeters: Pudge Pullen; Linda Rinaldo
Building Lock-up: Bill Ervin Counters: Linda Gowans; Heather Randall
Accolyte: Kaitlyn Khayat
Visitors —You are important to us. Please
feel free to come to the chancel area after
the service to get information or ask
questions about our church. Approach
anyone wearing a yellow ribbon. Fill out a
visitor card and put it in the offering plate
if you wish to be contacted.
The flowers today are
given in loving memory
of Erin Kathleen Bigler, by
the Bigler family.
Ministers: The Congregation
Pastor/Head of Staff: The Rev. William T. Hennessy Director of Sacred Dance: Olivia Ebsary
Director of Youth, Children & Family Ministry: Peter Martin Sexton: Marc Kiesling
Stephen Ministry Leader: Carlene DeRoo Bookkeeper: Judy Blackchief
Administrative Assistant: Cynthia Leavell Artist-in-Residence: Mary Mohlke
Director of Music & Organist: Marlene Harrington Childcare Supervisor: Regina Koteras
Director of Music, Children & Youth: Marty Shafer
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