Northbrook Presbyterian Church July 7, 2013 Life in the Community of Faith Welcome to Northbrook! Please sign and pass the Welcome Register along your row and back. Please note joys and concerns on the Prayer Request Cards and place them in the offering. * Call to Worship 1 Emily Stetson Like flame, heat and light; Like wind, breath and spirit; Like water, moisture and the quenching of thirst; You are one, O God. Your nature, Your Word and all that You do speak with one voice, express one message, reveal one awesome reality. In the face of Who You are we are left silent and wonder-struck; And we ache to embody, in even the smallest way, some measure of Your integrity, in our doing, and speaking, and being. May the gaze of our worship so focus our vision on You, that we are changed, and Your wholeness is revealed in us. Amen. * Opening Song of Praise Here I Am To Worship Tim Hughes
Prayer of Confession How did it happen, God? How did we come to believe in scarcity? In not enough to go around; In you need to take care of yourself? How did we miss the plenty bursting out around us? How did we fall for the deception that what we can grasp in our hands would ever be enough? How did we grow so blind and so foolish that we would allow so much beauty and life, joy and laughter, sharing and love, to pass us by unnoticed? How poor we have become, and how poor we have made others, simply because we forgot your infinite, overflowing abundance; because we allowed ourselves to think that sharing and giving leaves us with less; because we nurtured appetites that are never satisfied unless they have far more than is needed, thinking stuff could silence our fear. Silent Prayer Forgive us, and teach us about your generosity again; Remind us that you are able and willing to do far more than we can imagine; and open our eyes to the plenty we enjoy, the plenty we can share, and all the plentiful goodness in our world that cannot be owned, but can be enjoyed by all. Amen. Assurance of Pardon * The Peace As we are reconciled to God and to one another, share a sign of Christ s peace and love with your neighbor. * Response of Praise 403 What a Friend We Have in Jesus What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear, What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, o what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer. Scripture Reading Psalm 133 OT p. 575 Song of Praise Pass It On see next page Message Payday Rev. Marjorie Wilhelmi Matthew 20:1-16 NT p. 21 We Bring Our Gifts for the Ministry of Christ Offering * Doxology 593 Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow Avery & Marsh Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen. * Prayer of Dedication Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer
Song of Preparation This is the Body of Christ
The Lord s Supper We welcome everyone who believes in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to join in this meal. This morning, we serve by Intinction. Please come forward by the center aisle, take a piece of bread, dip it in the cup, and eat. Return to your place via the side aisles. If you are more comfortable to remain where you are, we will gladly bring the bread and cup to you. For those who so need, there is gluten free bread and wine on the table. Please help yourself when you come forward. Invitation and Prayer of Thanksgiving Communion Prayer * Sending Song The Servant Song
* Benediction Postlude * Please stand if you are able. 1Liturgy adapted from Sacredise, John van de Laar. 2013. All music under CCLI License 1018801 Leading you in worship today are: Liturgist: Emily Stetson Director of Music: Todd Säger Praise Band: Dan Gross as leader, percussion, guitar, Nic Cutean on guitar, Pete Zajicek on piano Ushers: Walt and Donna Young Communion Servers: Mary Hendrien, Lois Kurta Greeters: Bill and Ken Stetson, Barbara Burnham Chancel Flowers: Placed by Judy Stucky with gratitude for our country, the greatest in the world; in memory of those who fought for our freedoms and in honor of all those presently fighting to keep us free God Bless America PRAYER REQUESTS The Van de Vyver Family, The Annett Family, The Barwick Family, Grant Burnham, Brian Long and Family, Ruth Thomas, Bill Gadsby, Bob Filter, Helene and Ray Mills, Irene DeNike, Margaret Babb, Celia and Keith Metcalf, Helen and Bill Chapman, Liz Spry, Frank Wilson, Angela Rodeway If a member s name has been inadvertently left off this list, please notify the church office. Also, please let the church know when a member is entering the hospital or might like a supportive phone call. SUNDAY, July 7 9:31 a.m.. Worship / VBS This Week at Northbrook MONDAY, July 8 10:00 a.m. Adult Education Committee Meeting 8:00 p.m. AA Meeting Men s Group TUESDAY, July 9 6:30 p.m. Congregational Life Committee Meeting WEDNESDAY, July 10 5:30 p.m. Mid & Senior Highs to the Detroit Tigers game 7:00 p.m. Knit Wits THURSDAY, July 11 5:30 p.m. Souper Senior Supper SUNDAY, July 14 9:31 a.m. Worship / VBS
Summer Liturgists Want to be a summer liturgist? Please sign up in Fellowship Hall. Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School will take place during Sunday morning worship. The children start out in worship until the Passing of the Peace. Then they will come inside to participate in Operation Overboard. Souper Senior Supper Please join us on Thursday, July 11 for soup and wedding pictures. PWN Book Discussion Please join us on Monday July 15th at 7:00 p.m. in the Library for our next book discussion. We are reading "These Things Hidden" by Heather Gudenkauf. It is a story of two sisters and a past that haunts them both. Again, read all or just part of the book. We are very informal in our discussions. Hands-on Mission Opportunities Please join other members of the Presbytery of Detroit in their hands-on mission support of Gleaners Community Food Bank in the presbytery-wide food drive for the month of July. You may place your donations of non-perishable food in cans, boxes, bags, plastic jars in the special boxes labeled for the drive in the hallway near the nametag table. Please no glass containers. A list of suggested items for donation is posted near the boxes by the mission connection bulletin board. Nine Presbytery of Detroit/Synod of the Covenant Mobile Health Festivals at churches around the