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North Presbyterian Church 4 Sunday in Lent March 6, 2016 · PDF file ·...
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WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
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.
Gathering Be Still and Know Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am God.
Prelude Variations on “Amazing Grace” Powell
Call to Worship We gather here in your presence, God, In our need, and bringing with us the needs of the world. We come to you, for you come to us in Jesus, And you know by experience what human life is like. We come with our faith and with our doubts; We come with our hopes and with our fears. We come as we are, because you invite us to come; And you have promised never to turn us away.
Invocation
*Hymn 475 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (During the singing of the hymn, please pass Joys & Concerns to center aisle.)
*Call to Confession Take, O Take Me As I Am Hymn 698 Take, O take me as I am; summon out what I shall be;
set your seal upon my heart and live in me.
*Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we confess that we have strayed from your ways. Like the Prodigal Son, we have wasted our inheritance. You gave us the earth for our home, but we squander earth’s resources and hoard its bounty. You gave us neighbors to love, but we pursue selfish ambitions. You gave us the commandments that lead to human flourishing, but we break your law and forsake your love. Forgive us our sin and bring us to repentance. Help us to find our way home to you, where you welcome us with open arms; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*Silent Confession (A time for personal confession of sin)
*Assurance of Forgiveness Hear the good news! God loves us. God forgives us.
*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
Resting in God’s Care Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life.
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 p.78
Listen to what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God.
Sermon “Naked Love” The Rev. William T. Hennessy
WE RESPOND AND GIVE THANKS TO GOD
Offering Offertory Anthem: I Will Arise arr. Byler
*Doxology (Hymn 607) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, all people here below; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper The Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Hymn 509 All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
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.
With all our hearts…we sing our praise:
Holy, Holy, Holy © 1986 by GIA Publications, Inc
Your love for us…the mystery of our faith:
Christ Has Died
© 1986 by GIA Publications, Inc
Pour out the fire…Christ teaches us, 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.
Communion of the People Our Lord invites all who trust in him, and all who long to trust in him, to share in this meal, which he has prepared. Communion will be received by intinction. Please come up the center aisle and return down side aisles. (If your diet requires gluten-free bread, please go to the station at the foot of the steps in the center.)
Prayer after Communion We give you thanks, eternal God, that you have fed us in this sacrament. Fill us with a vision of your new creation, where all may have life, and have it abundantly; through Jesus Christ, the bread of life. Amen.
WE DISPERSE TO SERVE GOD IN THE WORLD
*Hymn 774 There Is Now a New Creation
*Charge
*Benediction
*Sung Response (next page)
*Postlude Glorificamus Redford
*Those who are able, please stan
300 North Forest Road
Sunday, March 6
8:30am Worship/Chapel
9:30 Adult Ed./Lib.
10:45 Worship/Sanctuary
Church School
11:45 Coffee Hour/WH
12:30-2:00pm Training for New Elders,
Deacons/Lib.
Monday, March 7
7:00pm Session/Chapel
Tuesday, March 8
9:00am Staff mtg./Ofc.
5:45pm Lenten Soup Supper &
Study/WH
Wednesday, March 9
10am-8pm EGA/WH
7:30pm Sarah Circle, Mary
Soom's , 162
Meadowview Lane,
Williamsville
Thursday, March 10
6:30pm Bells/S151
7:30pm Adult Choir/Choir Room
Sunday, March 13
8:30am Worship/Chapel
9:30 Adult Ed./Lib.
Bible Study/RC
Children’s & Youth Choir
rehearsal
9:30am-12pm Childcare available/S257
10:45 Worship/Sanctuary
Church School
11:45 Coffee Hour/WH
12:30-2:00pm Training for New Elders,
Deacons/Lib.
To view the March calendar, visit
https://northpresbyterianchurch.files.wordp
ress.com/2011/03/march-20161.pdf
ACE—Amherst Chamber Ensemble EGA—Embroidery Guild
DR—Dickinson Room
FJC—Family Justice Center
FONP—Friends of Night People
Kit—Kitchen
LE3—Tutoring program
Lib—Library
NPC—North Presbyterian Church
Ofc—Office
RC—Resource Center
WCF—Williamsville Christian Fellowship
WH—Westminster Hall
Series on Opioid Epidemic
The UB Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is offering a series, “Confronting
the Opioid Epidemic,” Tuesdays March 15, 22, and 29 from 6-8 p.m. in Farber Hall on the
South Campus. Anyone interested in learning about the latest advancements in medicine and
healthcare is encouraged to attend. Cost is $5 per session; free for students with a valid id.
