WORSHIP SERVICE September 15, :00 AM. Prelude Partita on Showalter Jon Spong Eight Variations on Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

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1 WORSHIP SERVICE September 15, :00 AM Prelude Partita on Showalter Jon Spong Eight Variations on Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Welcome and Announcements A word about Sanctuary Rehabilitation Moment for the Fall Festival A member of Worship and Music Peggy Grinager Choral Introit Come, Come, Ye Saints Sacred Harp 1844 Approach to the Word *Call to Worship Leader: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. All: Praise Christ Jesus our Lord! Leader: We have been shown mercy so that we may be an example for those who would believe and receive eternal life. All: Praise Christ Jesus our Lord! Leader: Now to the King - eternal, immortal, invisible the only God. Be honor and glory for ever and ever. All: Praise Christ Jesus our Lord! *Hymn Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise No. 263 *Prayer of Confession God our refuge, we confess that we have all gone astray. We have become skilled in the ways of the world and schooled in its foolish wisdom. We have failed to learn and practice what it truly means to do good in accordance with your will and your gospel. Forgive us, Lord. Seek us out and bring us safely home to you that the joyful songs of heaven s angels may resound in your holy presence, for we do now repent! [Moment for silent prayer] *Assurance of Pardon Congregational Response Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven [vs 1] No. 478 Commissioning Sunday School & Youth Volunteers

2 Kids Corner Bill Goff Proclamation of the Word Old Testament Reading Jeremiah 4:11-12, Page 702 New Testament Reading 1 Timothy 1:12-20 Page 207 Sermon Appealing to your Conscience Rev. Dr. John J. Lolla Text: 1 Tim. 1:19 Having faith and a good conscience. By rejecting conscience, certain persons have suffered shipwreck in the faith. Response to the Word *Hymn Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing No. 356 Pastoral Prayer and Lord s Prayer Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Anthem Awake, My Heart Jane M. Marshall *Doxology & Prayer *Hymn Fight the Good Fight No. 307 *Benediction *Congregational Response The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve [vs. 1 & 4] No Found in Sing the Faith *Postlude Grand Choeur Theodore Dubois *All Who Are Able May Stand Stephen Minister Tom Snaman is available for prayer in the front of the sanctuary after worship.

3 PRAYER REQUEST CARDS are in each pew rack and on the table in the Narthex. Cards are received in the offering plate. Recent requests: Donna Mattys, Wilma Kooros, Bob Taylor, Gerry and Don Tanner, A Mom praying for son s addiction, depression & loneliness prayers are helping, Bernie Dusenberry, Wayde Zeitler, Curtis Staab, Duane Bowers, Will Baierl Bill & Lisa Baierl s son, John Rosenthal, Joe Acker s sister & niece, Karen Hammond TO BE REMEMBERED WITH CARDS AND PRAYERS Barbara Ferringer, 9369 Doral Dr., Pittsburgh, PA Bob Wilson, Country Meadows, South Hills CHANCEL FLOWERS are given in loving memory of our parents from Lee and Ann Karayusuf. WE EXTEND OUR SYMPATHY to Gwen Spahr and family upon the death of Dick Spahr, who died on Tuesday, September 10. His Service of Resurrection was held yesterday at Northomnt; tojudith Shifrin upon the death of her mother, Mary Peters, who died on September 1 in California; and we extend our sympathy to the family of Dorothy Seebacher who died on August 30. CONGRATULATIONS to Kim Voegler and Nicholas Fennick who were married on Saturday, September 7 at Northmont. Kim is the daughter of Norm and Sandy Voegler. FOLLOWING WORSHIP please join us for fellowship time in Polley Fellowship Hall hosted by the ReachOut Committee. NORTHMONT BROTHERHOOD CLUB meets Tuesday morning at 8:30 AM. Our guest this week is Patti Sinetar, Special Needs Organization in Wexford. HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS, and that is especially true when we speak of Northmont. Every week we gather in the house that the Lord has built for us and it is important that we keep that house in good spiritual and physical condition. That means preparing the roof to keep out the coming wind and rain, sealing the floors to repel the salt and snow, and keeping the furnace in tip-top shape. If God has blessed you with extra gifts recently or if He has made you feel especially at home in the church, please consider making an additional gift to honor His home this month.

4 DR. LOLLA S STUDY of Dan Kimball s book, They Like Jesus but Not the Church: Insights from Emerging Generations, will meet this Wednesday, at 6:30 PM in the Berean Room. We are reading from chapter 10 of Kimball s book. SPECIAL THANKS FROM THE ALEXANDERS: Dear Northmont Family, Andria and I were deeply touched by the kind words and notes that you shared, as well as the generous monetary gift that we received on my last Sunday. Thank you so much for the love you have shown our family. We already miss you and pray the Lord s blessing on each of you. Our family address is toddandria@hotmail.com and our phone numbers remain unchanged. We hope you will keep in touch! HAVE YOU BEEN WORSHIPING WITH US during the summer months and are interested in joining Northmont? We would love to welcome you to the Northmont family. New member orientation will take place Sunday, September 29 and October 6. New members will join on Sunday, October 13, with a reception following. The orientation sessions will take place in the Berean Room [lower level of the church] from 8:45 to 9:45 AM. Please contact Carolyn Evans at jcgee@verizon.net or for additional information. LUNCH BUNCH will meet on Thursday, September 19. We will be going to an Italian restaurant called La Casa Narcisi Winery in Gibsonia. Please mark your calendars to meet at Northmont at 11:00 AM to carpool or be at the restaurant by 11:30 AM. Lunch is your choice off their menu. All ladies are welcome to come join in the wonderful fellowship! RSVP to Gerri Morris at or gmorris1@consolidated.net. JOIN US FOR FOOD, FUN AND FELLOWSHIP at Northmont s Fall Festival. There will be games for children and adults alike, as well as entertainment and surprises for all! Hamburgers, hotdogs, desserts and drinks will be provided. The congregation is asked to bring side dishes. Don t forget that you will have a chance to win one of the great gift baskets. Additional contributions of gift baskets from the congregation are always welcome. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to the church parking lot Saturday, September 21 from 4:00-6:30 PM. We hope to see you there!

