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 through Feb 28, 2018 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 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 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 the beginning of construction on NPC s Solar Ramada in south parkinglot. Construction occurs April 3 - May 8 on two rows of parking in south lot. Please navigate around any obstacles. Parking available in evenings and weekends for areas under construction. 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 Your cooperation appreciated. Kathy Mallgren, Children s Ministry Offering Christian Sympathy Liz Soto, Financial Secretary To the family and friends of June First who died on March 23, Easter Lily Orders Easter Lilies can be removed from sanctuary after 11am service today. Thank you for helping to add beauty to the front of our sanctuary in this Easter season. Follow Pastor Andy on Twitter Andrew Ross@4WD4GOD CHECK IN & LIKE US ON FACEBOOK /npctucson 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 Welcome Welcome to to Worship Worship at at Northminster Northminster We re We reso sopleased pleased you re you rehere heretoday today --rejoicing rejoicingin ingod s God s victory victory of oflife lifeand andhow howthat thatchanges changes our ourlives. lives. May God bless you on this glorious day. ~ Andrew Ross, Pastor May God bless you on this glorious day. ~ Andrew Ross, Pastor Our Mission Our To share the gospel of Jesus Christ through To sharediscipleship the gospel of Jesus Christ through worship, and service in his name. worship, discipleship and service in his name.

2 CONNECT 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 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: Special Offering for youth camperships TODAY Live Butterfly Release today in children s courtyard Comedy Night - April 8 Comedy Night - April 8. 4:30-7pm. Three events in one: 1) Dinner, 2) Show featuring LaughingStock Comedy Co, 3) Bluegrass tunes. And fellowship. Benefits NPC Refugee & Immigrant Ministry. No charge, but ticket required. Get a free ticket in Rowley Courtyard. Coloring for Adults - Apr 9. 9:30-11am. Multipurpose Room. Bring your coloring books and pencils for fellowship and artistic fun. Contact Bill Stockton Men s BBQ Night - April 10, 5:30pm, Fellowship Hall. Be inspired as Coach Andy Lopez shares his witness in his talk Become a Champion. Cost $15. Sign up at bit.ly/npcmensbbq or through church office. Free childcare for age 5 and under on request. Bunco Night for Seniors - April 10, 4pm, Fellowship Hall. Fellowship and chili around an easy-to-learn dice game. Donation $6.00. Sign up at Church Office or Seniors table, Rowley Courtyard. Organ Concert - Friday, April 13, 7pm, sanctuary. Canadian organist Donald Grice. All invited. Free-will offering. Reception follows. Mr. Grice has been broadcast nationally on CBC Radio. Concert here cosponsored by southern Arizona chapter of American Guild of Organists. Men s Power Lunch - Thursdays, 12N to 1pm. Bible Study where men share and discuss how to apply Scripture to their own lives. DivorceCare - Ongoing support group for those experiencing divorce or separation. Friday evenings in Parlor. Workbook available for donation of $15. Free childcare through age 4 available on request. Contact Deon Hill dhill@npctucson.org stic eggs to GROW Classes for Adults - Growing People Spiritually Discovering Church Membership: Class forming now Sunday, Apr 15 & 22, 8-9:30am. Two-session class for those interested in learning more about NPC. Class materials free. Childcare available. Contact Swiger@npctucson.org or call xt 247. Mid Week Ministries: Wednesday evenings, 6-730pm Ministries include Personality and Faith, and Grief Share. Find out more at Other Adults Classes: Meet Weekly Look for Finding I Am, Minor Prophets, Parents Connection, Learning to Love the Psalms online at npctucson.org Nursery available. Canceled for Easter Day. Summer Camp Sign Up - For youths and preteens. Spaces filling up fast; sign up today: Preteen: Middle School: High School: Consider sponsoring a youth for camp. Special offering taken today. Details under Serve in bulletin. Youth Middle School and High School Sunday classes for grades Make friends and learn how to live a life following Christ. Senior High Room, 9:30am Multipurpose Building. Children Preschool Storytime & Craft. Easter story and craft time for ages 3-5 years during the 8, 9:30 & 11am services. Children will be invited forward to receive a special blessing from a pastor and escorted to Classroom 4 for activities. Live Butterfly Release. Everyone is welcome to the Children s Courtyard following the 8am, 9:30am, & 11am services for a special Easter message and butterfly release. Children s regular Sunday classes, Worship & Wonder (8 & 11am), Bible BLAST (9:30am), Choraliers Choir (10:30am), and Arise Kids & Tweens (12pm) resume April 8. SERVE Youth camperships - Special offering today. Camp costs upward of $369 per individual. Not everyone who wants to go can pay his/her way. This year, we are sending to three camps rather than the usual two from prior years. To donate, use the special offering envelope enclosed in today s bulletin. RIM (Refugee & Immigrant Ministry) Update: Family Reunification Support - Many NPC immigrant members have been separated from family for years. Three reunifications happening soon! Contact Pete Seiferth if you wish to donate airline miles or funds to help. ESL training - Group now forming to plan second-language learning for African refugees. Teachers needed to assist in planning and implementation of class, 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. Get Rid of Your Stuff - In preparation for April 13 & 14 annual rummage sale sponsored by Crafters, you can bring your unwanted household and clothing items to church on Tues., Weds., Thurs. April 10, 11, 12. Donations should be in good repair and usable. Hours for donations: Apr 10: 9am 2pm; Apr 11: 4pm-6pm; Apr 12: 9am-2pm Blessing Bells School Fundraiser - Our Northminster Christian school children made beaded, wind-chime-like bells for sale on April 8. Stop by Rowley Courtyard to buy a bell and help sponsor a child s tuition. 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) Deacons Pantry - Groceries for those facing hard times. 39 bags of food given out this week. Non-perishable food items needed: canned vegetables are in demand. 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. Therefore, since the children have flesh and blood in common, Jesus also shared the same things, so that by his death he might destroy the one who has the power Connecting people with Jesus Growing as disciples of Jesus of death (that is, the Devil). (Hebrews 2:14, NIV) Serving in Jesus name

