1660 Kessler Boulevard, East Drive Indianapolis, IN 46220 317-251-9489 www.northminster-indy.org 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 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 21, 2018 * = * Those who are able, please stand. Congregation responds in bold. CENTERING THOUGHT The thing to do, it seems to me, is to prepare yourself so you can be a rainbow in somebody else's cloud. Somebody who may not look like you. May not call God the same name you call God - if they call God at all. I may not dance your dances or speak your language. But be a blessing to somebody. That's what I think. Maya Angelou
APPROACHING GOD Please silence your cell phone before worship begins. WELCOME Teri Thomas PRELUDE (9:00) Praeludium in D Major Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) (11:00) Be Thou My Vision arr. Lee Burswold Kathy Hershberger, Viola *CALL TO WORSHIP Praise the Lord, for God is great indeed! Let us sing praises for God s glorious blessings. We give glory, honor, and thanksgiving to the Lord, who makes and sustains all things. *HYMN NO. 320 The Church of Christ in Every Age WAREHAM
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION Lord Jesus Christ, servant of all, How embarrassed we are when you call us to be servants! We work diligently to get our own way. We want to sit in the best seats
and be respected by everyone. Even when we try to follow you, we think about how good we look. In your mercy, forgive us. In the power of your Spirit, transform us. Shape us into people who can love and serve and bless others, through Jesus Christ our Lord. *SILENCE FOR PERSONAL PRAYER AND REFLECTION *DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS Forgiveness is free and abundant. Forgiveness is a blessing. Hear, believe, and be blessed by the good news: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Alleluia! Amen! *HYMN NO. 582 Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me GLORY TO GOD
*SHARING THE PEACE The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. (Worshipers may greet one another with words of Christ s peace.) LISTENING FOR GOD S WORD ANTHEM (9:00) This is the Day the Lord Has Richard Gieseke Peace Choir
CHILDREN S TIME Maureen Wilson Children may be excused for Church School at this time. ANTHEM (11:00) Draw Us In the Spirit s Tether Harold W. Friedell (9:00) Section Leaders (11:00) Chancel Choir Draw us in the Spirit's tether, For when humbly in Thy name, Two or three are met together Thou are in the midst of them; Alleluia! Alleluia! Touch we now Thy garment's hem. As the brethren used to gather In the name of Christ to sup, Then with thanks to God the Father Break the bread and bless the cup, Alleluia! Alleluia! So knit Thou our friendship up. All our meals and all our living Make as sacraments of Thee, That by caring, helping, giving We may true disciples be. Alleluia! Alleluia! We will serve Thee faithfully. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (9:00) Aimée Scheuermann LESSON Hebrews 5: 1-10 (Pg. 220)
PSALM 104 LESSON Mark 10: 35-45 (Pg. 47) The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON Day of Caring, Day of Blessing (9:00) Kaitlyn Boller, Neterval Family, Hittle Family (11:00) Kaitlyn Boller, Neterval Family, Kincaid Family SILENCE FOR REFLECTION RESPONDING TO GOD S WORD HYMN NO. 755 Alleluia! Laud and Blessing WEISSE FLAGGEN
A LITANY OF PRAYER AND BLESSING O God of all blessings, we come before you with full hearts. We hear the words of the prophet, Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. (Jeremiah 17:7) And we, once again, declare our trust in you and in you alone. We hear your words to our ancestors Abraham and Sarah, I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing (Genesis 12:2) And we pray to be a blessing to our world. We hear the words of Proverbs, Those who are generous are blessed, for they share their bread with the poor. (Proverbs 22:9) And we pray to live generous lives lives of sharing and compassion. We hear the words of the Psalmist, Happy are the people to whom such blessings fall; happy are the people whose God is the Lord. (Psalm 144:15) And we give thanks to you for all you have given us. We hear the words of the apostle Paul, I do it all for the sake of the gospel, so that I may share in its blessings. (I Corinthians 9:23) And we pray we will live our lives for the sake of the gospel. We hear Paul s words to the church at Corinth, Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. (II Corinthians 9:7-8) In this season of abundance, O God, we ponder our blessings. You have given us enough of everything. May our commitment
