Northeastern Presbyterian Church

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1 Northeastern Presbyterian Church 2112 Varnum Street, NE, Washington, DC Telephone: (202) Fax: (202) Website: August 9, :00 a.m. Worship Service The Rev. Nancy E. Thornton, Pastor Northeastern Presbyterian Church

2 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost WELCOME! Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Prepare for worship in stillness and prayer. Enjoy worship by lifting your voice and your heart to God. After worship, enjoy the company of one another. Then, leave this place where your service begins. Prelude Greetings Invocation *Call to Worship **We stand with our hearts or our postures Do Not Enter SOZ refers to the Songs of Zion hymnal WE GATHER AS GOD'S PEOPLE IN PRAISE AND PRAYER One: You have been waiting long enough. It s time to listen for God s voice. Many: We have been waiting many a long night. One: Well, the day is here and the time is now to find new hope in God alone! Many: It is God! It is Jesus Christ, God himself, who is finally saving us! One: Then come and join in the hope we share of God s never-ending love. Many: We will celebrate by singing and praising God! *Hymn #140, Hymnal Holy, Holy Prayer of Confession Lord, we want the easy way out! When things go wrong, we want to find who to blame for our misfortune. When we don t get what we want, we want to punish whoever prevents us from our goals and desires. We don t want to look at the ways in which we have perverted your love for us. We treat you as though you are a puppet who will dance to our demands. We act like spoiled children who want everything immediately, and who will become sullen and spiteful if we don t get what we ask

3 for. We stopped listening to you. Systems of greed and injustice replaced your command to "love one another". And now we come to you, asking for forgiveness and healing. Our hearts and lives are empty without your love. Our spirits wither and die in this greedy wasteland. Give to us your life-sustaining bread. Heal our souls. Help us to truly worship you and to willingly work for healing and hope in this world. We ask these things in Jesus name, Amen. God s Good News One: God has heard your cries and knows your anguish. In Jesus Christ, you are loved and forgiven. Many: Praise be to God who forgives us all in the name of God s beloved Son! Announcements A Word from the Elders Elder Charles Barber Welcome to our Visitors *Passing the Peace #119, SOZ Do, Lord, Remember Me One: May the peace of Christ be with you! All: And also with you! WE EXPERIENCE GOD'S WORD Children s Message Response #304, Hymnal Me! Jesus Loves Invitation to the Offering Freely we have received. Thus, we freely give: grace upon grace. Offertory William Hymes, Jr.

4 *Doxology #592, Hymnal Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow" *Prayer of Dedication O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! We bow before you and thank you for the privilege to participate in your acts of kindness and love here on earth. May these gifts truly become instruments of your purposes here in our church, our community, and around the world. Amen. Anthem William Hymes, Jr. Prayer for Illumination God, we trust that you have our best interests in your heart. As we hear the reading of your Word, remind us that we have been raised with Christ, and inspire us to seek the things that are above, through the power of your Holy Spirit. Amen. Scripture Readings: Psalm 130 pp. 500, Pew Bible 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33, pp , Pew Bible One: This is the Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God! Sermonic Selection Message William Hymes, Jr. Rev. Nancy Thornton WE RESPOND TO GOD S WORD * Song Affirmation #172, Hymnal My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Pastoral Prayer The Prayer Jesus Taught p. 16, Hymnal WE GO FORTH TO LOVE AND SERVE GOD AND NEIGHBOR *Hymn #536, Hymnal Lord, Make Us More Holy *Charge and Blessing

5 (Please Be Seated until after the Postlude) Postlude LECTIONARY: 2 SAMUEL 26-12:13A; PSALM 51:1-12; EPHESIANS 4:1-16; JOHN6:24-35 Today s Worship Leadership Liturgist: Elder Cynthia Gervais Greeters: Elder Shirley Logan and Elder Bishetta Merritt

