Northeastern Presbyterian Church

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1 Northeastern Presbyterian Church 2112 Varnum Street, NE, Washington, DC Telephone: (202) Fax: (202) Website: November 2, :00 a.m. Worship Service The Rev. Nancy E. Thornton, Pastor

2 Northeastern Presbyterian Church Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost We are thankful for your presence as we share in the worship of God. We pray you will find a blessing of fellowship among us. If you are visiting, please know that no one is really a visitor. This is God s house and all are welcome. We invite you to pray with us, sing with us, rejoice with us, and hear Christ s call with us. Since we all have needs, during the closing hymn, you are invited to join our pastor at the chancel steps to pray, give thanks, dedicate or re-dedicate your life to Christ. Prelude Please enter after the invitation of the ushers *We stand with our hearts or our postures SOZ refers to the Songs of Zion hymnal WE GATHER AS GOD'S PEOPLE IN PRAISE AND PRAYER Introit "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee" The Chancel Choir Greetings *Invocation *Singing God s Praises Congregation The Choir and *Call to Worship Sing to God worship God!

3 For God is great, and worth a thousand Hallelujahs. God made the heavens royal splendor radiates from God, a powerful beauty sets God apart. Bravo, God, Bravo! Everyone join in the great shout: Encore! In awe before the beauty, in awe before the might. Bring gifts and celebrate, bow before the beauty of God, then to your knees everyone worship! *Prayer of Confession The world says, Buy and accumulate things. God s Word says, Life is not made up of how much a person has. (Luke 12:15) The world says, Wealth is our security. God s Word says, I will say about the Lord, He is my place of safety. (Ps. 91:2) The world says, We deserve the best. God s Word says, The Lord blesses us with favor and honor. God doesn t hold back anything good from those whose lives are without blame. (Ps. 84:11) The world says, Give so that you may obtain favors and praise from others. God s Word says, Lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then you will receive a lot in return. (Luke 6:35) The world says, Gratify yourself in every way. God s Word says, Let Christ s word live in you like a rich treasure. Do everything you say or do in the name of the Lord Jesus. Always give thanks to God our Creator through Christ. *God s Good News Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice! In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! Thanks be to God! Announcements A Moment for Stewardship Peaco Elder Freddie Welcome to our Visitors Passing the Peace #147, SOZ Amen May the peace of Christ be with you.

4 And also with you. WE EXPERIENCE GOD'S WORD Children s Message Glenn Grier Response #304, Hymnal Me Mr. Jesus Loves Invitation to the Offering All that we have belongs to God. We are called to be good stewards. May we give back to God what has been given to us; not only financial resources but also our time and talents. God uses our offerings to make this a better world in which to live. Let us commit ourselves, giving ourselves to God. Offertory "I Love the Lord" - arranged *Doxology #592, Hymnal Flow Praise God from Whom All Blessings *Prayer of Dedication Gracious God You have richly blessed us in so many ways, and we give You thanks, especially for Your son, Jesus Christ. We give back to You what You have entrusted to us. We also commit ourselves to You. Use our offerings to spread Your message of love for one another and for all of creation. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Experiencing God s Love through Northeastern Presbyterian Church Anthem "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" Chancel Choir Prayer of Illumination Holy Spirit, illumine for us this Word, that the message of the gospel may come to us in power. Amen. Scripture Readings: Exodus 33:12-23, p. 70, Pew Bible Matthew 22:15-22, pp , Pew Bible This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!

5 Sermonic Selection Mrs. Jeanette Nelson Message Trick Questions Rev. Nancy Thornton WE RESPOND TO GOD S WORD * Affirmation of Faith, p. 14 The Apostle s Creed Prayers of the People The Prayer Jesus Taught, p. 16, Hymnal The Celebration of the Lord s Supper - # 513, Hymnal Let Us Break Bread Together #158, SOZ Soon-a Will Be Done #167, SOZ Over My Head WE GO FORTH TO LOVE AND SERVE GOD AND NEIGHBOR *Hymn #538, Hymnal Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing *Charge and Blessing Benediction "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee" (Please be seated until the conclusion of the Postlude) Postlude "Prelude in Classic Style" - Gordon Young

6 LECTIONARY: JOSHUA 3:7-17; PSALM 107:1-7, 33-37; 1 THESSALONIAN 2:9-13; MATTHEW 23:1-12 Today s Worship Leadership Liturgist: Elder Pamela Jackson Greeters: Elder Nachee Miller and Deacon Robin Miller

