Northminster Presby terian Church 7720 Alaska Avenue, N.W. - Washington, D.C. 20012 (202) 829-5311 Email: northminsterpcu@verizon.net Web Page: http://www.northminsterdc.org Reverend Gail Porter Nelson, Teaching Elder The mission of Northminster Presbyterian Church, PC (U.S.A.) is to give, through God s grace and power, glory to God and to be a community of inspired Christians nurtured and equipped to become effective witnesses of Jesus Christ by reaching out to others with hands that serve, hearts that welcome, and voices that carry the Good News of God s redeeming love to all. September 11, 2016 11:00 A.M WE GATHER IN GOD S NAME PRELUDE INTRODUCTION TO THE CALL TO WORSHIP *CALL TO WORSHIP God invites us to celebrate our salvation. God invites us to invigorate our faith. God invites us to renew our vows. God invites us to receive anew his welcoming grace. Elder Henry Jones *OPENING HYMN Be Thou My Vision No. 339 Congregation * Please stand.
OPENING PRAYER Leader: How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts! People: My soul longs, Leader: indeed it faints for the courts of the LORD; People: my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. Psalm 84:1-2 PRAYER OF CONFESSION Fallen in that first sin, we prove each day that apart from grace we are guilty sinners: we fail to thank God, we break God s laws, we ignore our tasks. Looking for life without God, we find death; grasping for freedom outside the law, we trap ourselves in Satan s snares; pursuing pleasure, we lose the gift of joy. From Our World Belongs to God: Contemporary Testimony. Adopted 2008 by the Christian Reformed Church in North America. ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS Christ, through the eternal Spirit, offered himself without blemish to God, and will purify our conscience from dead works to worship the living God. Adapted from Hebrews 9:14 *DOXOLOGY Gloria Patri No. 579 Congregation THE APOSTLES CREED (page 14 in the front of the hymnal) WELCOME TO VISITORS Congregation PRAYER REQUEST If you have a concern or request that you would like included in the Pastoral Prayer, please jot it down on the index card found in the pew rack and hand it to a deacon as they walk the aisle during the singing of the Welcome Song. THE WELCOME SONG THE LIFE OF NORTHMINSTER Congregation THE CHILDREN S MOMENT PASSING THE PEACE (To your North, South, East, and West, pass the peace and love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.) * Please stand.
WE PROCLAIM GOD S WORD PRAYER OF THANKS AND PRAISE (For the elderly) Leader: For those who are in the years of life that we sometimes call golden, we raise our prayers of thanks and intercession. People: Hear our prayers, O Lord. Leader: For those who have over the years contributed so much, who have been faithful in their responsibilities, who have demonstrated so much love, Leader: For those who have left us with a legacy worthy to be followed, Leader: For those who can look back over the years with pride and satisfaction, Leader: For those who now have new opportunities for service, new paths to explore, and new dreams to aspire to, Leader: For those who, despite new limitations and new health issues, model for us the value of courage and faith, FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON (Old Testament) Exodus 32:7-14 (pew bible page 77) One: All: The Word of the Lord Thanks be to God! SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON (New Testament) Luke 15:1-10 (pew bible page 72) One: All: This is the Gospel of the Lord Praise be to you, O Christ SERMON: LOST AND FOUND * Please stand.
WE RESPOND TO GOD S WORD PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE THE LORD S PRAYER Congregation in unison THE OFFERTORY SENTENCE Give liberally and be ungrudging when you do so, for on this account the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in all that you undertake. Deuteronomy 15:10 OFFERTORY MUSIC Elder Henry Jones *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow No. 592 Congregation OFFERTORY PRAYER We give these offerings, not as a means of gaining anything for ourselves, but as an act of thanksgiving for all we have received. WE GO IN GOD S NAME *CLOSING HYMN Take My Life No.391 Congregation BENEDICTION May grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. 2 Peter 1:2 *CHORAL BENEDICTION Three Fold Amen No.587 Congregation POSTLUDE Elder Henry Jones * Please stand.
