Compassionate Love, Open our heart to receive your healing for our lives

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1 Compassionate Love, Open our heart to receive your healing for our lives

2 North Presbyterian Church Celebrating All Saints Day Nov. 4, :30 & 10:45 a.m. WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD Prelude (8:30) Variations on Sine Nomine Proulx (10:45) Prelude in G Franck Heather Gravelle, oboe 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. (Please silence your cell phones.) Call to Worship In your wisdom, O God, you call us here to worship you. We gather, alive to the Word of God. You call us to be fully alive with your life abundant, ready to listen and respond with heart, soul, strength, and mind. We listen, alive to the Word of God. You call us to be always watchful for your Word of wisdom, sometimes startling and unexpected, sometimes still and quiet, but always dwelling among us. We watch and wait for the Word of God. Invocation *Hymn 150 Come, Christians, Join to Sing Madrid (During the singing of the hymn, please pass prayer requests to center aisle.) *Call to Confession *Prayer of Confession Eternal God, we confess that often we have failed to be an obedient church: we have not done your will; we have broken your law; we have rebelled against your love; we have not loved our neighbors; we have not heard the cry

3 of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience. 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 (Hymn 368, verse 2) I ve got joy like a fountain, I ve got joy like a fountain, I ve got joy like a fountain in-a my soul. (repeat) 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! ) Third Grade Bible Presentation (10:45) Hannah Basile and Quinn Schultz Call to Discipleship Carol Meyers Prayer for Illumination WE HEAR THE WORD OF GOD Scripture Reading Hebrews 9:24-28 (8:30) p.210 (10:45) p. 224 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon Fitting the Cross into the Story Peter Martin WE RESPOND AND GIVE THANKS TO GOD *Hymn 2223 They ll Know We Are Christians by Our Love Prayer and Reading of the Necrology Offering Offertory (8:30) By the Merits of the Saints Guilmant (10:45) Anthem: For All the Saints Who ve Shown Your Love arr. Bell

4 *Doxology (Hymn 375) Lord of all good, our gifts we bring to You; Use them Your holy purpose to fulfill; Tokens of love and pledges brought anew, That our whole life is offered to Your will. Amen. The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper The Invitation to the Lord s Table Prayers of Thanksgiving, Intercession and the Lord s Prayer One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. One: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to the Lord. One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All: It is right to give our thanks and praise. One: It is truly right who forever sing to the glory of your name: Holy, Holy, Holy 1998 Isaiah Jones One: Holy are you.. that our lives may proclaim the mystery of faith:

5 Christ Has Died 1998 Isaiah Jones One: Gracious God, who teaches us to pray saying: All: 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. Words of Institution 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 in the pew. Please hold the bread until everyone is served and hold the cup until everyone is served so that we can eat and drink together.) Prayer after Communion Loving God, we thank you that you have fed us in this Sacrament, united us with Christ, and given us a foretaste of the heavenly banquet in your eternal kingdom. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory. Amen. WE DISPERSE TO SERVE GOD IN THE WORLD *Hymn 376 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Hyfrydol *Charge *Benediction *Postlude (8:30) Fugato on Sine Nomine Proulx (10:45) I Sing a Song of the Saints of God (Hymn 364) arr. Livingston *Those who are able, please stand.

6 All Saints List 2012 In the early church it became customary to remember the martyrs of the church in worship. When the list of martyrs became too great, a special day was set aside to remember their commitment to Christ, a commitment that led to their suffering and death for the sake of the gospel. Although different areas of the church celebrated the memory of these saints on different days at first, by A.D. 835 it became the custom to celebrate these martyrs on November 1. Today, All Saints Day is celebrated on November 1 or the Sunday closest to it. *Robert Bain *Ruth Blackstock Jay Bowling Ina Carr *Vera Casner *Joseph Dickey *John W. Dock *Barbara Ebsary *Ellison (Al) Elmer (former pastor) *Madlyn Griebner Etta Hayes Thalia Kelsey *Mary K. Kelso Ruth Laier Patricia Lark Miriam Leyh *George MacFayden *Pam Mann *Robert J. Meyers *Lois Richardson Catherine Schunk William Slusser *Bernice Ward *John Yagle Jessica Yorko (*denotes members and former members of North Presbyterian Church)

7 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: Maxine Bell, David Boldt (from Wendy Ayler), Pamela Chen (from Ann Eisenlord), Geri Clinch (from Emily & Irene Harbison), Carol Cox, Crissy (from Jessica Kranso), Freida, Brenda Haughey, John Heebner, Jessica Hopkins, Jim (from Linda Gowans), Teri Kenney, Khayat family, Paul Kreppel (Karen Hopkins s father), The Larson family, Bill Lawrence (Art Griebner s son-in-law), Barbara Lindamood (Marty Shafer s sister), Alyssa Loschiavo (from Sue & Chris D Angelo), MaryBeth (friend of Kath Hahn), Mrs. Minetal (from Irene Harbison), Pat & Jim Mohr, Ginger Paul (from Karen McKee), Brian Pettit, Linda Quimby, Paul Randall, David Setzer, Fred Whaley (Ginny Bradley s brother); Jo Yorko North Church families who are affected in any way by war or disaster and for the men and women serving in the military; Presbytery Council and New Hope Presbyterian, Clarence Center; and from our Mission Yearbook for Presbyteries of Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and California. 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 is hospitalized or ill so that Pastor Hennessy can effectively provide spiritual care for you. Copies of sermons Sermons are available on the table in the south entryway (if all out ask Cynthia to print more) and at the Sermons portion of the website at First Aid Kits & AED Locations First aid kits & AED are located in a red backpack in the same cupboard in the north basement 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