7 Our Thoughts & Prayers are with Northeastern Members: Dr. Phyllis Hobson Providence Hospital, Rm. 565, # (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 The Specialty Hospital of Washington 700 Constitution Ave., NE, Wash., DC Mrs. Connie Fortune th Street, NE, Wash., DC (202) Ms. Vivian Hayes- Mayes Health Care Center Drive, #207 Bowie, MD 20716, (301) Mrs. Harriette Hemby Prospect Court Glenn Dale, MD (301) Mrs. Mary Hinton 9250 Edwards Way Dr., #106 Adelphia, MD (301) Elder Phyllis Hobson st Street, NE, Wash., DC (202) Mrs. Rutha Hodges 119 Quincy Place, NE Washington, DC (202) Mrs. Beatrice Hyatt 6100 Sargent Road, #112 Hyattsville, MD (301) Elder Judine Johnson Rittenhouse St., NE Wash., DC (202) Mrs. Sadie Johnson 4810 Eastern Avenue, NE Washington, DC (202) Mrs. Doris Keating Fox Chase Rehab Ctr 2015 East West Hghy Silver Spring, MD, (301) Mrs. Mary Lockard 1432 Trinidad Avenue, NE Wash., DC (202) Ms. Claudia Mallory Russell Avenue, #7 Mt. Rainier, Md (301) Mrs. Beatrice O Bryant nd Street, NW Wash., 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 776 Oglethorpe St., NE Wash., DC (202) Mrs. Isabella Sims 9885 Greenbelt Rd Lanham, MD Mrs. Verelle Webster 5000 NH Burroughs Avenue, NE - #531 Wash., DC (202) Mrs. Minnie White Sunrise Senior Assisted Living New Hampshire Avenue, #214, Silver Spring, MD (Desk: ) Mrs. Ethelyne Wilkes 1217 Tuckerman Street, NW Wash., DC (202) Family Mr. John Darden 3001 Queens Chapel Rd, #225, Mt Rainier, MD (Husband of Mrs. Barbara Ross- Darden) Mrs. Maggie E. Dodson 5858 Eastern Avenue, NE, Washington, DC (202) (Mother of Shirley Dodson and Doretha Elmore) Mr. Tecumseh Harris 5432 Shirley Jean Court, Winston Salem, NC (Nephew of Charlotte Smoot) Ms. Sylvia Matthews Signature Health Care Memphis, TN (Aunt to Amanda Sargent) Mr. Wilbert Samuel Winston Salem, NC (Brother of Hasker Samuel) Mrs. Dorothy Samuel Smith Tabaccoville, NC (Sister of Hasker Samuel)

8 Elders Frank Enty Cynthia Gervais Angela Hemphill Pamela Jackson Bishetta Merritt Nachee Miller Freddie Peaco Lisa Slade Shawn Thomas Clarence Wade James Wilson Rhonda Winston Charles Barber, Clerk Church Officers Deacons Phyllis Adkins Jacqueline Cook Willie Jean Cook Carol Fleming James Haggins Ralph Jefferson Robin Miller Robert Robinson Antoinette Spriggs Lauren Spriggs Randall Timbers Cherie Young Katrin Jones, Moderator Trustees Lillian Berry Iris Burnell Jeffery Carr Ernest Harris William Hymes, Jr. Chris Jenkins Arthur Slade, II Helena Slade James Williams Shirley Wilson 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