Please keep these members of our community in your prayers: Debra Bennett Norris Capers Irvin Coker Nadine Connor Thelma Jones Jackye Lee Martha Parker Wardley Patterson Aggie Trantham ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MEETINGS Dr. Reynard J. McDonald, father of Renee Hutchins, will be interned on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Hillside Memorial Park, 802 N. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC. In lieu of flowers, Dr. McDonald's family suggests that any offerings toward his memory be directed to a family initiative he generously supported at Fisk University, his alma mater. Such expressions would both honor him and have a continuing impact on future young scholars in need. You can donate in the following ways: ONLINE: https://connect.fisk.edu/donation-form-one-time-gift (please make sure to fill-in "Leading Ladies Endowed Scholarship" under the "designation" category). BY MAIL: The Leading Ladies Endowed Scholarship at Fisk University, c/o Division of Institutional Advancement, Fisk University, 1000 17th Ave. North, Nashville, TN 37208 BY PHONE: Call 615-329-8500 for general information or to donate by credit card. After dialing please press 4 (for the non-executive offices) and then press 1 (to make a donation). Our family thanks you in advance for all donations and kind words of sympathy during this difficult time. Annual Church Picnic will be today, September 11, 2016 at 2:00 pm in Arglye Park. Still welcome are volunteers to help with preparation and clean up. Election, Installation and Ordination of officers will take place on Sunday, September 25 th. Ladies in Fellowship Together. Sargent Memorial Presbyterian Church invites you to join the Women s Retreat, October 9-10, 2016 at the Hotel at Arundel Preserve, Hanover, MD. Cost $190.00. For more details please check the flyer on the bulletin board opposite Reverend Nelson s office. Please check out the Northminster webpage at http://www.northminsterdc.org/. The page is currently under construction and all constructive comments are welcomed. The Community Biblical Dialogue will resume Saturday September 10th. Our discussion will be on the Letters of Paul. We hope to see you then. Bring a friend
The children s Church Teachers meet every first Sunday in the Church Library immediately following Sunday service. Bible study class for adults meets Sunday mornings, 9:30 10:55 am, in the church library (Room 203). Sunday school for students ages 3-15, meets on 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays from 11:15am to 12:45pm. Sunday school will resume on September 11 th. New students are welcomed. Northminster will resume on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. meet on Saturdays. Please contact Franklin Austin for more information. meet on Fridays. Please contact Keith Dean for more information. GOD S MEN meet for rehearsals on Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the church music room, under the direction of Joya Follette. New members are welcome. For more information please contact Reginald L. Holt. CHANCEL CHOIR meets for rehearsals on Thursdays at 8:00 pm in the choir room. New members are welcomed. For more information contact Elder Herb Scott. Fitness for Life Program (physical fitness for mature adults) has sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please contact Debra Floyd at for more information.
NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MINISTRY DIVISIONS The Session of Northminster Presbyterian Church is organized into four ministry divisions: The Administrative Division oversees the Budget, Finance and Fund Raising activities of the Church. In addition, this Division is responsible for nominating new officers (Elders and Deacons) and coordinating Trustee and Deacon Activities. The Administrative Division meets on the first Sunday of the month after church. Division Members are: Elders Herb Scott, Lou Durden, Michael Kauffman and Lorethea Davis. The Communication Division coordinates Northminster s Worship & Music, Christian Education, Mission, and Social Witness activities. The Communication Division meets on the second Sunday of the month after church. Division members are Elders Henry Jones, Shella Fon, Dan Acker and Patricia Morse. The Stewardship Division directs the Stewardship activities of the Church and is responsible for Personnel matters. The Division meets after church on the third Sunday of each month. Division Members are Nathaniel Sims, Sr. and Marian Stevenson. The New and Current Membership Division oversees Northminster s Fellowship and Evangelism activities and coordinates the continuing nurture of our members. The Membership Division meets on the fourth Sunday of each month after church. Division Members are Betty Mattocks, Andrea Rander, Agnes Tinong, Donald McClure, Winnifred Greaves and Reginald L. Holt. All ministry Division meetings are open (unless otherwise stated) and we want to hear from you. We invite you to participate in the life of Northminster Presbyterian Church! NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OFFICERS Board of Elders (Session) Rev. Gail Porter Nelson, Teaching Elder, Stated Supply Pastor Acting Moderator Class of 2014: Class of 2015: Class of 2016: Dan Acker, Shella Fon, Henry Jones and Marian Stevenson Lou Durden, Betty Mattocks, Herb Scott, Lorethea Davis Michael Kauffman, Nathaniel Sims Board of Deacons Class of 2014: Class of 2015: Class of 2016: Victoria Blair, Thelma Diggs, Rochelle Mickens, Evelyn Ngeloh Renee Butler, Marie Richardson, Willie Williams, Theresa Wilson Stacey Jones, Henry Jones, Maya Jones, Gloria McClure, Barbara Mecaley, Zayani Sims. Board of Trustees Class of 2014: Class of 2015: Class of 2016: Celestine Brown, Hattie Brown, Sherrie Scott LaVerne Brown, Agnes Tinong, Nathaniel Sims Jr. Serah Kauffman, Mark Sturdivant Leading us in Worship: Liturgist: Music Director: Pianist Administrator: Anne Pillay Custodian: Neil Clarke Elder Herb Scott Elder Henry Jones
SEPTEMBER 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 3 4 COMMUNION SUNDAY 16TH SUNDAY 11 5 LABOR DAY 6 12 13 for Girls Scouts SESSION MEETING 7 14 1 8 15 2 9 16 10 17 17TH SUNDAY CHURCH PICNIC for 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18TH SUNDAY 25 26 27 for Girl Scouts 28 29 30 OCT 1 19TH SUNDAY for Girl Scouts OCTOBER 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 COMMUNION SUNDAY 20TH SUNDAY 9 10 for 11 12 13 14 15 21ST SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 16 COLUMBUS DAY 17 18 for Girls Scouts SESSION MEETING 19 20 21 22 22ND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 23 24 25 for 26 27 28 29 23RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 30 31 for Girl Scouts 24TH SUNDAY