Northbrook Presbyterian Church July 5, 2015

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1 Welcome to Northbrook Presbyterian Church July 5, 2015 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. CALL TO WORSHIP One: We are on a journey, walking on a road together. All: Among us is the Living Christ. May our eyes be open. One: We are a people of holy words, gathering around sacred scriptures. All: Among us is the Living Christ. May our ears be open. One: We are a people of service, sharing bread and healing this world. All: Among us is the Living Christ. May our hands be open. One: Let us walk down this road together. Come, let us worship God! Cheryl Clemens

2 OPENING SONG 625 O Lord My God Hymnal PRAYER OF CONFESSION Holy God, we are called to be human and commissioned to live as those who bear your image in this world. Yet so often, when our fellow human beings are in distress hungry, sick, grieving, excluded, or impoverished we do not see your image in them. In our discomfort, we avert our eyes from suffering and turn away. We deny others the gift of our empathy. Forgive us, we pray, and grant us the healing and reconciliation which we cannot accomplish on our own. We pray in Christ s holy name. 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 475 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Hymnal SCRIPTURE Jeremiah 29:1,4-7 OT p. 731 SONG 337 My Country, Tis of Thee Hymnal MESSAGE Beyond These Walls Rev. Renee Roederer Mark 6:1-13 NT p. 40 WE BRING OUR GIFTS FOR THE MINISTRY OF CHRIST OFFERING * DOXOLOGY 637 O Sing to the Lord Hymnal * DEDICATION OF OFFERING PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER PREPARATION FOR COMMUNION

3 THE LORD S SUPPER We welcome everyone who believes in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to share in this meal. This morning, we serve by Intinction. Please come forward by the center aisle, take a piece of bread, dip it in the cup and eat. Return to your place via the side aisles. If you are more comfortable to remain where you are, we will gladly bring the bread and cup to you. For those who desire it, you will find gluten-free bread on the table. INVITATION AND PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING COMMUNION PRAYER * SENDING SONG 338 O Beautiful for Spacious Skies Hymnal * BENEDICTION * POSTLUDE Please stand if you are able. CCLI license NEW VAN DEDICATION FOLLOWING WORSHIP This morning, immediately following worship, join us in the north parking lot as we dedicate Northbrook s brand new 2016 Ford Transit van! Thanks to: the Mission Committee for contributing funds from the Lane McKay Memorial gift and for supporting our dream of purchasing a new van when our old van was declared unsafe; the Building and Grounds Committee for researching information on the old and new vehicles in terms of safety and ease of use and providing training for those who will be driving the new van; and to North Brothers Ford and members of the congregation for their most generous contributions that made the purchase of the van possible. And, Oh Lord, send us out in the new van to be the body of Christ in the world. 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

4 LEADING YOU IN WORSHIP TODAY ARE: Please extend a warm welcome to Reverend Renee Roederer. Rev. Roederer is a Pastor at Large in the Presbytery of Detroit. In that role, she enjoys preaching in different congregations throughout our region. She lives in Ann Arbor with her husband Ian who is an astronomer at the University of Michigan. Renee is grateful to be with Northbrook Presbyterian Church for the next two Sundays, and she looks forward to getting to know the people in this congregation more personally. Liturgist: Cheryl Clemens Praise Band: Dan Gross as leader, percussion, guitar, Nic Cutean on guitar, Pete Zajicek on piano Guest Vocalist: Frank Grimaldi Visuals: Bill Jordan Sound: Laura Kerr Center Door Greeter: Bill Jordan Sanctuary Door Greeter: Nancy Best Communion Servers: Kathy Bauhof, Lois Kurta, Bill Stetson PRAYER REQUESTS Please pray for: Barbara and Grant Burnham and family on the passing of Barbara s brother, Fred Weiss; 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; Sam Owens, Vera McBride, Lou McLeod, Jim North, Portia McDonald, Paulette Lein, Dorothea Clark, 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 letter H, members of the Building & Grounds Committee and gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy. OFFICE CLOSURE ON JULY 6 The Northbrook office will be closed on Monday, July 6 in observance of Independence Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday. 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.

5 BACKYARD BIBLE AND BEVERAGE Please join us at Northbrook s new Backyard Bible and Beverage program. Backyard Bible and Beverage is a fun, casual summertime conversation about the Bible and faith weekly on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. that began on June 17th and continues 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. Our current schedule is as follows: DATE July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 August 5 August 12 August 19 August 26 BACKYARD LOCATION 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 Court, Bloomfield Hills Michael & Kathy Bauhof s home: 4138 Washington Crescent, Troy Bozenna Johnson s home: 2099 Pontiac Drive, Sylvan Lake Hal and Sue Koss cottage on Pine Lake: 3910 Maple Hill West, West Bloomfield. It is off Long Lake Road between Middlebelt and Orchard Lake Road. Turn north off of Long Lake onto Maple Hill West (not Maple Hill East) - the cottage is at the end of the street on the left. Sue s cell phone is (248) LAHSER ROAD CONSTRUCTION THIS SUMMER There will be considerable road construction around Northbrook this summer. According to road signs, Lahser Road between 13 Mile and Maple Road will be closed to through traffic for construction beginning on June 29th. 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.

6 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. Please drop off your supplies at the table in Fellowship Hall. This initiative is done in partnership with the Faith Based Initiative on Foster Care and Adoption. The deadline for the collections is Monday, July 20. We are collecting 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 GREAT TOMATO GIVEAWAY & PRODUCE COLLECTION Whether you are participating in the Great Tomato Giveaway or just helping feed the hungry by contributing homegrown or purchased produce, please 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. PRESBYTERY-WIDE FOOD DRIVE DURING JULY Please join other members of the Presbytery of Detroit in their Hands-on Mission support of Gleaners Community Food Bank in the presbytery-wide food drive for the month of July. July is one of the lowest food stock months for Gleaners. Place your donations of non-perishable food (cans, boxes, bags, plastic jars -- no glass containers) in the boxes in the main hallway. A list of suggested items for donation is posted on the Mission Connection Bulletin Board. Thank you! 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 katehatescomputers@wowway.com. Kathy will be taking sign-ups for volunteers. 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.

7 FINANCE COMMITTEE UPDATE The Finance Committee wishes to thank everyone for their contributions to date, and to encourage all to remain current on their giving throughout the summer months. Worship attendance is generally lighter in summer due to vacation plans, but operating expenses for programs, staff, insurance, lawn mowing, utilities, supplies and inevitable repairs continue. Your help ensuring that your pledges are caught up and your financial support is delivered in person, by mail, or via electronic deposit is so appreciated. Quarterly giving statements and an update of church finances through June will be issued soon. Thank you again for your faithful financial support. SUNDAY, July 5 9:45 am Worship & Communion This Week at Northbrook MONDAY, July 6 OFFICE CLOSED in observance of Independence Day 8:00 pm AA Meeting Men s Group WEDNESDAY, July 8 6:30 pm Backyard Bible & Beverage at Matt & Allison Broadwell s home 7:00 pm Knit Wits THURSDAY, July 9 5:30 pm Senior Souper Supper SUNDAY, July 12 9:45 am Outdoor Worship Last Day to Sign Up and Pay for Detroit Tigers Tickets (see Barb Stetson)

8 Northbrook Summer Hours Have Begun! Northbrook is 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! Worship begins at 9:45 am for the following dates: 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 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. Worship: Sundays at 10:15 a.m. More news and calendar information can be found online at