Northbrook Presbyterian Church June 21, 2015

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1 Welcome to Northbrook Presbyterian Church June 21, 2015 We are glad you re here and thankful for the opportunity to worship with you and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ. We seek to be an open, rational and compassionate people, learning each week what it means to live the love of Jesus Christ in worship and work, in word and deed. Everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. ~ John 13:35 LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY OF FAITH Please sign and pass the Welcome Register along your row and back. Please note joys and concerns on the Prayer Request Cards and place them in the offering. OPENING PRAYER One: All: One: Rev. Marjorie Wilhelmi Come, sing praises to God! Rejoice in his presence! For he is our God: a Father to the fatherless, and the defender of all who need protection; the One in whom the lonely find a home, and the prisoner finds release. Bless the Lord, the God of our salvation, who sustains and strengthens us, day after day! Let s worship God together!

2 * OPENING SONG 14 For the Beauty of the Earth Hymnal UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of grace and understanding, we confess to you that our hearts are not always pure, our thoughts are not always kind, our actions are not always steeped in the patience and genuine love you call us to. Forgive us, O God, we pray, and nudge us, in all our decisions, to live lives more in accordance with your desire for us. We have everything we need in you. We need only rely more completely. And hear us now, in this time of silence, as we pray the confession that is uniquely ours to make... Silent Prayer ASSURANCE OF PARDON * THE PEACE As we are reconciled to God and to one another, share a sign of Christ s peace and love with your neighbor. * SONG 175 Seek Ye First Hymnal SCRIPTURE Psalm 116 OT p. 564 SONG 693 Though I May Speak Hymnal MESSAGE Living in Love with God Rev. Marjorie Wilhelmi Ephesians 3:14-21 NT p. 193 WE BRING OUR GIFTS FOR THE MINISTRY OF CHRIST OFFERTORY ANTHEM Lean on Me Men s Chorus & Ensemble Withers/Mauldin * DOXOLOGY 709 God, We Honor You Hymnal * DEDICATION OF OFFERING PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER INVITATION AND PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING PRAYER * SENDING SONG 366 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Hymnal

3 * BENEDICTION * POSTLUDE * Please stand if you are able. CCLI license LEADING YOU IN WORSHIP TODAY ARE: Liturgist: Clyde Pritchard Director of Music: Angel Gippert Visuals: Cheryl Ardis Sound: Michael Bauhof Center Door Greeter: Lois Kurta Sanctuary Door Greeters: Tim & Sue Boese Coffee Hour Hosts: The Congregational Life Committee Window Flowers: Placed by Phyllis Klinger in honor of her father, Richard Klinger PRAYER REQUESTS Please pray for: Margaret Babb and family on the passing of her husband, Thomas Babb, on June 16, Melanie Bruske and family on the passing of her husband, Arthur Bruske, on June 7, Vera McBride and family, Lou McLeod, Jim North, Portia McDonald, Paulette Lein and family, Dorothea Clark and family, Bill Stetson, Nancy Schaefer, Al Shrosbree, Bill Gadsby, Phyllis Klinger, Jan Carroll, Karen Keier, Ruth Thomas, Harry & Georgenia Keoleian, Julie Huddlestun, Keith & Celia Metcalf. Please continue to pray for those with health or personal issues. If a member s name has been inadvertently left off this list, please notify the church office. Also, let the church know when a member is entering the hospital or might like a supportive phone call. The Board of Deacons also requests prayers for: Church members whose last names begin with the letters E and F and dear fathers near and far. DEAR GARDENERS Those of you who signed up to care for a flowerbed last year, your weeds are calling to you! Stop in one day armed with your garden gloves and hand rake and pull those persistent little weeds that have reappeared this Spring. Here's the good news! There has been so much rain that they come out real easy! Blessings and thanks to you as you continue to care for our beautiful grounds. If you did NOT sign up for flowerbed maintenance but would like to help, we would be happy for your assistance! Please see Michael Bauhof or Brian Long for more information. Who loves a garden finds within his soul Life's whole; He hears the anthem of the soil While ingrates toil; And sees beyond his little sphere The waving fronds of heaven, clear. - Louise Jones

