WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD

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3 North Presbyterian Church 33rd Sunday after Pentecost Nov. 18, :30 & 10:45 a.m. WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD Gathering Time (10:45) 220 All People That on Earth Do Dwell 244 Let Us with a Gladsome Mind 243 We Thank You, Lord, for You Are Good 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. Prelude Variations on Nun Danket Alle Gott Johansen-Werner Call to Worship Let us worship the eternal God, the source of love and life, who creates us. Let us worship Jesus Christ, the risen one, who lives among us. Let us worship the Spirit, the holy fire, who renews us. To the one true God be praise in all times and places, through the grace of Jesus Christ. Invocation *Hymn 559 We Gather Together Kremser (During the singing of the hymn, please pass prayer requests to center aisle.) *Call to Confession *Prayer of Confession Holy God, you have given us many good gifts. Today we thank you for all of them, but we also confess that sometimes we love those gifts more than we love you. We confess wanting more and more things: food, clothes, toys, and money. Forgive us for not being content and thankful. Forgive our selfishness. Help us to love you more than everything else. We pray in Jesus name. Amen.

4 *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! ) Children s Time (10:45) Anthem (10:45) Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing Miller Prayer for Illumination WE HEAR THE WORD OF GOD Scripture Reading 1 Samuel 1:4-20 (8:30) p.233 (10:45) p. 244 Mark 13:1-8 (8:30) p. 47 (10:45) p. 50 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon From Despair Hope The Rev. William T. Hennessy WE RESPOND AND GIVE THANKS TO GOD *Affirmation of Faith We believe there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus; for we know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to God s purpose. We are convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. from Romans 8:1, 28, 38-39, NRSV

5 *Hymn 554 Let All Things Now Living Ash Grove Prayers of the People Offering Offertory: (8:30) Variation on Kremser Becker (10:45) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty arr. McChesney Celebration Ringers *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. *Prayer of Thanksgiving and The Lord s Prayer 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. and now we pray: 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. WE DISPERSE TO SERVE GOD IN THE WORLD *Hymn 555 Now Thank We All Our God Nun danket alle Gott *Charge *Benediction *Postlude (8:30) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Peeters (10:45) Celebration Keller *Those who are able, please stand.

6 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, 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 Congregational Transformational Ministry Team and North Presbyterian, North Tonawanda; and from our Mission Yearbook for Presbyteries of Canada, Puerto Rico, San Juan. 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 provide spiritual care for you. Copies of sermons Sermons are available on the table in the south entryway (if empty 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

7 Church Calendar Sunday, November 18 8:30 am Worship/Chapel 9:30 Adult Ed./Lib & S251 Child care (infants-age 3)/S257 Full Children s & Youth Choir 10:45 Worship/Sanctuary 11:45 Nominating Committee/RC Coffee Hour/WH 6:00-8:00 pm Confirmation/WH No Confirmation Monday, Nov pm Dress-a-Girl/WH Tuesday, Nov. 27 8:30 am FONP/Kit 9:00 Staff Mtg/DR 4:00 pm youth help serve FONP 7-9 pm Intro. to N.T./Lib Wednesday, Nov. 28 7:30 ACE concert/sanctuary 2:30 pm Book Group/Lib Monday, Nov. 19 1:00 pm All-Staff mtg/lib Thursday, Nov. 29 6:15 pm Handbells/S151 6:30 Mission/DR 7:30 Choir/Choir Room Tuesday, Nov pm Intro. to N.T./Lib Wednesday, Nov :00 am Book Group/Lib Sunday, Dec. 2 Communion 8:30 am Worship/Chapel 9:30 Adult Ed./Lib Child care (infants-age 3)/S257 Thursday, Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Full Children s & Youth Choir Office Closed Collage/N101 Friday, Nov. 23 Office Closed 10:45 Worship/Sanctuary Sunday, Nov :45 Nominating Committee/RC 8:30 am Worship/Chapel Coffee Hour/WH 9:30 Adult Ed./Lib & S251 Child care (infants-age 3)/S257 No Sunday School Full Children s & Youth Choir 5:00-7:00 pm Advent Potluck Picnic/WH 6:00-8:00 Confirmation/S251 10:45 Worship/Sanctuary 11:45 Nominating Committee/RC Coffee Hour/WH

8 Carol Band 2012 Musicians of any age who have played at least one year are welcome to play in the carol band during the 5:00 o clock Christmas Eve service. Please contact Marlene Harrington at or at mwharrington.35@verizon.net. A rehearsal will be held on Saturday, Dec. 22. PLEASE RESPOND BY NOV. 28 TH IF INTERESTED. Church Office Closed The church office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22 and 23, to observe the Thanksgiving holiday. Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service An interfaith Service of Thanksgiving, led by clergy of the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths, will be held at Faith United Church of Christ, 1300 Maple Rd., Williamsville, on Monday, Nov. 19, at 7:00 p.m. A reception will be held immediately following the service to provide an opportunity to meet and greet one another. North Star deadline The next North Star deadline is Nov. 15 for the December/January issue. Women s Circles for December Ruth/Mary Circle will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at 9:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Village in Building 1. There will be a reading of the Christmas story, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Sarah Circle meets on Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m., at the home of JoAnne Alderfer, at 146 Bridle Path, Williamsville.