6 COMING SOON

7 NORTHEASTERN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH VISION STATEMENT As we rely on God s guidance, the vision of Northeastern Presbyterian Church is to fulfill the command of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, to promote Christian faith and practice through evangelism, outreach, compassion and fellowship to our congregation and the wider Community. We commit to: Worship Witness Learn Grow Nurture Serve 1- Harriette Hemby, Shirley Logan; 10- Rose Wheeler, Bernidine Pinkney; 11- Thomas Midgette, Jr.; 12- Savannah Miller; 13- Katerra Jones, Valerie McCray, Cleveland Leggett;14- Ernestine Brown, Margie Wilson; 17- Kimberly Bowling- Lewis, Jacqueline Barber; 20- Charlotte Smoot; 26- Trevor Spriggs If your Birthday is not listed contact the Church Office. THIS NORTHEASTERN

8 August 9 August 13 August 16 August 18 August 20 August 23 August 24 August 27 August 29 August 30 Sunday Morning Worship Service, 10 a.m. Adult Church School, 9:00a.m., Jamison Lounge CIC Meeting, Livingston Room, following worship 40 th Anniversary Committee Meeting following worship Interpretation & Stewardship, 11:a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service, 10 a.m. Adult Church School, 9:00a.m., Jamison Lounge CIC Meeting, Livingston Room, following worship Tuesday Morning Bible Study: 11:00 a.m., Jamison Noon Day Prayer Service, Chapel Thankful Thursday. your reason to be thankful to nepc1@verizon.net Black Presbyterian United Mtg., 10:00 a.m., Jamison Sunday Morning Worship Service, 10 a.m. Adult Church School, 9:00a.m., Jamison Lounge CIC Meeting, Livingston Room, following worship Tuesday Morning Bible Study: 11:00 a.m., Jamison Noon Day Prayer Service, Chapel Thankful Thursday. your reason to be thankful to nepc1@verizon.net Delta Sorority outside event 8:30a.m. -3:00p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service, 10 a.m. Adult Church School, 9:00 a.m., Jamison Lounge Nominating Coffee hour following worship service CIC Meeting, Livingston Room, following worship Announcements THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE is seeking candidates for the offices of Elder, Deacon, and Trustee as well as positions on the Nominating Committee. Nomination forms are in the Narthex and the Breezeway. Please place your nomination form in the RED BOX marked Nominating Committee in the Breezeway. Please be prayerful and nominate yourself or individuals who are willing to work hard and serve Northeastern. The period for nominating candidates to serve as officers and committee members closes Sunday, October 11 th at 12:00 Noon. If you have any questions, you may contact Elder Lisa Slade at or Elder Nachee Miller INTERPRETATION AND STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE (GGC) In preparation for our 2016 Commitment Sunday, the Stewardship committee will be presenting proposed activities in September; Sunday Sept. 6, Living Generously - Adult Drama play titled, Road To Northeastern, and video on Generosity; Sunday, Sept. 13, Leading Generously Managing a church financially Board Game activities; Sept. 20, Loving Generously Mission Giving, Living a Legacy and Potluck Dinner, All activities will be presented in the lower auditorium following morning worship. Refreshments will be served. All members are invited to attend.

9 CRABEFEAST BUFFETT AND FISH FRY: Tickets are on sale now. Please see one of the members on the Capital Improvement committee for tickets. See Flyer in this bulletin. THE NORTHEASTERN SAINTS BOWLING LEAGUE is actively seeking persons interested in joining one of our teams for the bowling season. We bowl each Monday evening at 6:30 pm; the season begins the second week of September and goes til the second week of May. Come join us for a season of fun, fellowship, and competitive bowling. Contact Benjamin Glenn, Thelma Jones, Glynis Pegram Higgs.