4 BACKYARD BIBLE AND BEVERAGE STARTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 There is still time to join in Northbrook s new Backyard Bible and Beverage program. Backyard Bible and Beverage is a fun, casual summertime conversation about the Bible and faith, meeting weekly on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. It started on June 17th and will continue throughout the summer, weather permitting. Bring your own Bible, beverage and lawn chair to the backyard of our weekly rendezvous. The conversation will center on a selection of Bible passages and reflective questions about the relevance of the scripture to our lives today. No book or homework is necessary, and you are encouraged to drop in or drop out as your plans and interest permit. Hosts are not required to do any preparation or provide anything other than backyard space. If you re willing to open your backyard to the rest of us as part of this experience, send an to Marjorie@northbrookpc.org indicating which week(s) in August would work for you. Our current schedule is as follows: DATE June 17 June 24 July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 August 5 August 12 BACKYARD LOCATION Pastor Marjorie Wilhelmi s home: 1466 Glenwood, Sylvan Lake Peggie Schiller s home: 5851 Pinecroft Drive, West Bloomfield Have a ramp for easy access, no need to bring chairs Do not come by way of 14 Mile/Orchard Lake/Northwestern -- under construction Dan & Penny Willey s home: Bristol Lane, Bingham Farms Matt & Allison Broadwell s home: Red Oaks Trail, Beverly Hills Frank & Tricia LaSota s home: Camelot Court, Beverly Hills Bruce & Amy Annett s home: 2799 Sylvan Shores, Waterford Bryan and Kim Bowden-Adair s home: Dolores Ave., Lathrup Village Walt & Donna Young s home: 6372 Muirfield Ct., Bloomfield Hills Michael & Kathy Bauhof s home: 4138 Washington Crescent, Troy SPEAKER AND SOUP SUPPER EVENT THURSDAY, JUNE 25 The Northbrook Adult Education Committee invites Northbrook members and guests to attend our second adult program on Thursday, June 25 at 4:15 p.m followed by Souper Supper at 5:30 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Mr. Steve Vogel who will describe the History of Detroit with words and pictures. He will discuss Detroit from the ice age to the present and how the formation of natural and manmade landscape has influenced the city s formation. Mr. Vogel has been nationally recognized, and he is currently a Professor of Architecture at the University of Detroit-Mercy. If you plan to stay for supper, please sign up in Fellowship Hall on the bulletin board by June 23. Come and learn about our very own city of Detroit. NORTHBROOK BOOK CLUB MONDAY, JUNE 29 Please join us on Monday, June 29 at 7:00pm in the Library as we discuss Perfect Match by Jodi Picoult. All are welcome.

5 TOUR, LUNCH AND STROLL MONDAY, JUNE 29 The Adult Education Committee invites members and friends to a special tour on Monday, June 29. We will visit Kirk in the Hills Presbyterian Church on Long Lake Road in Bloomfield Hills. Lunch will be at the Franklin Grill and, after we eat, we will walk through "The Bible Garden" at Beth Ahm Temple on Maple Road in West Bloomfield. We will carpool from the church at 9:30 AM. Lunch is on your own, and a donation is suggested for the church. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall or call the church office no later than June 25th. PROJECT SUN SAVE UKRAINE NOW Northbrook Church is joining America in sending aid to more than one million Ukrainians who have been forced to flee their homes with nothing but the clothes on their backs, for the wounded and their families and for the widows and orphans. We will be collecting CLEAN, GENTLY USED OR NEW CLOTHES for all ages as well as the other items listed below. The drop off deadline is June 30. Suggested items are: clothing, shoes and boots, bedding, towels, pots & pans, plastic dishes, cups and utensils, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, deodorant, disposable diapers, wipes, baby powder, toys and books for children, NEW stuffed animals, walkers, wheelchairs and home care equipment, vitamins and over the counter medication, bandages and monetary donations. NORTHBROOK & THE DETROIT TIGERS A WINNING COMBINATION The Northbrook PWN FUN Group is planning another Detroit Tigers Game outing on Friday, August 21 for a 7 p.m. game with fireworks. All are welcome! Tickets are $32 each. This does not include a bus or food. We will need 30 people to make it cost effective to get a bus. We need to know and receive payment for your ticket(s) by July 12th. If we get enough interest, Barb Stetson will get back with everyone to figure out whether to get a bus. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall or call or Barb Stetson at (248) or bbkstetson@comcast.net. GREAT TOMATO GIVEAWAY & PRODUCE COLLECTION Whether you are participating in the Great Tomato Giveaway or just want to help feed the hungry by contributing homegrown or purchased produce, you may place your donations throughout the summer in the large basket in the main hallway or at outdoor worship. The food will be taken to The Baldwin Center in Pontiac. HABITAT FOR HUMANITY APOSTLE BUILD IN DETROIT AUGUST If you are interested in participating in the Habitat for Humanity Apostle Build in Detroit in August, please contact Michael Campion or Winnie Davies-Hancock at winsomeann@aol.com. The date will be during the period of August The exact date has not been set. Updates will be announced and posted on the Mission Bulletin Board in Fellowship Hall. Advanced skills are not necessary. LAHSER ROAD CONSTRUCTION THIS SUMMER There will be considerable road construction around Northbrook this summer. On June 15, the section from 14 Mile to Maple Road will be closed to through traffic for construction. On July 18, the section from13 Mile to 14 Mile will be closed to through traffic for construction.