Presbytery. Volunteers are needed at all locations of the festivals. Non-medical volunteers will manage the information tables, assist the Mobile Health Unit staff as needed and escort guests through the screening stations. Volunteers are asked to participate in a training conference call and arrive one hour before the start of their event. The festivals will be held on July 16 and July 27-August 1. A full listing of times and locations will be on the mission bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. Individuals with medical backgrounds may also volunteer. Are you participating in the Great Tomato/Produce Give-away to help fight hunger in metro Detroit? We will be donating the tomatoes and other garden produce to the Baldwin Center in Pontiac. The Habitat for Humanity Apostle Build for this summer is set for August 17-24. Once again, we will be building more homes in the Morningside community of Detroit. If you are interested in volunteering for construction, please contact Carl von Ende (313-496-7618 work days/248-626-2928) because he will be working on construction. NEW: If you are interested in volunteering to help make 70 lunches in the Northbrook kitchen for our congregation to contribute to the build effort, please contact Winnie. See information below. The exact date and time of the lunch prep will be set once we know when our construction volunteers will be going. If you are interested in hospitality or construction, please look for more info on the web site and/or mission bulletin board. If you are interested in any of these mission opportunities, please go to the Presbytery of Detroit Hands-on Mission web site at www.hands-on-mission.org or contact Winnie Davies-Hancock at winsomeann@aol.com or 248-593-8035. More information is posted on the mission bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. Russian Orthodox Monastery of St. Sabbas On Monday, July 15, a focus-sponsored group will tour the magnificently landscaped grounds and gardens of the Russian Orthodox Monastery of St. Sabbas, 18745 Old Homestead, Harper Woods. This mini stacation to a world of rare beauty includes a tea/luncheon in the monastery s elegant Royal Eagle Restaurant and a tour of the church, considered a marvel of authentic antiquity. PWN FUN Group Tiger Game Mark your calendar for Friday, August 2nd to see the Tigers play the Chicago White Sox. Cost is $47 which includes bus ride, snacks on the bus and the game. The game is at 7:00 p.m. Arrive at 5:30 for the bus ride to Comerica Park. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall after the worship service. Call Barb Stetson if you have any questions at 248-302-3033.
Where in the World will the kids be on July 20? The kids will be on a guided walking tour of the Heifer Global Village at the Howell Conference and Nature Center. Our visit is scheduled on July 20 from 10-12 for the tour. Older siblings and parents are invited. We will be exploring the model houses and the lives of people living in the diverse regions of the world where the Heifer program works. Through role-playing, games, stories and hands-on artifacts, we ll learn how humans, animals and education can greatly improve the lives of those in need. Join us for the fun. An Opportunity for Giving Your Mission Connection Committee is cooperating with the Department of Human Services to celebrate Michigan s foster children by supplying backpacks filled with school supplies for the coming school year. Please drop off your supplies at the table in Fellowship Hall. If you wish, join us as we attend the special interfaith Packing Party of these supplies on Saturday, August 10 at The Bharatiya Temple in Troy. This is a great opportunity to help with kids and to work together with neighbors of other faiths. The deadline for collection is August 4. We are collecting the following supplies: lined notebooks blue pens pocket folders 1 binders red pens package lined paper geometry sets pencil cases wide-ruled spiral bound notebooks staplers and staples quality scissors washable felt markers pocket dictionaries pink/white erasers rulers #2 pencils subject dividers mechanical pencils and lead refills scientific calculators We are Nurturing, Engaging and Educating young children at Northbrook Preschool We are currently enrolling for the fall. If your child or someone you know would like to attend our school or ask some questions, please contact Pamela Grim, director, at 642-0200 Ext 16 or by email preschool@northbrookpc.org. Check out our web site at www.northbrookpreschool.com. Northbrook Preschool needs you to promote us. We are the best kept secret around. Please spread the word! Summer Coffee Hour This summer, we will continue to have coffee hour on the Sundays we have services INSIDE. As we did last year, we will have coffee/tea and cookies. Please consider signing up in Fellowship Hall if you can spare a Sunday to put out cookies and coffee/tea condiments. As always, the coffee/tea will be made for you. Please see Kim Bowden-Adair or Judie Murdock if you have any questions. Northbrook Softball Schedule 7/7 12:00 @ Beverly Vs. St. Regis 7/28 1:15 @ Beverly Vs. FUMC 7/14 1:15 @ Poppleton Vs. FUMC 8/4 Playoffs TBD 7/21 1:15 @ Poppleton Vs. First Pres. SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE Taking advantage of our beautiful property and lovely Michigan summers, our summer worship alternates between an outdoor patio and inside, air-conditioned Sanctuary at 9:31 am every Sunday. In rain or excessive heat, we will, of course, be indoors. July 14 Sanctuary Matthias: Standing In Our Christian Calling Rev. David Robertson preaching July 21 Patio Stephen: Standing In, Standing Up, Standing Out Rev. David Robertson preaching July 28 Sanctuary Parable of the Unjust Steward
Office Hours Mon-Fri: 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Deadline for the Bulletin 3:00 p.m. Tuesday E-mail bulletin announcements to becky@northbrookpc.org Deadline for Northbrook Notes (newsletter)-15 th of the prior month E-mail newsletter articles to newsletter@northbrookpc.org More news and calendar information can be found online at www.northbrookpc.org Northbrook Presbyterian Church 22055 W. Fourteen Mile Road Beverly Hills, Michigan 48025 Telephone (248) 642-0200 FAX (248) 642-7495 www.northbrookpc.org Rev. Marjorie Wilhelmi, Pastor