Water and Spirit, You invite us into new beginnings, new life in baptism.

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1 Water and Spirit, You invite us into new beginnings, new life in baptism.

2 North Presbyterian Church Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 18, :30 & 10:45 a..m. WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD PRELUDE Prelude on Salzburg Hopson 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 l phones. CALL TO WORSHIP Great is God and greatly to be praised. God s greatness is unsearchable. God s awesome deeds shall be proclaimed forever. We shall celebrate God s abundant goodness and sing aloud of God s righteousness. INVOCATION *HYMN Water, Splashing Hands and Face (See insert) (During the singing of the hymn, please pass prayer requests to center aisle.) *CALL TO CONFESSION *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Loving God, you know our weaknesses. Fearful of the future, we forget what you have done for us in the past. We see scarcity where you supply abundance. We complain when conditions challenge us. We begrudge others their success, allow envy to divide us, and live lives that are unworthy of the gospel. Generous God, forgive us. Help us to remember your wonderful works, trust your gracious provisions, seek out your presence, and strive side- by-side with others to serve you well. In the name of Christ our Lord we pray. Amen. *SILENT CONFESSION (A time for personal confession of sin)

3 *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! ) WE HEAR THE WORD OF GOD CHILDREN S TIME (10:45) Garidith Khayat (following Children s Time children age 4-8 th grade will be dismissed to Sunday school.) THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (10:45) Scriptural Warrant Explanation of the Sacrament Presentation of the Candidate for Baptism Kade Thomas Martin, son of Tara & Peter Martin Elder: Lynda Roemer Question to the congregation: Do you, as members of the church of Jesus Christ, promise to guide and nurture Kade by word and deed, with love and prayer, encouraging him to know and follow Christ and to be a faithful member of Christ s church? We do. Profession of Faith Questions to the parents The Apostles Creed With the whole church, let us confess our faith saying the Apostles Creed. Do you believe in God, the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

4 Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Prayer of Thanksgiving over the Water 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. The Baptism Welcome and Congregational Response With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you into Christ s church to share with us in his ministry, for we are all one in Christ. *Hymn 492 Baptized in Water (verse 3) PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 20:1-16 (8:30) p. 20 (10:45) p. 21 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON Generosity vs. Justice The Rev. William T. Hennessy WE RESPOND AND GIVE THANKS TO GOD PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN LIFE MEMBERSHIP PRESENTATION (10:45) *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (8:30) I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

5 *HYMN 422 God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending Beach Spring PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERING Offertory: (8:30) Variation on Beach Spring Lovelace Offertory Anthem: (10:45) Christians, We Have Met to Worship Bisbee *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 368 I ve Got Peace Like a River *CHARGE *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE Variation on Beach Spring Velde *Those who are able, please stand.