For more information or to register, go to [email protected].
Adult Education: Adult Forum, Sundays at 9:15 a.m. (note time change)
Exodus and Exile: During February and March, an adult forum series will look at the
geopolitical circumstances driving the flow of these newer refugees. Everyone is welcome.
March 6—Refugees from Africa. North Church member Azubike Kalu-Nwiwu will speak
about the Boko Haram crisis in Nigeria, and its creation of internally displaced people. Pat
Townsend will comment on the impact of the Somali refugee presence in Kenya and in the
United States.
March 13—WEDI—Westminster Economic Development Initiative is the organization founded
by Westminster Presbyterian Church to provide opportunities for residents on the West Side.
If you have not visited their most well-known program, the West Side Bazaar, have a look at
an excellent video from Katie Couric’s visit: https://www.yahoo.com/katiecouric/buffalos-big-
comeback-201146847.html?soc_src=mail&soc_trk=ma. WEDI is now an independent 501C3
organization. Executive Director Ben Bissell will be our speaker.
March 20—Refugees and Me—What are the implications of the refugee situation for world
Christians? A panel of North Church members will tell short stories of their experience with
refugees over the years. As a group, we will reflect on the six series presentations in the light
of the Biblical charge to care for the resident alien/stranger/foreigner.
Blanket Drive
Today you will have another opportunity to support a worthy cause: Church World Service
Blankets. What good can a blanket do? It brings comfort in times of crisis to hurting and
displaced families in such far-flung places as Sudan, Pakistan and Nicaragua. For just $5, you
can provide comfort in many communities hit by disaster. Will you join Martha Circle again
this year? For each blanket you buy, you will receive a sweet, edible treat lovingly prepared
by a member of Martha Circle. Please stop by a table in the narthex or Westminster Hall to
make a difference.
One Great Hour of Sharing (a.k.a. Fish Banks!)
The children will receive their fish banks on Sunday, March 13. Please help them remember
to return the banks on Sunday, April 3. When you give to OGHS you are assisting in the
empowerment of others as they move past emotional, physical, and spiritual misfortune. Your
help gives hope. You may also give securely online at http://northchurchwilliamsville.org/.
Simply click on the “Donate” button and follow the instructions by using a credit card or bank
account transfer. Thank you!
Women’s Circles
Martha Circle: CANCELLED
Sarah Circle: will meet on Wednesday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. at Mary Soom's home, 162
Meadowview Lane, Williamsville. The co-hostess is Leigh Gaskill.
Training for New Elders and Deacons
New elders and deacons recently elected to serve in the Class of 2019 should plan to attend
officer training with Pastor Hennessy today and Sunday, March 13—each time from 12:30-
2:00 p.m.—in the church library. Ordination and Installation will be held during the 10:45 a.m.
worship service on Sunday, April 3.
Holy Week Services
Potluck Seder Supper: Thursday, March 24, 5:45 p.m., Westminster Hall
The Passover Seder meal celebrates the deliverance of the Hebrew people from Egyptian
slavery and God's great love for God's chosen people. Before Jesus was arrested, he shared a
Passover meal with his disciples that has come to be known as Communion for Christians.
Maundy Thursday: Communion and Tenebrae Service, 7:30 pm, Sanctuary
Good Friday Worship: March 25, noon, Sanctuary
Prayer, reflections and music in the sanctuary with mixed choir from Amherst, Clarence and
North Presbyterian churches.
Easter Worship Services, March 27
8:00am Sunrise Worship
10:45 Worship Service, Sanctuary
Tuesday Bible Study
You’re invited to join the Tuesday lunch Bible Study for its current mini-series “What We Bring
to God.” Bring a bag lunch and join us in the library at 12:30 to eat, followed by study from 1
to 2:00 p.m. We are NOT planning to meet the 4th Tuesday of each month because those
are the days when some of us volunteer for Friends of Night People.
