WORSHIP ENRICHMENT Children s worship materials for children ages 4 12, can be found in the Sanctuary Lobby. Nursery care for children age 3 and under available in Room 2 of the Children s Education Bldg. Sundays, 7:45am-1:15pm 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 the Prayer Garden, next to the Rowley Courtyard after services to pray with a member of our Prayer Team or enjoy prayer time alone. FINANCIAL FOCUS Your financial support makes a difference. Northminster Presbyterian Church is able to share the love of Jesus locally and around the world through your generosity. If you have not yet had an opportunity to fill out a pledge card for 2018, you can still do so by picking one up at church office. Additionally, if you are able to provide a year-end special gift, that would be a tremendous blessing for our outreach and ministry. STAY INFORMED SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES *8:00am - Contemporary 11:00am - ARISE! (African expression (Praise Band, children s message) of worship) All welcome. Meet in Fellowship Hall (Choir, Organ, Sunday School) Praying for those who are sick/hospitalized John Anderson Pat & Ted Belwish Robin Burkhart Mary Burnett Paul Carey Jerry Carter Lori Carter Ralph & Jacki Comey Arline Dzuban Christine Hawley Bill Jones *11:00am - Kaleidoscope (Contemporary, with personal response) *Indicates live streaming, Sundays at bit.ly/npctucson.org/watchlive or 24/7 on-demand at bit.ly/npctucson.org/ondemand Liz Lane Sandra Marshall Raymond McDaniel Jayden McDougald Janna Peyton Henny Pisano Mary Ruth Shropshire Joan Tolle John Walker Jesse Woods Celebrating with Joy For the election of new Deacons and Elders as church leaders for 2018. Offering Christian Sympathy Visit our website at npctucson.org Facebook/npctucson Twitter, Instagram, & YouTube @npctucson The Vine & The Branches, monthly print newsletter (distributed around church campus and viewable online) Visit http://bit.ly/npcnews to subscribe to: weekly & monthly e-newsletters. *9:30am - Traditional CARING FOR OUR COMMUNITY To family and friends of Tyler Holman, grandson of Sharon and Chuck Kessner, who died on Nov 30, 2017 To family and friends of Virginia Kessner, mother of Chuck Kessner, who died on Dec 1, 2017 Chancel Flowers If you wish to dedicate flowers in honor of someone, please contact the church office at 520 327 7121. Follow Pastor Andy on Twitter Andrew Ross@4WD4GOD CHECK IN & LIKE US ON FACEBOOK /npctucson Ministry Contacts Andrew Ross, Pastor, Seniors & Men s Ministry Ken Skodiak, Associate Pastor, Youth Ministry, Missions, Care, Young Adults Pete Seiferth, Associate Pastor Discipleship, Multicultural Ministry Amy Baum, Head of School, (520) 327-2321 John Brobeck, Traditional Music Gail Fey, Worship Publications, Pastoral Support Julia Higgins, Contemporary Music Beth Hopkirk, Church Office Bob Krepps, Building Maintenance Kathy Lee, Church Administrator, Assistant to Pastor Ross Kathy Mallgren, Children s Ministry Liz Soto, Financial Secretary Sally Wiger, Ministries Coordinator Chris Yamanaka, Media Ministries, IT Sheila Yamanaka, Social Media, Community Engagement Staff email addresses are first initial last name @ npctucson.org CONTACT (520) 327-7121 office@npctucson.org 2450 E Fort Lowell Rd, Tucson, AZ 85719 Tune in to our True North Radio program on KGMS 940 AM Sundays 6:00pm and Monday-Friday 6:30am Second Sunday in Advent December 10, 2017 Welcome to Worship at Northminster We re so pleased you re here today - rejoicing in God s victory of life and how that changes our lives. May God bless you on this glorious day. ~ Andrew Ross, Pastor Our Mission To share the gospel of Jesus Christ through worship, discipleship and service in his name.