9 ANNOUNCEMENTS BOOK SIGNING: Stacey Brown, author and Northeastern member, will hold a book signing today, immediately following worship service in the Jamison Lounge. CHURCH WOMEN UNITED- D.C. UNIT will celebrate World Community Day at Metropolitan Baptist Church R Street Ministries, 1210 R Street, N. W. on Friday November 7, The theme is "Through God Our Hands Can Heal." Registration and continental breakfast begin at 9:00 a.m., the program at 10:00 a.m. SHOE BOX COLLECTION WEEK FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD is November 17-24, Please share the love of God in a tangible way with needy children around the world. Kindly fill the empty box (does not need to be gift wrapped) for a girl or boy, ages 2-4, 5-9 or with gifts of toys, school supplies, hygiene items, and notes of encouragement. The boxes will be delivered to children in more than 100 countries around the world. Please say a prayer for the child and give your shoe box to any member of the Presbyterian Coordinating Team no later than November 23, LITERARY CLUB - Please join us for another rousing discussion as we consider Bebe Moore Campbell's impressive best- selling novel Brothers and Sisters. We will meet in the library after morning service today. NORTHEASTERN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH is seeking an energetic and outgoing individual as a part- time Security Assistant. The Security Assistant will provide support to the church s programs and activities and act as a hospitality ambassador to Northeastern members and guests. STEWARDSHIP CORNER: During this time of year we start thinking about traditional holidays and the power of thanksgiving. It increases our experience of praise and being generous. The prophets knew this power and as Praise the Lord are frequently repeated in the Psalms. We give our time, our talent and our treasure to help in mission giving as we move through these holidays with thankfulness. Also, the year of 2014 is closing and we celebrate it with the bounty that the Lord has given to us. Deuteronomy 26:11 THE NORTHEASTERN PC SUNDAY SCHOOL Want to learn to sew or just brush up on a few stitches? Come join the beginner and intermediate sewing classes each Saturday at 11:00 a.m. The classes are being led by Thelma Jones, Cynthia Gervais, and Denise Hodges. TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS will meet at 11:00 a.m., in the Jamison Lounge. The subject of the Book of Exodus is redemption- - through the power of God, by means of a deliverer, under the cover of blood. It was written to record the events of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and contains the Laws that God gave to the Israelites in order to guide them in their relationship with Him. Please join us in studying the Word. THANK YOU Dear Northeastern Family thank you for your prayers, words of encouragement, instructions, expressions of love, and well wishes. The surgery went well and as I am following your advice, I am recovering as expected. Thank you for your support and thank God for you. You are a blessing to all of us. - Sylvia Samuel The family of the late James D. Whyte expresses sincere appreciation and gratitude for your prayers, visits, cards, telephone calls, inquiries, hugs, deeds and various tokens of support during his long illness and home going celebration. May our Lord continue to bestow his many blessings on all of us. - Elise Whyte THIS NORTHEASTERN

10 Nov. 1 Nov. 2 Nominating Committee meeting following worship, Jamison Lounge Sunday Morning Worship Service, 10 a.m. Adult Church School, 9:00a.m., Jamison Lounge Young Folk Church School, 9:00a.m., Auditorium Literary Club following worship service, in the Library Book signing by Dr. Stacey Brown, Jamison Lounge Lunch for Purchase by CIC, Auditorium Nov. 3 Prayer Conference Call, 9p.m. Dial- in Number: (712) , Access Code: # AARP Board Mtg., 10 a.m., Jamison Lounge Nov. 4 Tuesday Morning Bible Study: 11:00 a.m., Jamison Lounge Noon Day Prayer Service, Chapel Cherub Choir: 6:30 p.m., Choir Room Celestial Choir: 7:30 p.m., Choir Room Nov. 6 Thankful Thursday. E- mail your reason to be thankful to nepc1@verizon.net Herstories, 6:30 p.m., 2 nd Floor Chancel Choir: 7:30 p.m., Choir Room Nov. 8 Delta, 8:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m., Auditorium Nominating Committee meeting following worship, Jamison Lounge Sewing Class: 11:00 a.m., third floor Nov. 9 Sunday Morning Worship Service, 10 a.m. Adult Church School, 9:00 a.m., Jamison Lounge Young Folk Church School, 9:00 a.m., Auditorium CIC Meeting, Livingston Room, following worship Social Concerns Meeting, Jamison Lounge, following worship Nov. 10 Prayer Conference Call, 9 p.m. Dial- in Number: (712) , Access Code: # Nov. 11 HOLIDAY Church closed Cherub Choir: 6:30 p.m., Choir Room Celestial Choir: 7:30 p.m., Choir Room Boy Scout s meeting: 6:30 p.m., Auditorium Nov. 13 Thankful Thursday. E- mail your reason to be thankful to nepc1@verizon.net Chancel Choir: 7:30 p.m., Choir Room Worship & Music Meeting: 6:30 p.m., Jamison Herstories, 6:30 p.m., 2 nd Floor Nov. 15 Food Pantry: 9:30 a.m. 12 noon, Undercroft Presbyterian Men, 9:00 a.m., Auditorium Presbyterian Women s Bible Study, 10 a.m. Prospective Member Seminar, 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m., Jamison Lounge Nov. 16 Sunday Morning Worship Service, 10 a.m. Adult Church School, 9:00 a.m., Jamison Lounge Young Folk Church School, 9:00 a.m., Auditorium Deacons meeting, following worship, Jamison Lounge Nov. 17 Prayer Conference Call, 9 p.m. Dial- in Number: (712) , Access Code: # AARP General Meeting, 10-2:00 p.m., Auditorium Nov. 18 Tuesday Morning Bible Study: 11:00 a.m., Jamison Lounge Noon Day Prayer Service, Chapel Cherub Choir: 6:30 p.m., Choir Room

