CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY. Praying for sick/hospitalized

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1 WORSHIP ENRICHMENT Children are welcome in worship! Worship materials for children ages 4 12 available in the Sanctuary Lobby. Nursery for children age 3 and younger available in Room 2 of the Children s Education Bldg. Sundays, 7:45am-1:15pm. Gatherings for Children & Youth listed inside bulletin. Hearing assistance devices available. See an usher for help. Campus-wide WiFi - Free and password-protected. Network name npcguest. See an usher for password. Seek God in Prayer - Visit Prayer Garden, next to the Rowley Courtyard. Pray with prayer team member or alone, as you wish. FINANCIAL FOCUS Northminster Presbyterian Church shares the love of Jesus locally and globally through your generosity. Financial gifts may be made in any of the following ways: during the worship offering by using the pew envelopes online through npctucson.org/give by texting npctucson and an amount to (follow the sign up link to enter payment information) by mail to 2450 E. Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, STAY INFORMED Visit our website at npctucson.org Go to Facebook/npctucson Use Twitter, Instagram, & Read The Vine & The Branches, monthly print newsletter (distributed around church campus and viewable online) Subscribe to weekly e-news at SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES *8:00am - Contemporary 11:00am - ARISE! (African expression (Praise Band, children s message) of worship) All welcome. Meet in Fellowship Hall *9:30am - Traditional (Choir, Organ, Sunday School) *11:00am - Kaleidoscope (Contemporary, with personal response) *Indicates live streaming, Sundays at npctucson.org/watchlive or 24/7 on-demand at npctucson.org/ondemand CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY Praying for sick/hospitalized John Anderson Pat & Ted Belwish Ray Boettcher Robin Burkhart Mary Burnett Lori Carter Ralph Comey Janet Falsgraf Christine Hawley Bill Jones Sandra Marshall Raymond McDaniel Jayden McDougald Millie & George McGloin Janna Peyton Henny Pisano Mary Ruth Shropshire John Walker Jesse Woods Celebrating with Joy For your generosity at The Giving Wall. Thanks to you, over $4,000 have been raised in support of NPC s Intergenerational Yucatan Mission Trip. Chancel Flowers Today s chancel flowers are given by Michael, Matthew, & Amber Sellers and Pat Anderson in loving memory of Stephanie Easter Lily Orders To dedicate Easter Lilies (displayed in Sanctuary on Easter Day), orders due in church office next Sunday. Order forms in office, narthex, online. Cost: $16. Follow Pastor Andy on Twitter Andrew Ross@4WD4GOD CHECK IN & LIKE US ON FACEBOOK /npctucson Ministry Contacts Andrew Ross, Pastor, Seniors & Men s Ministry Ken Skodiak, Associate Pastor, Missions, Care Pete Seiferth, Associate Pastor Discipleship, Multicultural Ministry Amy Baum, Head of School, (520) John Brobeck, Traditional Music Sean Farrell, Student Ministries Director Gail Fey, Worship Publications, Pastoral Support Julia Higgins, Contemporary Music Beth Hopkirk, Office Manager Bob Krepps, Building Maintenance Kathy Lee, Church Administrator, Assistant to Pastor Ross Kathy Mallgren, Children s Ministry Liz Soto, Financial Secretary Sally Wiger, Ministries Coordinator Chris Yamanaka, Media Ministries, IT Sheila Yamanaka, Social Media, Community Engagement Staff addresses are first initial last npctucson.org CONTACT (520) office@npctucson.org 2450 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ Tune in to our True North Radio program on KGMS 940 AM Sundays 6:00pm and Monday-Friday 6:30am March 18, 2018 Welcome to Worship at Northminster We re so pleased you re here today rejoicing in God s victory of life and how that changes our lives. May God bless you on this glorious day. ~ Andrew Ross, Pastor Our Mission To share the gospel of Jesus Christ through worship, discipleship and service in his name.

