North Presbyterian Church 4th Sunday of Easter May 7, 2017 8:30 &10:45 a.m.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD (10:45) Gathering Time Hymn 391 This Is the Day Hymn 389 Come and Sing the Praise of the Lord Greeting, Welcome, and Opportunities for Discipleship Welcome to our guests and visitors! We invite you, if you feel comfortable, to introduce yourself at this time. We are glad you are here. We hope you will fill out the welcome pad (in the pew holder) to help us get acquainted. We also invite you to join us for coffee hour following worship. Everyone please silence your cell phones. Prelude (8:30): Be Still My Soul arr. C. Berry (10:45): Variations on Restoration Linker Call to Worship O God, who called all life into being, the earth, sea and sky are yours. Your presence is all around us, every atom is full of your energy. Your Spirit enlivens all who walk the earth, with her we yearn for justice to be done, for creation to be freed from bondage, for the hungry to be fed, for captives to be released, for your kingdom of peace to come on earth. Invocation *Hymn 415 Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy (During the singing of the hymn, please pass prayer requests to center aisle.) *Call to Confession *Prayer of Confession Awesome and compassionate God, you have loved us with unfailing, self-giving mercy, but we have not loved you. You constantly call us, but we do not listen. You ask us to love, but we walk away from neighbors in need, wrapped in our own concerns. We condone evil, prejudice, warfare, and greed. God of grace,
as you come to us in mercy, we repent in spirit and in truth, admit our sin, and gratefully receive your forgiveness through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. Amen. *Silent Confession (A time for personal confession of sin) *Assurance of Forgiveness Hear the good news! God loves us. God forgives us. *Response Celtic Alleluia Hymn 587 Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! *Passing of the Peace Having received Christ s peace, let us share it by turning to our neighbors and greeting them, saying May the peace of Christ be with you! (10:45) The Sacrament of Baptism Scriptural Warrant Elder: Sue D Angelo Explanation of the Sacrament Presentation of the Candidate for Baptism Wynne Manning Warner, child of Jessica and Dale Warner Question to the congregation: Do you as members of the church of Jesus Christ promise to guide and nurture Wynne by word and deed, with love and prayer, encouraging her to know and follow Christ and to be a faithful member of his church? We do. Profession of Faith Questions to the parents *The Apostles Creed Do you believe in God, the Father? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Prayer of Thanksgiving over the Water The Baptism Welcome and Congregational Response Wynne has been received into the one holy catholic and apostolic church through baptism. God has made her a member of the household of God, to share with us in the priesthood of Christ. Let us welcome the newly baptized. With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you into Christ s church to share with us in his ministry, for we are all one in Christ. Baptismal Response Hymn 482 Baptized in Water (v. 3) Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, Marked with the sign of Christ our King; Born of the Spirit, we are God s children; Joyfully now God s praises we sing. Prayer for Illumination WE HEAR THE WORD OF GOD Scripture Readings Acts 2:42-47 (8:30) p. 112 (10:45) p.120 John 10:1-10 (8:30) p. 97 (10:45) p.103 Hear what the Spirit is saying to the Church. Thanks be to God. Sermon Living Abundance Pastor Bill Hennessy
WE RESPOND AND GIVE THANKS TO GOD *Hymn (8:30) 187 Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us Call to Discipleship Shevaun Donelli O Connell Offering Offertory: (8:30) Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us Wilson (10:45) Anthem: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us White *Doxology Hymn 609 Praise God from whom all blessings flow: Praise God all creatures high and low. Alleluia, Alleluia! Praise God, in Jesus fully known: Creator, Word, and Spirit one. Alleluia; Alleluia; Alleluia; Alleluia; Alleluia! Celebration of the Lord s Supper The Invitation to the Lord s Table Great Prayer of Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. With all our hearts we sing our praise: Holy, Holy, Holy 1986 by GIA Publications, Inc
Your love for us the mystery of our faith: Christ Has Died 1986 by GIA Publications, Inc Pour out the fire Christ teaches us, saying: 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. Communion of the People Our Lord invites all who trust in him, and all who long to trust in him, to share in this meal, which he has prepared. Communion will be received by intinction. Please come up the center aisle and return down side aisles. (If your diet requires gluten-free bread, please go to the station at the foot of the steps in the center.)