11 Budget Committee: 7:00 p.m., Library Celestial Choir: 7:30 p.m., Choir Room Nov. 19 Session Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Jamison Lounge Nov. 20 Thankful Thursday. E- mail your reason to be thankful to Chancel Choir: 7:30 p.m., Choir Room Herstories, 6:30 p.m., 2 nd Floor Pass Along Values Workshop by Interpretation and Stewardship Committee, Auditorium following worship Nov. 23 Sunday Morning Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. Adult Church School, 9:00 a.m., Jamison Lounge Young Folk Church School, 9:00 a.m., Auditorium Trustees meeting following worship Nov. 24 Prayer Conference Call, 9 p.m. Dial- in Number: (712) , Access Code: # Nov. 25 Tuesday Morning Bible Study: 11:00 a.m., Jamison Lounge Noon Day Prayer Service, Sanctuary Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Holiday Church closed Thankful Thursday. E- mail your reason to be thankful to nepc1@verizon.net Nov. 30 Sunday Morning Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. Adult Church School, 9:00 a.m., Jamison Lounge Young Folk Church School, 9:00 a.m., Auditorium

12 1- James Peaco; 3- Thelma Jones; 4- Iris Burnell, Mozella Harris; 8- Edna Hymes; 9- Katrin Jones, Felicia Lightfoot; 14- Elizabeth Fleming; 19- Gwen Foster; 21- Patricia Young; 23- Faye Waters; 30 Wyman Jones 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

13 The Celebration of the Lord s Supper November 2, 2014 The Invitation May the God of generosity be with you! And also with you! People of God, open your hearts to the One who has blessed you beyond imagination. We open our very being to the God who always surprises us with blessings. Children of the abundant God, join your voices in glad songs of praise. Hearts and voices resound with the glory of

14 God. When You could have been stingy in those first days, Imaginative God, You poured all that was in Your heart into the silence and emptiness of chaos. Rivers rushed to the seas, mountains stretched toward the skies, animals danced in green fields, life sprang forth in every corner of the universe. You crafted all this goodness and beauty for Your children created in Your image that they might enjoy Your gifts forever. But the empty promises of temptation sounded better than the choruses of the birds, the glitter of sin and death blinded us to the abiding wonder of Your gracious heart. Prophets came to remind us that You are indeed a God of blessing, that you opened yourself to us in love, hoping that we would come home. But when we continued to waste our inheritance in the far country of despair, You sent Jesus to come to us, bearing the ring of redemption to slip onto our fingers, the robe of forgiveness to wrap around our broken lives. So, with those who have received Your blessings in every age and place, with those who seek to be stewards here and now, we join our voices in praise to You: Holy, holy, holy, God of extravagant love. All creation is filled to overflowing with Your gifts. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is the One who comes bearing Your blessings to us. Hosanna in the highest! You are generous to a fault, Gracious God, with Your greatest gift being Jesus Christ our Lord. When You could have selfishly kept Him by Your side, You sent Him into our midst, so we might know that Your love has no limits. When You could have hardened Your heart towards us, You let Yours be broken by the sacrifice of Your only Child upon the Cross. When You could have demanded that we give back everything we had received from You, You sent Your most precious self, that we might be reconciled to You once and for all. As we remember the Gift we will celebrate once again, as we celebrate the wonder of redemption which is ours, we would cling to that mystery we call faith: Christ died, the blessing which destroyed sin; Christ arose, the gift which conquered death; Christ will come again, the treasure of Your kingdom held in his arms to give to us. We never have to wonder about Your love for us, Beneficent God, for Your Spirit is that gift that is poured out upon the Bread and the Cup every time we gather at Your Table. We taste the goodness and the life in the Bread which is broken for us, that we might offer all that we have to mend the shattered lives of those around us. We drink from the Cup of compassion, and as it flows through the very depths of our souls, we dare not withhold tight to our gifts, but as your good and faithful stewards, offer them back to You so that the hungry might be filled, the homeless

15 might find shelter, the captive would be set free, the sick might be made well, and all creation rejoice in Your blessings. Words of Institution The Gifts of God for the People of God The Prayer After Communion All: When all our days of life have come to an end, when we are gathered with Your people in Your heart, we will join our voices in singing our thanksgiving to You. Thank you for all Your good gifts, and for Your invitation to us to be good stewards with in the work of Your kingdom. Our hands, our hearts, our lives, our gifts are offered to You, God in Community, Holy in One, we praise You. Amen.