2 Let us know you were here Please use the Welcome Card in your bulletin to: Let us know you were here Give/update your contact information Request prayer SERVE GROW CONNECT Share answered prayers/joys Ask questions Order a nametag Sign up for an event After the service: Head outside, to the Rowley Courtyard to visit and enjoy refreshments. First Time Here? Stop by our Welcome Centers to pick up a gift bag with information to help you get to know us. HIGHLIGHTS: Handel s Messiah performed at 930 service today. Chiapas Mission Team returns tomorrow: Prayers still welcomed. Holy Week - March 25. Palm Sunday worship services. 8, 9:30, 11 March Morning services daily, 7am, Grundstrom Room March 29. Maundy Thursday evening service 7pm, Sanctuary March 30. Good Friday afternoon service, St. James UMC, 12N April 1. Easter Sunday services, 6, 8, 9:30, 11 Easter Worship Join us for one or more of our services celebrating the resurrection of Christ. Live butterfly release after 8, 930,11am services. 6am - Sunrise 8am - Contemporary 930am - Traditional 11am - Kaleidoscope (Creative Expression) 11am - Arise (African Expression) Easter Egg-vitations Pick up invitation-filled plastic eggs to encourage a friend to join us on Easter. Available in welcome centers and narthex. Egg decorations available in Rowley Courtyard. Behind-the-Scenes Tour of NPC Campus - Today after 8am, 9:30am services. Meet Sally Wiger at Welcome Center. Neighborhood Easter Party - Easter Party outreach to neighbors. Cragin Elementary School. Mar 24. Free. Food, fun, petting zoo, and more. Contact kmallgren@npctucson.org or Comedy Evening/Predestinators CD Sale - April 8. Dinner, comedian, Predestinators Bluegrass Band CD sale to benefit Refugee & Immigrant Ministry. No charge, however ticket required. Pick up ticket/s today in Rowley Courtyard. team: Rachel Doerr, Charissa Kamps, Jeff Krongaard, Ken Skodiak. They will explore possible church planting partnership with Dios con Nostros Presbyterian Church, Tuxtla Guitierraz Classes for Adults - Growing People Spiritually Mid Week Ministries: Wednesday evenings, 6-730pm Ministries include Financial Peace University, Personality and Faith, and Grief Share. Find out more at events-news/ Other Adults Classes: Meet Weekly Look for Finding I Am, Minor Prophets, Parents Connection, Learning to Love the Psalms online at Nursery available. Lenten Challenge Giving Wall - Week #3. Don t miss your chance to support our Yucatan Mission Trip. How it works: Pick an envelope from the wall and contribute the amount designated on the envelope (some envelopes have VIP gift cards enclosed you might win a gift from the Yucatan). Donors honored with appreciation dinner in June. Neighborhood Easter Party Volunteers - Sign up to help at Weekly Lord s Prayer questions and activity for you on NPC facebook (facebook.com/npctucson). Each Sunday during Lent. No facebook account needed to participate. Summer Camp Preview Pizza Party - Lunch & learn about summer camps for Preteen and Middle School students (entering grades 4-8). Today, 12N - 1pm. Pizza Hut on Campbell and Blacklidge. Middle School and High School Senior High Room, 9:30am Multipurpose Building. (Grades 6-12). Meets Sundays. Children Connecting people with Jesus March 24 outreach event. Go to bit.ly/easteroutreach18 or stop by Rowley Courtyard today. Needed: Five, popup tents for this event. If you can supply one or more, contact kmallgren@npctucson.org or Music Ensembles - NPC music ensembles are always looking for new members. To join a traditional ensemble, contact John Brobeck (jbrobeck@npctucson.org) for contemporary music, Julia Higgins (jewleeanne@hotmail.com) RIM (Refugee & Immigrant Ministry) Update: ESL training - Group now forming to plan second-language learning for African refugees. If you have interest, ideas, experience, or questions, contact Lori Woods at or Jonas at jonangabo01@gmail.com Bike helmets and bike locks - In good condition. For adult commuting to work. Drop off helmets and locks at church office. Youth Kaleidoscope Connection Café -Today. Food and fellowship 12:15pm, Rowley Courtyard. All welcome. Prayers for Chiapas - Please pray for NPC s Chiapas mission Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil s schemes (Ephesians 6:11 NIV) Palm Sunday Pancake Breakfast - All children welcome to enjoy pancakes during 9:30 hour. Room 8/9 Palm Sunday Singing - Preparations to sing in all services on March 25 have begun. MP3 recording and lyrics available through NPC Kids or online at npctucconnect/children Arise Kids & Tweens - Noon-1pm, Room 7. Arise tweens, grades 3-6 in Room 9; age 4 grade 2 in Room 7. Worship & Wonder Sunday, 8 & 11am. Kids ages 4-8, after children s message in worship. Pick up in Room 7 (8am) or Room 5 (11am), Christian Ed Building. Bible BLAST Sunday morning for kids age 3 to grade 5, 9:30-10:30am, Children s Education Bldg. Choraliers Children s Choir - Rehearsals 10:30-11:30am. Music Room. Contact: Gloria Day, gjeanned@aol.com Growing as disciples of Jesus Kaleidoscope of Talents & Opportunities - If you can paint or play music or sing or do drama, you are just the person to join in the art and joy of our 11am worship in the sanctuary. To share your talent, contact Kaylee Hui at kayleejhui@gmail.com Deacons Pantry - Groceries for those facing hard times. 61 bags of food given out this week. Non-perishable food items needed: canned vegetables are in demand. Perimeter Team - Join this Men s Ministry of impact. Keep cars and church secure during worship. Rotating shifts. Contact Steve Juhan for more information Thank you for your generous gifts that help the work of Christ. Please consider leaving the next generation at NPC a legacy by remembering us in your will or living trust. Serving in Jesus name