Prayer after Communion We give you thanks, eternal God, that you have fed us in this sacrament. Fill us with a vision of your new creation, where all may have life, and have it abundantly; through Jesus Christ, the bread of life. Amen. WE DISPERSE TO SERVE GOD IN THE WORLD *Hymn 746 Send Me, Jesus *Charge *Benediction (10:45) *Congregational Amen Hymn 568 *Postlude (8:30): Great Is Thy Faithfulness arr. Carter (10:45): Finale on Restoration Linker
Calendar of Events/300 North Forest Road TODAY 8:30am Communion Worship/Chapel 9:30 Nursery staffed until 12 Children s & Youth Choir Adult Ed./Lib. Bible Study/RC 10:45 Worship/Sanctuary Sunday school 11:45 Coffee Hour/DR Monday, May 8 11:00am 12:30pm 1:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm Tuesday, May 9 7:00pm Wednesday, May 10 9am-8pm 7-8pm 7:30pm Thursday, May 11 6:30pm Pastoral Care/Lib. All-staff mtg./off-site Martha Circle/off-site Mission Comm./Lib. Habitat/WH Property Comm./Lib. Membership/RC Deacons/DR EGA/WH Mindfulness/Chapel, Sanctuary Sarah Circle/TBD Bells/S151 7:00 Girl Scouts 7:30 Adult Choir/Choir Room Friday, May 12 1-4pm Saturday, May 13 9am-12pm 9:30am Home Instead/Kit. Workday at Church Men s Fellowship: Lockport Tours Sunday, May 14 Happy Mothers Day! 8:30am Worship/Chapel 9:30 Nursery staffed until 12 Children s & Youth Choir Adult Ed./Lib. Bible Study/RC 10:45 Worship/Sanctuary NO Sunday school 11:45 Coffee Hour/WH Monday, May 15 North Star deadline! Tuesday, May 16 9:00am Wednesday, May 17 10:00am 7-8pm Thursday, May 18 6:30pm Staff mtg./ofc. Book group/lib. Mindfulness/Chapel, Sanctuary Bells/S151 7:00 Girl Scouts 7:30 Adult Choir/Choir Room Friday, May 19 1-4pm Saturday, May 20 12-6pm Home Instead/Kit. Recitals/Chapel, DR Want to see more calendar events? Go to https://northchurchwilliamsville.org/weekly-bulletinand-north-star/. If you see an error or want to add an event, please e-mail n.church@verizon.net. EGA Embroidery Guild DR Dickinson Room FJC Family Justice Center FONP Friends of Night People Kit Kitchen LE3 Before and After School Program Lib Library Ofc Office RC Resource Center WCF Williamsville Christian Fellowship WH Westminster Hall
North Star (newsletter) Deadline We invite you to submit story ideas to n.church@verizon.net or use the form at https://northchurchwilliamsville.org/weekly-bulletin-and-north-star/ for the next quarterly issue of North Star, the e-newsletter of North Church. The deadline is Monday, May 15. Men s Fellowship: Lockport Tours Men, you re invited to take your choice of tours in Lockport designed to enlighten and entertain you. On Saturday, May 13, the tour begins with breakfast at South Transit Family Restaurant, although that is optional, and you can just jump right in at stop number two: First Presbyterian Church of Lockport to go on a docent-led tour of its beautiful Tiffany windows. From there discover the Erie Canal, Lake Effect Ice Cream, and the Niagara Historical Society. Read more here https://www.facebook.com/events/163895880805008/ or https://northchurchwilliamsville.org/adults/fellowship/mens-fellowship/. R.S.V.P. to n.church@verizon.net or call the church office 632.1330. Just 3 Hours : NPC Work Morning: Sat., May 13, from 9am-noon Will you commit to one, two, or three hours on an upcoming Saturday morning to come out and help with a few odd jobs around the church? Please sign up on the sheet in the Dickinson Room today! Worship Volunteer Training: Sunday, May 21, 12-1:30 p.m., Sanctuary Attention Liturgists/Coordinators/Ushers/Greeters AND anyone who would like to participate! Come to Liturgist/Sunday Worship Volunteer Training Sunday May 21 st, after the 10:45 service in the Sanctuary Instructions will be discussed for each volunteer position. Questions and suggestions will be welcomed! For people of the congregation who wish to be involved as a volunteer. Also for those who are already volunteering and want a refresher.
Book Groups Everyone is welcome to come to a book group discussion. They meet the third Wednesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. and the fourth Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m. in the library. May 17, 10:00 a.m. Savage Inequalities: Children in America s Schools by Jonathan Kozol June 21, 10:00 a.m. Always Outnumbered, Always Outgunned by Walter Mosley July 19, 10:00 a.m. Right Here, Right Now: The Buffalo Anthology by Jody K. Biehl Sunday Adult Education Bible Study 9:30 a.m., Resource Center We are studying The Parables of Jesus. The study leaders are volunteers. We are reading and discussing the parables of Jesus in the Synoptic Gospels. We also study the lectionary scriptures. Books and study guides are not required. Come join us. Sunday Adult Education 9:30 a.m., Library We will discuss themes from the 2016 book Faithful Resistance: Gospel Visions for the Church in a Time of Empire. The theme for today is Resisting the Seduction of Silence (LBGT issues) (Chapter 5) May 14: The Local Congregation as the Locus of Resistance (Chapter 6) May 21: Theological Education as an Act of Subversion (Chapter 7) Anyone Play Bridge? A couple from North Church is hoping to find more people who enjoy the game and would be interested in playing. If you are interested in joining such a group, please e-mail the church.
Minister The Rev. William Hennessy Coordinator: Mitch Roemer (10:45) Organist: Marlene Harrington (8:30) Pianist: Sharon Dittmar Liturgist: Sue D Angelo Lock-up: Randy Bigler (10:45) Greeters: Bob & Marcie Monin Counters: Linda Gowans, Brian Pettit Ushers/Communion Servers (8:30): Joanne Hickey, Ushers/Communion Servers (10:45): Pat & Joanne Duncan Hemink Booth; Amy & Gary Nelson Visitors You are important to us. Please fill out a visitor card and put it in the offering plate if you wish to be contacted. You may also approach an usher likely wearing a yellow ribbon today to find out more about North Church. Mission Statement Brought together by our shared faith in Jesus Christ, Called by God to live as faithful disciples, Blessed by our diverse gifts and experiences, We commit ourselves to: Worship together, Teach and learn from one another, Nurture each other with care and love, and Reach out in ministry and mission to the world. Ministers: The Congregation Pastor/Head of Staff: The Rev. William T. Hennessy Director of Sacred Dance: Olivia Ebsary Administrative Assistant: Cynthia Machamer Accountant: Karen Thomas Facilities Coordinator: Mike Callaghan Childcare Supervisor: Regina Koteras Director of Music, Organist: Marlene Harrington Webmaster: Tara Martin Director of Music, Children & Youth: Marty Shafer Sunday School Administrator: Kimberly Will Shared Youth Director: Mack Barker Musical Assistant: Kurt Ebsary