Elder Henry Jones. THE OCCASION Voices of Motherhood" Sherrie Scott

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1 Northminster Presbyterian Church 7720 Alaska Avenue, N.W. - Washington, D.C (202) northminsterpcu@verizon.net Web Page: The mission of Northminster Presbyterian Church, PC (U.S.A.) is to give, through God s grace and power, glory to God and to be a community of inspired Christians nurtured and equipped to become effective witnesses of Jesus Christ by reaching out to others with hands that serve, hearts that welcome, and voices that carry the Good News of God s redeeming love to all. May 14, :00 A.M WE GATHER IN GOD S NAME PRELUDE Elder Henry Jones THE OCCASION Voices of Motherhood" *CALL TO WORSHIP Let us come before the Lord with minds that are open to learn, with hearts that are ready to love, and with hands that are open to serve *OPENING HYMN Faith of Our Mothers Congregation * Please Stand

2 OPENING PRAYER Living God, long ago, faithful women proclaimed the good news of Jesus resurrection, and the world was changed forever. Teach us to keep faith with them, that our witness may be as bold, our love as deep, and our faith as true. Amen PRAYER OF CONFESSION Lord, we confess that sometimes we shy away from your love and the love of others. You offer us your love, but through fear, guilt, anxiety, or shame, we turn away from you. Help us, God, to receive your love. WORDS OF ASSURANCE Now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For God is love. *Doxology Gloria Patri No. 579 Congregation *THE APOSTLES CREED (page 14 in front of the hymnal) Congregation PRAYER REQUEST If you have a concern or request that you would like included in the Pastoral Prayer, please jot it down on the index card found in the pew rack and hand it to a deacon as they walk the aisle during the singing of the Welcome Song. WELCOME TO VISITORS THE WELCOME SONG THE LIFE OF NORTHMINSTER Congregation TRIBUTE TO MOTHERS REFLECTIONS Chinyere Sims Hubbard THE CHILDREN S MOMENT Elder Mimi Stevenson *PASSING THE PEACE (To your North, South, East, and West, pass the peace and love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.) * Please Stand

3 WE PROCLAIM GOD S WORD PRAYER OF PETITION On this day in which we honor and celebrate motherhood, we express our thanks for our mothers. For some of us, our mothers live in our community or in our home, caring for us and nurturing us. Others of us, our mothers live far away. For some, our mothers have gone on to glory, but they live fresh in our memories. We give thanks for all mothers. We are grateful for the love of our mothers. Thank you for mothers everywhere. For mothers who are strong, grant gentleness and understanding. For mothers who are suffering, grant grace sufficient to meet their every need. For mothers who are struggling to make ends meet, grant your provision. For mothers who are troubled, grant your compassion and care. We are grateful for a mother s example for attitudes worth adopting, for actions worth imitating, for lifestyles worth living, for values worth copying. We are grateful for a mother s prayers for the ultimate concern for our well-being, for our names brought in love before our Maker, for the deep yearnings of the soul on our behalf. Grant all of us grace to pour out love on others just as our mothers did for us. Show us how to love and to be a support to all your children. God of our mothers, fill mothers everywhere and fill all of us with your divine spirit, love, and wisdom. FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON (Old Testament) Psalm 33: 1-5 (pew bible page 490) One: All: The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God! ANTHEM Great is Thy Faithfulness Flute Solo: Zayani Sims SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON (New Testament) I Peter 2: 2-10 (pew bible page 213) One: All: This is the Gospel of the Lord Praise be to you, O Christ SPEAKER COMMUNITIES OF MOTHERS Carole Hines Woolfork * Please Stand

4 WE RESPOND TO GOD S WORD INVITATION/PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE THE LORD S PRAYER (Congregation in Unison) OFFERTORY SENTENCE It is now our privilege to invest our tithes and offerings in the worldwide effort to bring the good news of Jesus Christ to the world. OFFERTORY ANTHEM You Raise Me Up Carole Dorlipo *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow No. 592 Congregation OFFERTORY PRAYER We are grateful, almighty and merciful God, for this opportunity to invest in eternal souls that will never die, in a cause that will never fail, and in truths that will never go out of date. WE GO IN GOD S NAME *CLOSING HYMN Lord, Make Us More Holy No.536 Congregation BENEDICTION Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so you watch over your Church. Bless these women, that they may be strengthened as Christian mothers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. *CHORAL BENEDICTION Three Fold Amen No.587 Congregation POSTLUDE Elder Henry Jones Please keep these members of our community in your prayers: Debra Bennett Jill Kauffman Judith Jones Jackye Lee Martha Parker Wardley Patterson Aggie Trantham * Please Stand