3 9:30am March 18, 2018 Service of Worship Welcome! Thank you for silencing your cell phones during the worship service. We hope you are able to prepare for worship in quietness and reflection. * indicates standing, if you are able. Prelude Concerto for Two Oboes, op. 9, no. 9 T. Albinoni Welcome Dr. Andrew Ross Introit The Glory of These Forty Days J.S. Bach Call to Worship from Psalm 130:1-7 Elder Bill Swartsfager Prayer of Invocation and Lord s Prayer (said in unison) Dr. Pete Seiferth *Hymn 90 Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners (green hymnal) *Greetings Pastoral Prayer Dr. Ross Series Teach Us to Pray Scripture Hebrews 4:14-16 Sermon Follow Your Leader Dr. Seiferth *Hymn 241 When Jesus Came to Jordan (green hymnal) Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory: Jesus, My Joy, BWV 610 J.S. Bach Sanctuary Choir Presentation Messiah Excerpts *Benediction G.F. Handel Response Amen Danish Postlude Sinfonia from Cantata 29 J.S. Bach Sermon Notes Teach Us to Pray: Follow Your Leader Hebrews 4:14-16 Lead us not into temptation. Not me, but! Peter Seiferth March 18, 2018 Not butter fingers, but. Not hesitant, but. Not when we feel self-sufficient, but. 1 Corinthians 10:13 - No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. For this coming week: Living the Lord s Prayer weekly challenge - week 5 Lead us not into temptation. Can you be honest What temptations do you feel? How do you respond or react to temptation? Our forgiveness was costly what did forgiveness cost Jesus? Challenge: Practice showing mercy to others this week. Share your experiences and insights. Pray the Lord s prayer daily, frequently, and in worshipful reflection. To listen to today s message again, or share it with a friend, you can find all our Sunday-morning messages online at bit.ly/npcsermons

4 Messiah, Pts. 2 & 3 (Excerpts) GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL Sanctuary Choir, Soloists, Organ, Instruments. March 18, 2018 I. Behold the Lamb of God, Choir That taketh away the sin of the world (John 1:29). II. He was despised, despised and rejected, Piper Pack-Smith, Alto Rejected of men, a man of sorrows And acquainted with grief (Isaiah 53:3). III. Surely He hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows. Choir He was wounded for our transgressions; He was bruised for our iniquities. The chastisement of our peace was upon him (Isaiah 53:4-5). IV. Thy rebuke hath broken His heart. He looked for Dan Marino, Tenor Some to have pity on him, but there was no man, Neither found he any to comfort him (Psalm 69:21). He was cut off out of the land of the living: For the transgression of thy people was He stricken (Isaiah 53:8). V. But thou didst not leave His soul in hell, Dan Marino, Tenor Nor didst thou suffer thy Holy One to see corruption (Psalm 16:10). VI. I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he Gabriella Carrillo, Soprano Shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. And though worms destroy this body, Yet in my flesh shall I see God. I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he Shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. For now is Christ risen from the dead, The first fruits of those that sleep. (John 16:25-26; I Cor. 15:20)

5 VII. Since by man came death, by man came also the Choir Resurrection of the dead. For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ Shall all be made alive (I Corinthians 15:21-22). VIII. Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, Choir And hath redeemed us to God by his blood. To receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, And honor, and glory, and blessing. Blessing and honor, glory, and pow r be unto Him, That sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb, Blessing forever and ever. Amen (Revelation 5:12-13). Thank you Northminster Sanctuary Choir, soloists & guest musicians! Grace Yuiko Nakano, Violin I Helga Kolosick, Violin II Rebecca McKee, Viola Jane Hallett, Cello Jeffrey Holsen, Bass Marquise Demaree, Oboe I Devin Gardner, Oboe II Jason Carder, Trumpet Eric Sorenson, Timpani Gabriella Carrillo, Soprano Piper Pack-Smith, Mezzo-Soprano Dan Marino, Tenor Dr. John T. Brobeck, Director of Music and Organist Mr. Thomas Wininger, Sanctuary Choir Conductor