reflect eagerness and generosity. May the blessings we cheerfully share bless this church, this community, and our world. And we rejoice with the words of the Revelation, Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God for ever and ever! Amen. (Revelation 7:12) Alleluia! Amen! We are bold to pray as Jesus taught us: 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 If Ye Love Me Thomas Tallis (9:00) Section Leaders (11:00) Chancel Choir If ye love me, keep my commandments and I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another comforter, that he may abide with you forever, e en the spirit of truth, e en the spirit of truth, e en the spirit of truth. *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. 767 Together We Serve SAN ANSELMO
*BLESSING AND CHARGE Go into the world confident that God has been in this place. Go rejoicing singing to God in praise. Go assured that the blessing of God Creator, Christ, and Spirit sustains you this day and always. We go blessed to be a blessing. Alleluia! Amen! POSTLUDE (9:00) Chaconne in C Major Dietrich Buxtehude (11:00) Simple Gifts arr. Janes Clemens Kathy Hershberger, viola Ruth Moore is on vacation. Acolyte in worship this morning is Lily Banks. MUSIC IN WORSHIP Harold Friedell was an American-born musician, with training in choral composition and organ playing, as is displayed in this composition. He was appointed organist at First United Methodist Episcopal Church in Queens at the age of sixteen, and would then proceed to hold many other organ and choirmaster positions through the remainder of his life. Thomas Tallis lived and worked as a court composer for a number of different monarchs, including Henry VIII, Edward VI, Queen Mary, and Queen Elizabeth I. He and composer colleague William Byrd enjoyed exclusive rights to printing and distributing music, which allowed him to write a wide variety of songs in many languages.
Congregational Meeting A Congregational Meeting has been called for TODAY, 10:45am, for the purpose of electing officers. Nominees for Class of 2021 Elder Candidates: 5 Deacon Candidates: 10 1. Gabe Goncalves 1. Jim Arend 2. Linda Furuness 2. Erin Bristow 3. Becky Hueles 3. Mary Calkins 4. Andy Longo 4. Scott Cavins 5. David Neitzel 5. Sandy Corbito Youth Elder Candidate: 1 6. Carol Freeman Evan Schlabach 7. Nancy Jarrell 8. Ellie Keppler Foundation Board 9. Mick Keppler Deb Ronco 10. Leona Melton John Carr Youth Deacon Candidate: 1 Tom Stayton Emily Zubler What s Next? Sunday Worship October 28 Commitment Sunday/Reformation Sunday Mission and Outreach Jerry Gray Art Show and Families First Benefit November 3, 3-6pm Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner November 18, 5-8pm. Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Events and Education Wednesday Night Study Group 6pm. Sunday Book Club TODAY, 12Noon
Contemplative Prayer and Meditation TODAY, 5:30pm Deacons Butterbraids Fundraiser TODAY, Gathering Place Men s Prayer Dinner -- Meridian Hills Country Club, October 25, 6pm The New York Times and the Bible November 11, 10am Medicaid Waiver Presentation October 25, 10am Coffee with Krista Tippet October 28 and November 25, 10am Science Fiction Book Discussion -- November 4, 10am Curious Conversations/Info Sessions About Northminster Nov. 4 and11 at 10am (CORRECTION) Adult Middlers November 10, 6pm #FoodandFaith November 11, 12:15pm Sound & Spirit Marko Petričić, Bayan and Organ November 11, 4pm 3B Exercise Mondays at 1:30pm. Parents with a Passion Wednesdays, 6:15pm Tuesday Morning Women s Bible Study 11am American Village Bible Study 2 nd and 4 th Wednesdays, 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 317-316-3009. 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 Consultant Doug Johnson Acting Choir Director Carol McDonald Parish Associate Carol Campbell John Reed Tony Dzwonar Stephen Ministry Leaders Donald R. Durrett Associate Pastor Emeritus Lori Schlabach Church Business Adminstrator Susan Glant Nancy J. Sala Adminstrative Assistants Tim McElroy Lead Custodian