6 V{âÜv{ exv Ñ xçàá Éy [ÉÇÉÜtÜç `xåuxüá{ Ñá Honorary Life Memberships in Presbyterian Women are presented in recognition of outstanding volunteer leadership and service. Recognition Certificates are awarded for outstanding service in a particular area of the church s work. Over 100 adults and youth from North Church have been honored for their service. The following members of North Church have received Honorary Memberships or Certificates of Recognition. If you know of an honoree who has been omitted from the list, please notify the church office. James Alderfer JoAnne Alderfer Lois Anneler John Auriemma Jerra Barit Maxine Bell Mary Louise Berg Sylvia Bigler Hilde Boehmke Anita Bollier Roger Bollier Charlotte Boyer Don Boyer Suzanne Boyle Mary Bradley Lillian Bradley Rodney Bradley Carol Brennan Donald Brennan Evelyn Breth Alice Bunnell Ivan Bunnell Diana Carr Helen Chamberlin Weldon Chamberlin Roger Colburn Louise Cooper Susan D Angelo Gladys Dobbins Olivia Ebsary Ann Eisenlord Edward Eisenlord Ellison Elmer Edna Everson Jane Feldman Joseph Feldman Pauline Firestone Frances Folger Anselm George Mary Lou George Lucille Groenewoud Margaret Haas Joyce Hagstotz Grace Haines Howard Haines Pricilla Hammond Ernest Hanna Peggy Hanna Marlene Harrington Shelby Harrington Sally Haywood Polly Heebner Duncan Hemink Mary Hemink Norma Henderson Robert Henderson Carlotta Heussler Alice Hevenor Rachel Hevenor Cathryn Hoeldtke Betty Hunt Marcia Hunt Robert Hunt Leslie Hurst Robert Hurst Dorothy Hyatt Robert Impey Nell Janes Cindy Kahler Mary Kasbohm Diane Kasper Deborah Katz Francesca Keeler Lillian Keller Mary Kellner Ronald Kellner Martha Kendall Mary Lewis Dorothy Linzey Janet Luke Mary Ann Mache Ellie McConnell James McConnell Ruth McDade Ann McFarlane David McFarlane Anne McIlroy Karen McKee Deenie Miethaner Byron Mohlke Mary Mohlke Ethel Moore Sally Munson William Munson Jeanne Pease Kitty Reap Norma Reyder Karen Roesser Dole Rugg William Rugg Janet Saylor Marty Shafer Helen Shedrick Gary Spangler Diane Sprague Lucille Steen Ada Steiner Alice Swager Warren Swager Virginia Tourtellott Patricia Townsend William Townsend Beth Vandenberg Lucille Weaver Virginia Webber David Wilson Lisa Wilson Eunice Yensan Junior Awards (no longer available) Linda Anneler Kimberly Anneler Mary Boyle Tom Brennan Alan Carmichael Suzanne Clare Terry Clare Cathy Jo Colburn William DeRoo Philip Drury Kathie Eisenlord Ellen Kahler Steven Mohlke Glenn Snowden Recognition Certificates Mary Bullions Herbert Clay Gerry Cook Linda Donner Ellie Hudd Gayle McCormick Agnes Oliver Robert Prior Marty Shafer Patricia Townsend

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: North Church families who are affected in any way by war or disaster and for the men and women serving in the military. Presbytery Comm. on Representation & Orchard Park Presbyterian Church, O.P. and from our Mission Yearbook for: Presbyteries of: WNY, Boise (ID, NV, OR), Cascades (OR, WA, CA), Printed Copies of Sermons Are Available Sunday morning sermons are available for you on the table in the south entryway and at the Sermons portion of our website at First Aid Kits & AED Locations First Aid Kits are located in the Sunday School office, kitchen, church office and in the First Aid cabinet along with the AED (Mission area, near north entrance). Listening Devices Hearing assist devices may be picked up from the table in the narthex. Or speak to an usher for assistance. Friends of Night People Last month we served 250 meals at Friends of Night People at 394 Hudson St. and 55 meals at the Urban Diner at 385 Paderewski St. We will need volunteers at 394 Hudson St. from 4:30 to 7 pm and at 385 Paderewski St. from 2:30 to 5pm on Tuesday, September 27 th. Please let Jane Arnold know if you can help at or hjaniea@aol.com. Your Help is Needed The Property Committee is looking for help with cleaning the church during the next couple of months while Marc recuperates from his motorcycle accident. The cleaning - all on the first floor - involves vacuuming rugs in the Dickinson Room, library, entry and office; sweeping Westminster Hall, the halls and entries; dusting; cleaning the bathrooms; and making sure that everything looks good for those using the building. The Worship Committee has volunteered to clean the sanctuary and the narthex. It will take about two hours to do all the jobs. If you can help, please call Ed Eisenlord or him at anneisenlord@roadrunner.com. Thank you for your help.

