SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 15, 2018

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1 1660 Kessler Boulevard, East Drive Indianapolis, IN Welcome to worship at Northminster! Thank you for worshipping with us today. If you are visiting with us this morning we hope you feel the presence of God and the hospitality of this congregation. If you have any questions about our church please ask one of the pastors or a greeting host wearing a red Ask Me badge. SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 15, 2018 «««««««««««««* Those who are able, please stand. Congregation responds in bold. CENTERING THOUGHT Family When you swim in the surf off Seal Rocks, and your family Sits in the sand Eating potato salad, and the undertow Comes which takes you out away down To loss of breath loss of play and the power of play Holler, say

2 Help, help, help. Hello, they will say, Come back here for some potato salad. It is then that a seventeen-year-old cub Cruising in a helicopter from Antigua, A jackstraw expert speaking only Swedish And remote from this area as a camel, says Look down there, there is somebody drowning. And it is you. You say, yes, yes, And he throws you a line. This is what is called the brotherhood of man. -- Josephine Miles APPROACHING GOD Please silence your cell phone before worship begins. WELCOME Teri Thomas PRELUDE Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing NETTLETON arr. James Clemens Kathy Hershberger, Viola CALL TO WORSHIP O come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into God s presence with thanksgiving, singing joyful songs of praise! *HYMN NO. 307 God of Grace and God of Glory CWM RHONDA

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4 *PRAYER OF CONFESSION Holy triune God, we confess that we have not lived for your glory. You show us what is good, but we choose the ways of evil. You show us what is right, but we fail to do your will. Forgive us, God of grace. Return us to a right relationship with you. You made us for the purpose of praising you; enliven us with the Holy Spirit so that we can fulfill our calling in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. *SILENCE FOR PERSONAL PRAYER AND REFLECTION *DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS Do not fear, says the Lord. I have called you by name; you are mine. God is doing a new thing; now it springs forth! By the grace of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! *WE ARE FORGIVEN Hal Hopson *SHARING THE PEACE The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. (Worshippers may greet one another with words of Christ s peace.)

5 LISTENING FOR GOD S WORD CHILDREN S TIME Ruth Chadwick Moore 9:00 Preschool children may be excused for Church School at this time. 11:00 Children may be excused for Church School at this time. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION GOSPEL LESSON Mark 6: (Pg. 40) PSALM 85: 7-13 Hal Hopson John Wright, Cantor EPISTLE LESSON Ephesians 1: 3-14 (Pg. 192) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON All In the Family Teri Thomas SILENCE FOR REFLECTION RESPONDING TO GOD S WORD *HYMN NO. 372 O for a World AZMON

6 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. OFFERING(Please sign the pew pad and pass it to your neighbor.) OFFERTORY Simple Gifts Traditional Shaker melody arr. James Clemens

7 *DOXOLOGY LASST UNS ERFREUEN Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING GOING FORTH *HYMN NO. 649 Amazing Grace AMAZING GRACE

8 *BLESSING AND CHARGE POSTLUDE Fantasy on NETTLETON Gerre Hancock ( )

9 MUSIC IN WORSHIP Each Sunday we pray a Prayer for Illumination. This prayer calls on the Holy Spirit to empower the reading, understanding, proclaiming, and living of God s word. The prayer for illumination precedes the reading of scripture and preaching of the sermon and applies to all the readings and the proclamation of the Word. First introduced by the French theologian John Calvin ( ), the prayer for illumination is an important and distinctive mark of the Reformed tradition. This morning s Psalm 85 (7 13) cites words spoken by a priest or prophet. Great words of promise paint a picture of a time coming that will be marked by steadfast love and faithfulness, justice and peace. The psalmist imagines justice and peace personified, so closely linked that they embrace (verse 10). Psalm 85 is a good reminder that when the Old Testament speaks of salvation, it is not ordinarily referring to life beyond death, but to a life in this world, lived in freedom and peace, basking in God s steadfast love and forgiveness, and enjoying the good gifts of the Lord. Sunday Worship What s Next? July 22 Let s think about aliens. Is Paul talking about a UFO? July 29 A discussion of God s love. Mission and Outreach Back to School Extravaganza - preparing for event on July 28 Youth Fellowship Gleaners July 19, 1pm. Gathering of School Supplies for John Strange Elementary School Yellow bin in the Gathering Place

10 Events and Education Adult Education Shakespeare and the Mysteries of Religion Hamlet s Faith Journey -- Sundays, July 8-29, 10:15am. Men s Prayer Breakfast Wednesdays at 7:30am. 3B Exercise Monday and Thursday at 1:30pm. NorthStars Indy Parks Concert -- Holliday Park, July 19, 6:15pm. Youth Fellowship Gleaners July 19, 1pm. For more information, check out our website (northminster-indy.org). Don t forget to Like our page on Facebook (facebook.com/northminsterindy/). To give by text message on a smartphone, text the amount you would like to give to Our online giving system, ShelbyNext, will then prompt you through a one-time set up for giving. MINISTRY Teri L. Thomas Pastor Ruth Chadwick Moore Associate Pastor Maureen Wilson Director of Education and Youth Ministries John M. Wright Director, Music Ministries Marko Petričić Music Associate/Organist Denise Harrington Senior Ministry Coordinator Carol McDonald Parish Associate Carol Campbell John Reed Tony Dzwonar Stephen Ministry Leaders Donald R. Durrett Associate Pastor Emeritus