8 Church Calendar Sunday, Nov. 4 (Communion) 8:30 am Worship/Chapel 9:00 am-1:00 pm Alternative Marketplace/WH 12:00 pm Club 456/North Side Goulash Fundraiser/WH 3:00 Scrap, Craft & Chat/Lib 9:30 Collage (Family S.S.)/N101 6:00 Confirmation/S251 Childcare (infants-age 3)/S257 Children & Youth (K-3 rd grade) Choir Enquirer Class/RC Monday, Nov. 12 Office closed 11:00 am Pastoral Care/Lib 4:00-7:00 pm Advent Angel-Making Wkshp/WH 10:45 Worship/Sanctuary 6:30 Mission Comm/Lib 11:45 Coffee Hour/WH Nominating Comm/RC Tuesday, Nov. 13 9:00 am Staff Mtg/DR 3:00 pm ACE concert/chapel 9:30 Ruth-Mary Circle/Bldg. 1, Pres. Vlg. 6:00 Confirmation/WH 2:30 pm Martha Circle/Lib Monday, Nov. 5 7:00 pm Session/Chapel Tuesday, Nov. 6 7:00 Deacons/DR Membership/S251 Adult Ed./RC 4:30 pm Worship Comm 7-9 pm Intro. to N.T./Lib 7:30 pm Young Adults/Martins 7:30 Young Adults Fellowship Event/TBD Thursday, Nov. 8 6:30 pm Handbells/S251 Wednesday, Nov. 14 7:30 pm Sarah Circle 7:45 Choir/Choir room Thursday, November 15 North Star deadline Saturday, Nov. 10 6:30 pm Handbells/S251 9:00 am Balaam s Ass: Faith & Science Conf/WH 7:45 Choir/Choir room 6:00 pm Youth Group/North Wing Sunday, Nov. 11 8:30 am Worship/Chapel 9:00 am-1:00 pm Alternative Marketplace/WH 9:30 H.S. S.S.)/N101 Childcare (infants-age 3)/S257 Children & Youth (Full) Choir Enquirer Class/RC 10:45 Worship/Sanctuary Sunday, November 18 8:30 am Worship/Chapel 9:30 Adult Ed./S251 Child care (infants-age 3)/S257 Full Children & Youth Choir 10:45 Worship/Sanctuary 11:45 Nominating Committee/RC Coffee Hour/WH 6:00-8:00 pm Confirmation/WH 11:45 Coffee Hour/WH Nominating Comm/RC 7:30 ACE concert/sanctuary

9 Financial News Good news! At the end of the third quarter on September 30, the good financial news continues. Both pledge and non-pledge donations are very close to the amount budgeted year-to-date. Total income is under budget because our interest income is down because we are using some of our principal to fund the budget shortfall. Expenses year-to-date are also still less than budgeted. While I cannot predict what the remainder of the year will bring, I am confident that we will all continue to do everything we can to make the year-end deficit less than budgeted. You can help by continuing to keep current with your pledge, making extra gifts whenever possible, continuing to pray for North Church, and by paying your per capita if you have not already done so. After closely examining pledges vs. pledges paid, the Finance Committee decided to not send out Giving Statements as of September 30 th. This saves us the cost of a ream of paper and about 300 first-class stamps! If you have any questions about your pledge and other giving, please contact Ann Eisenlord at or anneisenlord@roadrunner.com and we will print your giving statement. This good report is possible because you have listened as we have asked you to do everything possible to keep your pledge up to date. I want to thank all of you on behalf of the Session and the Finance Committee. Ann Eisenlord, Church Treasurer Alternative Christmas Marketplace Are you looking for Christmas gifts for people who don t need more stuff? Do you want to give a gift that will be different and yet life changing? Honor your loved ones by helping those who have real needs. Join us for the Eleventh Annual Alternative Christmas Marketplace today from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Westminster Hall. Do You Wish To Join North Presbyterian Church? Our final fall Inquirers class will be held today at 9:30 a.m. in the Resource Center. New members will join next Sunday on November 11 during the 10:45 a.m. worship service. If you are interested in learning more about North Church and/or are interested in joining,