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 coffee and treats. First Time Here? Stop by our Welcome Centers to pick up a gift bag with information to help you get to know us. HIGHLIGHTS: Music Sunday today Christmas Eve invitations available for your use Children s program next Sunday Christmas Eve Invitations Take advantage of Christmas Eve invitations available around campus to invite someone to our Dec 24 worship services. Personal invitation are #1 reason someone will attend church for first time. Music Sunday Today. Contemporary and traditional music ministries will be featured in worship at all three services. Music in the Courtyard Enjoy holiday music, presented by Northminster and guest musicians, following worship services each Sunday throughout December. Light in the Manger Children s Program Dec 17, 4pm, Sanctuary. Joyful Christmas program featuring song and dance by NPC Choraliers and kids. Reception follows. Senior SOUPer Supper & Carols - Sunday, Dec 17, 5pm, Fellowship Hall. Home-cooked soup and lots of carols to sing for all Seniors. Immediately after Children s Christmas program. Suggested donation $6. Behind the Scenes Dec. 17. Tour NPC campus and receive overview of church ministries. 9:15am and 10:45am on third Sunday monthly. Meet at Welcome Center in Rowley Courtyard. Poinsettias Thank you to all who helped provide beautiful poinsettias to decorate sanctuary. Plants may be taken home after Dec 31 worship service. GriefShare - 13-week series and support group for those grieving loss of loved one. Wednesdays, 6-8pm in Senior High Room. Online registration at bit.ly/npcgriefshare In-person registration Jan 3. First meeting Jan 10. GROW I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 (NIV) Classes for Adults - Growing People Spiritually Women of the Word - Finding I Am by Lysa Terkeurst. Wednesday 10-11:30am, Grundstrom Room. Call Linda Carey 520. 760. 0596 Minor Prophets. Bible Class. Sundays. Leaders Bob Krepps, Gary Christopherson, Liz Rosenblatt. Multipurpose Rm, 9:30am. Does not meet Dec 24, Dec 31. Parents Connection. Bible Class. Leader Pete Seiferth. 9:30am. Grundstrom Room. Sunday. The Reformation: Then & Now. Leaders Paul Wilson, Cheryl Carter. Sr. High Room, 11am. Sunday. Concludes Dec 17. Abigail Circle - Dec 13, 12:30pm. Bible Study on Hebrews. Dessert provided. Contact Miriam at mrklaw@earthlink.net, 795 5473. Right Now Media for Advent - Material to view with family, friends, small group, or solo. Go to npctucson.org/freegift Gatherings for Youth Mid and Senior High Sunday Classes Senior High Room, 9:30am, Multipurpose Building. (Grades 6-12). Meets weekly. Youth Group 4:30pm. Senior High Room. (Grades 9-12). Connect, learn, have fun. Meets NEXT Sunday. Gatherings for Children Worship & Wonder - Interactive hands-on worship activities for kids ages 4-8 after children s message at 8:00am service. Pick up in Room, Christian Education Building, Sundays. Bible BLAST - (Age 3-Grade 5 9:30am, Children s Education Bldg) Kids discover God through Bible stories and fun. Special Event December 31 - Fifth Sunday Family Fun, 9:30am in Classroom 8/9. Choraliers Children s Choir - Rehearsals extended by 15 minutes through Dec 17. 10:30-11:30am. Music Room. Arise Kids & Tweens - Noon-1pm, Room 7. Creative Bible Exploration. All do praise and snack together, then split into age -appropriate activities. Arise tweens, grades 3-6 in Room 9; age 4 grade 2 in Room 7. Special Events: Dec 17: Children s Christmas Program, 4pm Sanctuary SERVE Dec 24: Christmas Eve worship, 10am Sanctuary Connecting people with Jesus Growing as disciples of Jesus Serving in and Jesus ministry. name Advent Gift of the Heart - Dec 3-Jan 13. Please contribute to our annual Advent Gift of the Heart fund starting this Sunday. Monies received will go to two ministries: International missionaries and Food for the Hungry. Rocky Point Mission Trip - Informational meeting on Tuesday, Dec 12, 6pm in Fellowship Hall. All-you-can-eat tacos provided for $10 donation that goes to Rocky Point Mission Trip. If you plan to attend, sign up on welcome card or call church office. African Notecards Sale - Handcrafted, African, textile-themed note cards for sale at RIM ministry table in Rowley Courtyard all month. $10 donation for five notecards. Proceeds support our Refugee & Immigrant Ministry (RIM). Pastoral Partners Opportunities - Consider serving as pastoral partner to the homebound. Contact: M. Lattanzi, 520 323 6201 or 270 0762. Prayer Shawl Ministry - Create shawls to be given to those experiencing loss, stress, health challenges, or bereavement. Meets on Monday, Dec 11, 1pm, Multipurpose Room. No experience needed. Seniors Ministry to Marshall Home for Men - Donations in this season most welcome. Ministry remembers 42 elderly men of limited means with card and gift. Birthdays also acknowledged throughout the year. If you are able and wish to contribute, visit Senior table in Rowley courtyard or at Seniors Christmas Supper and Carol Sing on Dec 17. Contact: Linda Carey at linda8442@comcast.net Market on the Move - Nov - May, 3rd Saturday, 8am-11am. Fresh produce, locally sourced, available in NPC parking lot for minimum donation of $10. Coming up on Dec 16. Proceeds help families in need and various local food banks. 