8 North Church Calendar Sunday, September 18 8:30am Worship Chapel Blood Pressure Screening - Resource Center 9:30am Reflection & Discussion for Adults Senior High Sunday School - Tim Horton s Childcare - 12 noon (Infants - Age 3) S257 10:45am Worship Sanctuary Sunday School (4 years - 8 th grade) Noon Water Fair - Westminster Hall 3:00pm Scrap, Craft & Chat - Library Monday, September 19 6:30pm Property Comm. - Resource Center Mission Comm. - Dickinson Room 7:00pm Stephen Ministers - Library 7:30pm Young Adults - Martin home Tuesday, September 20 9:00am Staff Meeting - Dickinson Room 7:30am Personnel - Library Wednesday, September 21 10:00am Book Group - Library 7:00pm Bell s Angels - S151 Thursday, September 22 6:30pm Handbells - S151 7:45pm Adult Choir - Choir Room Saturday, September 24 9:00am Shoreline Cleanup Sunday, September 25 8:30am Worship Chapel 9:30am Reflection & Discussion for Adults Senior High Sunday School - S251 Children & Youth Choir - S152 Childcare - 12 noon (Infants - Age 3) S257 10:45am Worship Sanctuary Sunday School (4 years - 8 th grade) 11:45am Coffee Hour - Westminster Hall Monday, September 26 4:00pm Dress-A-Girl - Westminster Hall 7:30pm Young Adults - Martin home Tuesday, September 27 8:30am Friends of Night People - Kitchen 9:00am Staff Meeting - Dickinson Room 4:30pm Friends of Night People - Serve Wednesday, September 28 2:30pm Book Group - Library 7:00pm Bell s Angels - S151 Thursday, September 29 6:30pm Handbells - S151 7:45pm Adult Choir - Choir Room Saturday, October 1 8:30am Habitat Workday 6:00pm Junior/Senior High-Westminster Hall Sunday, October 2 8:30am Worship/Communion Chapel 9:30am Reflection & Discussion for Adults Senior High Sunday School - S251 Children & Youth Choir - S152 Childcare - 12 noon (Infants - Age 3) S257 10:45am Worship/Communion Sanctuary Sunday School (4 years - 8 th grade) 11:45am Coffee Hour - Westminster Hall Young Adult Fellowship Are you 18-30s looking to meet other young adults at North Church? Please join us for a Bible study, fellowship, and refreshments on Mondays from 7:30-9pm at Peter & Tara Martin s home in Eggertsville (34 Lamont Dr. Amherst, NY). Our study on Genesis begins September 19. Questions? Call or Tara at or tara.wyckoff@gmail.com Presbyterian Women Fall Gathering Saturday, September 24 Youngstown Presbyterian Church 10:30-1:30 registration & lunch $5 Water for Life Margaret Wooster, River Keepers and Prof. Linda Schneekloth, SUNYAB Rev. Diane Phinney, Worship Leader Reservations to Carol Suckow, Rides are available. See brochure on south entry bulletin board.

9 Discussion for Adults Reflection & Discussion What Does It Mean to Be Christian? Sundays, 9:30 am in the Library This DVD discussion features Marcus Borg and several friends who ask faith questions about God, Jesus, Salvation, Practice and Community. Their discussion raises questions for us such as: God September 18 What words help you express the reality of God in your life? What riches grow out of your relationship with God at this time in your life? Jesus September 25 Why does Jesus matter to you? What does it mean to whole-heartedly follow Jesus' call to "Follow me"? How has relationship to the post-easter Jesus changed your life? Salvation October 2 What is your current understanding of sin? What has shaped how you see God, salvation today? What has made it possible for you to move beyond the darkest valleys? Telling Church Good News Media Workshops How do outsiders find out about your ministry? Who are you? Find out how to use web sites, facebook, technology to share God's good news. Workshops are being offered Saturday, September 24, 9 am-12:45 pm at Zion United Church of Christ in Tonawanda. Details are in the brochure on the south entry bulletin board. Water Justice Sundays, 9:30 a.m.in the Chapel September 18 The Web of Life in the Great Lakes The Great Lakes contain one-fifth of the world s fresh water. Besides being a major resource for human use they are home to other living beings. What is the current state of fish and other aquatic life in the Lakes? Randy Snyder is an Associate Professor in the Biology Department at Buffalo State College. His current research involves the health and nutrition of alewives, an important fish in the Great Lakes food web. Randy has been a member of North Presbyterian Church since September 25, 2011 Water for Sale: Water as a Commodity Bottling water privatizes water supplies and moves it from one part of the planet to ship it to another. Documentary films such as Flow, Thirst, Tapped, The Corporation, and A World without Water have publicized the difficulties this has caused for poor and vulnerable communities. What is an appropriate role for private companies in distributing water? We will explore Buffalo s unique private-public partnership in water supply as a way of getting a handle on the issue of access to water. Peter Merlo, a licensed New York State professional engineer, joined the City of Buffalo s Division of Water in 2001 as an associate engineer and became principal engineer in 2005, where he served until his appointment as City Engineer in 2008.