10 Our Thoughts & Prayers are with Northeastern Members: Deacon Harold Henderson Manor Care 1801 Metzerott Rd- Room 104 Adelphia, MD # Elder Thriftone Jones th Place, NE, Washington, DC Deacon Phyllis Adkins 710 Hamlin Street, NE Washington, DC (202) Mr. Edmund Annor nd Street, NE, - Wash., DC (202) Ms. Arline Chisholm 1260 Raum Street, NE, Wash., DC (202) Ms. Shelia Dixon 350 Galloway Street, NE - Unit 105 Wash., DC Mrs. Ethel Farrior 700 Constitution Ave., NE, Wash., DC Mrs. Connie Fortune th Street, NE, Wash., DC (202) Ms. Vivian Hayes- Mayes Health Care Ctr. Dr., #234 Bowie, MD 20716, (301) Ms. Jacqueline Hamlin 1709 Otis Place, NE, Wash., DC (202) Mrs. Harriette Hemby Prospect Court Glenn Dale, MD (301) Mrs. Mary Hinton 9250 Edwards Way Dr., #106 Adelphia, MD (301) Mrs. Beatrice Hyatt 6100 Sargent Road, #112 Hyattsville, MD (301) Mrs. Sadie Johnson 4810 Eastern Avenue, NE Washington, DC (202) Mrs. Mary Lockard Mike Rd. Ft. Wash., MD Ms. Claudia Mallory Russell Avenue, #7 Mt. Rainier, Md (301) Ms. Doris Niemeyer 3050 Military Rd, NW, DC (202) Mrs. Beatrice O Bryant nd Street, NW Washington, DC (202) Mr. James Page, Jr th Place, Hyattsville, MD (301) Mrs. Helen Price 55 Trialor Lane - Sicklerville, New Jersey Mr. Nathan Price Parkway Court Hyattsville, MD (301) Mrs. Iris Rogers Malta House 4916 LaSalle Road, Rm 18 Hyattsville, MD (301) Desk Mrs. Isabella Sims 9885 Greenbelt Rd Lanham, MD Ms. Beryl Wade 1736 Buchanan Street, NE, Washington, DC Mrs. Verelle Webster 5000 NH Burroughs Ave., NE - #531 Washington, DC Mrs. Minnie White Sunrise Sr. Assisted Living New Hampshire Ave., #214, Silver Spring, MD Ms. Ethelyne Wilkes 1217 Tuckerman Street, NW Washington, DC (202) Mrs. Eleanor Wood 1712 Buchanan Street, NE Washington, DC (202) Family Mr. John Darden 3001 Queens Chapel Rd, #225, Mt Rainier, MD (Barbara Ross- Darden) Mrs. Maggie E. Dodson 5858 Eastern Avenue, NE, Washington, DC (202) (Mother of Shirley Dodson and Doretha Elmore) Ms. Sylvia Matthews Signature Health Care Memphis, TN (Aunt to Amanda Sargent) Mr. Wilbert Samuel Winston Salem, NC (Brother of Hasker Samuel) Mrs. Helen T. Brandon Brookdale Assisted Living Health Ctr. Dr., Room 157, Bowie MD (Sister to James Torrence) Ms. Rhonda Jackson 2216 Alice Avenue, #202, Oxon Hill, MD (Cousin to Miriam Pegram) Ms. Berlinda Stanback 3509 Holloway South, Upper Marlboro, MD (Niece to Charlotte Smoot) Karen Lee Hanover Parkway, #101- Greenbelt, MD, (Randall Timbers Fiancé)

11 Church Officers Elders Mack Burnell Frank Enty James Haggins Pamela Jackson Felicia Lightfoot Bishetta Merritt Nachee Miller Lisa Slade Shawn Thomas Clarence Wade James Wilson Rhonda Winston Charles Barber, Clerk Deacons Phyllis Adkins Carol Fleming Helen Felton Jordan Gessesse Valerie McCray Robin Miller Carolyn Mundy Robert Robinson Antoinette Spriggs Lauren Spriggs Randall Timbers Katrin Jones, Moderator usda.gov Trustees Lillian Berry Iris Burnell Jeffery Carr Ernest Harris William Hymes, Jr. Arthur Slade, II Helena Slade Elise Whyte James Williams Patricia Young Eliot Johnson, President Church Music Staff Director, Chancel Choir/Organist - Dr. Laddie Bell Assistant Organist - Ms. Lillian Berry Director/Pianist, Celestial Choir - Rev. Rosemarie Jones Director, Youth/Cherub Choir - Mrs. Michelle Williams Pianist, Youth/Cherub Choir - Ms. Jennifer Allen Pastor s Information Cell Phone: Home Phone: nancyethornton@gmail.com Address: th Street, NE, Washington, DC Office Phone: Northeastern Presbyterian Church