9 Update on Family Justice Center Satellite The Family Justice Center Northtowns Satellite Group met on October 30 th at Calvary Episcopal Church, represented by members from several area churches and organizations, six of whom were from NPC. The group was unanimous in its support for the formation of a Northtowns Satellite for FJC. The group discussed steps needed to further the project; as a result, a task group has been formed to explore possible locations for a satellite. The next meeting of the group will be Tuesday, November 27 th at 7 PM at the Southtowns Satellite in Orchard Park so that the group can see first hand what a satellite office would look like. For further information or to carpool to that meeting, please contact Ann Eisenlord or JoAnne Alderfer. Please spread the word to your friends and neighbors. Adult Ed. Offerings Food for Thought Today (9:30 a.m. in S251) Food in the Federal Budget; Food in the Family Budget (9:30 a.m. in library) Together we look at food through the lens of Jesus invitation to feed my sheep. What has changed in the world food system? What has been happening in our kitchens and groceries stores and that of our neighbors? What needs to change? How can we be advocates for change? Nov. 25 Food and Climate Change Jesus for the 21 st century Sundays Nov. 18-Dec :30 a.m. in the library, led by Mary Mohlke Join a host of experts via DVD for 6 conversations around Jesus through the Ages Who Was Jesus? What Can We Know about Jesus (And How)? The World Into Which Jesus was Born Jesus Birth: Incarnation Teachings of Jesus: the Wisdom Tradition

10 Update from the Mission Committee Thank you all for your generosity and support of agencies during Alternative Marketplace. We were asked if there were options for support to victims of Hurricane Sandy. There are. Next month our Christmas Offering will be sent in full to Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) to be put into a special account created for the long-term recovery from Hurricane Sandy and its aftermath. Feel free to make your Christmas Offering early and the donations will be sent directly to PDA. In addition, the following decisions have been made regarding funds remaining in our 2012 mission budget: $1000 has been sent to the PDA Team for the Stony Point Conference Center, which is housing more than 100 Hurricane Sandy victims; $1000 has been sent to the Mennonite Central Committee to provide aid to Syrian refugees; $1000 has been sent to the local chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America to be used for postage to send care packages to American soldiers overseas. Our annual report will provide detailed information on the distribution of all mission funds. Youth Outreach to Friends of Night People Members and friends, please partner with us For: all 7 th -12 th grade Youth Place: 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.

11 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. Please check northchurchwilliamsville.org/teachers/ for a full description of the teachers roles. Session 3 South Side (4 yrs thru 3rd grade class) Two Bible Story Teachers Two Mission, Craft, & Activity Teachers Session 3 North Side (4th-8th grade class) Two 7th & 8th grade small group 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.

Preacher: William Hennessy Coordinator: Donald Boyer Pianist/Organist: Marlene Harrington Lock-up: Bill Townsend Ushers: (8:30) Duncan Hemink; Joanne Hickey; Liturgist: Olivia Ebsary (10:45) Ed & Ann

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

Please feel free to come to the chancel area after the service to get information or ask questions about our church. Approach anyone wearing a yellow ribbon.

12 Preacher: William Hennessy Coordinator: Donald Boyer Pianist/Organist: Marlene Harrington Lock-up: Bill Townsend Ushers: (8:30) Duncan Hemink; Joanne Hickey; Liturgist: Olivia Ebsary (10:45) Ed & Ann Eisenlord; Lucy & Tom Miller Counters: Bill Clark; Mike Kreppel Bulletin Cover: Mary Mohlke Acolyte: Emma Clinton Greeters: Nancy & Jim Shelton 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) Visitors You are important to us. Please feel free to come to the chancel area after the service to get information or ask questions about our church. Approach anyone wearing a yellow ribbon. Fill out a visitor card and put it in the offering plate if you wish to be contacted. The red rose this morning is to celebrate the birth of Lily Ann, daughter of Greg & Jessica Kranso and granddaughter of Bob & Marcy Monin. Lily Ann was born on 11/11/12. Congratulations! 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

North Presbyterian Church First Sunday after Christmas Day Dec. 30, :45 a.m.

North Presbyterian Church First Sunday after Christmas Day Dec. 30, 2012 10:45 a.m. WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD Prelude Infant Holy, Infant Lowly arr. Marohnic He Is Born arr. Marohnic Greeting, Welcome and