10 MEN S GROUP ACTIVITIES Summary of Men s Group breakfast, September 10, 2011 Domestic Violence Approximately 12,000 phone calls; 450,000 reported annually; 1 out of every 4; ages18-44; 15 seconds; no boundaries; responsibility; and October, These data come from the NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (DV) and from a very informative talk to the Men s Group by Mary Travers Murphy, who is Executive Director of the Family Justice Center. In order, the above statistics refer to: the number of phone calls received in Erie County in 2010 related to DV; approximate number of such incidences reported annually to police in NYS (only 48% are reported); ratio of women touched by DV in their lifetime; DV is the leading cause of injury to women in the U.S. between the ages of 18-44; every 15 seconds someone in the U.S. becomes a victim of domestic abuse; DV occurs across all socio-economic strata; the victims often believe that DV is their fault; Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Erie County (sponsored by the Erie County Committee on the Status of Women: A very informative and alarming breakfast meeting!! Sunday, October 9 [Congregation-wide event] A congregational-wide tour of the old Buffalo Central terminal, sponsored by the Men s Group, has been arranged with the Preservation Buffalo-Niagara Group and NYC Terminal volunteers. We have long wished to arrange this tour, and are delighted to have succeeded (this time). The tour begins at 11:00 a.m., is approximately 2 hours in duration, and costs $10.00 /person. Because this is a Sunday event, Pastor Bill has agreed to hold the first church service at 8:30 in the sanctuary to provide for a larger group who may be going on the tour. Coffee and donuts will be available before the tour, carpooling will be encouraged, and directions will be provided. Sign-up times will be following both services on Sunday, September 25 and October 2. [Check out the terminal s website at Saturday, November 12 [Men s breakfast] It is difficult to imagine, but a billion people on our planet do not have adequate and clean drinking water!! Charity: Water, founded by Scott Harrison, in its 5 year history, claims to have brought clear and safe water to 2 million people in developing nations around the world. For example, they are drilling freshwater wells, rainwater catchments, and sand filters for thousands of people in Africa. And they accomplish this with 100 percent of your donations going directly into their projects. Overhead is covered under a separate charity. Come for breakfast at 8:00 a.m. on November 12, and view a video-media presentation, with follow-up discussion, on how this organization is making a significant difference. And, while you are eating breakfast, imagine what would happen if you had to carry 80 pounds of water in yellow fuel cans for miles to your home, or dig with your children in sand for water, or line up at a well and wait 8 hours for a turn. Again: the time/date: Saturday, 8:00 a.m, November 12. Sign up dates are Sunday, October 30 and November 6. Please plan on joining us." Saturday, November 19 [Congregationwide event] A congregation-wide attendance at a UB Bulls football game is planned. The time will be noon, the opponent will be Akron (Ohio), and the cost will be $10/person (a 60% savings). Should be fun!! More details to follow.

11 Water Fair Come one! come all! Join us for fun, education, fellowship, lunch! Sunday, September 18 Noon - 2:00pm Westminster Hall, Narthex and Church grounds Learn about water conservation from local agencies including Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper, Erie County Water Authority, Western New York Land Conservancy, the Thruway Authority, ECHO and many others Complete a Water Passport by visiting the display tables and get a free gift Help create a stream of water to help form a waterfall Try out children and youth games and water activities Sign Up to join Conserve Today, Save Water for the Future Learn how dirty water can be simply purified. Meet an ECHO Ambassador Sign up to join in community shoreline cleanup on Saturday, September 24 FOOD Purchase a hot dog, drink and dessert to benefit the purchase of water purifying devices through ECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization) Plan to help beautify our area s waterways at the Shoreline Cleanup, Saturday, September 24, 9:00 a.m. - noon, followed by a volunteer picnic. Volunteers will remove litter and debris from more than 40 sites during this biannual event coordinated by Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper. Sign up at the Water Fair on September 18.