3 6:00am April 1, 2018 Service of Worship Easter Sunrise Glory, Hallelujah! Revelation 1:9-18 Sermon Notes Andrew Ross April 1, 2018 Gathering Music I m Going to Wait The Hui-Ross-Weaver Family Early Risers Welcome Ken Skodiak Welcome to Patmos! Resurrection reality #1: Resurrection reality #2: Song of Praise In the Garden Disciples locked out. John s revelation is a picture of Easter &. Pastoral Prayer Ken Skodiak Scripture Revelation 1:9-18 Sermon Glory Hallelujah! Andrew Ross Prayer Offering Please place your offering and complete Welcome card in the offering basket as it is passed. Songs of Praise Blessing All My Tears I m Going to Wait I m Going to the Place I ll Fly Away Come forward to pick up a flower and place it on the large cross as a colorful witness we share of Jesus resurrection victory over death. Easter key #1: Easter key #2: For this coming week: Carry your key with you. Use it to remind you to unlock a conversation with God in prayer. Use it to unlock your gumption to speak and show the hope of the risen Christ to someone else. 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 Easter Lily Dedications April 1, 2018

5 Given By In Loving Memory Of Barbara Arvold Liz and Bob Beth Barnes Tom Barnes Judy Bennett Ned Bennett Lois Chandler Jerome Chandler Phil & Sue Corkill Barbara Palmer, Mildred Good, Dale & Marie RuFenacht Kat Crandall My beloved "Frankie" Franklin H. Crandall, Jr. Jim & Julie Crane Willard & Cheryl Pierce; Robert & Elizabeth Crane Maureen Duffy Jack & Mary Duffy, parents; Patricia Duffy, sister The Dunwell Family Margaret Gorslin; Ray Dunwell Herb & Sue Fauth Martha Fauth & Grace Pettey Gail Franklin Richard Franklin, husband; loved ones Bill & Sonia Gaddis Dear friend, Joan Fox Beloved daughter, Janie Swingley Julieann Gibson Hurst & Barbara Gibson Rob & Sarah Hom Melanie (Adkins) Hunsberger Sam Adkins Dusty Johnson Roy Johnson, Roy & Florence Johnson, Kay Juhan Lane & Bea Justus Steve & Kathy King Kathy Lee Vicki Lutrick Budd & Eleanor Malchus Lily Meijer Kimberly Metcalf Walt & Judy Morgan NPC Crafters Nancy Partch Conrad & Ann Plimpton Rhonda & Rebecca Quick Lily Dedication Richard & Harriet Kremsner, Ronald Carter My parents, my husband, my oldest son Daughter Cheryl and Joan Fox Harvey Oolman, Ken & Marion King Priscilla Lee, Bianka Lee, and Ruthann Strande Ray Stanton, Buddy & Sandy Lutrick Frank & Dorothy Malchus Ben & Agnes Lamb My husband Henry Keith Otis Lambert, Sr. & Keith Otis Lambert, Jr. Glenn, Jane, & Floyd Metcalf; Pauline Clemons Pat Fennell, Diane Shackleford, Phyllis Schneck Our parents (Fred, Joanna, Grant, Mary Ann) Doyle Crocker; Darrell Trammell

6 s Given By Mike & Helen Reynolds Wally & Patsy Rickards Lew Riggs Andrew & Michele Ross Marie Ruiz Arlene Sturm Ken Vanderleest Linda Voorhies & Jerry Hughes Gracie Wiggins Barbara & Ed Zimmermann In Loving Memory Of Jo & Alvena Rickards Jim & Katie Morisey Chris Riggs Richard Ruiz Father, William; Mother, Dorothy Sister, Pat; Brother, Billy Randall & Louise Legler; Gerald & Retta Hughes; Bill Nevelle Parents Ed & Grace Wiggins Brother-in-law Arved E. White Our son Chris Zimmermann; Carol Dixon Given By Melanie (Adkins) Hunsberger Steve & Kathy King Dr. & Mrs. Richard F. Rowley Marie Ruiz Arlene Sturm In Honor Of Jeri Adkins Eulyn Oolman, Emily, Andrew, Jordan, Ryan, Nicholas & Charlotte King Dr. & Mrs. Andy Ross & family Zach, Marina, Dan and Cait Ruiz Steeple Bells

7 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6