5 THE FALL GATHERING OF PITTSBURGH PRESBYTERY PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN will be held on Saturday, September 21 at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 610 N. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA The Keynote Speaker is Dr. Sheri Mershon. Registration is at 8:30, the cost is $10.00 and the deadline for registration is September 17, The registration form can be found on the Presbyterian Women's bulletin board. JOIN US AT THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE FESTIVAL September 22, 2013 from 3:00-6:00 PM at Point Grove Lakeside Drive in North Park. There will be food, music and activities for the whole family. Please bring a dessert to share. Join us in the meaningful Flag of Nations ceremony. If you have any questions, please contact Judy Marshall at NORTHMONT S PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN S AUTUMN BREAKFAST will be held on September 28 at 8:45 AM. Anne Linaberger, KDKA News Director, will be the speaker. Please join us and learn about the many activities for the upcoming year. There will be sign-up tables on September 15 and 22 in the Narthex to pre-register for the breakfast and pre-register if childcare is needed. THE DEACONS need pint size glass mason jars with lids for luminaries. Donation cartons are located in the lower tower entrance and in the coat rack across from the office. If you have any jars to donate, please contact Linda Richard, lrr6788@aol.com, or Craig Garver, csgarver@aol.com, NORTHMONT FINANCIAL SUMMARY for 2013 through August 31 is: Total Revenues: $306,018 Total Expenses: $327,851 STEPHEN MINISTER Dick Krotzer is making hospital calls this week. He can be reached at REMINDER: Bulletin deadline is Tuesday at 4:30 PM.

6 Tonight, September 15, will be the first Sunday youth group of the year. Each week, we will meet from 4:00-6:00 PM, to have fun and fellowship, but also to learn about what it means to be a follower of Christ in our daily lives. Sunday youth group is for all students in grades This Wednesday, September 18th will begin Northmont Together, our weekly night where Northmont comes together as a community to eat, sing, learn, and have fun together! Previously, this evening has been called "Family Quest." To reflect the notion that this evening is not simply for families, but for ALL of the Northmont community, young and old, we are now calling our Wednesday evening time "NORTHMONT TOGETHER" - a time when we can get together as a community each week to live, laugh and learn. The evening's schedule looks like this: 6:00 PM - Shared meal with all ages this week s menu brinner breakfast/dinner 6:30PM - Adult Book Study for adults with Dr. Lolla - Youth choirs (pre-k through 6) - Understanding Praise & Worship with Tyler & Dr. Szeremany (grades 7-12) 7:00 PM - Youth Bible classes (pre-k through 6) - Youth Group Bible Study (grades 7-12) - Chancel Choir practice Join us for these exciting opportunities for us to learn and grow together (and invite your friends)!" Hello Middle Schoolers and High Schoolers: Let s meet I m new here (Interim Director of Music) and let s have some fun with the handbells and chimes. Sunday, September 22 at 11:20 AM we begin our new fall program right after worship. See you in the music room CWG Suite. Come on out to see what s new for the season and ring those bells! Richard Szeremany

7 September 15, 2013 Sunday, Sept Cor. 3:6-11 8:30 AM, Confirmation Class 9:00 AM, Adult Bible Study BR 9:00 AM, Sunday School 10:00 AM, Worship SANC 11:30 AM, Chapel Ringers, CWG Suite 4:00 PM, Youth Group YL, FH 6:30 PM, AA FH Monday, Sept. 16 Romans 5:1-5 7:00 PM, Boy Scouts FH, MR 7:30 PM, Facilities Man. - LIB Tuesday, Sept Samuel 17: :30 AM, NBC BR 10:00 AM, Staff Meeting LIB 7:00 PM, Boy Scouts FH 7:00 PM, Deacons LIB 7:30 PM, Session - MR Thursday, Sept. 19 John 14: ::00 AM, AARP FH 7:00 PM, Cub Den - FH Friday, Sept. 20 Revelation 21:1-5 9:30 AM, Project Linus MR Saturday, Sept. 21 Samuel 8:1-9, 9:15-17, 10:1 4:00 PM, Fall Festival Sunday, Sept. 22 Romans 15:8-13 8:30 AM, Confirmation Class 9:00 AM, Adult Bible Study BR 9:00 AM, Sunday School 10:00 AM, Worship SANC 11:30 AM, Chapel Ringers CWG Suite 4:00 PM, Youth Group YL, FH 6:30 PM, AA FH Wednesday, Sept. 18 Psalm 19:7-9 9:30 AM, Knitters - MR 4:00 PM, Belles CWG Suite 6:00 PM, Northmont Together - FH 6:30 PM, Guided Study BR 6:30 PM, Youth Choirs CWG Suite 7:00 PM, Youth Bible Study - YL 7:00 PM, Choir CWG Suite

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