10am* - Family friendly worship 5:30pm* - Contemporary *Nursery care age 4 & under CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP 11am*- Arise African worship with English translation 7:30* & 10:30pm Candlelight Carols with Message The church campus will be closed on the following dates: Dec 25 & 26, and Jan 1. Thank you for your generous gifts that help the work of Christ. If you are able to provide a year-end special gift, that would be a tremendous blessing for our outreach
9:30am December 10, 2017 Service of Worship Welcome! Thank you for silencing your cell phones during the worship service. We hope you are able to prepare for worship in quietness and reflection. * indicates standing, if you are able. Sermon Notes Wonder of Emmanuel: Peace Pete Seiferth Ruth 1:16-21 December 10, 2017 Prelude Partita on Salvation Has Come to Us S.P.Johnson Welcome Dr. Pete Seiferth Ministry Moment: Advent Gift of the Heart Introit Comfort, Comfort You My People Genevan Psalter Call to Worship Michael & Jaime Patterson, Aiden, Renee, & Zachary Patterson, and Carrie Thornton Prayer of Invocation and Lord s Prayer (said in unison) Dr. Seiferth *Hymn 1 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (blue hymnal) *Greetings Pastoral Prayer Series Wonder of Emmanuel Dr. Seiferth Scripture Ruth 1:16-21 Sermon Peace *Hymn 3 Comfort, Comfort You My People (blue hymnal) Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory: This Day So Full of Love and Joy, BWV 605 J.S. Bach Sanctuary Choir Presentation Gloria Antonio Vivaldi *Benediction 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 *Response Rejoice, Rejoice, Emmanuel Latin 9th Cent. Postlude Light at the Revelation M. Dupré
Gloria in D, RV 589 ANTONIO VIVALDI Northminster Sanctuary Choir, Soloists, Organ, Instruments December 10, 2017 I. GLORIA Choir Gloria in excelsis Deo. Glory to God in the highest. II. ET IN TERRA PAX Choir Et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis. And peace on earth to men of good will. III. LAUDAMUS TE Gabriella Carrillo, Gloria Day, Sopranos Laudamus te. Benedicimus te. Adoramus te. Glorificamus te. We praise Thee, we bless Thee, we adore Thee, we glorify Thee. IV. GRATIAS AGIMUS TIBI Choir Gratias agimus tibi. We give thanks to thee. V. PROPTER MAGNAM GLORIAM Choir Propter magnam gloriam, Propter magnam gloriam tuam. We praise thy glory, We praise thy glory forever. VI. DOMINE DEUS Gabriella Carrillo, Soprano Domine Deus, Rex coelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens. Lord God, King of heaven art Thou, O Lord, almighty Father. VII. DOMINE FILI Choir Domine Fili unigenite Jesu Christe. O Lord, the only begotten Son, Jesus Christ.
VIII. DOMINE DEUS, AGNUS DEI Piper Pack-Smith, Mezzo-Soprano Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, Who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. IX. QUI TOLLIS PECCATA MUNDI Choir Qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipe deprecationem nostram. Thou who takes away the sins of the world, hear our prayer. X. QUI SEDES AD DEXTERAM Piper Pack-Smith, Mezzo-Soprano Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobis. Thou that sits at the right hand of the Father, have mercy upon us. XI. QUONIAM TU SOLUS SANCTUS Choir Quoniam tu solus Sanctus, tu solus Dominus, tu solus Altissimus, Jesu Christe. Thou alone art holy, the only Lord, the highest, Jesus Christ. XII. CUM SANCTO SPIRITU Choir Cum Sancto Spiritu, in gloria Dei Patris. Amen. With the Holy Spirit in the Glory of God the Father. Soli Deo Gloria Thank you Northminster Sanctuary Choir, soloists & guest musicians! David Rife, Violin I Helga Kolosick, Violin II Rose Tadaro, Viola Jane Hallett, Cello Jeffrey Holsen, Bass David Barford, Oboe Byron Yount, Trumpet Gabriella Carrillo, Soprano Gloria Day, Soprano Piper Pack-Smith, Mezzo-Soprano Dr. John T. Brobeck, Acting Director of Music and Organist Mr. Thomas Wininger, Sanctuary Choir Conductor