12 On Sunday, October 2 nd North Church will join other churches around the globe in celebrating World Communion Sunday. On this same day, we will also be joining with Presbyterian Churches (U.S.A.) in receiving the Peacemaking Offering. The Presbyterian Peacemaking Offering was created in 1980 to support the efforts of our entire denomination to live out a deeper commitment to peacemaking as a part of our faithfulness to God. As Christians we are called to be agents of reconciliation for individuals, families and communities throughout the world, and for the whole of creation working to build a culture of peace. By making a commitment to peacemaking congregations work toward healing the brokenness in the world. The Peacemaking offering supports the work of congregations, presbyteries, synods and the General Assembly as they work for peace by tearing down walls that divide. 25% of this offering is retained by local congregations to support a peacemaking venture of their choice. The Peacemaking Offering bulletin inserts describe some of these projects. This year in conjunction with our study of Water in the World, North Church will donate its 25% share to ECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization) to support its mission of honoring God through Sustainable Hunger Solutions. ECHO works to help those working with the poor to be more effective in the area of agriculture through the use of education, innovation and networking. Mary Kasbohm, a member of our congregation and an ECHO Ambassador, will talk about the work of ECHO during the Adult Education class on Sunday, September 25. As Christians we long for a more just and peaceful world where the worth of every person is valued, where greed no longer rules and hunger no longer results, where bullets and bombs no longer devastate. God s Word shows us the way that harvest of justice and righteousness will be sown by peacemakers, planted and nurtured in words and deeds of peace. Please support the Peacemaking Offering generously. A harvest of justice is sown in peace James 3:18 "Dress-A-Girl Sewing Event" Summer is over and we are getting back in the sewing swing of things! Come and enjoy the fun and creativity that is part of Dress-A-Girl! We will be meeting in Westminster Hall on September 26 th from 4:00pm - 8:00pm. Come for as long or as short a time as you are able, enjoy a light supper, and be sure to bring your smile - we do quite a bit of laughing as we cut, iron, pin, clip threads, wind yarn, and sew! We welcome anyone who is interested in helping to make a poor, vulnerable child a new dress and doll - you don't need to be able to sew - we have plenty of jobs for non-seamstresses and seamstresses alike! If you have a portable sewing machine and are able to bring it with you, that is great! If you have scissors, bring them! If you plan to stay for our meal, bring a contribution to our build-a-salad meal. Dessert and beverage will be provided!

13 Preacher: The Rev. William T. Hennessy Coordinator: Tim Ayler Liturgist: Duncan Hemink Ushers (8:30): Karen & Stuart McKee Organist: Marlene Harrington Ushers (10:45): Wendy Ayler, Bill Ervin Acolytes: Sarah Beckage, Sarah Hennessy Amy & Gary Nelson Bulletin Cover: Mary Mohlke Greeters: Diane Carr Coffee Hour: Sacred Dance & Handbell Choirs Sharon Costantini Counters: Mitch Roemer, Brian Pettit Sunday Morning Lock-up: Skip Harrington Visitors 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 want to be contacted. North Presbyterian Church 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) * * * * * * * * 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 Sexton: Marc Kiesling Stephen Ministry Leader: Carlene DeRoo Bookkeeper: Judy Blackchief Administrative Assistant: Linda Donner Artist in Residence: Mary Mohlke Director of Music & Organist: Marlene Harrington Parish Nurse: Patricia Mohr Director of Music, Children & Youth: Marty Shafer Child Care Supervisor: Regina Koteras North Presbyterian Church 300 North Forest Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221, , n.church@verizon.net