10 please contact Mitch Roemer ( ), the church office ( ) or make a note on the welcome pad in the pew Town of Amherst Warm Clothing Project (WCP) for Children The need for warm winter clothing for school-age children in our community is at an all-time high. Can you help provide a warm coat? mittens? boots? If you are able and wish to purchase new winter clothing for children in our community: Contact Mrs. Kathy Mobarak-Miller, BSW by November12 th. Town of Amherst Youth & Recreation Dept Amherst Manor Drive, Williamsville (2 nd floor) ext.7523 kmobmiller@amherst.ny.us Offer to assist one or more child/youth. The WCP helps babies through age 18. Receive information on each child/youth: gender, age, grade, size, etc. and the 2-3 winter clothing items needed as requested by the parent/guardian. (Most needs are winter jackets, school clothes, pajamas, winter boots) Return the items to the Town of Amherst Youth & Recreation Department with identifying information. (2 nd floor) no later than December 3 rd. Need help with shopping or delivery? Contact Ann Eisenlord or Norma Henderson Adult Ed. Offerings Confessing Our Faith Today (9:30 a.m. in the library) Comparing the 16th century Heidelberg Catechism, in its brand-new translation, to the late 20th century Brief Statement of Faith. Rich Today (9:30 a.m. in S251) Do you feel blessed? Do you consider yourself rich? Are you generous? How was Jesus generous? Join with others in a conversation about this Nooma DVD presentation by Rob Bell.

11 Noise Nov. 11 (9:30 a.m. in S251) What kind of noise do you have in your life? Do you ever surround yourself with noise intentionally? Join with others in a conversation about this Nooma DVD presentation by Rob Bell. Youth Outreach to Friends of Night People Please come out and help! For: all 7 th -12 th grade Youth Place: Friends Outreach Center at 394 Hudson St. Buffalo Time: Tuesday, November 27. We will meet at the church at 4pm and arrive back at the church 7:30pm Forms: There is the usual youth permission slip. Please contact the church office by Wed., Nov. 21 (so Friends can know exactly how many people are coming), if interested. Goulash fundraiser! Next Sunday right after the 10:45am service. Consider staying after and supporting our youth summer trips to Dallas and Triennium. The goulash is free but donations will be gratefully accepted. Youth Group will meet this Saturday (the night before) over dinner from 6-8 pm to prepare the goulash, make signs, etc. Please come hungry. We ll also need your help Sunday morning to serve it. Club 456 will meet during the fundraiser this Sunday, Noon-2pm We ll be doing the usual devotions and games; don t bring a lunch, we ll be eating goulash!

12 Teachers Needed! Our Church School program is now in full swing and needs your help. See below for a list of open spots along with the dates, and please check northchurchwilliamsville.org/teachers/ for a full description of the teachers roles. Session 3 South Side (4 yrs thru 3rd Session 3 North Side (4th-8th grade grade class) class) Two Bible Story Teachers Two 7th & 8th grade small group Two Mission, Craft, & Activity Teachers teachers Teacher Collaboration Lunch at noon on Teacher Collaboration Lunch at noon on January 6 January 6 Classes meet on Classes meet on January 13 January 13 January 20 January 20 January 27 January 27 February 3 February 10 Please prayerfully consider this opportunity to serve our families, and contact Peter Martin or a member of the Kids Ministry Team if interested. Balaam s Ass or Heavens Are Declaring But Are We Listening Workshop on science, Christianity, and the worship, education and mission of 21 st -century congregations, presented by the Presbyterian Association on Science, Technology and the Christian Faith (PASTCF) on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Rev. James B. Miller, Ph.D., general missioner of PASTCF, will be the leader. Sessions include How We Got Here from There, What We Know about the Universe God Is Creating, and Living the Faith in a Participatory, Evolving Creation. Registration is $10 for PASTCF members and students, and $20 for general registrants. RSVP to North Church at or n.church@verizon.net by Monday. Nov. 6.

13 Preacher: Peter Martin Coordinator: Sue D Angelo Pianist/Organist: Marlene Harrington Coffee Hour: Property Committee Ushers: (8:30) Marilyn & Tony Link Liturgist: (8:30) Bill Hennessy; (10:45) Andy Shelton (10:45) Kerri Bigler; Bill Erwin; Kirsten & Jonathan Lacey Bulletin Cover: Mary Mohlke Greeters: Angela Hartman; Sally Haywood Acolytes: Kaitlyn & Kira Khayat Counters: Tim Ayler; Linda Gowans Lock-up: Bill Townsend Communion Servers: (8:30) Marilyn & Tony Link (10:45) Neil & Jane Arnold; Randy & Kerri Bigler; Ellie & Jim McConnell; Lynda & Mitch Roemer Instrumentalists: Karen Kohlhagen, flute; Heather Gravelle, oboe; and Barbara Cordaro, cello Visitors You are important to us. Please feel free Mission Statement to come to the chancel area after the service to get Brought together by our shared faith in information or ask questions about our church. Jesus Christ, Approach anyone wearing a yellow ribbon. Fill out a Called by God to live as faithful disciples, visitor card and put it in the offering plate if you Blessed by our diverse gifts and wish to be contacted. 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) 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 Facilities Caretaker: Mike Callaghan 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 Bookkeeper: Judy Blackchief North Presbyterian Church 300 North Forest Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221, (716) ; fax (716) Office hours: M-Th: 8:30-4:00; F: 8:30-12:30; n.church@verizon.net

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