6 MOBILE HEALTH FESTIVAL JULY 20 If you are interested in participating in the July 20 Presbytery of Detroit/Synod of the Covenant Mobile Health Festival at The Second Mile Center in Detroit, contact Kathy Bauhof at (248) or at Kathy will be taking sign-ups for volunteers. See the Mission Bulletin Board for information about other festivals between July and contact Winnie Davies- Hancock for more information. Volunteers do not need to have medical training though medical professionals are also welcome. WE ARE COLLECTING SCHOOL SUPPLIES Your Mission Connection Committee and PWN (Presbyterian Women of Northbrook) are cooperating with the Department of Human Services to support Michigan s foster and adoptive children by supplying backpacks filled with school supplies for the coming school year. Drop off your supplies in Fellowship Hall by Monday, July 20. Barb Stetson and Winnie Davies-Hancock are collecting monetary donations as well as the following supplies: wide-ruled lined spiral bound notebooks blue pens red pens pocket folders 1 binders package lined paper geometry sets pencil cases quality scissors staplers and staples washable felt markers pink/white erasers pocket dictionaries mechanical pencils and lead refills Rulers #2 pencils wide-ruled loose leaf paper subject dividers scientific calculators highlighters SEEKING RAFFLE ITEMS FOR SUNDAY FUNDAY AUGUST 23 We will be hosting a FREE Community-Wide Family Sunday Funday on August 23 from 11am-2pm and we need your help. We are looking for silent auction and raffle donations to help raise money for our cause, Team Trevor. Trevor is a local 8th grader in need of a life saving heart transplant. For Trevor's story, please see If you would be willing to donate a themed basket or other raffle items, we would be most grateful. Please contact Kristen Miller at kmiller@ashmi.org with questions or if you'd be willing to donate. Examples of themes for the baskets are: beach, movie, college football, boy, girl, gardening, date night, spa or golf. We would also gladly take cottage rentals, sports tickets, concert tickets, signed sports memorabilia...anything that would help to raise money! Thank you for your support.

7 This Week at Northbrook SUNDAY, June 21 Happy Father s Day 9:45 am Worship Senior High Mission Trip 6/21 6/27 MONDAY, June 22 8:00 pm AA Meeting Men s Group WEDNESDAY, June 24 6:30 pm Backyard Bible and Beverage at Peggie Schiller s home 7:00 pm Knit Wits THURSDAY, June 25 5:30 pm Senior Souper Supper SUNDAY, June 28 9:45 am Worship Outdoor Service 4:00 pm Mid Highs

8 Northbrook Summer Hours Have Begun! Once again this summer, Northbrook will be taking advantage of our beautiful Michigan weather and will alternate worship services between outside and inside the Sanctuary. Of course, outdoor worship will be weather permitting. We will move worship inside if it is raining or just too hot! June 28 Outdoor worship July 5 Indoor worship July 12 Outdoor worship July 19 Indoor worship July 26 Outdoor worship August 2 Indoor worship August 9 Indoor/Camp Sunday August 16 Indoor worship August 23 Outdoor worship August 30 Indoor worship September 6 Outdoor worship Worship begins at 9:45 am for these dates. Our regular schedule will resume on September 13 at 10:15 a.m. Northbrook Presbyterian Church W. Fourteen Mile Road Beverly Hills, Michigan info@northbrookpc.org Telephone (248) Fax (248) Rev. Marjorie Wilhelmi, Pastor Office Hours Monday Thursday: 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Summer Worship: Sundays at 9:45 a.m. More news and calendar information can be found online at