Not Your Grandpa’s Rummage Sale! Please take survey!
In January North held its annual meeting. Treasurer Ann Eisenlord and Elder Joe Alber
presented the 2016 budget, which has a deficit of just over $8,000. In 2016 North is seeking
to generate more revenue by using the church building more and by fundraising.
One idea that the Membership Committee would like to try is a “garage” sale in the fall. But
we want your FEEDBACK! Please take this very brief and simple survey and tell us what
you think. We’d like feedback by the end of March. Thank you!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5ZBBVDT
Join Us for Coffee (Making!)
Coffee is an important aspect of fellowship with each other and visitors. For many years,
committees have had responsibility for preparing coffee or lemonade; however, we are now
experiencing a few glitches in the system. Many people serve on multiple committees and
they are over-burdened. Also, three of the committees no longer exist. We need YOU! If you
would be willing to help fill in—committees will still take responsibility for their assigned
months—it will ease the load. There will be a sign-up sheet in Westminster Hall, and
instructions for making coffee are posted by the coffee maker. Thank you!
Pennies for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
It's that time of year again! Jonathan Roesser will be collecting pennies to be donated to the
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. In the past few years, North Church has just about
matched what Jonathan has been able to collect over the year. His contributions to this cause
now total more than $1600.00 since 2011. Won't you please bring in your pennies through
the month of February and give them to Jonathan or leave them in the front office? The
power of a penny can do great things! Thank you.
Book Groups (library) (Visit https://www.pinterest.com/northchurch/books/)
Morning (10:00 a.m.)
March 16: Erik Larson. Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania (2015)
April 20: Stories from the Shadows: A Reflection of a Street Doctor by James J. O’Connell
Afternoon (1:00 p.m.)
March 23: Mary Coin, by Marisa Silver
Lenten Soup Suppers and Study on Science and Faith
March 8, 15, and 22 5:45-7:30pm
Enjoy homemade soup, bread, fresh fruit and dessert. Cost is only $5 per adult; children eat
free. Our study this year is titled “Painting the Stars.” It is an exploration of evolutionary
science and its impact on faith. Please come for a provocative and energizing discussion.
Registration is required for child care the Monday before each supper. Kindly call the
office at 632-1330.
Musical Opportunities
Palm Sunday: If you would like to sing with the opening Hosanna, please contact
Marlene Harrington at [email protected] or call 839-1930 for more
information. The only rehearsal will be prior to the service on March 20.
Easter/March 27 Additional singers are welcome to join the choir for this festive
occasion. Some rehearsal necessary. Contact Marlene for details.
Musical: Tales of Wonder/May 15 This will require a combination of learning the
music on your own with recordings and attending some group rehearsals. Inquire for
details.
Flowers Today
The flowers today are from the Bigler families in celebration of Erin’s 20th birthday
and of her life.
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)
Preacher: Bill Hennessy Coordinator: Randy Bigler
Liturgist: Linda Gowans Lock-up: Bill Ervin
Organist: Marlene Harrington Counters: Linda Gowans, Erin Kahler
Greeters: Debbie & Tim Hutton Pianist (8:30): Jane Cary
Ushers/Communion Servers (8:30): Mary & David Bullions Acolyte: Emily Jennings
Ushers/Communion Servers (10:45): Glenn & Karen Hopkins;
Randy & Kerri Bigler
Visitors—You are important to us. Please fill out a visitor card and put it in the offering plate if
you wish to be contacted. You may also approach an usher—likely wearing a yellow ribbon
today—to find out more about North Church.
Ministers: The Congregation
Pastor/Head of Staff: The Rev. William T. Hennessy Director of Sacred Dance: Olivia Ebsary
Administrative Assistant: Cynthia Machamer Accountant: Karen Thomas
Facilities Coordinator: Mike Callaghan Childcare Supervisor: Regina Koteras
Director of Music, Organist: Marlene Harrington Webmaster: Tara Martin
Director of Music, Children & Youth: Marty Shafer Pre-Teen Coordinator: Kimberly Will