5 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MEETINGS CAROLE HINES WOOLFORK is a native of Washington DC, a widow with two adult daughters and two teenage grandsons. She is a graduate of Washington Hospital Center School of Nursing; Washington Technical Institute with a Bachelor of Science in Education; and Central Michigan University with a Master of Arts in Health Care Administration/Management. She is a registered nurse, licensed in Washington DC; Board Certified in Gerontological Nursing, American Nurses Association; and a Certified Dementia Practitioner, National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Carole is involved and a member of many organizations. Among them: the American Association of Women in Community Colleges, DC Chapter; the American Geriatric Society, Metro Affiliate; the Center for Medicare Advocacy; Chi Eta Phi Sorority; the District of Columbia/Maryland League for Nursing; the National Consumer Voice; and the National League for Nursing. Her skills and expertise include Curriculum Development; Education, Training, and Staff Development; Health Care Management; Patient Advocacy; Policy and Program Development; Risk Management; Technical and Creative Writing; and she speaks English, German and French. CHINYERE J. HUBBARD is the vice president of communications and marketing for Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia. In this role, she is the chief marketing officer and is responsible for all public relations and marketing activities in support of Events DC s sports, entertainment, cultural activities and special-event programming and venues. Prior to working for Events DC, Chinyere was the director of public affairs for the DC Sports and Entertainment Commission. She previously served as a producer for NBC s Access Hollywood, Inside Edition, KCAL 9 News, CNN, Fox News Channel and as a senior coordinating producer for C-SPAN. Chinyere resides in Ward 4 with her husband and three children. She has been a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church for over 30 years and a member of its Deacon Board since She serves on the boards of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Biz Bash and Cultural Tourism DC as well as the Washington Performing Arts External Affairs Committee. She is also a member of Jack and Jill of America, The Links, Incorporated and the Washington, DC Chapter of Girlfriends, Inc. She received her bachelor s degree in broadcast journalism from Howard University and completed an exchange program at Columbia University. PRAYER REQUEST: Elyse, daughter of Herb and, will be traveling to Quebec, Canada from May with her school. Please keep her and her schoolmates in your prayers. ALTAR FLOWERS. The altar flowers are donated by Carolyn Chapman Michell in honor of her beloved Mother, Charlotte Chapman, and to honor of all mothers. Happy Mother's Day!

6 Coffee Hour on May 21, 2017 will be hosted by those members whose birthday falls in May. They ask that you join them in the Social Hall after Service, and come hungry. The Board of Elders meets on the second Tuesday of every month. The Board of Deacons meets on the second Sunday of each month, at 9:45 a.m., in Room 206. The Community Biblical Dialogue holds explorations of spiritual disciplines every second Saturday of the month from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. in the Library. The next meeting will be on Saturday, June 10, This year discussions will be on the Letters of Paul. We hope to see you there. Bring a friend. The children s Church Teachers meet every first Sunday in the Church Library immediately following Sunday service. Bible study class for adults meets Sunday mornings, 9:30 10:55 am, in the church library (Room 203). Sunday school for students ages 3-15, meets on 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays from 11:15am to 12:45pm. New students are welcomed. Northminster meets on Wednesday mornings. For more information please contact Bettie Coles at (202) meet on Saturdays. Please contact Franklin Austin at (202) for more information. meet on Fridays. Please contact Keith Dean at (202) for more information. GOD S MEN meet for rehearsals on Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the church music room, under the direction of Joya Follette. New members are welcome. For more information please contact Reginald L. Holt at Fitness for Life Program (physical fitness for mature adults) has sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please contact Debra Floyd at (202) for more information.

7 NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MINISTRY DIVISIONS The Session of Northminster Presbyterian Church is organized into four ministry divisions: The Administrative Division oversees the Budget, Finance and Fund Raising activities of the Church. In addition, this Division is responsible for nominating new officers (Elders and Deacons) and coordinating Trustee and Deacon Activities. The Administrative Division meets on the first Sunday of the month after church. The Communication Division coordinates Northminster s Worship & Music, Christian Education, Mission, and Social Witness activities. The Communication Division meets on the second Sunday of the month after church. The Stewardship Division directs the Stewardship activities of the Church and is responsible for Personnel matters. The Division meets after church on the third Sunday of each month. The New and Current Membership Division oversees Northminster s Fellowship and Evangelism activities and coordinates the continuing nurture of our members. The Membership Division meets on the fourth Sunday of each month after church. All ministry Division meetings are open (unless otherwise stated) and we want to hear from you. We invite you to participate in the life of Northminster Presbyterian Church! NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OFFICERS Board of Elders (Session) Reverend Fay Acker Acting Moderator Class of 2017: Class of 2018: Class of 2019: Michael Kauffman, Kosi Kumi, Nathaniel Sims Lorethea Davis, Jackie Holt Dan Acker, Sandra Riviears, Mimi Stevenson Board of Deacons Class of 2017: Class of 2018: Class of 2019: Renee Butler, Theresa Wilson, Marie Richardson Stacy Jones, Henry Jones, Maya Jones, Gloria McClure, Barbara Mecaley, Zayani Sims Andrea Rander, Willie Williams, Evelyn Ngeloh, Renee Hutchins Board of Trustees Class of 2017: Class of 2018: Class of 2019: Serah Kauffman, Mark Sturdivant Andrew Mickens, Nathaniel Sims Jr. Celestine Brown, Juliane Tengen, Leading us in Worship: Liturgist: Acolytes: Music Director: Pianist: Music Worship Leader: Trustee (lay speaker) Deacon Chinyere Hubbard Trustee Morgan Hubbard and Elyse Scott Elder Herb Scott Elder Henry Jones Elder Herb Scott

8 May 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 7 COMMUNION SUNDAY 4 TH SUNDAY OF EASTER MOTHER S DAY 14 5 TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 9:45 BOARD OF DEACONS MEETING 21 6 TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 28 7 TH SUNDAY OF EASTER 29 MEMORIAL DAY Girls Scouts SESSION MEETING Girl Scouts ASCENSION OF THE LORD God s Men Rehearsal God s Men Rehearsal The Community Biblical Dialogue June 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 for COMMUNION SUNDAY DAY OF PENTECOST TRINITY DAY 11 9:45 BOARD OF DEACONS MEETING 18 2 ND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 25 3 RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 5 6 SESSION MEETING for Girls Scouts for for Girl Scouts for for 15 for 22 for God s Men Rehearsal God s Men Rehearsal The Community Biblical Dialogue 17 24